Aradun

Congrats Sean! Nicely done!

A seam ripper will have them off in no time. https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-638-Deluxe-Seam-Ripper/dp/B0001DSIVY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1BLFEA5CS6H5T&dchild=1&keywords=seam+ripper+for+sewing&qid=1632075763&s=home-garden&sprefix=seam+riper&sr=1-3

Have you reached out? I know now that delays are common so don’t panic. Remember your GML is a volunteer. I was on pins and needles waiting for just over two weeks before I touched base and was approved shortly thereafter. All the while I was looking with envy upon guys here who reported that they submitted and heard back the same day or day after. Hang tight brother!

Mine is twisted like Woobie’s photo above. No issues.

Awesome Gus! Looking forward to seeing your progress as your journey to become a Pathfinder!

I wasn’t getting any link before, just the thumb which wouldn’t enlarge. I see now that your posts have clickable images. Not sure what you did or how it happened, but you’re right…awesome detail in the photos! Really nice!

Looking forward to seeing those pics!

Found it… http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/22556-rotj-and-remnant-boot-differences/ Scroll down to Dekard’s post from August 5 and he provides details and step by step instructions on how to reshape the dog bone.

If your looking for a reputable vender for a new flak vest check out StephTrooper. She made the vests for the scouts on the Disney Mando series. Can’t get more reputable than that. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/18839-scout-soft-goods-for-commission/ Replacing the webbing of the belt is an easy and cheap fix. An armorer can provide you with info on the best way to do it or if there’s another alternative to fixing it. It’s tough to make out what the issue is with your boots due to the small images. I’m guessing that the dog bone isn’t really dog bone in shape? If so, then this to should be something that you can correct. Someone recently had a similar issue and with the help of an armorer’s advice was able to cut the dog bone to the correct shape. I’ll have to see if I can find the post, but perhaps that Pathfinder will see this and jump in. One thing is for certain, these repairs are not going to cost you a ton so there’s no need to scrap your armor, sell it, and give up your desire to join the 501st. Hang in there and you’ll get this sorted soon enough.

I’m excited for you Gus! You’ve got things in the works and your build will start coming together in no time. Be sure to start a WIP (work in progress) via the link below once you’re ready to start your build. It will keep all of your work, questions and feedback in one place. Be sure to ask any and all questions you have. You’ll find plenty of help here and the knowledge and expertise of our armorers is bar none the best. You’ll be in good hands brother! http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/96-biker-scout-wip/

The armorers will chime in with solid advice for sure. However, be prepared for them to ask you to post higher resolution photos. It appears (at least when viewing from my Tapatalk App) that the images are small and low res which will make it difficult for them to see the finer details that may need to be addressed. They’ll definitely get you squared away though. Hang in there trooper.

Congrats on your BBB day Chris. Now,as you can see, the real fun begins. Home stretch will be on the horizon soon!

Most scouts I know use the aker set up in their pouches and with either a wired or Bluetooth headset and it works well. I wanted access to my pouches for storage while trooping so I went with Ukswrath’s audio system. Tony does great systems for TKs and TBs that go right into the bucket. For the scout, you get a new snout piece with the speaker in the aerator and I put the battery pack and hook up in my helmet. Sound is really good. My set up is in my WIP. You will need to make a new backing plate for the snout piece, but that’s easy peasy. https://www.etsy.com/listing/741836481/biker-scout-helmet-audio-system?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=ukswrath&ref=sr_gallery-1-10&organic_search_click=1&pro=1&frs=1

Hey Andy, I can tell you that the RS TD tube is filled with what appears to be foam insulation, so the cap is mounted to a fairly flat surface. No amount of heat and pressure from a tennis ball will get the center of the cap to go in while it’s mounted to the TD. I was able to remove one cap, but the second cap cracked. It was glued on pretty solid. I’m fairly certain they used some CA glue. The residue on my TD once the cap was removed was pretty hard. You could try using a hair dryer on a high setting to see if you can get the glue to soften up a bit, but it may take some time. Then gently try to twist and pry the cap off. I DID NOT try this myself, but if they don’t seem to budge, you MIGHT be able to heat the cap with a hairdryer, place the tennis ball on a table, center the cap over the ball and firmly push the edge of the cap down toward the table to make it a little concave. You’ll definitely need to keep your pressure even so that the cap doesn’t end up looking warped where one side of the cap is pushed down more than the other. Before you try this let [Mention]Chopper[/Mention] weigh in on whether this method has any merit.

If you haven’t checked them out yet, RS has put together some build videos for their scout armor on their YouTube channel. I think it’s their latest and most recent video tutorial and they will be adding more. TK1636 has several videos detailing his RS helmet build on YouTube. I haven’t viewed them so I can’t tell you how beneficial they’d be. https://m.youtube.com/c/ArmorBuildingwithTK1636/videos Of course you can always post your questions here on the forum! We’ve got the best armorers who know the scout and RS inside out and every which way to Sunday. So ask away! If you want, consider creating a build thread to document your progress and keep all those questions, tips, and trick organized in one spot. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/96-biker-scout-wip/

Hey Peter! It’s great to see you back at it! I stitched the sleeves, turned them inside out, along with the flak vest, pinned the sleeves to the vest, and then ran it through the sewing machine. You can try it on while inside out to check for fit and adjust as needed before sewing.

Awesome Chris! Now the real fun begins.

You’ll find plenty of support and help here when you receive your stuff. The armorers here are top notch so be sure to post any questions you have along the way. We’re here to help you succeed!

I went up a size for my Wampa’s also and they fit great. Keep in mind that they do have a lining, which is great for late fall, winter, and early spring troops. They do get a tad sweaty in the summer heat and I’m in the northeast. But if you’re in a hot climate or you plan to troop a lot during the summer months, then consider removing the lining and ordering your normal size.

Hey Majora! The RS kit is “lineage” armor cast from original scout armor from ROTJ. Those actors averaged about 5’10” and 150lbs. I’m 5’10” and currently about 185lbs and the armor fits great. If your mid section is a bit more robust that will likely affect your soft parts like the flight suit and cummerbund. However, it might be a good idea when you contact RS about the payment plan to given them your measurements and inquire about fit, especially if you’re planning on getting your soft parts from them with a complete commission.

Congratulations my man on being the first! Well deserved and well done! You had an excellent and well documented build from start to finish that will serve future Scouts well. Tip of the Lance blazing the path and setting the standard! Kudos brother!

Thanks again Corey! I’ve neither on hand, so I’ll grab some HH-66 off of Amazon. No local retailers seem to carry the stuff.

Thanks Corey! What type of glue would you recommend?

So while out trooping on the Battleship NJ today, this happened: Ugggh! I got my holster snagged on a narrow stair ladder and it pulled the back bottom corner right out of the boot; rivet, fabric, and washer. You can see the scuff on the holster where it impacted the stair. That’s now weathering. I’ll drill out the rivet to reattach. My immediate thought is to add a piece of vinyl on the inside, but I think there would be an exposed stitch line along the edge of the holster running parallel to the Velcro seam. Do any of our phenomenal armorers have any ideas or suggestions on how to repair the damage to the vinyl?

It’s great to see you back at it and bringing this journey home Phil! I can’t wait to hear the news that you have your approval from the UKG and are an official Pathfinder! You look great! Well done and best of luck with your approval brother!