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Those lines look pretty good Phil. Your slot sizes should compare to the strapping sizes found in the CRL here: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TB_Scout_trooper The forearm strapping size is 25mm and the bicep strapping size is 50mm.

Yes. You’ll be more comfortable with a good headband. Some folks do forgo that and use a type of motorcycle helmet padding and build it up custom for their melon. Above all make sure it’s comfortable for you!

While that’s an interesting method it’s not recommended. The rigors of trooping, storing, and handling your bucket require a more substantial adhesive. I would recommend that you use E6000 or a plastic weld epoxy along with a good surface putty like bondo or ABS paste. With all the work involved in making your bucket you’re going to want it to be as solid as you can make it. I don’t know of anyone in the detachment that have used that method personally.

Congratulations Lancer!

I don’t have RS I have SC but the issue is the same so I added some foam padding to the inside of my knees and trimmed the upper 125mm (0.5”) elastic in half then added hook and loop Velcro to both sides to make it adjustable. This way it looks good and it’s not cutting off my circulation. I typically don’t put all my weight on my knee when I bend over as 1.) It’s painful and 2.) I risk cracking the plastic.

That looks just fine. Tanks are always a joy to fit to the back armor so you’ve done a great job! The tanks on the ROTJ scout have all sorts of gaps. Keep up the great work!

I used to hang out at the Kenner display at the Children’s Palace in PA when I was a kid and wanted ALL of them. I went to a vintage market here in AZ recently and couldn’t believe my eyes when I found a Kenner Scout and Speeder Bike! Immediate purchase! I also had an opportunity to have a custom one made just for me. It’s sits with my vintage Kenner. Your collection is spectacular and all new in box too! That’s amazing!

Really well done Christina! Your weathering techniques are outstanding and do justice to the live action version! If you’re in need of any 1.5” off-white webbing for your strapping let me know. I have a roll of it that’s been sitting in my fabric bin forever and needs a home.

Yeah there were certainly differences between them but for this CRL we need to have that “broad consensus” to move the draft along or it’ll be a draft forever. We’re four pages into this so please remember to keep going back to the draft on the first page. That gets updated as changes are made. If you feel a draft item needs to be reviewed and changed please pull the relevant section from the draft for reference and include the change so it can be reviewed. The LMO checks in from time to time to review the draft and we must follow the Legion protocol for the creation. Reference Section 8.2 “CRL Development” and 8.4 “New to the Legion Costumes” of the Legion Operations Protocol here: https://databank.501st.com/databank/OperationsProtocol#CRL_Development @mrrikki anything to add?

Those pics are a little better. The thigh straps look good they should be at about your finger tips. The mud flap looks to be a little long and wide but it’s better to view when your not dressed since you can see the whole area. The front of the riding patches look good. The pic is a little fuzzy though did you carry the suede through the legs to the rear patches?

He’s got a good point. I’d do what he 👆says.

I have a Stanley rivet gun and it’s really solid and about $6 cheaper. https://smile.amazon.com/Stanley-MR33C-Medium-Duty-Riveter/dp/B000BPO58W/ref=sr_1_18?dchild=1&keywords=Stanley+rivet+gun&qid=1594132481&s=automotive&sr=1-18 I don’t think you’ll need 100 rivets though a pack of 25-50 should do the trick and you can save a little $$ there. I think this is what Chopper was talking about for backing plates: https://smile.amazon.com/Stanley-Pbs4-Inch-Steel-Plates/dp/B000BPEQ3Q/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Rivet+backing+plates&qid=1594133208&sr=8-1 You can make backing pieces out of spare ABS strips or use similar diameter washers but these are ready made. For your scissors you don’t need a reamer tool so I’d go with these and that’ll save you about $9: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B088WVN6M5/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B088WVN6M5&pd_rd_w=F8W2q&pf_rd_p=48d372c1-f7e1-4b8b-9d02-4bd86f5158c5&pd_rd_wg=b8g0p&pf_rd_r=NW2CP1XKGNBC1D0ND7EK&pd_rd_r=6948ece5-d6ee-4189-ab4a-6579713e0246&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNlNRN0Y4V1lNMjM4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDcxOTY2MzdTNVVQMjEyQVJUTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjU1ODM4QlVSSDZMUDg4WiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= A pack of 220 grit sandpaper is always good to have to smooth down any areas you have to trim.

