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There is no exact measurement, but it should be close to that edge, yes. Doing so should make it look like the reference photo.

Check these two photos from our Scoutopedia, below. The slits need to be just long enough and just wide enough to fit the 1.5" strapping. Beyond that, there are no specific measurements given.

Congrats on your approval. Well done.

Any additions of that nature are totally optional. Other tips are here:

Yes. And for the bund.

I suggest that you focus primarily on getting basic clearance and worry about the Level 2 stuff once you're approved. For most scouts the cod is attached to the flak vest or flight suit with velcro. The velcro on the bund should attach to the flak vest. This keeps it from sagging.

I would not get that Kelodon one in the first link.

No they do not. The imperial boots cod's that I've seen attach with a strap around your waist. This is atypical for most scouts, where it is attached to the flak vest, but that's the way they do it. The crotch strap on the cod is typically attached to the back of your flight suit or flak vest.

That part of the CRL is intended as a catch on people wearing massively oversized gloves. If you are wearing properly sized wampa wear gloves, then they will not need any modifications.

Troopers have varying skill levels and appetite to make their own goods and that's okay. If you're looking for vendors that pathfinders have used in the past, go here: https://forum.501stpathfinders.com/topic/19003-biker-scout-vendor-list/#comment-171429 https://forum.501stpathfinders.com/forum/156-vendor-sales/ KriptonTop is a common go-to for soft goods.

Read this post about the riding patches pattern: The only additional recommendation I would make is to round the top corners of the riding patches, vs a hard 90 degree edge.

Aside from you what you already mentioned, I think you should be good to go.

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Looks good.

A bit too much. Knock the weathering down slightly.