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Not at all Craig. I'm spending a lot of time sanding and thinking about the next step in the process and doing everything I can not to mess up my armor. I'm saving the front/back armor and the belt for last so I can spend more time studying just how I'm going to make it work. Heck you had the courage to trim your tank and I'm not touching mine. It actually fit to the back armor pretty well and you can only tell it's off center if you look directly underneath it. I sanded and scraped the top and sides to lay as flush as I can get to the back. Pandatrooper isn't the only fussy one with their build . I don't think not getting the stripes behind the tank is a fail at all. If they sit flush to the edge that's all you need and that's all that's going to show on my tank too. Regarding your L bracket I assume you mean that it sticks out from the inside towards your back? I would think that as long as it doesn't cause any undue stress on the connection that your vest will keep it from being a problem. Keep on building!

We're more than happy to help! Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

Yes the vest is allowed and it is required per the Biker Scout CRL. Some scouts will forego wearing it at some events due to extreme heat or other environmental issues but it is a required piece of the costume and should be worn while in character. Hope that helps and have a great day! Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

After measuring several times I went ahead with the cuts. I also cut radii into each of the holster corners. The fit to my boot is just about perfect and the holster sits back from the top and back closure really well. I also completed my TD. I was really happy with how everything fit together. I used some plastic weld on the bottom of the belt loops on the back portion of the TD to secure it better to the assembly. I really like how SC has been listening to the folks on BSN and you can tell with the returns on the forearm armor and the new TD pipe color. The DJ greeblie is also installed and I think it looks better than the larger SC greeblie that came with the kit. I also installed the first part of the bicep armor greeblie. I'm modifying the vertical portion of the T-bit as Pandatrooper did so I'm going to add material to the back, apply some filler and paint. I did a dry fit with the tank and the back armor and cleaned up and sanded the edges to get a better fit. I installed the tank topper and the decals. Up next are my knees and shoulder armor...stay tuned and as always I welcome and insight you might have.

I totally understand I'm really finicky about my armor too. I think it's taken me three days just to do my TD . Can't image how long it'll take me to work my front and back armor. Won't go wrong with the SC though it's a really nice kit and Jeff has been keeping it updated with all the feedback from BSN.

No it really didn't. I must have got a really clean one. Do you have any pics? Why don't you ping DVH and let him know. He's real particular about his pieces.

Sweet! That's the exact set I'm using to mod my Altmann's too. DVH does great work.

It looks great Lindsey! Great work!

I've reviewed the boot thread and I'm going to go ahead with my cuts and add the corners. Thanks for pointing that out. You're not the only one who's a bit hesitant to hit armor with a heat gun. I'm going to hit the shoulder bells first and see how that works out. If I melt them into slag I can get another set from SC . I've learned that skill comes by doing so I have to start somewhere. We're all picky or we wouldn't be Pathfinders. There's something about being part of this Detachment that makes you want to have an awesome looking rig. Post those pre-approvals trooper and get your TB designation you've earned it!

Thanks Craig. I think I'll go over and take a look at the thread. I picked up several lengths of 1" elastic so I have plenty to go around but it's a good thing to keep in mind. That's a good reminder about the side/back slots too. I want to go for Lancer at some point so I need to keep those around 1.5" to 1.75" for the cotton webbing. I'm not quite to the front and back armor but I'm sure I'll have to modify them for my size since I have a much smaller build. I decided to invest in a heat gun to form the armor to my frame a little better. Thanks for the insights and I look forward to seeing your pre-approval pics!

I did a dry fit of the holster to my boot and found that it is way too large and actually ends up overlapping my velcro on the back of my boot. So I'm going to trim it up by taking 1/2" off of each side and 5/8" off of the top and bottom and refit. In all the frame grabs I've seen and pics of other TBs it doesn't seem as if the holster is consistent but maybe a case of "what works best". Does this seem like a good plan or is there a good reference I can review? Appreciate any insight here. Thanks! Current Holster: Proposed cut lines:

Looks like I just have to do the returns on the chest and back armor. I'll post a pic of the new pipe as that was a nice update. I'm really happy with this set! Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

Everything just looks great and I'm excited to get started on this build. I noticed the returns on the knees that Pandatrooper talked about in his build and they really look great. I was surprised to find that SC has also included a return in the forearm armor now as well.

