BikerScout007

Yeah my thought is its a duck cloth type garment with a LOT of padding inside of it to give it some thickness

After bouncing my thoughts off of @MrPoopie I'm convinced that the boot has a sleeve over it and the shin armor sits over the sleeve. I will be incorporating language similar to this into our CRL. This is from the FO Snowtrooper Boot cover: Is a tall, tubular sleeve made from fabric similar to that of a tri-cot polyester twill-blend with square-like pattern. (NOTE: All fabric pieces are required to be made from the same fabric and cannot be made from different-like materials). This sleeve covers the upper body of the boot and extends past the white elastic strap of the knee cup on the shinguard armor when worn. I also think that the hip "armor" is actually cloth. Probably something heavy like canvas. And the pouches rest on top of it. I think we should mock up a garment and go with that.

We're here for you, Glen! Let us know how we can help. Chris from Blizzard Force offered up that the pant material may be the same as the FO Snowtrooper. If that helps at all. I'll be editing the CRL as your build progresses. Best of luck!

It might look a little small on you. I'd try a bigger helmet. Kropserkel, Altmann, RS Props... all of those would probably look better on you. I'm speaking as a guy with a 60cm dome. I wear the RS Props and it fits fine. My Kropserkel fit fine as well.

Awesome work!

Told this to Dustin via chat but will repeat here for everyone chiming in. We've got a decent first draft costume here, but definitely needs some fine tuning. We're going to focus on the waist-up bits first and get that nailed down before fine-tuning the waist down. The faulds and shin armor/wraps or whatever is going on there are going to take a bit more review and input. But everything is proceeding well and we've made a TON of progress. Thanks Dustin, KB Props and Darkside Closet for getting us closer to the finish line.

@Wompet yup, @gmrhodes13 is building the Treadspeeder Driver over here now. FISD didn't want it.

@Cadet this costume has not been approved yet. The CRL is not done and there are still some issues to address before it is. What Dustin said above is correct, we've been greenlit to move forward with creating a CRL. We are not quite there yet!

It really depends on the maker. Some are more accurate than others. I have the KW (Imperial Surplus) Shoretrooper kit and no adjustments are needed there. But yes, ideally we want to bring the ab as close to the Shoretrooper as possible, as that is our best reference for it. Another thing that might help -- make sure you get your belt on your waist and not sitting on your hips. That will help bring up the ab and the faulds and we can get a better idea of where adjustments need to be made. The pants texture -- I just took to mean it was a heavy duty fabric like duck cloth. It's not the kind of thing we would get too specific on for a Level 1. We'll be looking for a black jodhpur first and foremost. I know this is a lot and we still have a way to go here, but the progress you and KB have made so far has been amazing. It's never easy being the first at any costume, and this one in particular is challenging. But if we want the LMO team to approve this for trooping, we've got to get these little details right! I do have a thought about the boot. If you look at it from the side on that picture Glen posted, it appears there is some sort of cloth wrap between the shin armor and the trooper's leg. Unlike on the Shoretrooper, the shin armor does not appear to run the whole length of the trooper's shin down to the ankle.

I've seen where folks have been able to insert the PP lens into a Sean Fields bucket, but Paul does not guarantee that and it would definitely be AT YOUR OWN RISK. The Shoretrooper bucket smashes into your face, that's a feature unfortunately. I put padding on the cheeks of my Sean Fields and that keeps it from crushing my nose.

Chris over at Blizzard Force thought the pant material may be the same as the FO Snowtrooper pant.

@gmrhodes13 is on staff for FISD, and since he's the guy that's building this thing, I'm sure he'll be on top of the latest CRL changes that may affect the Treadspeeder Driver!

Morning, Pathfinders. I hope everyone is having an enjoyable Sunday and Happy Easter to those who celebrate. I was just checking out Make-A-Wish's website and it says sadly that "2,412 wishes have been postponed due to COVID-19." I want to find a way to make our Virtual Troop on May the 4th promote our charitable mission, so this is what I propose: On May 4, 2020, suit up in your Pathfinder costume, take a pic, and post it along with your TB/CB/ST ID in the provided post either on the forum or our FB page. Then make any donation you like to "fundraiser@501stpathfinders.com". You will receive a "2020 Supporter" forum badge for participating! If you can't suit up for whatever reason on May the 4th, just post a picture of yourself in Pathfinder costume along with your ID in the space provided that day. If you can't donate, that's okay too! You will still get a "2020 Supporter" Badge on your Pathfinders Forum profile for participating in our Virtual Troop. We understand this is a tough time for many of you and we don't want anyone to donate if it's a hardship. The Virtual Troop will run for 24 hours so we can cover the whole world. So from 00:00 GMT on May the 4th until 23:59 (where ever you are!). Once the Virtual Troop is over, we will then make a donation to Make-A-Wish! I look forward to seeing you all (online) May the 4th!

Great. My thought on the shin guards are that the knee plates should be attached. Just like on the Shoretrooper. You already know my thoughts on the pouches. Id like to see those in a smaller size The faulds -- the detail seems to be made by adding a small piece of fabric/foam to the top of the fauld. On the figure it looks like this detail is etched/sewn into the fauld. So we need to tweak that some. The Biceps seem a bit wide? Can we make them fit you a little better?

Swapped in the TLJ CRL!

Thanks Dustin and KB Props for helping us get this done. I want to use this thread to critique the draft CRL costume that will be used for photos.

Cool. I'll swap it out. This was just meant to be a start, not the end. I don't believe in reinventing the wheel if half the work has already been done.

Hey Pathfinders Today we've been given the green light on two new CRLs: The First Order Mountain Trooper (from Disney's Galaxy's Edge attraction) and the First Order Treadspeeder Driver from "The Rise of Skywalker". We currently have a builder for each of these CRLs, so we hope to have them done soon. If you are interested in chiming in or just watching the CRL process play out, we've got dedicated forums for each: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/182-mountain-trooper/ http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/191-treadspeeder-driver/ Along with those two new CRLs, we are very far along on both the Mandalorian Scout and the Jedi: Fallen Order Scout. Coronavirus is proving to be a worthy opponent in finishing all of these CRLs, but in the end, the Pathfinders will prevail!

Post photos and suggestions here.

THIS IS FOR THE REAL-LIFE VARIANT Treadspeeder Driver Model TB-92688, Photo by TB-36000 Visit the Gallery for this Costume for more models and parts views. Description: Treadspeeder Driver Prefix: TB Detachment: PathFinders Context: Episode IX: The Rise Of Skywalker ' First Order Treadspeeder Drivers are specialized pilots who operate 125-Z Treadspeeder bikes. They frequently coordinated with Jet Troopers on the desert planet of Pasaana. This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type. 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. GMLs uncertain about an aspect of submitted costume shall post questions in the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the Legion forum. Measurements given in this document are intended to be approximate and generalized; not criteria for approval. Requirements for all 501st costumes are proportional to the wearer in scale, fit and size. Text descriptions are only one part of the guideline. GMLs and costumers must consider both text and pictures (CRL and Reference) when reviewing the costume. Required Costume Components The following costume components are present and appear as described below. Helmet Lenses are smoky brown or gray in color. May be bubble in shape or flat. Sufficiently dark enough to obscure the costumer's eyes. A single silver aerator/mic tip cylinder is on lower left side of the wearer's chin. The frown is solid black and covered in black hexagonal mesh that extends to the tears. Each tear (area beneath the corners of eye lenses) is solid black. Seven cut-out tube stripe slots are on each side of the helmet. Two clip greeblies are present over the traps on the side. Two clip greebles are present on the top of the helmet, parallel to the trap greeblies. Along the base of the helmet a black stripe runs from the side of the helmet and across the back to the other side. A slight groove circumvents the helmet above the brow. A slight grove circumvents the helmet along the bottom and over the chin. A brow of solid black material spans from the traps over the lenses. A small trapezoidal stripe is directly below the traps toward the base of the helmet. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Helmet is TLJ/TROS version. Mouth area is angled and has 7 teeth with mesh/grill behind. The clip greeblies must be the correct TLJ/TROS version. Neck Seal Black with horizontal ribs. Fitted to the wearer. Extends from the base of the neck to conceal the entire neck. No hair or skin should be visible around the neck area. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The neckseal has a glossy finish. Chest Plate The chest plate overlaps the abdominal plate. The center-top of the chest plate is recessed and black on the side and upward facing edges. A logo consisting of five black aurebesh-type characters followed by one red symbol is beneath the recess. A smaller clasp greeblie is present on each side of the chest, just inside a small indented area the size of the greeblie. A slight groove runs vertical on each lateral side of the chest that angles toward the center. Six recessed black ovals are on the wearer's right side, left of the greeblie. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Grooves on sides of chest should show clear separation. Six recessed black ovals are cut out and backed with black material. Back/Yoke The back plate contains a "O II" design, and the O is black in color. No visible seams on the back/yoke. The yoke portion extends over the wearer's shoulders and curves under the armpits. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): There are no support tabs. Thermal Detonator The mounting plate sits under the back plate and rests above the belt. The control panel is black. The right-hand recessed end cape is black. The left-hand end cap extends from the detonator assembly and is black all around the cylinder as well as the end surface. The left-hand end cap extends from the detonator assembly and is all black. No visible seams. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Small section of black around the base of the left extended end cap shall be present. Shoulder Gaskets Rubber or a shiny black material with ridges. Cover all exposed areas under the shoulder bell, between the bicep and chest, and between bicep and back. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Gaskets are black rubber. Shoulder Armor Symmetrical. May be worn interchangeably on either shoulder. Shoulders have small round extension at the top under the bell itself that butts up against the yoke. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Upper corner on shoulder bell is squared off instead of rounded. Biceps Biceps have one seam that faces forward, and a seam on the inside of the arm. The rest of the bicep is seamless. A clip greeblie is present low and across the front seam. Two black ovals are present on the outside-facing side of the bicep. Portion of bicep facing wearer is painted gloss black in an angled fashion that includes the clip greeble. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Elbow Gaskets Rubber or a shiny black material with ridges. Cover all exposed areas between the bicep and forearm. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Gaskets are black rubber. Forearms A ridged rail, similar to a picatinny, is embedded on the inside of the forearm, roughly covered 1/3rd by a box shape. Has a box on the bottom the wrist end. Each box has a single black square in the lower inside corner. Two 'clasp greeblies' are on the outside facing surface, near the wrist. Detail box includes black rectangle on small edge perpendicular and closest to wrist. Portion of forearm facing the wearer is painted gloss black. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The third retaining button head on the ridged rail, closest to the elbow, is a silver M5 dome head bolt. Gloves/Hand Plates Black with white palm, thumb and forefinger. Extend underneath the forearm. White area is leather or leather-like material. Handplates are rigid square boxes mounted securely over the back of the glove. The recessed oval detail is aligned with the index finger of each hand. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Abdomen Wraps around the wearer's body without a visible seam. 7 boxes are attached matching the order and placement shown against the armor. The large box has a small black recessed square on the lower left to the wearer. The second box to the right of the wearer has a small black recessed rectangle near the top. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The boxes should sit against the abdominal plate with minimal to no gaps. Codpiece Sits below the abdomen and under the belt. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Codpiece is TLJ/TROS version. Posterior Armor Sits below the abdomen and under the belt. The top portion of the armor connects to abdomen armor underneath the belt. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Belt Ribbed and made from a rubber or rubber-like material. There are 2 horizontal boxes on the front, on each side of the center. Painted white on the outside half and black on the inside half. One horizontal box has an indent running vertically just off center. 2 large vertical black cloth pouches with a white cover are behind the left side and right sides of the wearer. 2 small black cloth pouches are worn on the left side and right sides one of which hides the buckle or remaining belt material. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Belt width is approximately 2 inches (50mm). Trousers White, loose-fitting material. Front of thighs have seams running from the groin area to just above the knee, creating ribs. There are corresponding ribs on the backsides of the legs which stop roughly halfway across the back of the thigh. Batting is used to give the ribs a raised appearance. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Trousers are one complete garment with no added panels to give appearance of screen used pants. Trouser ribs are approximately 1 inch (25mm) apart. Have seams above the knee area, running down the inside of the thigh to the ankle, and around the briefs area. Knee Armor White and curved. Top angles down sharply on the sides. Bottom angles up gradually on the sides. 9 raised ribs run vertically down the plate. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Knee Gaskets Rubber or a shiny black material with ridges. Only visible between the bottom of Knee Plates and top of Shin Plates. Narrower than knee plates. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Gaskets are black rubber. Shins Cover front of wearer's leg from just below the knee to the ankle. Curve out to the outside of the wearer's leg. Strapped to the wearer's leg with two black elastic or webbing straps. One white clip greeble is attached to each strap on the outer side of each leg. Clips are the same clips used on the forearms and biceps, but scaled accordingly to match the width of the leg straps. Oval indent visible approximately 1/3 way up the outer side of each Shin Plate. Each side of the Shin Plates should have 4 “vent” recesses facing forward. Front of Shin Plate is covered with a separate cover plate that curves outward slightly where it meets the boot. Top of front plate has a recessed oval at the top. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Shin straps are 1 inch (25mm) wide. Boots Alpinestar-styled motorcycle sport/racing boots. Painted white. Soles remain black. Extend up to wearer's calf. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Boots are Alpinestar SMX 6 v2 Boots with logos removed and painted white.

See you on May the 4th!

Hey Pathfinders! If you're like me, you are pretty bummed out that all our troops have been cancelled due to controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. It's great to have this time to work on upgrading kits, but nothing can replace the joy of trooping. While it is very important that we continue to social distance and let this virus die out, I'd like to invite the Detachment to join me on a virtual troop on May the 4th. Suit up in your Pathfinder costume, take a picture and post it up in the thread I create that day, both here on the forum and on our FB page. When you post your pic, please don't forget to add your TB, CB or ST-ID. Unfortunately this won't count as an official 501st Troop, but every Pathfinder who joins our virtual May the 4th Troop will get a "2020 Supporter" badge added to their forum profile. May the 4th be with you! EDIT: We've added a charitable element to the troop. Please see this thread for more details:

New straps and buckles glued on!

Box art: Black series figure: 3.75 inch figure:

Folks Chris has asked me to clean up this WIP thread. He just wants it to be his progress pics plus any comments from the Armor team. Feel free to start a discussion in the Mando Scout forum if y'all want to talk shop. Chris, I'm locking this thread for now. When you are ready to post more progress pics, PM me and I will unlock for you!