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Congrats on basic approval dude!

How'd you pull that off? They told me no when I asked.

They stil offer their screen used TK armor, so it's unlikely that this will be the only run they do of the scout armor.

Check the link. I can't see a photo.

Got it. Thanks.

Did they explain what the red label helmet is? I keep seeing references to it on facebook, but no explanation on the site?

That's correct. The butt flap is sewn horizontally at the waist, and just hangs down.

Hey James! Great to see you in the TB armor and I don't think you'll have any issues with basic approval. I'm not on the Lancer review team, but to my eyes your drop boxes look about an inch and a half too low and your chest armor is tilted backwards. From the side angle, the chest looks high and the back looks low. I suspect your bund is also too tall, since it's well above the side strap line, but I'd work on adjusting the chest armor position before any soft good alterations. The armor looks good on you dude! Shouldn't take much at all for Lancer.

Hey Luis, i'm not familiar with AF props. For my own curiosity, do they have a facebook or web page? I look forward to seeing you wearing the full kit!

Great work so far. Very interested in how this turns out.

Nice work getting one of the new MC scout helmets! I'm hoping to be able to check one out in person when he does a larger run. The tea staining method is the way to go. Plus you can use the same batch for your drop box straps as well.

The only requirement in the CRL for level 2 is that the riding patches are real suede. I recommend that you look for black pigskin suede if you've got a Lancer build in mind. When you're perusing the selection at Joanns, try and get something without a super severe grain, but also isn't so tough that you're going to break 20 sewing needles trying to attach it to your coveralls. Here some close up photos of Gino's scout from Celebration 2 years ago, if that gives you an idea:

Hello there and welcome to the pathfinders! Different armor, but you can use Strider's Lancer build as a guide: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/17305-lancer-build-tutorial/&tab=comments#comment-155915 There's also Lawless' WTF build thread here, which should be useful as well: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19025-wtf-armor-build/&tab=comments#comment-171672

Looks a shade light to me, but it's in the ballpark. It doesn't need to exactly match, but you want it close to the shade of the gray on the decals. When I painted mine, I used testors model master navy aggressor grey, which was pretty close.

For a new build, folks generally rivet them into the det tubing. You can see how Strider mounted his on page 2 here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/17305-lancer-build-tutorial/&page=2 This may be more difficult for you, since your end caps are already glued. If you want, PM me your address and I can send you some extra grey pool tubing.

... and Mickey and I said the same thing

That's no problem. Take a look at Strider's Lancer build tutorial. That should give you a visual overview of the major build points. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/17305-lancer-build-tutorial/&tab=comments#comment-155915

Looks like you've got your bases covered so far. Let us know if you need anything.

Approximately 1/2".

Do you have a set of lexan scissors? That particular visor isn't super thick, so it'll cut pretty easily with a set of lexan scissors. Then you can smooth out the edges with either a dremel rotary drum, or nail file.

This is the one I used: Hobart 770580 Face Shield Replacement Lens, Shaded https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VECKRO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Oh yeah, I remember when you were working on that thing. Yikes!

Dress coat size is what I used as well [38R]. The redkap is designed to be worn over your normal clothes, so you're likely going to have to do some tailoring no matter what. I also used this chart as a general guideline for sizing as well;

Huh. I wonder if they resurrected the old Don Post deluxe edition scout helmet molds?

Aside from the fact that the original hold out blasters did not have a trigger, I think there are better options out there. You can see an overview of some of the available hold out blasters here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/18225-ultimate-scout-pistol-comparison-thread/