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Keep in mind that when you do this you will increase the weight of the TD significantly! It’s not required to do that for Lancer so it’s something that you might want to think about. I have a wire wrapped TD and it’s HEAVY. I added rare earth magnets to it and my belt to keep it locked in place. Make sure you have sturdy belt clips and that they are well attached to the tube. Not trying to discourage you here just want you to know the possible draw backs and make sure you are in the know on how to best make it work. We’re here for you so if you decide to go that route we’ll help you all you need.

Heheheheh you said “blorp” heheheheheh

Can you trim out the fabric around the ear vents on the inside with an X-a to knife or similar?

Here’s the set I got today. This set is just the bolts and no suspension but it’s spot on to the 3M bolt set.

Hi Diego. Another important thing is what brand of paint did you use as well? Chopper is right on the money with curing times and prep. He and I have talked quite a bit about the need to use compatible primers and paints. So it would be helpful to have an idea of your paint as well. Fear not we’ll help you as best we can get this worked out.

Darn you I just ordered a pair yesterday from Amazon to check too! Nice man!

That’s great to see Dennis! So did you put on your lid and check in the mirror at how cool you look? So now’s the time to go slow and steady. Use the whole measure twice, cut once mantra. Test fit everything as much as is possible before you commit to make sure of fit/function and it meets the CRL. Remember also that with the weathering “less is more” so don’t overdo it. Take a look at the CRL model for a good reference. As always we’re here for you so if you have any questions post them up.

Congratulations Pathfinder! Make sure you update your profile and make a post for Pathfinder access here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/162-access-requests/

Well done! Congratulations Lancer!

Hi Mark and thank you for your application. The team will thoroughly review it and get back to you when we are able. Stand by Pathfinder!

No word from my email to Walt. Does anyone know a better email addy? I don’t have FB so anyone who is of mind to feel free to get a hold of him there so we can solve the shoulder strapping issue. On the weathering front I think we should add a section to the CRL like the MEPD has for the sandtrooper here: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TD_sandtrooper_weathering Maybe we can add some good pictures of the CRL model (when we have one) to help round that section out?

Hear hear! Excellent work Christina! That weathering is screen worthy! Looking forward to seeing you complete this armor.

That’s great news Sean! When you get ready to start to build I would recommend starting a build thread here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/96-biker-scout-wip/ You can ask questions, post pictures, and keep a record of your build. We have a great team of armourers who will be happy to answer any questions you might have regarding becoming a scout. Make sure you keep the Costume Requirements Listing (CRL) handy as that’s what your Garrison will be judging you against: You can find that here: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TB_Scout_trooper This detachment is focused on helping those that want to build and encouraging them along it’s all part of what we do. As I mentioned in my earlier post we want you to be successful in all you do so let us know if we can be of help in any way.

This was a post from the forum that Bootlegger mentioned. He’s right on point with that suggestion and I’d recommend that you give it a good look through. Take those measurements and make yourself up some paper or cardboard patterns and try them out on your flightsuit and then tailor them to your size. The CRL photos are a good reference on where they should sit along with the approved WIP threads. The flight suit detail page also has some good, clear reference photos and you can find that here: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TB_scout_trooper-suitdetail Please feel free to post up what you come up with in your WIP thread and we can help you adjust should you need to. Good luck and keep asking those excellent questions!

Hi Sean and welcome to the Pathfinders! I think it’s great you spent some time over with the Stormtroopers learning about some of the basics in starting this hobby. We have whole forum sections dedicated to that very same thing so you can learn everything about our costumes. Most people starting are don’t have any experience and I was one of them. I learned everything though the fantastic people here and sharpened my skills over my years in the Legion. You are in good company. If you already haven’t I would like to encourage you to reach out to your local Garrison there in Malaysia which would be the Malaysia Garrison here: https://www.my501st.com/ There you can find additional resources and members that are close to you for help and resources should you need it. They are also the Garrison that you will be submitting for approval with so it’s good to get to know your future fellow troopers. Some good places here to start are: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/81-getting-started/ and http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/91-biker-scout-hq/ These two forums are a good jumping off place to learn about the various pieces and parts that make up this costume. From there you can read the various forums that break down the costume and even give you tips on how to build. Much of this costume is made up of soft armor so if you can sew you can make most of it yourself and save your funds for a good set of hard armor. As always we are here to help you be successful so don’t let all this overwhelm you. We have an amazing staff who are available to answer questions and provide pointers so if you got questions post them up. We want you to be successful!

