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You can pick up a new holster here: https://studiocreations.com/howto/bikerscout/forsale_bike_replacementparts.html As for preventing it from happening again, you can add some ABS behind each of the four corners to reinforce them before drilling them for your rivets.

If you’re switching to white pouches then your belt is fine. The belt is white and the strapping for the drop boxes hanging from the belt appear white as well. You will need to change out the straps running from your chest armor to back armor and the cotton webbing covering the shoulder bridge as you noted above. You are looking for an equivalent to this for the strapping: https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTMEMORE-Inches-Heavy-Cotton-Webbing/dp/B0CGDDNWNP/ I think the route you have chosen is a good one now that we’ve seen the photos. If you were to tea stain your pouches then you would still need to replace your drop box straps to off-white which would involve disassembling the belt - a complicated process and one best avoided. Swapping out the side straps and shoulder bridge covers are much easier tasks.

Post pictures of the strapping and we’ll be able to tell you for sure. If you’re going to switch to white pouches, then yes, everything needs to be white, but the whites don’t need to be an exact match. You just can’t use off-white with white pouches. Honestly Nes, if you get white pouches and use a tea bath to dye them off-white, you won’t need to change any of your existing strapping. That’s the easiest and least expensive remedy to getting new pouches. But, post some pics and we’ll help you dial things in from there.

The zip tie attachment looks fine. You'll just tighten the zip tie if needed once you get things sorted and fine tune the fit. Per the CRL for basic clearance: Under Chest Armor - The chest and back armor join together over the shoulder and the gap covered with a strip of white fabric (the "shoulder bridge"). Under Belt - Drop boxes connect to the belt via white textile straps. If using off-white cummerbund pouches and side straps, the drop box straps are also off-white. Whatever RS has used on the kit for the above should suffice. If you want to post some pics for us to look at to be certain feel free.

Here is the CRL for the Biker Scout: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TB_Scout_trooper You’ll want to refer to this through your build as it contains all the details you need for approval. You’re the second person I know of to note that they received very dark pouches from RS. If you can post a pic, we can check to see if they need to be replaced. However, if the strapping for your drop boxes, which sit on the sides of your hips, are off-white then your pouches need to match in color. If you switch to white pouches, you will need to change the straps for those to white as well and that’s a hassle. If ordering ask for off-white to match. If you can only get them in white then we can show you how to die them off-white using a tea bath. I’m not sure what you mean by opening and closing the bow.

1. How RS had it set up was correct. 2. You slip a black zip tie into the square on the shoulder bell, and then run it through the shoulder bridge. From there you tighten it until the bell is the distance where you want it. 3. That distance isn’t specified in the CRL, but ideally you’re shooting for abt. 3/4” 4. That’s fine as it is. How it appears in the pic good. If your kit from RS already has straps attached to the armor pieces, and the armor is trimmed, then there is really nothing you need to do further other than make adjustments to the strapping if it is too lose or too tight on you.

The original set up provided RS in the image you provided looks like it was ready to wear. The only adjustment you need to make with that setup is to tighten the zip tie to get the shoulders spaced properly. If your heart is set on switching over to the the Velcro method on the recommendation of you garrison mates then use the link provided by Chopper above. It’s an old build but it will show you the method to attach the shoulder bell to the shoulder bridge with Velcro. Be careful about employing other things from that build as there’s been a lot up updates to the CRL since Pandatrooper was approved and somethings may not meet current standards. I personally would recommend that you reinstall the squares and use a zip tie. It’s a much easier set up. You can just apply Velcro to the back of the square and attach it to the Velcro you glued onto your shoulder bell. Easy fix.

Most use the squares and zip ties because it’s actually easier than the old Velcro method. Checkout these two video sources on building your armor. This one is from our Detachment Leader, Bikerscout007, give this one a go first. He shows how to use the zip tie method. RS Props has a whole build series on YouTube on the assembly of their armor. This is the first video of the series. I think there’s about 19 videos in the build series. Lot’s of details in the videos. I’m not sure the state of the armor you have and how much needs to be assembled, but these will help certainly help if you are putting everything together.

@Chopper is there a thread somewhere that shows how to attach the bells to the shoulder bridge using Velcro instead of zip ties? I don’t have anything in my bookmarks.

So, if you’re just looking to add Velcro to the shoulder armor, you’ll want to put a strip of Velcro about just below the seam at the top of the sleeve on your flightsuit where it meets the shoulder. A 3-4” strip running from the back of the arm to the front of the arm will suffice. For the shoulder armor, run a 4” strip of Velcro roughly 1” from top of the bell towards the bottom. Because the Velcro on the bell runs up and down and the Velcro on the flightsuit runs perpendicular, you’ll have plenty of wiggle room to adjust your bells front to back and up or down when you don the armor. My armor is packed away currently, but I’ll be trooping on Monday and can take a photo of the bell if you need it.