Hey! Where’s your balaclava recruit?! Now to me you’re looking fine for basic minus the balaclava (of course) the stuff I’m giving you is dressing help to make you look marvelous so don’t take it as criticism or feel that you won’t pass basic. Cool? Cool. Rotate the biceps in and move them up a bit. bring your forearms down a bit. Knees need to come up. Yeah your vest sleeves are still a bit too long. You want no more than about an inch past your shoulders with the target around 0.5” Pull your bund up so the tops of the pouches are about at the bottom of your chest armor. Is the bottom of the bund at the top of the belt? In that third photo your right shoulder is “cocking” up and out. Might want to check the connection there. It could be that you need to rotate it back a little to get it to sit right. I can’t see your mud flap and riding patches nor your thigh straps so I can’t comment on those. Keep in mind that if you go for Lancer, and I hope you do, you’ll want pictures in sun or good lighting so the lvl2 review team can make all that out. For your first time dressing you really did an outstanding job Dennis and I can see by the big grin on your face that you’re pretty stoked about it and that’s awesome! That feeling really never goes away so it’s pretty cool and we’re smiling right along with you. I’m sure Chopper will chime in and that’s the guy you want looking at it too. He’s got an incredible eye for detail. When you got everything set and you’re ready post up your submission photos so we can give you a once over before you send them to the Carida GMLs. Outstanding!

Did you use a primer? Normal sprays can be reactive against a rubber base without a primer base coat. You also may need to use a rubber compatible paint like Plasti-Dip and I know Rust-O-Leum makes a rubber compatible paint as well. You can also use acrylics.

Just make sure your screws are well secured as that connection will get stressed whenever you bend over or kneel down.

Wow...just wow! The level of detail you put into the interior is fantastic. Really nice work Brix. Did you make all those greeblies yourself?

This ☝️ We’re here to help you be successful Mike so keep asking those questions! @Strider Thanks very much for weighing in on the flight suit. Guys like you are the Jedi Masters of the Scout soft goods!

Dennis has a point about making a pattern. That will ensure your markings are consistent and even. The rounding at the top looks pretty good and I see you listened to Bikerscout007 and relocated your thigh straps so those look good too. Looking at your pic it seems that your lower patch marking on the left (your right) leg is higher than the right (your left). Another good gauge it your knee armor and you can see the distance between the knees and the patches on the CRL model. The model is @Strider and he’s a pretty tall guy like you so that’s a pretty good pic to judge your distances with. In your pic you can get an idea of what I’m talking about. You can see the differences in height of the patch chalk lines there. Maybe it’s just the pic but it would be a good idea to verify. The yellow boxes are where I’m assuming your knees are to give you a sight picture against the CRL model. You’re doing great Mike keep it up and keep asking those questions.

As Newton said “the only reason I have seen further is because I’ve stood on the shoulders of giants”. I had so many folks watching my build and offering advice and encouragement I can’t even name them all but I couldn’t have done it without them. This is what this det is about at the end of the day fostering Camaraderie, community, and charity. We love what we do and helping others is what we’re about. There are so many here dedicated to those ends and I’m just honored to be part of it. What you’re doing with your thread is awesome so whether you know it or not you’re part of it too. There are a lot of folks who will be looking through this for ideas and suggestions so good on you for keeping it up!

Nice work on the TD Dennis. You can see that the wire wrapped one has a bit of heft to it. As Mickey mentioned your due diligence in keeping this thread so well updated will be a great roadmap for fellow Scouts to follow so I commend you for that. I’m glad you went the “less is more” route with your weathering as well it’s easy to overdo. I also like that you’re keeping your E11 close by as you work in your shop. A++ for preparedness as you never know when one of those furballs will show up😃

Hi Mike looks like you got some good advice from @BikerScout007 over in the soft armor thread here: A word about cross posting. When you have a build thread going try to keep everything within your WIP thread. That way you don’t have multiple threads floating about and the Armourers can focus on a single thread. If you find you do need to cross post then add the thread link so the information flow stays harmonious. It makes it easier to ensure you’re getting the information that you need. You’re doing a great job so far! Looking forward to seeing that armor come in. Keep up the great work!

Oh and another thing to keep in mind is that your end caps might not fit once you wrap it. So be prepared to “shave” down the cap ID. I tried to force the first set and cracked them requiring a wait for a new set. You also may have to trim back the TD openings for the tube as well. Just take it slow and don’t force anything. Measure and trim in small increments if it becomes necessary. That RS is really nice so don’t go acrackin it.😉

Really nice work Christina! This is really coming along and your talent with weathering is formidable.

I ordered two of these magnets on my TD from Amazon the rest I got from Trooperbay but you can get get them pretty much anywhere. The mags in the belt are 0.5” dia and they are sewn into pouches that are in the left side of the picture. I learned that from Terry “Pandatrooper” when I was building my armor. I’ve had it drop off a couple of times when trooping and it self destructed both times requiring some attention. That’s why the clips seem a little sloppy as I added epoxy around them to give them more strength. Corey is right that although it’s accurate it can be a bit of a nuisance for everyday trooping. The Armoury team is actually looking into some alternate products that will give the accuracy without the drawback of the weight so more to come in the future on that.

Thanks for all the well wishes! You folks are members of the best det in the whole five oh first! It’s an honor to serve and if anyone needs anything the door is always open! Cheers!