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Shadow Scout reference pictures and background
Topic Started: Mar 9 2010, 08:42 PM (2,961 Views)
crazas	Mar 9 2010, 08:42 PM Post #1
Detachment Leader TX 3758 Posts: 1,388 Group: Supporter Member #228 Joined: November 6, 2006	This thread is for posting verified pictures from the Shadow Scout as seen in the series X WING Rogue Leader Every other illustrative picture is welcomed From SW Databank: From the Expanded Universe The dreaded storm commando was the Empire's answer to the increasing victories won by Rebel Alliance guerilla tactics. Rebel successes early in the Galactic Civil War forced the Imperial military to re-examine some of their methodology. While overwhelming numbers and brute force sufficed in many applications, the Empire identified a need for a leaner, more focused fighting force. Crix Madine, an Imperial Army officer, developed the storm commandos to that end. Though Madine would eventually defect to the Alliance, the storm commando training program continued after his departure. Only the best of the stormtroopers received this intensive training, and storm commandos remained a rare sight by the end of the war. Nonetheless, Rebel SpecForces grew to respect their skills and abilities. While standard stormtrooper operations are broad in scope, storm commandos are specifically trained for anti-Rebel operations, siege-breaking, extractions and sabotage. A unit of storm commandos can range from four to 40 troopers. Typically, one quarter of these are standard commandos, while a second quarter is an assault team trained for vehicle combat and artillery. Another quarter are experts at sabotage, demolitions and stealth, while the last quarter is tech team devoted to keeping gear functioning or jury-rigging makeshift supplies. The black storm commando armor is based on the lightweight armor of the stormtrooper scout, but is coated with an advanced polymer called reflec which bends light and sensor energy away from the trooper. ONLY the general has the red bandoliers and the red visor. NO hook in the left side of the bucket. Any other remark? --------------------------------------------- From the General Weir 2-pack: (Added by Shadow) Edited by izzi, May 14 2010, 12:31 AM.



izzi	Mar 9 2010, 11:20 PM Post #2
Detachment XO / Alpine's: TX-4994 Posts: 1,200 Group: Members Member #279 Joined: April 20, 2007	None of them have a round aerator on the snout.



crazas	Mar 10 2010, 12:09 AM Post #3
Detachment Leader TX 3758 Posts: 1,388 Group: Supporter Member #228 Joined: November 6, 2006	Good one izzi!!! I didn't noticed this detail.



izzi	Mar 10 2010, 12:12 AM Post #4
Detachment XO / Alpine's: TX-4994 Posts: 1,200 Group: Members Member #279 Joined: April 20, 2007	crazas Mar 10 2010, 12:09 AM Good one izzi!!! I didn't noticed this detail. I've been noticing it for awhile, but haven't said anything. When a current CRL is made I think we should allow the round aerator (I think the figure has it) but have the custom one Highly Recommended. -iz Edited by izzi, Mar 10 2010, 12:20 AM.



Irishtrooper	Mar 10 2010, 07:05 PM Post #5
TX8179 Posts: 89 Group: Members Member #723 Joined: May 7, 2009	Hi guys, These are the 3 i used for mine, that the UKG's EU Laison agreed for me to do the costume: And the basic costume outline we agreed on was this (taken from a previous post: BASE STANDARDS - Black version of Biker Scout (Same as BSN standards, but black armor) - Gloss/Semi-Gloss/Weathered Black Biker Scout helmet (Don Post/Rubies repainted or fan-made replica acceptable) The following modifications are required for the DP/Rubies helmet: * Remove the logo on the back neck * Repaint bucket gloss black * Replace lens (green/smoke/black/mirrored - You MUST NOT be able to see your eyes when the helmet is on) * Slim facemask if it's flared * Replace inaccurate "fish hook" * Replace bolts on visor/bucket * Replace aerator - Black matte textile long sleeve coveralls or flight suit. - Black textile Stormtrooper-style neck seal (You must never be able to see your neck) - Black leather or vinyl textureless gauntlet style motorcycle gloves. No extra straps, buckles, or ornamental stitching. Ribbing over knuckles should be present. - Black, non-shiny textile cummerbund with two standard Imperial pouches. - Black textureless or near-textureless vinyl/leather calf-high laceless boots. Wrap over bridge of foot must be present. Soles of boot must have black tread. - Black gloss/semi-gloss/weathered ABS or fiberglass chest armor. Gray/Dark Gray rectangular mark on left chest must be present. - Black gloss/semi-gloss/weathered back plate with tank. Tank must have pinstripe deco and anywhere from 4-6 "rank stripes" on right side of tank. Black tank topper must be present, but the red square "button" is optional. No permanent flashing lights or LED's are acceptable anywhere on the costume. - Black gloss/semi-gloss/weathered ABS or fiberglass shoulder bells, bicep armor, and elbow armor. Bicep armor must have black t-bits. - Black gloss/semi-gloss/weathered belt. 2" webbing belt with buckle and 4 utility case combination attached to the front. Thermal detonator box using gray hosing is attached at the rear of the belt. No permanent flashing lights, or colored marking other than black bits are acceptable. - Black gloss/semi-gloss/weathered ABS or fiberglass knee armor. - Black gloss/semi-gloss/weathered ABS or fiberglass boot holster fastened to boots with either Velcro or rivets. Strap attachment is NOT acceptable. - Boot holster and Holdout blaster. - Dirty modifications are allowed (Weathering) Optional (accepted, but not required) - DLT20a sniper rifle - Concept Scout Rifle - MG-34 Edited by Irishtrooper, Mar 10 2010, 07:07 PM.