Hey Nes. Sorry for bad link. Here’s the one I referenced. https://forum.501stpathfinders.com/topic/18894-some-tips-for-keeping-your-scout-costume-together-while-trooping/ It has everything your looking for regarding where to place the Velcro. Let us know what else you may be looking for, because we can find it pretty quick rather than trying to comb through tons of posts yourself. Take a look at some of the other WIPs. I generally recommend starting with those that have the most views as they generally have a lot of images, details, feedback from the armory team in them.

Hey Nes! Welcome to the Pathfinders! Regarding the shoulder bells, you can do Velcro, but to be honest those little squares RS uses only require a zip tie to secure to the shoulder bridge - that thin strip of armor that goes over your shoulder connecting the back and chest armor. If you do Velcro, the easiest way to add it to the flightsuit is via a glue like e6000, but it may be tough to get in the UK. If you ask around there may be a local equivalent. I used it to glue all of the Velcro on my flightsuit and the hold is still solid after 4 years, 75 troops and several washings. Sewing will likely require you to seem rip the sleeves and legs, but if you plan to do that with a seamstress to take in the suit anyway, then have her add the velcro. Take a look at this thread, you’ll see some of the best places to add Velcro for securing the armor. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/w18894-some-tips-for-keeping-your-scout-costume-together-while-trooping/ When sewing Velcro to the flight suit use the soft side of the Velcro. Place the scratchy side onto the armor. I and many other scouts here have the RS kit, so don’t hesitate to ask any questions. The armory team is happy to help!

For the Mando Scout, there is no specified measurement for the offset of the pouches from the ribs for basic or Level 2.

You could remove the laces, but I’d advise against not replacing them with elastic if you do. Going without anything may result in blistering if the boot has a loose fit. As noted above, leaving the laces in works fine and does allow for some tightening if needed. If you’re worried about a aesthetics, any visible bumps from the laces will be covered over by the Dogbone.

Slow and steady, Michah. You’re making good progress. Keep those questions coming. We’re happy to assist.

Congrats Bryan! Once you get your TB number make sure to request full access. A whole new area of the forum will open for you. As for a blaster, I recommend Blasterworks. Joe Fencl, a fellow TB, has them in stock and ready to ship and they are rubber. Super durable and kid friendly. https://blasterworks.net

The adjustments you made are good. The following are just dressing suggestions to help tighten up the overall look. Your pouches can come in towards the center. Ideally, they should start about an 1” or so from the last rib on the bund. Not sure if your pouches are secured with Velcro or stitched on. If they’re permanently secured leave them be unless your GML tells you to move them. Try to align your bicep so that it is centered with your shoulder bell. Rotate your forearm armor forward so that it is centered on the V of the gauntlet. Center the drop boxes on the side of your hips and then the buckles are centered between the belt and the drop box. Again, easy dressing issues. You might not need them for approval, but keep them in mind when dressing for a troop. You’d be amazed at how these little adjustments really impact the final look. Good luck with your approval!

@gmrhodes13 Glen, have you heard anything over at FISD regarding TRamp?

I asked the same question of these guys back when I was a newb and got the same response. I’ve been doing as Bikerscout007 and Dart have suggested ever since without any issues. Suede looks great too with a nice weathered look.

Once you adjust your bund as Chopper noted your cod will also be raised and the dreaded cod crunchy should be eliminated. If not then just lengthen the strap a bit. Not sure if anyone threw this link out to you, but check out the following thread. It has great tips on how to keeping things from shifting and sagging while trooping. You should be able to incorporate some of the suggestions as you build your kit. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/w18894-some-tips-for-keeping-your-scout-costume-together-while-trooping/ Keep up the great work! You’re make great progress.

That was my thought, and if so, then hopefully it will be limited to the CGI assets and not appear on any live action scouts. You have no idea how crazy this “we were too lazy to remember how to don our knee armor once the Empire fell” makes me. [emoji2957][emoji1787]

I’m sure someone with the ambition to follow in your footsteps and make their own will ask eventually, so . . . what was the name of the fabric you used and is there a link to it? Again fantastic job!

@Ruthar @Hask you seeing this? Sweet!

Fantastic work Stefan! They look excellent! Keep up the great work and let us know if you have any questions along the way.

The 19D, as far as I know, is only listed in the Imperial Death Trooper CRL which is handled by the Special Ops Detachment. I’m unaware of any fully printed versions currently. There were some available on Etsy.com a while back when R1 was hot, but I’ve not seen any for some time. It’d be best to hop over to Spec Ops to see if they have any known vendors for fully printed ones. https://forum.specops501st.com If you’re considering this variant for use with a Scout, note that it is not an approvable variant for any Scout costume. Check with your GML before purchasing it if this is your intent. Some Garrisons do not permit mixing weapons from other CRLs when trooping and some GMLs won’t approve a blaster that is not apart of a CRL for your approved costumes.