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Cat, great job. Told you Retrofire and Chopper really know their stuff. [emoji6] I’m no Mando Scout expert by any means but looking at the CRL for the Mando and ROTJ Scout, I think you can lower your belt by an 1 or 2. It’s placement for the Mando is similar to the ROTJ so it should sit at your belly button (you might even be able to set it just under you belly button if you make the adjustments to the bund Pete suggested). The cummerbund and cod merely slide down. If I’m wrong someone will correct me. Great idea to mock everything up. Measure twice, cut once as they say. Again, well done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

For Q2...check out the Magic of the Myth photos here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19697-the-magic-of-myth-photos/ Great reference for any scout build. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s awesome Mike. Your cool factor with your fellow airmen just went up! As for the weathering, our very own Constantin made a video tutorial a couple of years ago. It might be helpful to see the “technique.” You definitely want to experiment on something like a board, scrap pieces, etc. to get distance and pressure dialed in. When you spray, start with it directed off the side of the piece and rake it across. If you start to spray directly on the piece rather than off to the side you may end up with “blaster” marks if you press too heavy or let it linger too long. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Awesome news Sean! Make sure to start a WIP thread once you’re ready to begin your build. That way the armorers will be able to see when you post updates and chime in as needed. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/96-biker-scout-wip/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Perfect! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You should be! This is coming along quite nice. Well done!

Dude, wicked photos! You look great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I know that some people have used heat guns on their armor parts, but given your lack of experience with heat guns I would be hesitant to recommend that route. The armorers over at FISD discourage that method if you don’t have experience b/c it is too easy to over do it and wreck your armor. I don’t see too many in this forum talk of using it, as most just cut and trim the armor to fit. What I have seen here is the hot bath method. The one’s who can really guide you on how to get the armor to fit your sizing needs are [mention]Chopper [/mention] and [mention]Retrofire [/mention] . The armorers here are the best. Give them a chance to chime in before you lay down cash on a heat gun. Also, Jedi Jeannie’s thread is a good reference, but it’s from 2007. A lot has changed with the CRL over the last 13 years so make sure to have the current CRL on hand. I know this isn’t your first rodeo with the 501st, but thought I’d mention it anyway. I hate to see you construct something wrong based on outdated info. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They’re great gloves. They are true to size. Keep in mind that they are lined too. Some scouts opt to remove the lining to keep the gloves a little on the cooler side to wear. Mine are a large with the lining and I have no problem with heat, but everyone is different so YMMV. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I can’t see your photos, but our very own [mention]BikerScout007 [/mention]used these for his build and I think others may have used this source as well. https://www.uniformswarehouse.com/striped-polyester-slacks-68986.html Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yep. I just used a hairdryer on max heat for my boots and it did the trick just fine. Not sure what you’re planning to do with the heat gun and the armor, but be careful because you can easily and quickly ruin the plastic if your inexperienced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice job on the sole! You’ll be fine for basic because there’s no requirement for the soles to be cut. The fact you’re cutting them is one less thing you’ll have to do for L2 certification, and they look good to me for L2. I’m sure an armorer will be along to confirm once they see your post.

Hey Jeremy! Welcome to the best detachment in the Legion and thanks for the kudos! You’ll find many Scouts here eager to help you succeed! Looking forward to seeing your progress and feel free to hit me up with any questions you may about my WIP along the way. I’m really excited for you and great choice for your first build to join the Legion. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Don’t sell yourself short on the ROTJ option. Many scouts, myself included, have weathered their armor as opposed to going all shiny parade style white, so you may be able to mask some of your “authentic battle damage” from years of wear and trooping with a little weathering. Keep your options open and as you get further into your build you’ll figure out what will be best for you. We’re here to help ya succeed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Fantastic print job! The detail on these greeblies is sweet! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They look good. Make sure to carefully cut the plastic clips from the gloves though. That’s the only mod needed for Wampa’s gloves. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Justin, you are the bomb brother! [emoji41]Thanks for this and all your 3D expertise that you so willingly share with others in the detachment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Keep in mind too that while RS is probably the most costly of options out there, they do ship it completely assembled, so the price is worth it IMHO. You’ll only need to make minor tweaks to ensure proper fit, and if you’re planning to shoot for Level 2 - Lancer Certification (and I hope you do down the line) there are only very minor changes that need to be made. I have an RS Red Label bucket with the weathered (dirty option) armor and am VERY pleased with the look and construction. Can’t go wrong. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You may have to ask for access to the spec ops forum to see the file, but if they pulled it from here, I’m assuming it is the t-shirt tutorial that can be found here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/12485-build-your-own-vest-wpictures/ It’s been around for 6 yrs and many scouts who build their own vest use it for reference. [mention]TaterNanners [/mention] nice job on the pouches, especially with you being relatively new to sewing. I see your success was a real confidence builder for you. Well done! Here’s a tip for when you are sewing things inside out and then turning them right side in like your pouch flaps - to get real sharp corners, use the handle of a spoon (or other object that’s not sharp or pointy) to gently push the corner material out. If you forget, and sew it up, you can use a safety pin to gently pull the corner out. I have a Red Kap undersuit, but I hear many say the Kolossus suit is lighter, which means not as hot when all suited up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There’s another member here who is 5’2” and working on a Mando Scout. Perhaps you might be able to assist one another, as I believe she’s also finding it challenging to find a suitable undersuit and is exploring a two piece option. She goes by [mention]Cat [/mention]here on the forums and her build thread can be found here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/21998-tusken-raider-turned-biker-scout/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

One of these days I’ll be able to jump in on these. Dang work! [emoji35] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It looks like it’d be okay. You’d have to remove the zippered pockets from the legs and arms. The image doesn’t zoom in well but it looks like two on each leg - thigh and calf) and it looks like one on the upper arm. I think you can get away with leaving the zippered pockets on the chest so long as they are not visible underneath your chest armor. [mention]Chopper [/mention] thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey Cat, I know you’re trying to save cash on your build, but Mon Cal is doing a run on flight suits. They’re $120 plus S&H. Maybe you could talk some family/friends into pitching in for a holiday gift or something. They probably have better sizing options for you. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/22028-flightsuit-by-moncalfar-away-creations/ I know you have a Red Kap on hand already, but if you follow the advice of those over at the JRS, they usually advise buying 2, one to cut up for the extra pockets and one to wear. Just some thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got my kit in July so we’re only talking sometime in the last 5 months. Now, when I share that I have an RS kit, they’ll be like “Oh, you have one of their older kits.” [emoji1787] I do like the matt finish with the RS armor kit, and find the difference to be subtle, but I have seen others scouts post pics of an RS bucket with their non RS armor and sometimes the difference is significant. Hopefully, if RS did make a change to glossy it will help their buckets blend in better with other armor kits. Although TBH, in our role as snipers, do we really want a glossy reflective bucket? What was the Empire’s department of strategic defense and development thinking? [emoji1787] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Honestly, I bet that they are sitting in queue waiting for paint. There’s no lens installed yet, although they do have the snout painted. Hmmmm. I’d be surprised if after all their talk of researching the bucket and stylizing their paint scheme based on what they found that they’d go glossy, but you never know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk