BikerScout007

@spike sells finished approved helmets.

Now that you mention it, she has been quiet lately. I have a message out to her; I'll let you know what I find out.

WOW! Thank you for sharing

Have no fear @Worst, preliminary work on the soft goods video has already begun! It was just too much for one video.

The method for closing isn't as important as whether it looks correct when viewed from the outside!

That looks sick! Well done

If you're on a small budget, what I do with acrylics is blob them on, then douse a paper towel with rubbing alcohol and dab at the paint to knock it back.

If you need screen and production references, please check out the Scoutopedia. There are some great pics of the "barcode decals" that should give you an idea of placement: https://www.501stpathfinders.com/scoutopedia.php

Those all look pretty solid choices. I would just go ahead and get the Wampa Wear gloves, you are in safe hands there. That was an unintentional pun lol EDIT: We posted at the same time. The indents look pretty good to me. If I'd bring up anything it would the spacing of the traps. Nothing that would hold up approval, but they seem a bit more far apart than on the screen used. (Approx 3 inches) Best of luck to you on your journey! We have a great armor team here ready to assist you.

Alas, I have no experience with this type of build. I've been trooping in the same RS Props Dickey Beer Edition helmet since 2015, and those came built. But fortunately, we do have a member of RS that pops in here regularly. Let me tag him and see if he can offer any advice @CatfoodRob? Any advice for our friend?

That's an excellent idea!

Additionally, I don't know if your wife has the WTF helmet kit, but please be advised:

For each costume (or related costumes) there is an Armory. In each Armory you will find Vendor lists, build guides, break downs of the armor and soft goods and WIP (work in progress) threads where builders show their costume journey from brown box day to approval. Here are the current Armories for our CRLs (Costume reference libraries): 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/

The material is not right, since it's not duck cloth or canvas - depends on how closely your GML looks at the material when you apply. Other than that, they would probably work. Also, there's no telling how they would fit you once received or whether they look as good as they do in the pictures. There still may be some tailoring required. For what it's worth, I got my pants from Darkside Closet https://thedarksidecloset.wixsite.com/thedarksidecloset/shore

Vanguard awarded! Congrats

On behalf of Pathfinders Command, it is my pleasure to induct Mike "MikeRadness" Foglia (ST-26300) into the Pathfinders Hall of Fame as a Vanguard Shoretrooper for the "ST - Shoretrooper Squad Leader - Rogue One" CRL! This is Mike's second time receiving a Vanguard certificate, as he also has one for the Rogue One Grunt! Great job, @MIkeRadness! You have been sent a Certificate of Achievement to your email on file and your picture has been added to the Pathfinders Hall of Fame. Check out ST-26300's application here:

I can see your bucket. It looks good! My upper straps are tight enough that my knee armor doesn't slide down. Some people use velcro and some put some foam on the inside of the knee to keep it from moving.

Hey Scott First off, I've upgraded you to 501st Legion access, welcome! Second - some slight variances in armor from various kit designers is one thing, but several of these 3D file makers add details that aren't in the original kit, or forget to include them, like the way GA's first draft left the rectangle indent off the chest armor. Or the way several 3D helmet designers try to put real vents into the helmets or don't separate the tank from the back armor. So while the overall shape may be right, they fall down on the details, some of which are needed for Level 1. As we are fond of saying around here: propmakers don't decide our standards, we do. And our standards are dictated by the film sources, not by mistakes 3D modelers make. GA tends to rip his files from the Battlefront games, and those games take a lot of shortcuts and liberties with the source material. Sure they might look fine on your TV, but not so accurate in real life. What Justin did with his review is to give GA pointers toward making his armor as accurate as possible. There's nothing at all wrong with that and if we can get a source of 3D files out there can be used for Level 1 and Level 2, I don't see the harm. Especially if GA is more than happy to make the changes, as he has been thus far. But here's the thing -- you're making a Shadow Scout. This Detachment has no authority on that CRL, that's the purview of Spec Ops. Spec Ops may be totally fine with the original GA files as-is (though I find it hard to believe they'd be okay with a chest piece that was missing the rectangular indent). So you really need to check with them, as well as your local GML, to see if there are any changes you need to make. I hope that answers some of your questions.

THANK YOU PATHFINDERS!! I am both honored and humbled to continue on as Detachment Leader for the 2024-2025 Term. Last term was one of the best ones of my tenure, in large part to the excitement around the 40th Anniversary of "Return of the Jedi" -- the origin point of our Detachment's founding costume. Thank you all for joining us for the festivities. I can't wait for the 50th! This year should be a back-to-basics year, with no major anniversaries (well other than "The Rise of Skywalker") and no Celebration until Japan 2025. But as always, we are ready and willing to help you all meet your costume goals! CRLs The only CRL we are working on currently is the ST Grunt variant from "Andor", and we are just a few photos away from completing it. Other than that... let's just see what Disney has in store for us! Merch As last year was all about the ROTJ Scout, this year we will be returning to a more Pathfinders-centric theme. So if your costume was left out last term, expect to see it this time around! Also, with the Legion working on a revamp of the merch rules, we are hoping to be able to offer some mainstays with a bit more regularity, like a Detachment t-shirt. We are standing by, watching as that unfolds. Videos The Pathfinders videos are some of the most popular ones on the Legion's YouTube channel. As a matter of fact, the 1st, 3rd and 10th most popular videos are all ours -- so we are making even more! This year we plan to bring you the Armor Party Part 2: Soft Goods as well as a video covering all the CRL tweaks to the ROTJ Scout since the original video back in 2020 (currently the Legion's most popular video with almost 9K views!) Staff A new term means more people hitting me up for Staff jobs Sorry folks, just like last time, the current roster of Pathfinder officers and armorers are staying right here in the bunker! I know I'm pretty good at getting my face out there, but I truly could not do it without these fine folks, so I want to take this time to put a spotlight on them all: Command @Dart Executive Officer - When I took this job I was just under 4 years in the Legion, and it's been great having Andry to lean on for some of that institutional knowledge that predated me. He's also always quietly in the background working on the website and database, making sure we have a smooth operating front end. @Chopper Captain of the Guard - Fair-minded, even-keeled and with a great depth of knowledge, Chopper has been a rock of this Detachment, and we are all lucky to have him. He's one of my favorite folks to bounce ideas off and our debates always leave me better prepared to tackle new challenges. @MrPoopie Detachment Costume Advisor - What more is there to say about the legend, the icon, the one and only Mr. Poopie? If you've got some costume that you just can't find a kit for, chances are, Justin has already designed 3D files for it. How many folks have built not just one, but TWO speeder bikes -- one of which is completely mobile? His accomplishments speak for themselves. @KOtrooperDetachment Costume Advisor - Our second most popular family of costumes has a true champion with Melody. She's an expert builder, both when it comes to armor and soft goods. Not to mention she has a great sense of design, as anyone that has the Recon Fatale shirt can attest. We are so glad to have her here at Pathfinders! @Jakeputt Detachment Costume Advisor - After building a Scout and going for Lancer, Jake single-handedly breathed life back into one of our oldest costumes, the Kashyyyk Trooper. After we lost Grumpy and Ferra, Jake picked up the ball and ran with it, spurring new folks to start building Kashyyyks again. I'm really going to be leaning on him in 2025, when the Kashyyyk turns 20 years old! @Hask Detachment Costume Advisor - Hard to believe, but before joining Pathfinders, Kris was just a soft costume guy. But something about the Patrol Trooper spoke to him and he embraced it and Pathfinders whole-heartedly, becoming one of only two folks to have Level 2 as a PT. He's also become a Lancer Scout, so he knows his stuff. Also helps that he's been Pathfinders' LMO rep, which has been a real boon when writing CRLs! @plagu3isMerchandise & Branding Officer - John, my brother, one of the Pathfinders I've known the longest, and someone I speak to every day. You have been a genius at taking whatever crazy idea I have for merch and turning it into a reality. The spinning 20th anniversary coin is still one of my favorite things. I can't wait to collaborate with you this term! @Minimo Public Relations Officer & Armorer - Joe started out as one of our Shoretooper armorers, as we recruited him as soon as we realized what a great builder he was. But when I put out the wanted sign for a PR officer, he answered the call and really delivered. PR is something I never need to worry about, as Joe does a masterful job of keeping our social media going every single day! So many times I see a photo I want posted, only to find out Joe has already done it. Kudos, man. @Jennk182 Public Relations Officer - Jenn has been a leader in the Detachment, both in PR and in running Recon Fatale, the fireteam for the women of the 501st Pathfinders. Besides keeping Recon Fatale's social media populated with great photos, Jenn has also taken the lead in making sure RF is represented with some of the best merch around. Though she got a little tied up with the birth of the Imperial Scottish Garrison, Jenn is back for more in 2024! Armor Team @Retrofire Armor Team - Pete is the definition of "overqualified" Besides having previously held the position of Captain of the Guard, Pete was my rival for DL back in 2018. He knows his stuff, and though some real world concerns have kept him from spending as much time here as he would probably like, I am glad to have him here when he is able. @Aradun Armor Team - Enthusiastic, caring and selfless, Dennis has made a big impression here since joining the Detachment in August 2020. When a new position on the Armor Team opened up, it was a no-brainer. A lot of people owe the ease of their builds to Dennis, and I'm happy to have him on the team. @Ruthar Armor Team - Taylor, besides being GCO of NER Garrison, is a very involved builder, serving roles in many different Detachments. Here at Pathfinders, his specialty is the Patrol Trooper, and he is one of only two Pathfinders to have reached "CHiPs" status with his build. A great asset to the team. @M.J Armor Team - Kelly, or as I like to call her "the night shift", is often on the forum while those of us in the US and Europe are tucked in our beds! When it comes to soft goods, which is a HUGE component of the Biker Scout, Kelly is second-to-none, and I am so glad that she is still here as one of, if not THE longest serving member of the Armor Team. Well that is all for now! Let's get those buckets on! Mickey Bukowski TB/ST-81974 Pathfinders Detachment Leader

Make sure you collar goes UNDER the armor when you apply

It should just hug your thigh without pulling in too much. And definitely should not droop like an X-wing pilot

Mine do

100% agree with Chopper on this. Studio Creations is great for the first time costumer.

No not at all! This is only for the ROTJ style

You'd have to ask Walt about that. I have no answers. PS. LW has licensed out his molds to a few makers. I believe CFO uses them with the Strider kits.