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There are 6 Scout variants in total at the moment, with 4 of those currently on the 'official' 501st rosters. They're mostly dealt with over on the Spec Ops forum, apart from the Snow Scout which is now residing with Blizzard, and the regular one which is here obviously. I've got 3 cleared at the moment, and am aiming to have all 6.

Top job Jeff.

Now, I don't quite get this... The Altmann is supposed to have 'some' screen lineage, as does the Don Post, and sort of by proxy the Rubies. And having some some scale comparisons from known sizes of found parts on the screen lid, this would certainly be the case. With a few exceptions such as the low dome. And with that in mind, they're all going to be the same size (practically). There is a comparison thread in the helmet section.

Didn't DartofTruth have one? I know he's on reserve now. Shame Mel put her knees on the wrong way up for those pictures.

That'll stop it.

I don't think anyone in the UK does Kashyyyyk armour. That would need to come from the states. And I have to confess I know practically zero about them.

What Jim said...

Always put them in a bag or case... Replica Firearms should be treated as if they are real firearms when in the public domain.

Nope... That one was a bit of 'fan art'. A nice bit of fan art, granted... but nothing like the DC-15x used in the game (or on any of the LFL source material). They've basically elongated an E-11 and added on a customised stock. But they failed to realise that on the E-11, the stock is a folding one. They've put it on... It's just about 2 feet long!

That weathered one looks to be a bit of a mish-mash. It's an SC chest, biceps and forearms and possibly boxes. But the belt and knees are foxing me at the moment. No idea what they are. SC is the bigger kit and does suit us tall folk better. MC can fit people our size (I'm 6'1"), but it can look a bit small depending on how broad you are. Even SC can, if you're pretty well built.

Nah, that's cool... I don't need them. I would love to see some of your progress pictures to date though. It's always nice seeing peoples builds from pep to finished articles.

replied over on the Garrison board

Hey Tim, Which pep files did you use for these??

Yup, there's two or three... I've made a helmet for one of them. It's from the Star Wars Galaxies game, and it is indeed bright green. The costume itself is held over on the Spec Ops forum, where all (well nearly all) the other Scout variants are covered.

Whilst this is true, these companies shouldn't be taking peoples cash and making them wait?? What else in the world do you pay for up front and then have to wait 3-12 months before you get your stuff?

A screen used one!

Tools: Dremel (especially routing and sanding heads) Aviation Snips (good for thick stuff... you can use Lexan scissors on the thinner stuff) Stanley Knife Drill with a selection of drill bits Sanding Block (paper grades from 40 to 1600) Rivet Gun Needle Files Pliers/Side Cutters Rule Sharpie Marker Pen. That's a basic start and will cover you for almost all situations. A good sewing machine will also serve you beyond your wildest dreams.

Costuming is a wickedly expensive hobby. There is no denying that. But there are always ways in which to cut the capital costs of it, and to build one that is 'screen accurate' generally doesn't work out that much more expensive than building a standard one. But what you save in 'money' will cost you in 'time'. Everyone is capable of making all the soft parts for the Scout, but you just need to be willing to learn new skills and accept that this will take time. But by doing so, you can potentially save up to 40% of the total build cost, over if you were to buy one 'off the peg' so to speak. The old line of "Oh, I can't possibly make that myself" is complete rot. I could be a brain surgeon if I so had the inclination. Admittedly it would take me a lifetime to learn and I would never be exceptional (you certainly wouldn't want me rummaging around in your headgear,) but I have the capability. The same can be applied to anything. Research, perseverance and practice.

patience young padewan. That's what it means. And generally, Lancer threads are between the 'Applicant' and the staff, and not for general conversation. Thanks

Forrest If you feel you're a little out of your depth with building stuff, just hit me up either here or on the Garrison boards. As the UK Garrison Scout Armourer (along with Marcel), we're here to make sure you come up to scratch (well, we don't stop until you get to Lancer, but that's besides the point) and will assist you as much as we can. Fear not.

He stopped making them.

A lot of it depends on your build, budget and time frame. There is no real 'go to' place as people will want different things from their costume and this will ultimately dictate which one they choose. Jeff is a stand up guy that's for sure and his armour good and serviceable.

Hahahahahahahahah...... hahahahahahaha.... no.

in short... No.

Where as I would severely recommend against using an ABS paste. I did it on one of my lids and it sat in a warm workshop during the day. The heat must have reacted with some 'un evaporated' acetone in the paste and it bubbled the paste ruining the surface paint job of the helmet. I had to remove as much as possible to stop it happening again. The whole helmet needed to be resprayed. I now don't use it at all. Now obviously, everyone has a different experience and what works for one, may not work for another. I'm merely pointing out a problem that I had personally, one which was pretty catastrophic.