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Having the potentially smelly bits facing out will help air things out more.

I had some boots years ago, now I wished I'd taken more detailed photos -

I always have had just a single length of webbing for the chest/back strap. Makes it so much easier than trying to sew it onto the back plate and it's actually what they did on screen, too. I'll also add, if you're going to be swapping between a clean/dirty look, make sure you also swap out the webbing on the belt and have white/natural pouches as well as joint covers on the tops of the shoulder straps.

Welcome to the Pathfinders, Alex! Hope you have fun with your build! Let us know if you have any questions or need help.

My suggestion would be to figure out whatever the circumference of the sleeve is, and then equally divide it with evenly spaced lines. So, if it's 17" or about 43 cm, try for something that just looks good, probably no wider than 1".

Yes, if you wanted to cut a bit more, you have some extra. Looks good, otherwise!

What ^Corey^ said. basically, as long as the helmet matches the armour (more or less), it's fine. If you *do* give it a try, do some tests and post up here if you can. It would be nice to know if it's a good option for a nice glossy paint job.

Nice Scoutfit! Looks great!

Congratulations, Zach!

Just wash in cold water in the casual or gentle cycle. Never had an issue. Also, if you ever DO need to re-wear the suit the same day or within a turnaround shorter than a wash/dry cycle, get some alcohol in a spray bottle (or cheap vodka), turn the smelly bits inside out, spray the areas down liberally and let hang dry. It won't clean it but the alcohol will kill the bacteria so it won't be smelly.

You could stretch a small cobweb across part of your visor with a little spider in it, stick some moss or other stuff on ya, stay away from skulls and stuff like that.

I think you're really close. Check out the Scoutopedia, select Boots and Holster from the dropdown menu and double-check your work. http://www.501stpathfinders.com/scoutopedia.php

You're not the first person to come here with that experience, Bryan. The big difference is that multiple original TK's have been out and about with collectors and the information has been available. Not so much with the scout as only 2 helmets are in private collections (1 of which is up for auction soon), and maybe 1 or 2 sets of armour, including whatever bits Ira Keeler's estate may still have. So we have never really been able to see what the originals were like. RS props is the closest we have and even then, my understanding is that they were loaned the armour pieces so they don't even have them for reference (unless I'm mistaken). Best guide is the photos we have in the Scoutopedia, other builds, and Mickey's video. Do your best and post photos up, like you have been if there are any issues.

Happy BBB day! (Big Brown Box)

If I may suggest, make sure you try to exhale through your nose. Seems silly to say, but that'll help keep your lens from fogging and also from you getting too warm. Also, when you get warm, no shame in going inside to cool off or wherever your changing area is. Bring water and drink it. Have fun!

Welcome aboard, Erik! Lots of great info above, so let us know if you have any questions.

Congrats on the build and approval! Also bumped ya up to Pathfinder status. Have fun trooping!

Congratulations! Great work!

Please blame it on us, we can handle it. Ha!

Those pouches are tan. At dirtiest, they should be off-white, even if tea-stained. Darker than white, not a different colour.

What ^he^ said. Also, polished cotton as it existed in the 1980's, is not really available anymore, so the above mentioned alternatives are the best option. I've also used the dull side of heavy satin fabric (has some sheen but isn't really shiny).

Annnnd done. Just thought I'd take care of it. Happy Scouting, Ron! Enjoy all the benefits of your new costume, which include sitting down.

Lots of great info above, so I've got nothing to add except: have fun with your build!

Hi there! Welcome to the Pathfinders! I'd suggest you do some reading and ask any questions before laying down cash on any costume piece. One thing you should understand is that this is not a cheap hobby, even at the low end. Don't feel you have to get everything at once - you can just buy bits here and there (gloves, boots, soft parts, armour). One reference you can use is our ROTJ Biker Scout HQ thread: https://forum.501stpathfinders.com/forum/91-rotj-biker-scout-hq/ - lots of great info and topics there. More to your question, your best bet is a kit from Studio Creations. It's reasonably priced and looks good. But there are many others, depending on your size and budget. For example, If you're a smaller person, you might consider a kit from MonCal or if you're bigger, you might want to look at a kit from Pilot Bay. We're here for ya!

If Chef doesn't come through, let me know. I think I have a spare shade 3 black visor I can send your way.