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Arne, given how bad the damage was, you did an amazing job on repairing that bucket! Mad skills brother! The end result looks great.

Here’s what I used for my flak vest; it’s a cotton twill. You should be able to find something comparable in the UK as it’s a basic fabric. https://www.joann.com/sportswear-cotton-twill-fabric-black/16734808.html#q=black%20cotton%20twead&prefn1=content&prefv1=100%25%20Cotton&prefn2=homedecor_design&prefv2=Solids&prefn3=prod_type&prefv3=Product&srule=Test-V2-Search-Rule&start=1

You’ll definitely fine tune and tweak things once you’re approved and troop in your kit a few times. Things will inevitably shift, sag, and rotate out of place, as you move around and interact with others, so you’ll devise ways to keep things in place as you troop. Here’s an excellent thread with tips and tricks that will give you a head start on keeping things in place while trooping. I incorporated a lot of this stuff into my own set up and it really helps you stay sharp looking whether your trooping for one hour or four. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/18894-some-tips-for-keeping-your-scout-costume-together-while-trooping/ Again, none of this needs to be done now. Get your approval photos in, get approved, and get out and troop. Then you’ll see where things need adjusting and tweaking, and you can go from there.

Thanks Brien. Looking forward to you bringing that build home and crossing the finish line. Can’t wait!

Thanks everyone! This Detachment has done a lot for me, from guiding me as a PFD Recruit through my first costume build ever, to inspiring me to take on additional builds from the Pathfinder repertoire. I'm happy to have an opportunity to give back to the Best Detachment in the Legion; excited to work with the Best Armory Team in the Legion; and I really I look forward to serving my fellow Pathfinders and PFD Recruits.

Well deserved brother! Congratulations!

I too have got fans on my TK, but I have no issue with fogging or heat with my scout bucket. That helmet has decent ventilation between being very open at the bottom and the ear vents. I would try trooping in it without fans first to see how it works for you before laying out cash for something that might not make that much difference.

Lol. As cool as it looks, even if it were eventually added to the CRL as an option, I’d probably pass. Carrying that thing around on a troop along with the staff in the other hand would get old fast.

Yes, please! That looks very cool. Great find Glen.

Just FYI if that speaker ever goes, reach out to Ukswrath and he’ll ship you a new one. He replaced mine for about $10 a few months ago. He’s got great customer care! Top notch vendor.

The owner pulled them from the site. In fact, he pulled all of his stuff from the site. They are now posted at https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/star-wars-dlt-19x-blaster-mg-34 for a nominal $4.28. There was a new vendor on Etsy who was 3D printing and selling his model. Not sure if that's why he pulled them down. However, the vendor removed it once he was informed of the copyright violation, but I suspect the owner (Felix S. aka surfinbird132) has had issues with other vendors doing the same. Thingiverse isn't very good at protecting IP.

This really is a very unique detachment. I’ve been on other detachment forums, but nothing compares to the support, professionalism, and desire to see recruits and veterans succeed that’s found in spades here. That speaks volumes about the quality and integrity of the leadership and staff here. Both of these guys were very welcoming, supportive, and encouraging to me during my time as a recruit and throughout my first build. They set the bar for what a Pathfinder should be. I’m grateful to you both for all you’ve done for me and continue to do for our fellows scouts. Thank you Pete for being my inspiration to pay it forward to fellow scouts and for all you have done for the detachment. And Cory, you’re following the path of some really big names, but if anyone can fill those shoes, it’s definitely you. Your depth of knowledge is incredible and your responsiveness to recruits and fellow scouts goes above and beyond. Well deserved brother!

Congrats Antonio! Well done and well deserved!

Congrats Brien! Great to see you cross the finish line! Excellent build and you look fantastic. Looking forward to seeing that Lancer app too!

I’m half way to Recon, but I plan to add it beneath Patrol. Rockin the rockers!

Chefs Creations and [mention=83914]Stephtrooper[/mention] would also be good to touch base with. Places like MonCal (aka Far Away Creations) and Imperial Boots do them in waves - IB does them monthly, so it’s not too terrible of a wait.

Congratulations! Jenny. Well done and well deserved! And thank you for posting all of the details of your kit in the last post, as your build has quickly become the #1 reference for recruits seeking information on size adjustments for smaller builds. Once you get out and troop some in your new Scout, I hope you’ll consider making a Lancer app in the future. You look fantastic and have a really solid build.

Jenny, you look amazing. You’ve put together a solid build from start to finish. We look forward to your joining the ranks. We’ll done.

Really nice work. In lieu of any internal structure, most use a glue gun to tack it in place. Run the glue along the entire outer edges of the lens and then just a dab on the bridge of the nose and another dab on the top center of the lens. If you need to replace it, you’ll be able to pull the glue off to free the lens. If you do create some type of mechanism to hold it in place, keep in mind that the lens doesn’t really sit flush against the faceplate. Gaps are normal and really help with air flow and preventing fogging so be sure to allow for that if you can. You’ll be surprised what difference it’ll make.

Unfortunately Matt, Surfinbird132 pulled all of his stuff from Thingiverse. He now has the DLT19X files posted on Cults3D for a nominal fee.

Dude, you’ve done excellent work on putting your kit together and the results show it. You look awesome! Nearing the finish line…

There’s not a lot of options for a fully printed DLT19X. It’s more common to find a regular DLT19, which you could opt for, as it too is listed as an option in the ROTJ Scout CRL. Keep in mind that if you look for a 19X version that it should not have the bipod mounted to it. I mention that because sometimes you see merchants offering a DLT19 with a scope slapped on top. It won’t be approved by a GML with the bipod (or at least shouldn’t be). I’ll be honest, for the price of a finished DLT19X, I decided to invest in a 3D printer instead for about $100 more. It was worth the investment! I’ve bought plenty of 3D print files to print my own stuff, but I don’t have any experience with vendors that print 3D models aside from Brian Payne who owns 3DPrintMercMart on Etsy. He has a DLT19 DIY kit that you assemble and finish, but not the 19X. He does offer a completely finished version via custom request. If you have your heart set on the 19X, you could reach out to him and see if he could omit the bipod if you go with the custom finish request, or if it could be assembled without out it if you plan to get the DIY kit and finish it yourself. Then you would just need to add the proper Scope, which is also tough to find finished. I do want to note that there is one merchant on Etsy that I found when getting ready to reply to you that has a very good version of the DLT19X, but it appears he is printing someone else’s IP. I won’t recommend him until I find out if he has permission from the owner of the files he appears to be using. I’ll be sure to follow up if I hear anything. If you have a garrison mate or friend with a 3D printer, you could always pick up the files and pay them to print it for you. Then, assemble and finish it yourself.

The bucket looks good Arne. Almost there! Nice work with the ABS paste.

Looking forward to seeing your build come together Juan! As I said, if you need any help, I’m happy to get together to assist. You’ll find plenty of expert advice from our armorers. They’re the best in the Legion, so be sure to post up any questions you may have along the way.

If you can hold off on getting the EC17 for a little while, the new mold owner of DVH’s blaster should be in production soon.