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I would encourage you to keep working the fit of the KS helmet. Just as a heads up -- the WTF helmet is probably the most difficult helmet to fit and build that's currently available.

What you have in the photos is fine.

Either way is fine.

@M.J or @gmrhodes13 can you help with some local Australian options?

Most accurate pistol available: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/topic/23632-the-return-of-the-classic-ec-17/ Note that the SC holster is oversized, so you'll need to use the integrated magnets to keep it in place.

I guess Jeff has changed it up then.

I would bring it in slightly. Here's some more ref photos for you. Note how the black doesn't totally cover the "edge" around the indent?

Doesn't Studio Creations send their boot holsters fully assembled? Has that changed? What's left to do on your detonator? In the photo it looks mostly done, except for gluing the greebs and adding the zip tie?

That whole portion should be black, though I advise you to get some flexible masking tape and then spraying it back, rather than trying to freehand. The snout portion is gray, with the exception of the aerator, which is black. This is the part I'm talking about: If you didn't get a part like that, then you might want to buy it from Studio Creations, here: https://www.studiocreations.com/howto/bikerscout/forsale_bike_replacementparts.html

You should be good with what you have.

It looks fine in your hand. How does it look when you're wearing it on your belt?

One quick note if you're going for 501st approval. I see that you used the snout decal. As per the CRL: "Snout recess is painted black". You'll need to mask and paint the area matte black.

Forum photo hosting space is unfortunately limited. You can externally host images, as per this thread:

Fyi, the original black snout portion was not gloss:

The holster is going to have to get removed and painted. The soles of the boots have an odd pattern on them -- not sure if those would be approvable. The boot vinyl would need cleaning and some re-gluing, it looks like. Also looks like there's an ink stain on the top of the vinyl on the left boot that'd need to be removed. The stain on the bund is going to be an issue. I don't think turning it around will work, with the attached cod. It will likely need to replaced. The decal on the right shoulder bell would need to be removed for approval.

That looks like an old studio creations kit. At minimum the belt would need to be replaced.

Okay, that looks like a Kropserkel helmet. Aside from the yellowing, you should be *mostly* okay for basic clearance. Get rid of that clear tubing on the back of the neck. I'd also get a replacement snout piece from Studio Creations. Get rid of the decal behind it and paint that area black instead. Doing a quick overview for Level 2, aside from what I've mentioned above, you'd need to replace the rotator bolts with the proper 3M bolts. Also the earholes might be cut too large, which would be an issue that's difficult to fix. And I don't mean this harshly, but I do want to set your expectations about Level 2 -- keep in mind that you bought a 15 year old kit and standards have changed considerably since then. Some changes might be easier than others with what you have.

Yep, for sure. Post some photos and we'll get it figured out.

Hiya Brian, any idea what maker kit you ended up buying? For the flak vest, you can check out @Chrisx909x who would be local to you, or you can try KriptonTop on Etsy. There are other vendors as well, here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/topic/19003-biker-scout-vendor-list/

I think that the shape of the cuts look fine. Maybe hit the edges with a nail file or some 400 grit sandpaper to smooth it out a bit. Otherwise, you should be good.

I think you can probably take off another 1/2" from the bottom of the shoulder bells.

What you're seeing in the CRL is an idealized positioning. Many troopers also use velcro to hold their bicep and knee armor in place. That said, the bicep armor on the screen used costumes was not attached to the flight suit, so what you're also seeing in the film photos are the armor parts shifting around as the actors move. If you look at the background scouts on the Death Star, when the Emperor arrives, their biceps are higher up. I would consult with your GML if you prefer to wear your biceps lower down, near the forearm armor.

Mesh is no longer allowed for basic clearance, though it was when the video was made. You can either paint the visible interior, or you can use black gaffer tape to make it appear black.

Congrats on your approval, trooper.

Folks, just a reminder that build threads are meant to be a conversation between the armorers and the person working on the build. I've moved and merged the posts about mic and audio set up into Dennis' original thread, here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/topic/21922-ukswrath-audio-rs-bucket/#comment-226233