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I've had that "aha" moment today but the work is completely doable, need to re-do my Pouches so that it fits correctly when flipped around Here are the back side of my boots, should I have mirrored the velcro slips? I think that's what you're talking about. Also, Chef already noted about painting the soles and wedging them which are on my To-Do List. As for the Background, my Sister took these using her leftover material which unfortunately was White (the black background worked nicer, only issue was there wasn't enough for full body shots w/ arms out), it had some cool effects, but I agree that a different contrasting color would be better suited for Approval! And as a side question, none of my things are riveted... I am looking to get a Rivet Gun and Rivets, what size Rivets am I looking to purchase and would the Hand Riveter work? http://www.harborfre...-set-38353.html

Awesome! You mentioned possibly needing to widen the upper part of the Bund, mine are approximately 145mm... not sure if that is dependent on the individuals size or not, but I am roughly 5'9" and 160lbs, in other words a pretty slim fit dude EDIT: To be more specific; "12: Widen top of crotch part on bund (check detailing... again can't quite see it)"

As I am putting pieces together I am realizing why the Bund elastic strap is exposed & the Pouches look "droopy"... because the velcro sewn onto the pouch tabs are incorrectly done (they had Velcro attachments when I purchased them). To resolve this I think I'll position them correctly and sew them onto the Bund. I'm going to work on shortening the dropboxes today if I get a chance to buy a Rivet "gun" at Harbor Freights. Stripes were removed this morning from the boots Here is a closer shot of the T-Bits, I brighten up the image a lot to show the directional. I think these are correct? I may of worn them incorrectly, should probably label them R/L so I don't in the future. EDIT: Once I resolve the Pouch issue I'll move onto the Suspenders / Harness, want to take it one step at a time.

I like the idea of modding the suspenders to make them work better, I'll see about addressing that a.s.a.p. I'm going to take Chef's recommendations and put a sort of check list together and go through as many as I can tomorrow.

I'll see about putting on my suit tomorrow and maybe clarifying what I mean about the suspenders... and I too enjoy the suspenders option over the velcro option, it was a suggestion a trooper at Celebration gave me and I wanted to incorporate with this build.

@Chef - Thank you! Based off this list, I have lots to work on! Really appreciate the compilation for things to get Lancer... it'll make it much easier to work with knowing exactly what can be done and check things off I'll try to get other shots to address some of the things you mentioned wanting clarification over. Otherwise I'll post progress of the working list and hopefully narrow it down a bit @Bobik96 - Very true, I could re-work these boots! My primary reason for wanting to re-make them entirely is because I sort of rushed making these essentially two nights prior to Star Wars Celebration and the overall quality doesn't seem great to me and I wanted to take my time with a second pair or just order a proper pair from a talented craftsmen In regards to the suspenders, how did you situate them? I have mine connecting directly on the top Cummerbund area and if I hide it underneath my Flak Vest it looks wrong.

Thanks for the advice! As for the Holster, if there is indeed no stripes I'll remove them! (easy enough). I vaguely remember why I added them... I think they came with the kit that SC sent and based off their website I sort of just added it as part of what I believe to be accurate; http://www.studiocreations.com/HOWTO/bikerscout/thekneepadsboots.html

Hello All! (July 21st, 2015) Just added photos from Squad Photoshoot. (May 9th, 2015) This is my very first armor-build and I am open to suggestions on how to improve it, I've already submitted these photos to my local garrison for approval... but in hindsight have already noticed some things I want to change. Please feel free to critique and give me any ideas of things I can do to improve and eventually achieve Lancer (June 1st, 2015) I got approved over the weekend, exciting stuff! I plan to continue updating this thread as I progress towards Lancer specs. Below is the "To-Do" list of things, if you see anything that needs to be added feel free to let me know (June 20th, 2015) I'm changing the "To-Do" list to just a "Lancer To-Do List", if you guys see something I am missing please let me know! I want to get this as close to perfect before applying... and of course I really appreciate all the suggestions, this has certainly been a really fun on-going project and experience. Lancer To-Do List: I. Helmet II. Armor --- Replace Side-Under Arm straps to 45mm (roughly 2 inch) White Elastic --- Replace TD Holders w/ Twin-Metal Brackets III. Soft Armor --- Update / Change Cummerbund for Screen Accuracy IV. Under Suit --- Hem / Tighten suit a bit --- Change Faux Suede for Leather Suede (Flap & Inner Thighs) V. Boots VI. Blaster Photos Taken July 19th at Squad Photoshoot Left Photos taken May 6th, first round of approval photos / Right Photos May 28th, second round with changes

Congrats! Hopefully if I get approved my next project is Lancer approval will definitely be picking the brains of everyone else here

Much appreciated on the feedback! I'll try and print one over the next month when our printing services slow down and see if I can get some good results.

It seems like most models are on thingiverse are larger than they should be (probably based off the Kenner blaster as mentioned). http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:42811 ;based off the schematics it looks solid, but based off a customer print it might be too large? I don't know, don't really know off the top of my head a good frame of reference is other than the screen cap below.

I'll see if I can find one that has a lot of good feedback because if this works out I'd have no qualms with trying to help out others that want their blasters

Has anyone found a pretty accurate 3D File for the Scout Blaster? I've seen a few online, but I am fairly skeptical about trying them out without opinions. I work as a 3D Printer technician and have access to some pretty mid-range printers and would rather option to print my blaster than wait-listing and ordering one as it would be much quicker and cheaper!

That's rather unfortunate about the neighbor business, but glad things worked out in the end!

I really like my SC Kit, it's my first and only kit thus far... but for a complete armor building noob it hasn't been overly complicated and they do include some base instructions on what to do... minor trimming / sanding needed thus far. It took the latter of the estimated shipment time for me, but it wasn't super delayed which was massively appreciated.

That is much cheaper! Thank you the recommendation. I will definitely look into this option. I don't trust myself in crafting something like that from scratch... I would certainly be interested, I'll send a PM to follow up. Looks like I'll have to be boost my activity to gain access then And thank you for the welcome, I hope to learn a lot more from you veterans!

Hello Everyone! This is my first post, I've been a member on here for quite some time just sort of lurking around, I purchased and received a Studio Creation full kit (helmet and armor) several months ago and haven't gotten started until recently since my schedule up until now has been very busy (school and work don't mesh too well with free time). I just about finished my helmet and got it to start looking that way I want it to (I already know I'll be going back to it for minor changes like filling gaps and sanding down some areas). And I am now just beginning the process of the chest onto the lower half. So where I am stuck right now is the "soft parts", I am looking for the under-suit and from the links I've found on here it seems none are available in my size... I did however find a Racing Suit on Amazon (Link), understandably I'll have to remove patches... but what do you guys think otherwise? And for the Cummerbund, what is the best way to obtain this in the U.S? As for the boots, I'll likely make them myself following a guide on here.