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Excellent job on the sole cuts.

Not a problem, just let us know and we'll help you out.

Studio Creations has a la carte parts available: https://studiocreations.com/howto/bikerscout/bike_armorforsale.html You could also reach out to Cal at Far Away Creations/Mon Cal, as they also will sell parts individually: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063541723701 Detonator Clip, you want the black one: https://www.theclip.com/store/metal-belt-clip-661

Congrats Scout

Yes

Yes, for the Mando Scout you will need to sag your bund, as they did in the show and as is displayed in the CRL photos.

SC does not provide concave bolts, only flat ones. Get the 3M style bolts here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BUMS8Y/?coliid=ILTCA2MHBZT97&colid=1FW2Z38AXTS5Q&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

I think a 8-9" bund is fine and the height in your photo also looks fine. The original bunds and cods were made by StephTrooper and weren't designed to be worn the way they ended up being worn on the show -- they were just regular ROTJ style bunds and the show costumers did the rest. And yes, the cod was attached to the bund in the show costumes, as can be seen in the SDCC photos. However, the CRL does not specifically state that the cod has to be attached to the bund for clearance.

Remember, the tank does not need to be absolutely, seamlessly, and perfectly flush with the back armor. There were a lot of gaps and flopping around on the ROTJ tanks.

FYI, The (now banned) WTF V1 helmet does not appear on the Mandalorian TV show. The helmets used in the show were the EFX scout helmets. I recommend you pass on the V1 WTF helmet for any Mando builds. Clarification Edit: The V2 WTF, the Lone Wolf helmet, is fine for Mando builds.

This is 100% true and a great tip.

The CRL only says "red line detail" so either a decal or painted line is acceptable. If you're asking what they actually did in ROTJ, we don't definitively know, as few have seen a true screen used kit.

Ah okay, Jeff does good work. I think the curve in the cut is probably fine. You might want to check and see if your GML has any issues, but speaking from the detachment side, it should be okay for basic clearance.

The riding patch pattern looks fine, though it appears that the stitching is coming undone in some spots. If your idea is to unpick them and put them on new coveralls, then you should be okay. Also note that the two piece velcro opening on the lower elastic of the knee armor will need to be re-done as a single piece of elastic.

The tanks in ROTJ flopped all over the place and also had gaps in the back. That said, that curve in the cut towards the top side of the tank isn't something that I've seen before. Usually it's a straight cut. Who did you get the armor from?

Good work with the helmet

Bill, the Lancer review process is fairly time consuming. For that reason, the Detachment does not do Lancer "pre-approvals". The best way to know what you need to fix is to submit an application.

Should be good.

Here's a thread with some helmet makers: Note that the WTF helmet will be banned in the near future:

Hi John. The 501st doesn't do custom characters -- only those that appear in the Star Wars sagas and have a CRL. If you're interested in joining the 501st as a Shoretrooper and are concerned about fitting your medical accessory, then you might want to go with the Grunt or Captain. You could also speak to your garrison GML about accommodations, if needed, but the costume you submit would need to be from a published CRL. ST - Shoretrooper Captain: Rogue One ST - Shoretrooper Grunt: Rogue One ST - Shoretrooper Heavy: Battlefront II ST - Shoretrooper Officer: Battlefront II ST - Shoretrooper Specialist: Battlefront II ST - Shoretrooper Squad Leader Niamos: Andor ST - Shoretrooper Squad Leader: Rogue One ST - Shoretrooper Squad Leader: The Mandalorian If you're in Washington state then your local garrison would be Garrison Titan: https://garrisontitan.com/

We have approved at least two troopers over the past few years for Level 2 Lancer with the Crowprops boots, so they will clear.

Keeptrooping/Imperial Boots scout boots will not clear Level 2/Lancer for a number of reasons, but most specifically due to the width of the toe strip. See:

Addendum, if by "DH2", you mean Studio Creations, then that should be just fine. https://studiocreations.com/howto/bikerscout/bike_armorforsale.html

I recognize all the vendors you've mentioned except DH2. Do you have a link? Check these threads for more info on vendors. Unless you're planning on doing a Mando Scout, I'd avoid WTF armor as it has some accuracy issues that prevent L2 clearance (if that matters to you). Avoid the WTF helmet entirely as it's about to go on the unapprovable list in several months.

These forum posts should help: