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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.

If you’re talking about where everything sits on you, start with the belt. The belt should sit just below your naval. The bottom of the cummerbund sits on top of the belt. For the cod, it depends on how it attaches. Some attach to the inside of the bund. Some attach to the flak vest. Some are stitched to the bund. The bottom of the cod should lay flat against the bottom of your crotch. The strap goes between your legs and generally attaches to flak vest. If the strap is too tight it will pull the cod between your legs creating the dreaded cod crunchies.

About time, lol. Seriously, what a difference Joe! Looks great!

Congrats Matt!

Congratulations Gloria! Excellent build and welcome to the ranks, Lancer!

You’ll be fine with an SC kit. WTF is the one that is inaccurate. Your mark looks fine. Here’s an image from Scoutopedia for reference:

@Minimo @KOtrooper ? Any words of advice?

Nice work! Just be mindful that the elastic will be under tension while trooping, especially when pulling on the elastics as you put on and take off the armor. Hot glue will fail eventually, especially if stored in really hot or cold environments. If you’re looking for quick adhesion then consider using CA glue and hitting it with some accelerator like NCF quick aerosol spray for an instant bond.

Both of those threads are great resources and Strider’s Lancer build is always recommended for those looking at achieving Lancer status. Just be mindful that both of those threads are from 2018 and 2017, so keep the CRL handy. There’s been a few updates to the CRL since then that won’t be reflected in those builds.

@haringjr Yep. Same thread, new posts. Notifications are not sent when a previous post has been edited, which means the armory team may not catch the edit.

Hey Bill! I recommend creating a new post for each change/detail for your build. Updating previous posts may go unnoticed by the armory team, especially if your build ends up spanning a couple of pages, resulting in missed opportunities for feedback.

Anticipation is half the thrill, Brother!

Congrats Gloria! Well done!

Hey Rusty! Nice work. One observation: in addition to riveting the webbing closure material to the plastic belt, it appears as though you have also riveted the strapping from your belt boxes to the webbing closure of your belt. Per the CRL: “There are only two (2) visible 1/8th (3mm) rivets on the belt: one on each side toward the back to connect the webbing closure material to the plastic belt” The strapping for the belt boxes should be sewn to the webbing closure in the back, not riveted. CRL aside, rivets in that location would not hold up well, as the rivet itself will cause wear to your belt, bund, and or flight suit from rubbing against those materials while moving about.

Looks great!!! Two notes: There shouldn’t be a seam behind the cocking arm. The original receiver is one solid piece. If you’re going to weather it, just a reminder that there should not be any weathering on the grip or fins. The grip was Bakelite and the fins were rubber.

Trimming can be intimidating. What many do is draw lines in pencil and post the photo for the armorers’ feedback before actually cutting anything. Give the video BikerScout007 posted. It will ease your worries and fears and then post some photos here like he said. We’re happy to help you out.

Chris works with the detachment to maintain CRL standards, so you should be fine, but it’s still a good idea to post photos of your armor as you print it. Sometimes the size may needed to be scaled up or down a bit to better fit your physique and the armorers can guide you in that regard if needed.

Hey Max! Welcome to the Pathfinders! The direct link to my build thread is Not sure if the one Bill provided would work if you don’t have the Tapatalk app. Everything I purchased is linked directly to the sites and I try to keep the links updated as various sites change or products become no longer available. If you have any specific questions hit me up. You also mention that you’re 3D printing your armor. I would recommend starting a build thread so that you can post pictures of the pieces as you build them. Some armor files out there aren’t accurate and need some modifications after printing if your goal is 501st approval. The armory team can help get you sorted as you work on your build. Here’s the link to start a build thread. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/96-biker-scout-wip/ Let us know if you have any questions. We’re happy to help!

Congrats Kris! Well done and quick turnaround on those changes. Your kit looks excellent. Happy Birthday too brother!

Another alternative for a speaker system is the Ukswrath mic system, which has the mic in the aerator of the snout piece. It’s pricey, but a decent option that keeps your pouches free and has everything wired in the bucket. You can also run a speaker in the pouch like Dart suggested, but use a Bluetooth headset/mic so there’s no wiring.

Great work! For the knee armor, it appears that the one knee piece as some very minor stress cracks from attempting to use a hole punch with the reinforced abs behind it. Keep an eye on that to make sure that the pull from the elastic doesn’t increase the stress on the abs and further the cracks. Robs suggestion to add Velcro would be a good remedy. When I troop, I do not use the riveted elastic band anymore. I leave it in place but tucked into the knee armor and use Velcro as Rob suggested to further secure the knee armor in place on my flight suit. It also makes it much easier to kneel down for pictures with little ones which happen A LOT on troops. I found kneeling with the strap in place created a lot of tension on that strap causing it to stretch, weaken, and fray at the rivet. After replacing the strap once, I’ve left it in place, but no longer use it.