DontDissTheFett

Thank you! Unfortunately it looks like I’m going to have to remove my tank topper and move it closer to the edge because there’s not enough clearance to get my rivet gun underneath. Now looking at it though, even if I move it closer half an inch I still can’t get my rivet gun in the straight. Is there anyway I can get around this? Is there such a thing as a low-profile rivet gun? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok, so after a weekend of not getting as much done as I wanted, I have made a bit of progress. I re-taped and decided to err on the side of caution and trimmed 3/4” off the back plate and I think I’ve got it where I need it. I can always trim more off if needed but as we all know, it’s much easier to remove material then to add lol. I cleaned up all the strapping slots in the biceps, forearms, and knee pieces and am going to start putting the elastic in. Is gluing the elastic with e6000 ok? I see some people using Velcro, some sewing the elastic together, etc. I applied my tank topper and the tank stripes (after much doing and redoing, even pulling out my laser level as I saw mentioned in another thread (excuse some of the glue goop That I still have to remove). They’re not PERFECT, but I think they’ll do. I also used the tape transfer truck from Pandatrooper’s build thread for the tank bars. Now just need to paint the circle white. Next up is riveting the hump to the back plate and I’m a bit confused how to do it.. If I insert the rivet from the top, it ends up looking like this (I tried it in a piece of wood first) But other build pictures show the River and washer looking like this and I’m not sure how to get that: I told everyone I’d have dumb questions!

You make perfect sense. I’ve put a line where the seam is on the overlap and no overlap pics. It looks like the seam is pretty much centered on the no overlap but I can definitely see a gap that could be tightened up on the backplate by raising it up. With that said, it looks like I should take material off the back and leave the front alone. Does that sound right? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you, Chopper. The overlap was the back straps overtop the front, so that effectively was just a shortening of the back. I would guess that I should take material off the back and leave the front alone, or should I split the difference and take .5” off both pieces? I appreciate everyone putting up with dumb questions’ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok, tank topper glued and and drying. I adjusted the back and chest to a 1” overlap and then just for kicks adjusted them to no overlap and took pictures of each. When I tried on the pieces with no adjustment I also put some tape connecting the two sides as was suggested. Looking at the pictures I’m really not sure if I need to make adjustments or not. 1” overlap With no overlap at all: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you so much. I had been looking at that reference pic myself but was a bit confused because of other trooper’s pics with some variation. I will trace it and glue it the way the first pic showed. I’m also going to re-tape the overlap starting at 1in and go from there. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Next was to try to size the chest and back piece. I put on the racing suit and vest and placed both pieces on, overlapping where I thought they fit the best. Then I put on my cummerbund and for sake of placement, held the belt on to hopefully get the placement of the three levels right. I taped where the overlap was and it measures at about 3” which doesn’t quite make sense to me because I’m about 5’9” so there shouldn’t be that much. Looking at the pictures it looks like the chest/back should come down a bit. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hello! Well after several years of this armor sitting in a box, I’ve decided it’s time to get it finished. I have an ANH Stunt TK in the 501st, and a Resistance Pilot costume in the Rebel Legion already but I’ve always loved the look of the Scout. Unfortunately for me, I am so worried about making a mistake that things take me forever to tackle, and throughout this thread I’ll probably be asking some very simplistic questions. Anyway, this is what I have so far: Helmet: Kropserkel - assembled Armor: Studio Creations - all unassembled Flightsuit: KriptonTop Gloves: not yet purchased Flak vest: Imperial Boots Cummerbund: Cheesewhoopy Codpiece: not yet – Cheesewhoopy Boots: Cheesewhoopy EC-17 – DVH So first item on the list is putting the topper on the tank. I’ve been reading lots of build threads and have been going through Pandatrooper’s thread. He shows his topper placement and it looks like it’s a lot bigger than the topper that I have for mine, so the proportions are off from how he has his placed. My question is, should I place my topper closer to the backplate, or does it look better a little more towards the back, or does it even matter? So this: Or this? Thank you in advance for all your help! Rob

Thank you so much for the great advice, I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I’m going to look at some of the vest tutorials and see if I can try my hand at attaching those sleeves to a t-shirt. I’m not a seamstress/tailor in the least so I’m not sure if I want to attempt it myself lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you so much for your reply. The vest definitely can be taken in. Just by overlapping the back panels I can see there is room to pull it in but it doesn’t do anything to change the size of the neck opening; there’s just not a way to bring the collar father up my collar bone that I can see. The suit is not overly baggy I don’t think; I have room to move without tearing stitching but it’s not baggy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you for for that, Chopper. The vest is not particularly baggy, but it does feel like there’s a little room to move if you know what I mean. The body of the vest does not stretch around the flight suit and fit closely. The collar though is cut very wide as you can see, and It’s so wide in fact that it’s difficult to hang it on a hanger without it falling off. Comparing it to other vest photos I can clearly see now that isn’t correct. I’m starting to think it’s the best that’s adding the additional bulk. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok here are a few shots. You can see the collar of the vest is flared up a little bit because of wrapped tightness of the bund. With the chest piece on its less noticeable so might be obscured completely with shoulder bells on. The last photo is from the back where you hopefully can see how tight it’s wrapped. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you for your reply! Of course, I’ll take some pics and post them after work of exactly what I mean. I appreciate your help! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Question from a long-time lurker.. I purchased my armor kits and soft goods about 2 years ago and haven’t gotten started until now. My question is, my cummerbund is pretty tight over top of the flak vest and racing suit. It’s not so tight that I can’t move, but it sure won’t be sliding down. The problem is that it makes the shoulders/collar area of my vest bunch a little bit. Is that normal? Will that be hidden once the shoulder bells are on? Additionally, how tight should the bund be? I’m wondering if I’ll need to replace it with one just a little larger. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I purchased a racing suit and flak vest from him on Etsy. No problems with shipping and both items were very well done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk