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Hey Kyle! I think you've done a pretty thorough job of identifying where you need to tweak things a bit. You're on your way!

Hey dude, you might want to get in touch with @emile1138. He's the only other person I can recall who has printed his own scout bucket and armor. Here's his build thread: There's also @MrPoopie who has created 3D files for scout armor.

Ah yeah, that's very likely a side effect of the clearcoat causing some yellowing on the clear edge of the waterslide decal. Or if you haven't clearcoated it yet, then the waterslide decal itself has just yellowed, which can happen when they get old, but these sets shouldn't be that old.

Given that RS took their measurements off of a screen used helmet, I'd say that their decals are extremely accurate :) That said, fan sculpted helmets, such as the CB helmet, will have different proportions and dimensions, so the RS decals may not fit perfectly if you're using them on a different maker's helmet. The RS decals are also waterslide decals, so you wet them, let them dry in place, then clear coat them later.

Congrats Lancer!

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Just for basic approval, the main item I see is that you need to bring your pouches closer together. You might also want to pad them out a bit more, with either foam, batting, or bubble wrap. Also, note that the forearm armor sits on top of the gloves, not in them. Otherwise, you should be ok for basic clearance. Good work.

Some more minor progress with my soft goods: Collar closure direction swapped, velcro add. Velcro closure added on collar closure and upper chest. Zipper installed on shirt.

Yeah the square base on the elevator bolts is a feature of the original 3M bolts. Typically a square is cut into the side of the visor and then the threaded screw feeds through the dome portion. What you did will work just as well and it looks the same from the outside, which is all that really matters. Those screw ends do look long -- longer than the 3M ones -- likely bc cal had to make his own elevator bolts to fit his helm. I'd also be worried about them poking me in the head. You should be able to use different nuts to secure them. Also, you can add one of those rubber screw end covers on the part that's still sticking out. Not sure what size you need, but something like this: YEJI 25 Pcs 1/4" Black Screw Thread Protectors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076WX9YSL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5MkQCbY8AWA47

It is possible, yes. Though it'd take a number of coats of gloss white to cover the black. Plus abs flexes, so you'll have to deal with cracking and chipping as you wear it. My recommendation? It'd be less work and turn out better if you sold it and purchased a biker kit.

Aside from the green screen head on shot, there's really not a lot of clear primary source examples available. I do have this photo, which is from the side, but it does show the collar profile decently enough.

Yeah, sounds like you've got the right strategy if you feel the need to fill the gap in. Keep in mind that it's pretty hard to see stuff like that -- the return edge on the front blocks a lot of that area from being visible.

Right on. I ended up ordering mine unweathered for the same reason.

Really great work there, man. Seriously. Those are some of the best looking boots I've seen in a long time.

Hi Raj, just as a point of clarification -- we may be silent as you post your progress, but please say the word when you've completed all your adjustments and the level 2 team will re-convene for our second review.

Hey Kurt, if you look closely, the scout helmet is actually not perfectly symmetrical. While it's not as grossly asymmetrical as an OT stormtrooper helmet, it's definitely not 3D sculpt perfect. Look at the head-on image below and you'll see what I mean

Nice. I'm in with my scout.

Nice work so far. I'm curious, what's the weight of Cal's rotocast helmet?

WHOOPS, sorry boss. Serves me right for reading that post without my glasses on. 🙄 I can do Saturday.

I'm just one person, but I made my travel plans around the original schedule. If the det's change it to Sunday as well, I can't make it. Sorry.

Nice work. Mounting the chin cup should be quite easy in comparison.

Hey Kyle, just some minor feedback, but you might want to re-align the back 1/3 of your boot tops. It's hard to tell if the fold is slightly slanted, or if they just have their velcro stuck together unevenly. Nice work on the boots overall, though.

Congrats Lancer!

I vaguely recall that someone mentioned it in one of the older boot build threads. As long as it's still wearable, comfortable, and looks like a scout boot from the outside, there's no reason you couldn't go that way.

That's a piece of velcro that attaches to the inside of my belt and keeps it from slipping down.