More details added to the back plate along with collar, primed with Montana dark brown.
Had a wee test fit with the chest and back joined together.
Next jobs are 1st coat Sahara beige on the back piece/collar, then locate and fix securely front buckles and straps.
Check out this thread. It provides great advice on how to keep things together while you’re trooping. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/w18894-some-tips-for-keeping-your-scout-costume-together-while-trooping/