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Good eye. Yep, #6 is from an older Sideshow scout. It's a DLT-19 minus the t-tracks.

Gotcha. You know, then I'd use the trusty Dremmel.

Typically, vest under the bund. The chest/back armor actually hides it though.

Actually, the scissors I listed can cut a coin (quarters, nickels, dimes, pennies). It works great on the lens material.

Chef (on this forum) makes a top-notch vest and also does cummerbunds. Good stuff...

I'd use something like this (below). http://www.amazon.co...s/dp/B003N2J0JY Once you get it cut out, you'll need to use a heat gun (very carefully) to get the bend in the lens. KS Video showing bend:

It's all good. At least we have options!

And looking good scout!

Put the helmet on without the balaclava. Now, look in the mirror and talk. If you see your chin, a lot, the helmet is not tall enough. For me, I'm a 24" and the lid fit. But the height was not enough for my "tall" head. When I talked it looked ridiculous.

I am the web guy for both and also a Shadow Scout. Let me know if you need any help.

I own a pair from each maker. They are BOTH top notch!

THAT is one serious scope! Your Snow Scout is cool too.

I will attempt to help. Yes, KS is a decent option for "larger heads", but not the best. I'd go with an Altmann lid since the quality, customer service, and pull are MUCH better. You can read about them here: http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=13442&hl=&fromsearch=1 The KS time frame is rather brutal, with lots of delays. See my response to #1 above... That's good, because if you go with KS (and even a pre-built kit), you'll be redoing A LOT of stuff. I have been down this road and know first hand. My current setup is KS armor with an Altmann helmet (I've had just about every helmet available). I'd go with SC for armor, personally... Go with SC, the quality and customer service are great and the time frame for delivery is really good. No, not IMHO. I'd roll with an SC kit for armor and an Altmann or MLCv3 helmet.

Welcome to Bikerscout.net! Keep in mind the Shadow Scout belongs to the Spec Ops detachment, not the Pathfinders. http://www.501stspecops.com

In my first scout, I used suspenders but they did not work very well and the straps can peak out. Today, I use Velcro on the vest that corresponds with Velcro on the bund. That prevents the dreaded "slippage".

LOVE that scope Bill!

Congrats!

Congrats Steve and very well done!

I made a Nerf Recon conversion carbine in 2011 and use it from time to time. Those Long Strike guns are realy cool, hope you have fun! The only rule is "not troopable at official Star Wars canon events", since it's not seen in the movies.

Congrats!

Yep, I have 2 pairs of SA gloves. The WW version is practically identical.

Your blaster is coming along nicely. And, glad you're on the mend.

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