Griffin-X

SC has these too...

Congrats on the new armor and looking forward to seeing your build!

Looking good...!

Nope, basic clearance is not a problem. Just stick with the CRL and you'll be fine.

At least they are close...the KS shoulders are, just horrible and totally shaped wrong.

Just for Lancer approval, or to make your setup look more accurate.

Looking really good Terry...can't wait to see YOU in it!

To add to what Chris mentioned: the KS hang boxes are totally oversized and the KS shoulders are shaped wrong. Also, the greeblies and t-bits that ship with the armor are horribly inaccurate. Anyone going the KS armor route will need to replace these items.

Recaster...I'd avoid it.

Looking really good so far...! Keep up the great work!

You have come really far and did a great job. Best of luck on your approval!

Welcome to the Bikerscout.net site. Looks like you are off to a great start with your build!

Cool...thanks.

Wow, did Rich tell you that when you ordered? I'm surprised since he's the source for it right now.

Go for it! You have tons of resources and people here to help you!

I'm 6"2...so I'd say about the same. Again, it's just not as accurate as SC armor.

Bigger helmet yes, bigger armor...not so much.

I agree with Chef...go with the SC armor. It's a better product, it looks more accurate, and Jeff @ SC is awesome.

BTW...I'm 6"2, 175lbs and wear KS (classic Biker Scout) and also SC (shadow scout) armor. The KS armor (at least mine) is not larger than the SC kit. In fact, the chest is smaller and more slim. They both fit good, but the SC armor is better quality, fits nicer, and looks much more accurate.

A good rule of thumb is color matching, so white or off-white. Mine matches the cotton webbing on my belt boxes.

As Chex mentioned, it's where the chest and back come together on your shoulder.

For basic approval on the KS armor, not much. And this goes for any armor currently available. You'll need to add the grey rectangle on the front chest part (usually paint or decal), add a cloth cover to the chest/back join, paint the tank topper with a white circle and a red line, and remove the extra clear tubing that KS will include on the armor edges. After that, you could be approved in it provided the fit is good for your body type. For better look-and-feel and more accuracy: replace and/or reshape the shoulder bells, replace the belt boxes (way too large), replace the nylon webbing with real cotton webbing, replace the greeblies (t-bit, snout, and add TD bits), replace the TD end caps, replace the helmet bolt covers, replace the snout, and replace the helmet decals. I'd also replace all the Velcro/Elastic strapping since KS uses a cheaper brand. You could also go screen-accurate on the strapping.

+1 on the Lexan route...good stuff.

I sport KS armor and helmet. I agree with the above posts...the helmet is awesome, especially if you have a larger head. However, the armor is not as accurate and WILL require some basic mods for a better fit and look. KS armor is acceptable and can be approved though...if you go that route. I'd recommed the SC armor and a KS helmet (if your head is large), or an SC helmet (if you noggen is smaller).

Cool...now the fun begins for you!