Yeah you can use a flat lace but most of us just go without them at least on the uppers. I think I only have about three rows at the bottom. Your boot is already going to be snug with the calf piece. Just make sure they’re snug enough not to rub.

Hi Mike. I’m sorry but the answer to that question is no. The remnant scout and ROTJ scout are two different costumes and the Lancer requirements only apply to the ROTJ Biker Scout. So you would need two different costumes. There may be a level 2 created for the remnant scout sometime in the future but at the moment we’re just working to get the basic requirements established. Keep those great questions coming!

Hi Mike. Looks like you’re off to good start. The one issue with the Redkap is that although it’s a great base to work with they are pretty baggy right out of the box. You’re going to want to make sure your tailor/seamstress takes in those legs. The upper body isn’t as problematic since it will be covered by your cummerbund, vest and armor. Make sure it’s comfortable but not overly tight. I recommend that you keep the detail page here: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TB_scout_trooper-suitdetail handy to ensure you get the suit in an approvable state. There are also a ton of good threads for the soft goods that you should take a look at here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/3-the-rotj-biker-scout-armory/ Your base boot looks good with the solid color sole. Make sure they are comfortable for you since you’re going to spend a lot of time walking around in them. There are some vendors here on the boards where you can buy the parts already sewed and build the boots yourself. On that note most of us never sewed before either and picked it up to build our costumes. If we can do it you can certainly do it so don’t be afraid of taking a shot at it. There are some fantastic and talented folks here would would be more that happy to help you along so don’t feel like you can’t do it. You can do anything sir and we’re here to help should you need.

NIce work on the boots Joe! Good on you for adding the sole cuts as well they look really great. Remember with the weathering that less is more and you don’t want to overwhelm your armor with it. Think about the areas where a scout would get a little dirty hopping through the forest. Keep up the great work and keep that CRL handy for reference: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TB_Scout_trooper We’re here if you need us so keep posting those progress pics and give us a shoutout if you need anything!

Congrats Lancer!

Hi Will. We’re trying to review your fixes but the links are coming up broken on our end all except for two of them in your response thread. Can you take a look at those when you get a chance? Thanks!

Hi Casper and welcome to the Pathfinders! Bjorn gave you some good tips regarding the codpiece and the pouches but it should be ok for basic approval. One item I’m not seeing is your boot holster: Holster Gloss white or semi-gloss and may be lightly weathered. Attached to the outside of the right boot with rivets. The blaster pistol fits into the holster. And Mickey is correct regarding the crescent sewn into the cod: Codpiece Tapered codpiece has a sewn inverted curve detail. Black elastic strap connects codpiece between the legs to either the back of the cummerbund or the flak vest. https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TB_Scout_trooper If you want you can post pics of your right and left side and rear we can give you a once over prior to your official submission if you like. I’d also like to encourage you, if you already haven’t, to sign up with your local 501st Garrison where you can find help and local resources. That would be the Dutch Garrison http://www.dutchgarrison.nl/ Keep up the great work!

Congratulations Pathfinder!

Congrats Marc! Welcome Pathfinder! Make sure to link to your 501st profile and post up an access request here for detachment access. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/162-access-requests/ Again welcome to the barracks Scout! Find yourself a bunk and a place to park your speeder bike!

Thanks for updates Will. We’ll take another review and get back to you. Stand by Pathfinder!