BikerScout007

And we just call them rank bars. Nobody knows what they are supposed to be. I always felt like they were just meant to be vents.

Hi Glory! Welcome to the Pathfinders forum. First thing you might want to check out is our new armor build video! As for soft goods, we have quite a few useful posts to check out: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/forum/145-biker-scout-soft-parts/ You want your thigh patches to finish above your whole knee, not just the center. You can use this photo as a guide: In fact, we have a whole store of source images in the Scoutopedia: http://www.501stpathfinders.com/scoutopedia.php I hope these help get you on your way! Please let us know any other questions you have. PS -- Oh and before you ask, your pouches need to be 6x5x2 -- don't modify them because of your height. We will not hold this against you for your Lancer app

Just got off the Zoom call with the film commission and the other costuming groups -- should have more info about any official troops and hotel discounts soon!

My son and I are going to drive the 11 hours 😮

So just to be clear, this is a non-official event! That's why it's here in the public forum. If you aren't approved by then, but you look good enough, then you can join in. If we have to strategically place you behind a prop to hide the incomplete bits, we can do that. And because of issues with Lucasfilm and all that, it has to stay non-official. Golden Gate Garrison will be handling all OFFICIAL appearances of approved 501st. THIS ONE IS GOING TO BE FUN!

That was the official welcome for current 501st members! Welcome to the Pathfinders forum. Glad you decided on the ROTJ Scout, especially for the 40th of ROTJ! Sounds like you already have a lot of the costume parts squared away, so mostly you'll need help putting it all together. Check out some of the WIP threads to get any idea of other folks' builds: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/forum/96-biker-scout-wip/ We just came out with a build video about the armor, there are some good tips in there: And as for the neck seal.... you can wear a dickie too. They are cheap and I believe that's what most of the scouts in the movie wore: https://www.amazon.com/Rothco-Mock-Turtleneck-Dickie-Black/dp/B07HNDWPKC/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=dickie+turtleneck+men&qid=1680638673&sprefix=dickie+tur%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-5

Welcome to the Pathfinders forum! If you are a 501st member looking for the latest merch runs, the link you are looking for is here (If you are not a member of the 501st, that link will not work for you. Become a member --we are here to help!): http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/158-501stpathfinder-sales-forum/ Want to introduce yourself? Say hi! http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/36-member-introductions/ Don't know where to start? Try here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/81-getting-started/ Looking to build a certain trooper? We got your covered! Scout Troopers Return of the Jedi: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/3-the-rotj-biker-scout-armory/ Rebels: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/163-the-rebels-biker-scout-armory/ Jedi Fallen Order: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/194-the-scout-trooper-jedi-fallen-order-armory/ The Mandalorian: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/201-the-scout-trooper-the-mandalorian-armory/ Kashyyyk Troopers http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/28-the-kashyyyk-trooper-armory/ Shoretroopers http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/119-the-shoretrooper-armory/ Patrol Troopers http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/175-the-patrol-trooper-armory/ Mountain Trooper http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/207-mountain-trooper-armory/ Treadspeeder Driver http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/forum/218-treadspeeder-driver-armory/

I only documented the FIRST time I had to run out

APRIL FOOLS

To be fair, I think he did assemble his TD!

Hey builders! This is not an April Fools' joke! This is the first in a series of videos about building the ROTJ Biker Scout. These videos are aimed at the entry-level builder, so if you have felt intimidated about getting started, give it a watch.

Okay so -- having a single color sole is ONLY a L2 requirement. We see two-toned soles often enough However -- the L1 requirement is that the soles are tan. When we typically see a two-toned sole, it's two various shades of tan. Not tan with a black stripe. So I would definitely either make sure it's covered by the vinyl or paint over it.

The Film Commission has come out with artwork for their festival I am having a meeting with them next week to get more specific details about their event (and info on hotel blocks). Right now, our photo meetup is scheduled for 10AM on June 3rd. Depending on what they have planned, we may need to shift that.

That's awesome! Thanks for doing that.

I booked a room at this hotel: https://www.scotia-lodge.com/ Seems to be pretty close to Cheatham!

Yeah I noticed! How is your build coming along?

Most of just use T-straps! I couldn't find a picture of mine, but it is shown in the Shoretrooper video I made:

@gmrhodes13 any familiarity with this helmet?

Hey Phil! The Legion photo is at 12 noon on Saturday. The Detachment photos will be after that. Pathfinders are 4th in the lineup

Very good advice, Seb! Thank you for your contribution to the forum!

that's amazing! Thanks

Now THAT's too much. Also he's doing a Mando scout, so the green wouldn't be appropriate!

IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING, PLEASE FILL OUT THE INTEREST FORM. This is just to get a headcount and collect contact info. If there ends up being a troop run by GGG, folks will need to sign up on their forum: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpHweP-F_iePSCAeb0wo5Ht53SNs0geRYdRxdxFJ0oI7J7OA/viewform?usp=sf_link Okay so here's a list of things I've thought of that we can work from: 1. Date. JUNE 3RD 8AM (EVEN NEWER TIME!) 2. Logistics -- Driving or flying are the options. The closest airport is Arcata/Eureka airport. Flying into SFO is also a possibility but it's about a 5 hour drive from there. 3. Accommodations -- https://drive.google.com/file/d/16fmFJeY6j8OIAYeKm50WhT8p5zduoRS0/view 4. The meeting spot --Cheatham Grove is the choice. It was used in the film. From what we've been told, it's fairly isolated and has a tiny parking lot to service the campground. We may have to carpool to get a large number of troopers there. 5. Local organizations - We are working with the Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission who are throwing a 40th Anniversary ROTJ event that weekend. Golden Gate Garrison is in charge of the troop that is happening that evening. You can sign up for that here: https://www.501stggg.com/events/2023-06-03-forest-moon-festival-eureka-saturday-june-3-6pm-8pm/?fbclid=IwAR0KErp8qN7VF2gu2utAGXTWlx9srUinzpFHxMSXyfHl9xtUqYFHGKCbc2g DO NOT SHOW UP TO THE TROOP IN COSTUME IF YOU HAVE NOT SIGNED UP. 6. Charity --Frankly us just being there and spending money is the best thing we can do for the community, according to the film commission. 7. Merch -- Design made. ANY MERCH WOULD BE NON-OFFICIAL AND NOT SOLD ON THIS FORUM. 8. Props -- Just you in your costume looking awesome! 9. Other invitees -- Obviously we will do an all Scout Trooper pic, but I think invitations can go out to any Battle of Endor troopers -- so TKs, AT-ST drivers, etc. Research on this topic may be found here:

Honestly, given how discolored the TV troopers are, it doesn't look that off to me. Can you get a pic outside in the daylight?