What is expected from requests is posted very often throughout the thread. Unfortunately Somnio, the creator of this thread, was banned so it hasn't been updated. Things like armory links can save a lot of time, but there's no mention of it on the front page because it didn't exist at the time.
Also it'd be a huge hassle to have to go through every single request and point out what it lacks. People need to understand that this is not a job. I have no obligation to complete a single request.
Honestly, people can bump and complain all they want, I don't pay attention to it.
I make the requests that I want to make. I have no restrictions/expectations to follow.
EDIT:
I'm thrilled with how this turned out. I took my chances with the mongoose and I think it looks great.
I didn't include the shield, mainly because the shield itself is just as big as the gnome. Most the time I find they don't work.
Tell me what you think!