Goubatsu

I shall definitely sew some velcro onto my racing suit! I've found they move around a lot but not really up or down, but side to side, but I can finally sew the patches on as I just received my boots today.. (and cummerbund, pictures soon) Thanks for the tip, much appreciated

KS Helmet finally arrived... I should finish the belt and redo that strapping on my chest... before my boots and cummerbund arrive.. so its all finished at the same time... not completely related to my SC build but yes, it is a part of the end product and just a reminder that I have not forgotten about this project! (im just slow)

Yes I did say it was a funky setup Was really a test to see if we needed to cut or heatgun anything aka chest and shoulder bells... Im really quiet thin, but it seem's it fits almost perfectly when every-things as close as it can be! So I'll get onto those T straps. Still got a bunch of elastic left and shouldn't take long at all to do those, espically now that we know how small they have to be and things Is the material im using to cover the gap fine? As in a-okay to cut out just a square of that stuff and place it on top of the straps, or should I go get something else like mentioned duck canvas? Also bonus picture! Kneepad, does it look fine to you guys? Reminder im not going for Lancer but the second strap just helped securing it. A LOT.

Just some pictures of my weirdly harnessed chest plate, would the way i'v done it be right for approval? Or should I redo those velcro straps and stuff? Just going for 501st approval not any lancer jazz at the moment.

So I was meant to start a build thread a while ago but things came up.. so anyway! My SC build, very first build to join 501st! Got the box last Tuesday upon my return from Melbourne! Anyway before my armour arrived I had the gloves and under/racing suit, the under/racing suit still needs all the suede stuff added and maybe some Velcro to help keep the forearms on. Then there's nothing left on that part... Anyway so this weekend some lovely, kind people in Canberra helped me with my kit and in the two days we managed to get this done! Very quick photo's my dad took, dinner was almost ready. Anyway I think for two days work we did pretty darn well. So what do you guys think? Shoulder bells might need a bit cutting down or rounding, and I haven't done strapping yet for them.. (please be specific if it does need work on the shoulder bells )... But am I on the right track here? I'll post some close ups of the way the chest/back harnessing was done, it was done a slightly bit differently to the instructions, mainly to accommodate my small thin body, which I hope is fine with 501st approval. I'm ordering a cummerbund and the boots next week or this week. I also ordered a KS helmet a few weeks a go (assembled). I'll be replacing the snout, decals and bolt covers on it as well for a bit more screen accuracy I'll be sure to keep this updated on any work I make from now

Also wanting/needing to know before I make any purchases or anything... Because i'd be pretty annoyed (and others im sure) if the 501st standard is changed just as I have everything ready to submit for my first 501st costume T_T

I ordered my KS helmet pre built last week, im hoping despite all the stories that it will show up and be perfectly fine, aka no bubbles not two different colours not inside out upside down decals ETC! ( I worry too much) But I am however replacing decals and the snout (if its all to my standards) to make it look better, however if you feel as if you don't want to do that extra work then that's fine for minimum standards (basing what people are saying and have told me) you should get approved! but I will definitely let you know how mine turns out whether good or bad. It seems like a good helmet and many people agree on these forums but, no company is perfect and everyone makes mistakes which is understandable. But if it turns out like all these nightmarish aka two colours stories iv read here recently im just gonna send it back and get a SC one

Thanks a bunch guys! Very helpful!

How does one go about replacing the snout? Is it a difficult job to do? Instructions would be amazing. Quiet noob at this.

I am planning on buying a pre built KS helmet and am wondering if there is anything I need to do or MUST do / mod / change in order to make this helmet 501st approved? and by 501st approved i mean the minimum standards for a scout trooper to join. No lancer stuff

I am also interested in this information.

Yeah iv already contacted some of the people on the Forums here for soft parts, so have no fear! (i saw ks soft parts and they seemed a little...off) 6 months is a bit long so perhaps SC is the best option so I can get in on the fun sooner

Anyone purchased this? Wondering if its any good, from what iv read their armour alone isn't good. But maybe since it's all assembled they would put more effort into it :S ? Might save me time and all if its any good, money isn't a real problem. But if it isn't quality i'll just go with SC armour and make it myself since I hear good things about them