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  1. Chopper
    I reallllly hate being the bad guy here, but I don't want to lead you astray. I still think that it's gonna be pretty tough to work those boots to a point where they'd be Level 2 approveable. With the shoe goo or caulk, it's going to be really hard to cover those threads. The fix would have to look decent while remaining durable and not cracking and flaking off -- very difficult with something that flexes and moves a lot, like a pair of boots or shoes. I'm not convinced that wrapping an extra strip will cover the threads adequately either -- remember that the CRL for Level 2 states: "Boots that are constructed too wrinkled (i.e not stretched/fitted correctly prior to gluing) or poor in appearance will be refused." Again, Level 1 approval should not be an issue and I imagine that you should clear basic approval soon.
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    Looks great. Excellent work!
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    I've never seen anyone try something like that before. Shoe goo can be pretty gloppy and tough to control, so I imagine that it wouldn't result in a very even look. Do they make white shoe goo? White caulk tends to yellow significantly over time and also I'm uncertain that the final look would be satisfactory. I hate when I have to say things like this but the hard truth is that, due to the construction, it may be pretty difficult to make your current boots Level 2 compliant. I know that's maybe not the best news, but I'm hopeful that you'll still work towards a Level 2 App, once you get your basic clearance.
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    Welcome Phil. Let us know if you have any questions about vendors. Fly Army.
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    Have you already looked at this thread? There's a WTF helmet build here that might be helpful for you: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/20405-tb-80225-wtf-helmet-build/&tab=comments#comment-18553
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    Hey, welcome to the Pathfinders. Helmet construction can differ, depending on the vendor. What helmet do you have? Which vendor did you get it from?
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    Yes, I think that color should work just fine. That's an acrylic paint?
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    Damn that Mr. Paul print just looks so good.
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    You can totally get basic approval for your scout with a canvas bund. As per the CRL: "Made from white fabric and may be lightly weathered." The items you're referring two are for "Level 2 approval" or "Lancer", which is optional. "Made of smooth white cotton fabric Polished cotton or mercerized cotton is preferred. Canvas or duck cloth is not permitted." We all love Jeff at SC, but I'd gamble that the website info on soft goods is out of date. If you're looking to get some fabric for a Level 2 approvable bund, I'd look around at Jo-Anns for some smooth white cotton fabric. You're looking for something very slightly thicker than bedsheet fabric, so it doesn't show though, but is similar in terms of appearance. We don't require "polished" or "mercerized" cotton for Level 2 b/c those materials can be a bit tricky to find, hence the term "smooth, white, cotton fabric".
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    I'd try and pick up some black if you can. Amazon stocks it. You can open up part of the legs and arms of you want to machine sew the velcro. If you don't want to get so invasive, you can hand sew it. Do yourself a favor and buy a metal thimble. Velcro can take a little effort to punch through and your thumb will thank you later.
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    That's an SC holster? If so, the SC holster is roughly sized for the Hyperfirm blaster, which was quite a bit wider than most of the other blasters out there. Most blasters don't fit perfectly into the SC holster bc of that, so folks tend to either use magnets, a non-visible shim, or a combination of both to keep the pistol secure.
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    I have two pieces of velcro on the front of my vest and one on the back. That seems to keep the bund from sagging. I also think part of the issue is that your armor is sliding backwards on your torso. I put some additional velcro on the shoulder areas of my vest, which attaches to the front shoulders of my chest armor. It keeps things from sliding around. Again -- I think you're good to go for basic approval, so take these suggestions as merely "refinements". You can see how I have everything rigged up from the post Dennis linked above:
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    I would try to pull your bund up a bit, so there's no black showing between the armor and bund. Adding some velcro to the flak vest can help to keep the bund from slipping down. Pulling the bund up would also make it show less under your belt as well. I don't think that issue would prevent basic approval though. Good work overall!
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    Very nice work, Troy!
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    They look great, Jill. Great progress.
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    No problem!
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    Yeah and the vest shouldn't be heavy duck canvas (yikes!). I think that the material you describe should be just fine for the flak vest.
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    Level 1 of the CRL calls for the vest to be made from "black, matte finish, heavy weight cotton fabric". As per the CRL, the vest should be made from a heavier material. How lightweight is the material you're using for your undersuit?
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    Oh also, have you decided on what other armor to use instead of the RS kit? Mon Cal/Far Away Creations armor is decently suited for folks with medium to small body types. You can always email Kathy and Cal to check and see if their kit would fit you.
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    I've seen a few different fabrics used for flak vests -- from cotton twill to the t-shirt fabric you're using now. I know that the t-shirt fabric can start to get a bit worn down after repeated use, so there's the durability factor to consider. As far as appearances go, I think what you've got looks fine to me. I certainly wouldn't have any issues with the fabric appearance for a level 2 review.
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    Hi Jenny are you still using RS Props armor? Generally you don't want the flak vest neck opening to extend beyond the outer edges of the shoulder bridges. The neck space on different scout armor types can vary depending on the vendor, but I think the neck opening on your flak vest should be a-ok with the RS kit.
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    I'd admit that the wording isn't super precise there, but my read on the intent is that the "webbing" in Level 1 only defines the color. Webbing can be made of a number of materials, polypro, nylon, cotton, elastic. In Level 2 it gets more specific stating that the webbing should be cotton material, as it was in ROTJ, or elastic if the color matches. In instances where there can be some wording confusion between the level requirements, my personal opinion is that Level 2 should be accepted. However, as with all basic approvals, your GML would have final say on it.
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    Yes, we typically recommend velcro on the knees, elbows, and forearms to keep them in place while trooping. Here's some tips that I came up with from a few years ago: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/18894-some-tips-for-keeping-your-scout-costume-together-while-trooping/ I know some people use magnets to hold their detonator in place. In the thread above I used velcro, which worked, but I actually ended up taking it off. For my body size, I found that I didn't need anything more than the metal clips and I haven't had an issue since then.
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    Hey Mike -- I think your right shoulder, which is closer to the chest armor bridge, is positioned about right. Your left shoulder should come up to match. Your drop boxes could come up, yes. The ideal is to have the drop boxes hang about 1" from the belt, but there's no specific requirement for basic approval.
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    Looks good dude 👍
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