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Does anyone know how well the MC snout fits a KS bucket? I really don't like the snout greeblie it came with, and I see that MC's is the most accurate, so I was hoping to switch it out.

I feel you. I received all of my armor this week, and after looking at it, I think I'll just be lucky enough to get it Legion-approved. The whole Lancer thing is no longer my goal.

Yeah, I added to ABS straps on the inside, as support for the holster and as washers for the screws:

As promised, the pics of the boots with the holster attached. Keep in mind I haven't painted the screws yet. They do stand up pretty well on their own.

Got the holster attached over the weekend, boots are done except for putting some white paint on the Chicago screws (went with them over rivets, much easier to dis-assemble if needs be). The boots are really only baggy because I have big calves and the maker simply kept the 19" circumference the whole way up the shaft instead of tapering the shaft of the boot, which is probably the correct thing to do. Pics will be up later...

Word.

Yeah, they are a little stocky. Probably has something to do with the cushioned ankles on the biggie work boots inside. For Lancer, in addition to making the cuts in the sole, wouldn't I also have to make the upper and lower soles the same tan color? These boots have a tan and brown sole. I'm sure they can be painted at some point.

Got my boots in from the eBay seller. Have a butcher's. They look durable and well-made. The base boot he used is really comfortable, too.

I purchased a pair of boots from eBay. I love eBay, and the only thing I have ever used eBay for in making my 501st costumes was footwear. I bought my German jacks for my IC/TI on eBay, and that was pretty much a no-brainer. But after having read the TB Boot tutorial, I decided that I would most certainly screw up the first few times if I attempted making them myself. Then I saw a listing on eBay for Biker Scout Boots, custom-made to the wearer's size, that look as if they are made precisely to the tutorial's specifications, so I bought them. I am awaiting their arrival in about a week or two. I was just wondering if anyone here has used the same maker or can look at the seller's product and see if there is anything I'm not seeing that would stop these from being approved. Moderator took down the link to the auction. Here are some pics from the seller's listing:

Thanks, man. I guess the few cats I've seen rocking a TK neck seal were just wrong.

Cool, thanks. I checked out the CRL's and didn't see the neck seal under Optional equipment.

I'm new here. Is a TK-style neck-seal required for TB or for Lancer? If it is not required, is it acceptable to wear?