Irishtrooper	Mar 10 2010, 07:10 PM Post #6
TX8179 Posts: 89 Group: Members Member #723 Joined: May 7, 2009	Yeah there were no decals on any lid pic i could see. Not sure if the round areator is just not on Weir, the pic with Luke and the 2 commandos is very black and dark and looks as tho there isnt much at all on it, but would say its pretty much a basic scout lid, black with no decals. Its pretty much a black biker...



crazas	Mar 10 2010, 11:16 PM Post #7
Detachment Leader TX 3758 Posts: 1,388 Group: Supporter Member #228 Joined: November 6, 2006	I have the comics. I'll take another look as soon as I get home.



izzi	Mar 11 2010, 12:39 AM Post #8
Detachment XO / Alpine's: TX-4994 Posts: 1,200 Group: Members Member #279 Joined: April 20, 2007	Irishtrooper Mar 10 2010, 07:10 PM Not sure if the round areator is just not on Weir, the pic with Luke and the 2 commandos is very black and dark and looks as tho there isnt much at all on it, but would say its pretty much a basic scout lid, black with no decals. That last pic doesn't have a red lens, so it's not Weir. It's just a plain Shadow Scout.



Irishtrooper	Mar 11 2010, 03:54 PM Post #9
TX8179 Posts: 89 Group: Members Member #723 Joined: May 7, 2009	True Iz, I think it's an artist impression as I don't think the pic of the normal biker scouts have an aeriator either.



izzi	Mar 11 2010, 04:35 PM Post #10
Detachment XO / Alpine's: TX-4994 Posts: 1,200 Group: Members Member #279 Joined: April 20, 2007	Maybe, but so was the vertical stripe on my Nova. But it is shown in detail in what is the best source for Shadow Scout armor pics. I believe that would make it the recommended choice, just not the only choice. We really have to start embracing the details that can set us apart from our white counterparts. Otherwise, we'll forever just be marked as repaints. -iz



crazas	Mar 11 2010, 11:30 PM Post #11
Detachment Leader TX 3758 Posts: 1,388 Group: Supporter Member #228 Joined: November 6, 2006	I checked the comics, in fact none of the Shadow scout has the aereator (but none of the regular TB has it either!!) Anyway I think Izzi's right, to point to those small differences is a good way to make clear that TX are not just the "black" version of every other trooper. We need to know too that previously approved Shadow Scouts don't need to modify their bucket to keep their TX designation but it will be a good idea to do it if they want to push accuracy one step further.



Irishtrooper	Mar 15 2010, 07:05 PM Post #12
TX8179 Posts: 89 Group: Members Member #723 Joined: May 7, 2009	Well so far i have had to make a few changes to my costume for clearance resubmission. My grey hose on the TD has to be painted black. The grey discs need to be black also. No gray rectangle either on chest plate. Black straps to be added over the quads and also a black strap on the back between the rear of the belt and the backplate itself. The lid full black with no decals.



izzi	Mar 16 2010, 01:15 AM Post #13
Detachment XO / Alpine's: TX-4994 Posts: 1,200 Group: Members Member #279 Joined: April 20, 2007	Did those changes come down from the LMO?



Irishtrooper	Mar 16 2010, 07:29 PM Post #14
TX8179 Posts: 89 Group: Members Member #723 Joined: May 7, 2009	Nope from the UKG guy in charge of EU submissions



izzi	Mar 16 2010, 07:38 PM Post #15
Detachment XO / Alpine's: TX-4994 Posts: 1,200 Group: Members Member #279 Joined: April 20, 2007	Go with it, because most likely it looks right. I don't see any gray decals on the references. I wish some of our current shadow scouts would come out of the woodwork to lend a hand to the VCRL.

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