BikerScout007

They are a little more than a slit, but not by much. Fortunately, we have a pic on our CRL http://databank.501st.com/databank/File:TB_scout_holster.jpeg

I expect this to be built to 41st Elite standards!

I rolled my sleeve up into itself and then sewed it down. That way if it got screwed up or I needed to make an adjustment in the future the sleeve would still be there. The height on your codpiece isn't a problem. In fact, I think that and your belt could both be moved up some. You just dont want it pulling so tight against you. The codpiece really rests against the body quite loose. In the film you see it flop around quite a bit when the Scouts are doing various stunts. See if this thread can help: You're really almost there! All of us have to do these "fit and finish" type things when we are at the end. I'm going through that now with my Shoretrooper build.

Looks pretty good! Three things jumped out at me right away Your vest sleeves are too long. Just have them go past the shoulder bell about .5 to 1 inch. With shorter sleeves, you'll be able to pull up your bicep and forearm armor. Codpiece strap is pulling way too tight. It should not be pulling the codpiece between your legs. The codpiece has a looser fit than that. Finally, your dropbox straps are a bit lengthy. The dropboxes sat very close to the belt in the films. They should only hang an inch or two below the belt. Looking good, Scout!

Definitely! Hopefully some of my Fallout cosplay skills will come in handy when it comes to weathering. I see a bunch of things I want to adjust (gotta keep my greaves from turning when I walk, I need to adjust the hip armor, etc), but I'm happy with the progress so far

Alright let's just clear a few things up. The riding patch has been part of the CRL for years. Long before Gino made his Scout. The reason why we point to Gino's scout as being a good example as to how to do the riding patch is because he had access to the original patterns when he was building it. But there is no question that there are riding patches on the flight suit. As it says in "Stormtroopers: Beyond the Armor" (which is a great book I highly recommend) "Costumers added dyed suede patches to the thighs and a leather panel to cover the seat of the trousers." (p. 56) Consider what a riding patch is. They come from the equestrian world and are there to give added protection to the inside of the rider's legs; the part that rubs up against the saddle. It's not a question of whether there are patches on the front or back of the thigh. The patch is on the INSIDE of the thigh. Because that's the area that needs protection. To the extent you can see it from the front or back comes from how wide the patch is. It just turns out, it's a lot easier to make a riding patch for the thigh from two segments of suede rather than just one. The inside of my thigh is 7 inches wide, so I'd need a patch at least that wide. Your mileage may vary which is what makes it tough to hand down a hard and fast pattern that suits everyone. Also, we are trying to connect dots that are 36 years old at this point. The Scout is one of the biggest mysteries in the Star Wars canon because a complete one has never fallen into collector's hands. So we know less about it than some of the other costumes. The accumulated knowledge here at this Detachment comes from years and years and years of studying photos and stills. When Gino came along with his model Scout about 5 years ago, he helped fill in more gaps. But if you all are saying that the IB suit doesn't have a riding patch or it is somehow inadequate, then yes, it would need to be modified to meet the CRL standards. It would really help to see a clear photo of their patches so we could give some guidance. Remember guys, they came to the Pathfinders to learn how to do the soft goods. They don't have have any secret knowledge. Here are some photos that I think illustrate very well how wide the thigh patches are, from both the front and back. On this one above, you can definitively see the seams of the thigh patches from the back of the Scout. It's very easy to tell where the thigh strap (especially on the left leg) begins to go under the patch from the rear. Here is one from an angle for good measure. You can clearly see that the thigh patch covers the entire inside of the thigh, not just to the mid-seam I hope this helps. We really want to get a good result here for all of you. I would love to be able to say IB's soft goods meet CRL standards out the gate, but so far it seems they still need some work.

About 90% of the way. Still need to attach the ammo pouch to the ab armor and the shotgun shells and smaller pouch to the hip armor. And then everything needs to be weathered. Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk

It stopped raining long enough that I got to paint the boxes. Today was all about that belt! Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk

Helmet, chest and shoulders looking good! You could spin the biceps a bit so the greeblies are facing your sides instead of toward the back. And maybe pull them up a tad. Then you can pull your forearms up a bit too Looking good!

The weather has not been on my side lately. We've been getting a lot of rain for a part of the world where it almost never rains! So what I did was attach the foam inserts to the belt without gluing them to the plastic boxes yet. That way I can pop off the boxes and paint them the second it stops raining.

Put EVA foam in the KW Design boxes to fill them and put Chicago screws in the foam to secure it to the belt. I've ordered replacement boxes from Bone Buddrus but using these for now. Next will be painting the boxes and fixing up the Velcro on the belt! Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk

It helps to have a fabric stabilizer inside of it. The screen ones used buckram. Which is what hat brims are made from. If there is just batting in there it will fold. And like Chopper said, keep the cod strap loose.

Those look pretty good other than the side strap. Although that may be easily removable.

Got a buckle from Rob Kittell for the belt I made. Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk

Nay. Our CRL is modeled after Return of the Jedi and in the film they had a mandarin collar, common on flight suits. There were scenes in the film where it looks like there was a neck seal, but it's difficult to tell. Ultimately, we have to set a standard for the 501st and that standard is no neck seal.

I can't really tell from your photos because they are quite dark. Are you saying that the riding patch on the suit stops at the inside seam? Because yes, that would be wrong.

I think imitating Gino's is a great way to go. I've tried to do this with my own Scout. My undersuit mods thread shows pics of how my patches were done

Not exactly. The thigh patches must generally match the images provided in the CRL. We can't provide exact dimensions for the thigh patches because 1) they arent known and 2) they would vary greatly from trooper to trooper. As all 501st CRLs state: This document is not intended to be a detailed how-to on costume construction; rather a visual guide to be used for 501st costume approval. Details on construction may be found on the respective costume detachment web forum. Also its not mandatory for the thigh patches to be done in two separate pieces -- one for either side of the seam. Before this detail became known only a few years ago, it was common practice to do the thigh patch as one piece. But regardless, it's not that the patch is on the front or back of the thighs, it's that the thigh patch runs down the inside of the thigh and should be wide enough that it can be seen from the front and somewhat from the back, though not as far. Gino's scout illustrates this really well. Hope that clears it up.

Oh good! I thought that belt looked pretty bad and I'm glad it's not yours. Thanks for the insight, Cal!

Correct on both counts

See if these help https://photos.app.goo.gl/rwcdd1uPViPJDGyE9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/CaHVLDYdesKqmZZk6

Hey local! Fortunately Southern California has an ART (Advance Recon Team) to help Pathfinders in the making. Look up Scout Team Six on Facebook. Meanwhile, browse the forums here and ask lots of questions. We are here to help!

Congrats to @AnasaziActual for obtaining the Rank of Ranger! John actually earned this a while ago, but we missed him when we were first compiling the list. I wish there was a little flag that would pop up for trooping awards, but for now we are doing this manually. Apologies, John, and congrats on becoming a Ranger! Make sure to contact @plagu3is about obtaining your Ranger patch.

We didn't specify because it's not 100% clear. If we get new information on it that may change!

Welcome! They are very different. You wouldn't be able to use the same armor and just paint it camo, if that's what you are getting at. Though they look similar at a quick glance, the dimensions of each piece are quite different. I believe Sean Fields is working on a Kashyyyk helmet to print, but as far as I know, no Kashy armor has been given the 3d file treatment. Please check out the Kashy CRL here: http://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:CB_Kashyyyk_trooper