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Ordered my Dickie from Amazon today! Super excited about this one.

I second Corey's method. I did that myself after he shared his tip with me and I too have had no issues since. It's a real easy fix. I know you're all about detail and accuracy, and are probably already aware of this, but less is better when it comes to weathering. Don't overdo it. Super happy to see you cross the finish line Brien! Once again, awesome job!

Congrats Brien! A well deserved recognition for a fantastic and solid build!

Looks fantastic Eri. Great job on the weathering and fit of the kit!

There’s an image on page 2 of this tutorial that shows a plastic sign being used to add support. There’s also photos in this thread show what Chopper and Dart are referring to. Should give you some ideas. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19708-biker-scout-boots-tutorial/page/2/ In addition to the elastic strap around the leg, I sewed a piece of hook to the inside of my strap where it attaches to the boot (think outer calf) and a piece of loop to the outer calf of my flight suit for additional support.

Great mods Sha Sha. You’re really tightening up the overall look. Excellent work.

Excellent weathering! Looks great!

Your weathering looks great! Nice work!

Your belt looks great! The following is just a suggestion. As you troop, if you find that the elastic for your drop boxes keeps needing adjusting because it is sliding through those belt loops, then consider gluing the straps to the inside of the boxes to fix them in place instead.

Hey Gustavo! Welcome to the Pathfinders! building on what Bikerscout007 provided to get you started, let us know what you're looking for so that we can steer you in the right direction. Here's a couple of questions to help you along? Are you looking to purchase everything you need such as a finished ready-to-wear flightsuit, cummberbund, flak vest, and armor or do you plan to make some of the costume's soft parts on your own and/or build you own armor from a kit? If looking for a built armor kit, there are only a few vendors that build the armor for you and ship it to you ready to wear. Keep in mind two thing is going this route: 1) you'll pay premium to have them build it for you, as opposed to building it yourself, 2) even if you buy everything pre-made and ready to wear, you'll still need to make some adjustments to get the costume to fit you properly. Check out the ultimate armor comparison thread to get a sense of how different vendors stack up against the original armor from the film. If you're looking to purchase armor or soft parts check out the vendor list for options. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/156-vendor-sales/ Lastly, be sure to ask any and all question you may have! We're here to help you succeed!

Yep, used E6000 with the following exceptions: I did not glue the box that covers the magazine port. That slides in and out. Left it unglued for storage, but don't really use it for such. I did not glue the barrel to the main receiver so that I could split it in two for travel if necessary, which means the inner barrel and dowel are not glued to the received either. I used rare earth magnets to attached the scope to the receiver top so that it can be removed for transport/storage. If you have plans down the line to use this with a Stormtrooper build, or as a plain old DLT19, then embed the magnets into the top of the receiver, fill, prime and paint, and then glue the corresponding magnets directly to the bottom of the scope. (I did mine the other way, which means my magnets are visible on the top of the DLT19 when the scope is removed...live and learn 😉).

@gmrhodes13 any suggestions?

I would also recommend talking to MJ about fabrics you can use to make your own in case the vendor option doesn’t work out. Most of us had no sewing or tailoring experience prior to undertaking this hobby. There are great tutorials, templates, measurements, etc. available on the forum. As one of those who never touched a sewing machine before taking on my own scout build, I can tell you the learning curve isn’t all that bad. If you decide to make your own we’re here to help!

I’ve done all the above, but usually just a little vodka and water spritz followed by fabreeze. I have also used an at home dry cleaning kit, but didn’t care for the scent afterwards.

Bro, I think your acceptance speech rivaled a few Oscar winners 🤣🤣🤣. Seriously Scot, well done my friend. It’s been one heck of a journey watching you from that real rocky start that almost broke you, to rising above the adversities to a glorious finish, and that Lancer submission was spot on my dude! Congratulations and welcome to the Lancers! You’re one amazing scout!

Welcome Carl. You’ll find plenty of local help with your build as Scout Team Six has a great reputation and is very active. You’ll also find plenty of help from the armorers here on the forum as well, so be sure to ask any and all questions. We’re here to help you succeed! Check out the following threads to help prep for your build: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19967-soft-parts-best-practices/ http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/17305-lancer-build-tutorial/

Congrats Arne! Your approval was assured, as you had a stellar build from start to finish! Well done brother! Welcome to the ranks!

Sweet! Can't wait to see that app!

A mannequin is great if you’ve the room to display one and don’t mind donning the armor on the mannequin after trooping and packing it up for a troop. If you think you’ll be trooping pretty regularly, I’d go with a bin. Some use a simple tote that they can just pick and go, others use a tote on wheels. Now, what I do is wipe my armor down after a troop of any condensation (usually on the faceplate of the bucket) and sweat before packing it away at the end of a troop. Then when I get home I air out the soft parts and hit them with a little fabreeze, but Vodka and a little H2O in a spray bottle works equally as well. IF you feel the need to wash the soft parts, you can buy one of those dry cleaning kits for home use, but be warned that whether you use a dry cleaning kit or toss it into a washing machine your Velcro is likely to make a real mess of things getting tossed around. I know from experience, so now I stick with airing everything out and using fabreeze. I keep a small bottle in my case too. EDIT: Removed a link that was for Scout Armor storage, sorry. Using Tapatalk, I didn’t catch that this was under a ST thread until after I posted, but the suggestions for soft part and armor care would be the same.

Thomas, you look great and you did a fantastic job with your build. Well done! I'm sure basic approval will be no problem. I don't recall if your intention is to go for Lancer or not. If you do decide to apply (and I hope you do!), consider adding an elastic band to the inside of your boot with the holster, as you have a slight boot droop due to the added weight. The band is typically attached to the inside of the boot behind the holster so that the stitching isn't visible. However, it would require you to remove the holster and reattach it. You can go that route if you're looking for a permanent solution. However, if you're looking for a simpler, semi-permanent fix, add a piece of self-adhesive loop to the inside of the boot behind the holster (no stitching required), and then sew the hook side to an elastic strap that will wrap tightly around your calf, and that will do the trick. You definitely want the self-adhesive part attached to the boot, as it will loose it's adhesiveness if attached to the undersuit when you wash it. Another quick tip for Lancer submission photos: make sure that your handler/photographer is familiar with the "ideal" look of the scout so that he/she can make adjustments to your armor as needed for each shot. You'll be surprised how much things move around on you as you're taking those photos. Take the shot, then look it over with a discerning eye, make any adjustments, and retake as needed so that your final photos are spot on. For example, looking at your front photo, your left shoulder bell is rotated back farther than your right. Catching those little details as you take your photos and correcting them, will make for one stellar Lancer app. Good luck on your initial approval! Looking forward to you're becoming an official Pathfinder!

If you decide to get a more expensive mic, you want to make sure it is equipped with noise cancellation. It’s an expensive solution that may help filter out the fans. I say “may” because looking at your current set up (which looks amazing btw) the proximity of your fans to the mic may still be too much for even a mic with a noise cancellation feature. Another less expensive option would be to remove the existing mic and use an ear mic that will position the microphone on the side of your mouth rather than directly in front of your mouth. That may create enough distance between the fans and mic so as to dampen or eliminate the fan noise. You might even be able to borrow a mate’s mic to test it out.

That looks good and is similar to how others do their collars with the Kolossus and RedKap suits. Nice job.

Very nice!

Hey Juan, Studio Creations (SC) sells a complete armor and helmet package built, but as you are just looking for a finished helmet email them @ superkrates@gmail.com and see if they give you a quote for a completed helmet. They’re here in the US and have pretty quick turnaround times.

Make sure to check out the armor comparison thread too. It helps to know how different vendors match up to the original, and will give you a sense of how the finished product will look. In the end it’s all about budge and how much you’re willing to spend. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/17774-the-ultimate-armor-comparison-thread/