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Lookin' good, Scout!

I'm curious to see how your leather boots turn out. I've been thinking of doing the same thing but finding leather that was the right colour and stiffness (or not) for the different sections has been challenging.

If you haven't already sewn the elastic in, I'd suggest you make it the same length as the distance between the riding patch and then take in an inch. So, give yourself a half-inch to stitch under the riding patch. That way, when you wear the suit, the strap won't droop or hang. It should be snug but not super tight.

The lighter grey would be better. Years ago, I just sprayed mine with grey primer. *Edit* Now that I see the other colours below, I think when I finally finish my RS helmet, I'll have to go with the Vallejo paint.

Also, one thing I can suggest which might seem a bit odd... when sewing it, don't go slow. I find that if I'm being too cautious, my stitches can get crooked. Practice on some scraps going faster. You'll notice that if you can concentrate on keeping straight lines, it's much easier.

To add to the above, when a 'bund is created, it shouldn't be loose but should be well fitted to the midsection of the scout. I have a small tab at the top centre of my 'bund that corresponds to some velcro on the inside of my armour. Helps prevent showing any of the black flak vest in between the bottom of the chest and the top of the 'bund. As far as the behind-the-scenes photos, I'm not sure there's much. What makes the Scout a real challenge is that there hasn't been the same level of info available as for other costumes.

In regard to the cotton webbing, you won't want to use the same type of webbing that you'd find on a belt (3mm+). Something thinner will do and will hang more naturally. The upper knee strap shouldn't be less than 1/2". I seem to recall us debating the width back in 2011, and it just didn't look right if it was less than that. The pouch measurement is based off the eFX Scout costume that appeared at Celebration Orlando. The soft parts were said to have been patterned after ones that were in the archives, and eFX was in there often. We're considering the measurements screen accurate. And the flaps both return to the middle. Also confirmed by Gino from eFX, the cod and cummerbund are 2 separate pieces. Apparently, the original method of fastening was that the cod was attached to the flak vest and the 'bund was worn over that. Our Lancer spec requires that the look of 2 pieces is achieved, but the connection method can vary (either sewn as a separate piece to the 'bund, undersuit, or attached to the flak vest). In your attached image, you can actually see the line right above the belt between the two pieces. Also, in terms of comfort, it's soooo much more comfy to have the 'bund as a separate piece. I have that setup and it's much easier to move than when the cod is attached to the 'bund.

Overall, it looks good. But there's a few things I notice right away: 1. You need the upper strap on the kneepad (usually about 1/2" wide). 2. The 1.5" webbing on the bottom of the chest/back connection and the hip boxes is the same. It's not elastic, but a woven cotton canvas webbing. 3. Pouches should be 6" high x 5" wide x 2" deep. The flap at the top of the pouch should be 2" x 5". 4. If you folks are making it all, be sure to add some stirrups at the bottom of the pant legs to keep those neatly tucked in. 5. The cod looks a bit too snug at the bottom. Ideally, it does not wrap under the crotch, but stops at the bottom. You can either loosen the strap or pull up the cod. 6. The thigh straps could be a bit more snug on the leg. They shouldn't drape when worn. Ideally, they should be just a bit snug and stretch horizontally across the side of the thigh. 7. You may also want to extend the riding patch farther out across the thigh, but it's hard to tell from the angle you've got it. Please note, I've taken all measurements from our CRL: http://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TB_Scout_trooper

Nice to see another helmet option out there! Thanks for doing the side-by-side comparison!

Congrats!

Congrats!

A friend of mine used truck liner on the inside of his armour. Hasn't had an issue with cracking yet.

Congrats!

Bit of both, really. The helmet is totally off, with the face plate being wrong and the visor being to thinly cut around the edges and, actually, much too square of a shape.

Big thanks to all the great folks helping our forum migrate. It's a heck of a job, so thanks very much!

One thing I can suggest - make sure the soles are full-sized. Lemme explain... A friend of mine found some size 13 US boots and saved them for me. I tried them on and they were about a half size too small. Just to ensure they can be fit to boots easier, it'd be a good idea to ensure they match the standard sizes as closely as possible. That all said, good luck and I look forward to your product!

Very cool! What material did you use? Also, will you be making soles that'll fit on a size 13 (47) boot? So many people in the past have attempted this so it's really great to see it actually happen. Well done!

Actually, you're better off to spray it down with alcohol instead. Get yourself a spray bottle (non-transparent is best) and hit your local drug store/pharmacy and find yourself some 99% alcohol. Do like you do now and turn the suit inside out. Give the suit a good spray down when it's still damp and let it hang dry. The alcohol will kill any bacteria and doesn't leave any smell. Just be sure you're careful to not inhale the spray too much. Won't hurt ya, but it's not pleasant.

Some minor wording things that I can see. Edits/suggestions in red: Helmet is two-toned: the dome, visor and face plate are gloss white, along with the ear and the portion of the tubes running from just past the foremost tube stripe to the front of the helmet. The rest of the helmet is satin black (Change wording to “semi-gloss”). -------------------------------- Gloves Gloves are black with white palm, thumb and forefinger. Gloves extend underneath the forearm armor. -------------------------------- A two inch textile (should this be webbing or fabric?) strap passes through these slits, ending with a buckle on either side of the chest armor (I think this needs to be defined. When I was a GML, I had a member attempt to get his scout approved by making straps from fabric, instead of using webbing.) ------------------------------- There is a leather or leather-style pouch with a single press stud (button snap?) and no visible stitching located front-right wearer's side of the belt. Back right of belt has a white box about the size of cellphone case (rough size estimate? Android or iPhone?) ------------------------------ Shin armors are mirror images of each other (Reword - Shin armor is identical on both sides)

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Mine goes to my belly button. That's long enough that it won't show below the 'bund but stays put at the top. I've had a shorter vest in the past and even though my newer one has more fabric, I prefer the way it fits.

The cod piece is the same material as the cummerbund, different than the pouches.

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Welcome! If you have photos of your builds, please post them. Always nice to see more Kashyyyk troopers!

It's not a bad idea to wait a bit. I know there's at least 1 or 2 more people working on armour, so there will be more options if you can hang on for a bit.