The BBB day has finally arrived! I was working in the backyard when I saw the postman pull up and nearly tripped over myself to get to the door. Sure enough it was a package from Jeff at SC. I don't think I ever busted out my chores that fast and I'm finally sitting down to go through my armor. It was really well packed and wrapped. I'm really pleased with how everything arrived and I'm going through the list to ensure everything is present.

Bryan, If the Lancers say that the 1.5" is acceptable I have a bunch of white cotton webbing that I can share with you. If they say it's ok shoot me a PM with an address and how much you need and I'll ship it off to you.

Yeah Spike mentioned that it did so I decided to take the leap and get a bucket from him. So far I haven't heard one Pathfinder complain about that bucket. I'm gunning for Lancer after my basic approval so I want to get as much as I can complete. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Well, my armor is in Dallas and I'm in New Mexico so it's finally getting closer. I pulled out my set of Chef's laser cut TD clips cleaned them up and gave them a coat of satin black. If you haven't got a set head over to the trade forum and make sure you get your name in for some.

Thanks! I seriously can't wait until it comes in. I think I'll have my armor done but no bucket. If I beg do you think Spike would send it faster? Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

That's awesome Pac! Hope it works for you. Looking forward to this for awhile now. Appreciate any insight you or any of my fellow Pathfinders have.

First up are the greeblies for the TD and T-Bits. I got two Don Jarr sets for both...and ended up modifying both. The snout is from one of our own (DVH) and will be replacing the snout on my Altmann's when it comes in. Along with replacing the traps and nosebridge with a Trooperbay set. But that is for later.... The Don Jarr Greeblies are really nice but the T-Bits are not fully correct. If you look at screen grabs of the bicep armor you'll notice that the lower part of the "T" is smooth except for the two small screws (top/bottom). The vertical part of DJ T-bit greeblie has a notch on one side that has three additional parts that are not seen on screen and are IMO not correct. My plan here is to use the top portion of the DJ T-bit and the lower portion of the SC T-bit with modifications that Pandatrooper made to get it closer to the screen used sets. For the TD greeblie I snagged an Endor Rebel badge and cut it in half. If anyone needs the remaining part for a Rebel build PM me and I'll send it off to you (and I'll send your name to the Pathfinder Sniper Squad you traitorous Rebel Scum:) I washed the parts to clear them of any residue and painted them satin black.

Thanks Micky! I have to say that I am more prepared because of those that have gone before me. Spending time in the forum and learning all I can has helped me in ways I can't express. I've had a lot of great Pathfinder mentors and without them I wouldn't have the confidence I have to to take on this build. Many thanks to folks like Stasz, Griffin-X, Dart, Forest Patrol, Wookievader, 4505Marcel, Chef, and so many others who helped me along this route to be one of the best in the Empire. "Pathfinders...Sequi Me!" If you're new to BSN I want to encourage you to dig in and learn all you can and ask questions get involved in the boards and your local garrison. Download the CRL and defer to it and ask the Detachment leaders if you have questions. These folks are here to help and have a ton of freakin knowledge and can take a lot of the frustration out of the process. If you want to be one of the Empire's best who even Stormtroopers follow then this is the place.

I just got a notification from Jeff that my SC armor is on the way (WOOT!) so at long last I begin my build thread. I figure the best place to start is with my tool setup. I just need a few more bits of elastic to round out my kit.

Doopydoos has a good coversion kit that you might want to check out. There are some good E11 modification threads over on FISD that I was referencing for my Hyperfirm mod for EIB. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

I picked up a $19 pair from Kmart. I liked that the sole was all one color. Have you tried photobucket for your pics? It takes care of all that for you and it's free to sign up.

You can always check with Marcel. I believe he does boots and he's in the UK. I felt it was better to build on my first set since I want to go Lancer. I did my boot cuts and went to Chris909x for my soft parts and built up my boots myself. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk