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You can check Praetorian Blasters. They have the DLT19 but not the DLT19X. You could always pick up a 3D printed scope and add it. Technically the bi-pod should be removed from the DLT19 for converting it to the 19X (I just learned that from Chopper about two weeks ago), but I don’t think many would notice if you left the bi-pod on. https://m.facebook.com/BlasterMaker/ Doopydoos makes a resin DLT19 (again no 19x) but I have NEVER seen it in stock when visiting the site so I don’t know if their producing it or just do limited runs. https://www.doopydoos.com/stormtroopersandtrooper-dlt-19-heavy-blaster-mk3-uk-and-european-custome-only-at-the-moment-841-p.asp Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You’re right Joe. It looks absolutely phenomenal. Awesome work bud! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

When you said you were going to correct it, I thought you might use bleach applied with the fine paintbrush to bleach the threads, but your solution was a clever fix. Ingenious! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looks fantastic! Well done! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey Dot, be careful with sateen fabrics. In my own research I quickly discovered that they’re not all created equal. Make sure to read all the reviews on the fabric and if it doesn’t have any reviews I’d advise passing on it. Some sateens will really fray making it a challenge to sew or a nightmare to work with. As for the flak vest, the most popular option for do-it-yourselfers is the t-shirt method, but as you have created a pattern already any heavy weight cotton in a matt black finish will do. I have links to my fabric selections in my build thread if you want to take a look for comparison or for ideas: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/21137-dennis-scout-wip-lancer/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Mark! I’m a novice too when it comes to sewing but I’ve learned a ton on this trip brother. Thankfully I have a daughter who is a fashion design major so she’s my go to when I have a question or need to talk stuff out. We’re always bouncing ideas off one another for our various projects. You’re lucky to have your sewing buddy. The two of you knock so much stuff out when you work together. I’m always amazed by your level of productivity. The box idea for the pouches works great. It’s just enough to keep the pouches from sagging and maintains their shape, plus I can get my gloved hand in the pouch with out any issue making the pouches easily accessible and more utilitarian. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I can’t tell from your photo if there is padding, but if not it’s another easy fix with the seam ripper and making new quilted sleeves. You’ve probably already thought this through, as it sounds like you have a solid game plan and approach to your build. You might even be able to use the original sleeve as the outer part of the sleeve provided that the quilting doesn’t absorb too much of the circumference.

Flak vest is an easy fix. Just seam rip the Velcro and restitch it so the closure is correct. Everything else is looking really good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not tight, but snug. I wore them around the house for two days to loosen them up a bit. You’ll want to do this anyway so that you don’t have sore feet the first time you troop in them, especially if they are tight on you. As long as you’re not out and about beating them up they’ll be fine to work with. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

TD clips in stock and ready to ship: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07MR3CQCC/?coliid=I9C80S7S166H1&colid=17ZNF8WW4QACN&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Scroll down to alternate sellers and there’s one for $1.75 more that will ship with Prime and a two day delivery date as opposed to the 5/12 - 6/2 delivery date for the one in the link. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wow! I can’t wait to see these boots finished Sven. I’m particularly curious about how the bevel in the tube will work out. It might be a design technique beneficial to those working with vinyl coverings. I understand your nervousness given the amount of time it takes to work this leather but your planning and design process has been solid so far. I’m sure it’ll work out well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I can’t wait to see this finished Joe. Everything looks great! It’s really coming together now. Nice job! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great “how to” Brien. Thanks for taking the time to document the process and your experience! This will be helpful to a lot of Scouts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congrats James! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looking fantastic Sven! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You both look great! And welcome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You should check out page four of Sven’s [mention]HSM76 [/mention] build thread. He is using furniture grade white leather he picked up off of eBay. You can see in his photos the quality of the leather is much thicker than Tandy’s deer skin. His work is excellent and the leather boots look incredible. It’s well worth a look if you’re still thinking about constructing your own leather boots. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19916-tk-24576-who-also-wants-to-be-tb/page/4/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Take notice too that it’s his “second” pair. [emoji6]. You’re one lucky man Ed. Clearly your search methods, perseverance, and keen eye are indication that you are indeed a true Scout. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks guys! I appreciate the feedback!

They’re really coming together now. What a difference from your originals! Wait till you see the difference once you suit up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So I managed to sew the dog bone to the tube. My thought wasn’t so much as to emulate the build of the originals as it was to prevent the dog bone from tearing away from the boot during a troop if it was merely glued to the boot. To stitch the dog bone to the tube: 1) first line up the db in the position you want and then trace the out edge on the tube. 2) Make hash marks on the db and tube so the you can line it up properly for sewing it on the machine. 3) Using a pencil, draw out your stitch line on the db. I made a heavy mark on my start and end points so that I could better see those point when running the db and tube though the sewing machine. 4) remove the tube from the boot, and use tape to secure the db in place on the tube once you have the hash marks lined up. I used regular Scotch tape to make clean up easy in case the tape was stitched while running my lines. Apply tape to the front and the back of the db and tube to keep them from shifting while stitching. 4) Run both of your lines in the sewing machine. 5) attaching the other side of the db is a bit tricky because it won’t lie flat on the tube like with first side did. Here’s where you really need to secure it well with tape because it will want to shift on you as you run it through the machine. 6) Run your lines for this side and you’ll end up with a finished piece that looks like this: Then glue the tube to the boot as per Cheesewhoppy’s tutorial. The db really is secure because half of it is now sown directly to the tube on either side. It’s not going anywhere. I then used a little CA glue to attach the db to the toe cap by applying just a little glue along the back side where the stitch lines where. It was just enough to tack it down. The pins are there to hold things in place while the glue cures. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It looks to me like your pouches are missing the attachment tabs at the top and that your flap is not a single piece. The bottom of the pouch should be in line with the bottom of your bund and the top of the attachment tabs should be in line with the top of you bund. Bikerscout007 has detailed info on the pouches including a pattern for sowing the pouches. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19200-pouch-dimensions/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Amazing work. Working with vinyl, I stitched the dog bone to the tube and then glue the part that overlapped the toe cap to the toe cap. I was trying to figure out how they managed to stitch everything for the film. Seeing how you are working the leather and how the toe cap retains it shape, it all makes sense. This is a great tutorial. Keep it coming! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great idea! I doubt I’ll have my armor in by the 4th or if I do that I’ll be approved by then, but hey, the force might prove favorable. I’ll definitely donate regardless though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk