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A picture’s worth a thousand words [emoji6]. Here’s a couple of posts with details on uploading pics to your posts: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/22990-sharing-photos-with-dropbox/#comment-215704 http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/23053-faq-how-do-i-post-images/ You can also download the free Tapatalk app which will allow you to upload pics right from you phone. Not sure if this was shared with you earlier, but here’s a link that will give you tips and tricks on keeping everything in place. It’s worth a look if you have not seen it yet. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/w18894-some-tips-for-keeping-your-scout-costume-together-while-trooping/ Let us know if you have any questions.

For tutorials to help you with your armor build, check out the DL’s armor party video: RS Prop Masters also has a build series for their scout armor that you may find a help reference:

If your unsure where to set the cod for attachment to the jumpsuit post up a pic and the armory team can help dial it in for you. The important thing to keep in mind is that the cod should lay flat against the crotch. If it’s too low it will get pulled in between your legs. Likewise, if the strap is too short you’ll also end up pulling the cod between your legs and the result of both is the dreaded cod crunchies.

Hey Diego, there are some excellent tutorials for making your own soft parts. I’ve linked the main ones below in case you haven’t stumbled across them yet. Let us know if you have any questions! Boots http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19708-biker-scout-boots-tutorial/ Pouches http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19200-pouch-dimensions-and-patterns/ Cummerbund https://forum.501stpathfinders.com/topic/23966-rotj-scout-cummerbund-tutorial/ Undersuit http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19259-undersuit-mods/ Vest http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/12485-build-your-own-vest-wpictures/ Soft Parts Best Practices http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19967-soft-parts-best-practices/ Keeping Stuff Together While Trooping http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/w18894-some-tips-for-keeping-your-scout-costume-together-while-trooping/ Glove Tutorial - Cpt_Chops http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/23381-biker-scout-glove-tutorial/ Not sure if you’re building your Kropserkel helmet or if it’s already built, but here’s a tutorial on building that helmet: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/_iIJxZhyfak?feature=oembed

There is a bit of a learning curve, but most of us who have ventured into this hobby have started where you are at, with little to no experience. Honestly, if you have the funds, invest in a decent machine. Trust me, this may be your first costume, but it likely won’t be your last [emoji6]. This hobby is a bug that has no cure, says the guy whose on his 4th costume in three years [emoji1787]. A good machine is a worthwhile investment. Joann.com has some really good models with Black Friday deals where you can snag a good machine for $100-$150 on sale. If you’re not sure what to get, just ask. You’ll receive plenty of suggestions to help you take the guesswork out of making a purchase.

Congrats! Approval was just a formality [emoji6]. You had a killer build from start to finish.

Congratulations on a great kit and for being our first 41st Elite! Well done!

Tom, if you’re 3D printing, invest in Armorsmith. It allows to to create an avatar using your body measurements and then you can import and scale the STL files, exporting them at the proper size for printing. Takes the guess work out of it and will save to lots of time in case you guess wrong and the print is too small or too big. https://www.thearmoredgarage.com

Welcome Matt! Looking forward to seeing your progress. Let us know if you have any questions as you begin to assemble your kit. We’re happy to help.

Nah, that’s just being resourceful like a great Scout should be [emoji6][emoji1787].

Mike, amazing job and fantastic documentation! This will be a great resource for those seeking to add this variant to existing kits.

Great work! Keep it up!

If the one with the maker’s label is correct, just unpick and remove the maker’s label as Chopper suggested and give it a little steam ironing and you’ll be good as gold. It’s really easy, but do the picking from the label side so you don’t damage the front facing or the stitch lines for the ribs. BTW, what maker is it? As for the cod, don’t sew them together and double them up. You’ll create unsightly seam lines on the cod that will not be approvable. The only visible seam lines on the cod are the stitched arch. If you’re leery about adding the stiffener, find a Garrison mate or seamstress that can do it. The cost should be fairly cheap. Some buckram or a thin piece of craft foam is all you need.

You’re doing…I mean Don is doing great work [emoji1787]. Seriously Bill, this is coming along great and you’re making fantastic progress. I’m really looking forward to you crossing the finish line so you can join the Biker Gang and we can get out and troop together as Scouts! And when you have the GML working hand in hand with you, approval will be a shoo-in [emoji6].

Vendor list accessed here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19003-biker-scout-vendor-list/ Tutorial on making your own is here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19259-undersuit-mods/

Awesome! Congratulations Trooper!

Keep in mind too that “accuracy” is only evaluated from what’s visible. So weather you use tactical padding, foam, or the strap that was used in the original film on the inside of your helmet, because it’s not visible, it has no bearings on your final approval. So, do whatever is going to keep you most comfortable during a troop.

You look awesome! Good luck with your approval!

Yep, Duke is correct. The only way to ensure a proper fit is to invest in Armorsmith. It’s worth the investment if you plan to print 3D armor. You’ll create an avatar using your own body measurements, then import the STL files so that you can size them properly before exporting them for printing. Just make sure that you keep proportions equal when resizing or your armor will look off. In other words, increase the entire STL file by X% not just the width or height alone. https://www.thearmoredgarage.com

This is great Mike! Thanks for taking the time to document your work.

Before you mount it to the bucket Bill, you may want to tape it in place with some masking tape and see how it feels. Not everyone finds the band comfortable. I’m one of them. Those type of bands give me a headache after about 30 minutes, so pads work better and are more comfortable for me. Hate to see you rivet it in place and then realize it’s uncomfortable.

Looking good!

My only concern would be what looks like a large print line or diagonal bump on the top portion of your snout piece. Your GML may flag that as something that needs to be addressed for basic approval. I recommend shooting that pic to your GML now, to see if it will be an issue, rather than suiting up and then dealing with a delay in getting approved.

The following is from the post Chopper referenced above: “In the film, the codpiece was sewn to the bottom of the vest. A lot of Scouts like to attach it to the back of the cummerbund or onto the flight suit. All of these are fine, but I do not advise sewing it to the bottom of the cummerbund. That's going to give you the wrong look unless you get all your proportions perfect, and even then, it will make it hard to move around.” Where to secure the cod will vary between vendors and how they make them. I Velcro mine to the flak vest, but that’s what worked best for me because I made my soft parts. For Kripton Tops, here’s a reference photo right from his Etsy shop that shows that the cod is attached to the bottom of the flak vest. If he’s still producing them this way, that may be your best bet. If you take a look at this post, it references best practices for keeping everything nice a tight while trooping. Things will inevitably shift and sag while moving about on a troop. This post suggests adding Velcro to the bund and securing it to Velcro on the flak vest so that it doesn’t slide down while trooping. The Velcro is placed at the top of the bund so that stitch lines aren’t visible because the top of the bund sits under the armor. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/w18894-some-tips-for-keeping-your-scout-costume-together-while-trooping/ Do you need to add Velcro to the bund to secure it to the flak vest? No. But it really does help you to keep looking awesome during a troop [emoji6].

For the ROTJ scout, you’ll want Velcro sewn onto the flak vest, not the flight suit, as the former is worn over the latter.