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Yeah, it took me a couple kicks at the can before I got my KS helmet to look like it should. Just keep on going and it's all learning, right? It's definitely fixable.

Thanks for the pics. You're close, but you've got a few more things to do: - that extra plastic on the faceplate at the bottom needs to go as it shouldn't be sticking out - you need to trim out the inside of the visor a bit more as it shouldn't have a rounded/return edge to it - your faceplate is a bit crooked sitting within the visor. - the bolts are not in the correct place. The rounded bit at the top back corner of the visor (right around the bolt holes) should fit within the curve of the helmet line. Need to move those bolt holes back, probably at least a quarter inch/3/8" if I was to guess. - Also, not sure if it's the angle, but the three forehead lines don't seem to be centered. You're getting there, but as a former GML, that won't pass.

I understand your concerns, Sebastian. As far as I know, there haven't been issues with this in the past, and I'm thinking back to when I was first here in 2009. Also, having been a GML myself I haven't heard from other GML's that this was a major concern. On the main 501st forums, there are detachment and costume specific topics where GML's can post any concerns regarding costumes. If you're hearing that someone's experiencing issues, they can request that their GML post in these forums for clarification from us, the detachment staff.

As mentioned above, what we prefer is the idealized positioning. This same argument could be said about the first stormtroopers we see in ANH. If you see the Blu-ray version, you'll see that the first couple have white duct tape on their chests. That's not part of the CRL simply because that's not how it's *supposed* to be. Same goes for the arm armour on a scout. I appreciate your interest in being "screen accurate" but there's only so far we go. Also, have you tried wearing your armour like that? It's not really that comfortable.

Agreed. And when you're done with your cuts, give the edges some sandpapering to help smooth things out.

1. Any medium gray should do the trick. I'd stick with something that's matte or satin. I think when I built my first helmet, I just used grey primer. 2. Yes, you wanna paint it black, preferably a matte or satin black, around the inside and about halfway around the ridge that goes around the snout. If you take a look at the pics below, even though it's kinda tough to see, but you'll see how the black paint goes over the inside edge of the snout ridge (1st pic - top right and top left). One the second photo, pay attention to the bottom of the snout. You'll see how it's squared off below and how it goes up and over the ridge of the snout. Very similar to how it is in the top image (top right).

Congrats! Great work!

Best way to do it is take a measurement where the top and bottom of your cummerbund sit on your body (circumference). Then measure the same parts of the 'bund and see what the difference is between them. Subtract the difference equally on both sides of the 'bund and you should be able to have the back closure still be centered but fit better.

Brand names of those generic "Timberland-style" boots have come and gone. Look at the sole and go from there. I'd also recommend replacing the laces with some sort of elastic laces or something as they're usually flatter so they don't stick out as much when you're making the vinyl toe.

This is actually the reason we decided on standard measurements for the CRL for strapping and such. There were 20-something scouts built for the movie and there were differences with most of the ones you see on screen, whether they were the hero suits, stunt suits, or background suits. My best advice is to stick to the measurements on the CRL.

Congrats!

Congratulations on your achievement!

If they're like the picture, I'd say they're great lookin' kicks! I like that the toe has a flatter profile and looks a bit more like the sierra sneakers.

Great vid! Will actually be useful to me as I (finally) finish my RS kit.

As they're different brands, make sure you give plenty of time in between using the clear. I mean, wait a good week or two to allow the black paint to fully cure and harden before trying the clear on it. Sometimes, different brands don't layer well, and it usually has to do with the paint not having cured fully.

Congrats!

Welcome aboard! Feel free to ask any questions you can't find answers for. Happy to help!

Looks interesting. I saw this option on his FB page and I'm glad to see someone got one for us to look at. Seems like most of the parts are there but it can't hurt to ask for an itemized list or whatever helps to map all the parts. Was there some sort of filter on the camera to change the focus when taking photos of the helmet? Just looks oddly distorted...

If you're going for the 4 bar tank markings, I believe the lines are 1/4" wide, unless someone corrects me. As for the trapezoid, if you have the same striping as above, you can probably make it with that as well.

Nice speech, Mickey! Looking forward to yet another year helping out with this most excellent detachment! Pathfinders Lead The Way!

Looks great! Nice work, folks!

Yup. We've been talking about this with the Armory team since we heard about it. It looks ok but until we see it in person, it's hard to say what it's like.

Also, make sure you give yourself a good shim or washer on the other side of the webbing to help the rivet grab properly. If you make yourself a little washer out of leftover plastic, 1/2" or so, that should help lock in that rivet.

About the most you'll have to do for trimming is the shoulder strap. If it's anything like my oooooooold MonCal armour, you may need to trim them a bit. Easy enough to do but make sure you've got all your soft goods so you can test with them on. Just use some masking tape to temporarily secure the front and back shoulder straps and see how things sit on you. Good luck and have fun!

MonCal makes a really nice helmet - probably #3 after the RS and Lonewolf/CfO lids. I've had the MonCal armour in the past (currently working on an RS build) and it's nice. SC makes nice stuff too and is well priced. You're not gonna go wrong either way you go. Sometimes MonCal stuff takes a bit longer to arrive.