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Oh sweet! Yeah I'd love that!

Thanks! Do you know if his 3D printed armor files are also of equal quality? They are a bit more expensive, so I don't want to pull the trigger on those if they aren't worth it.

The one I got was from a vendor on Etsy that printed it. I have since gotten my own printer and, while the helmet is usable for non-official type wear, it's just not quite right. I don't wanna post the guy's store because I feel like that would be calling him out or something. But I'll pick up that file you linked and give it a go. I had heard of that as being the best model, but wanted to hear first from some 501st folks before going in on it.

Does anyone know of a 3D printed helmet model that would pass approval with the proper finishing? I know technically any print with enough added labor could pass, but I'm talking about a model which can print out, get the proper surface care (sanding, smoothing, painting, feature work, etc) and pass inspection without the need to change a bunch of features, or add to it? I recently got a 3D printed helmet that I wanted to work on for a non-501st project, and in doing so I noticed what I imagine would be glaring errors that would prevent approval, so my goal is to avoid that model in the future. Thanks!

Haha, thanks, but I already have one myself! I just need to see how others are wiring them up! I may be done with mine in the next week or sometime sooner, so I'll be sure to post mine if it turns out well.

I'm putting together my helmet, and I'm going to be adding UKSWrath voice kit, with fans, and I want to see how best to arrange things inside the bucket. I wanna see what the pros are doing with theirs! So post your helmet and show off what you like and don't like about your setup

Thank you! Will do!

So I purchased some 3D printed parts for a scout trooper helmet. The helmet is going to be used for some unique "cosplay" sort of use, and will be subject to a certain degree of abuse, so I didn't want to shell out for a real nice, totally accurate replica. However, I do want it to be finished out nicely. Any tips on sanding and finishing of 3D printed material? What products work best for getting that surface smooth and paintable? Also, it didn't come with a visor. Any advice on a good place to shop for one of those? Thanks!

Thanks! Can you verify if that rumor is true, that SC helmets run small? They offer a helmet + armor package that looks enticing, but not if the helmet is unusable.

I'm researching my first build, and for the armor I've heard that SC is a good choice, but I've read somewhere that the helmet tends to run small, and is more favored by female scouts. I'm an average sized dude, 5'10" 175lbs. My head is right around average. So my question is: is this true about helmet size? And if so, which other vendor has the best option for a comparable price? Thanks!

LOL, I can't answer that! Bad research!

Right, and I totally get that. Without getting too much into the nitty gritty, my internal rationale went back to my own time in the service where we'd always be perfect according regulations when we were on post, around leadership, or in a ceremony. When we were out in the field, our uniforms were routinely out of regulations for a multitude of reasons. Some were lazy, some had lost the proper gear, and some just wanted to be comfortable. A quick, and somewhat relevant example, would be the use of knee pads, or simply, a knee pad. Most guys found that they would never kneel on their left knee, and therefore we'd simply not wear it. It may not be "technically" allowed, but in the field that didn't really matter. And on the one knee pad you did wear; when you weren't wearing it, you let it fall to your ankle. It was a pain to keep on, so instead of fighting it while marching, you simply let it fall. Also, we had a lot of leeway on how we all set up our harnesses (though some units had strict SOP on the setup), so our unit had a ton of variation in how soldiers looked. Again, this is just an outsider's $0.02. I defer to you guys for a more informed opinion! I get that the production team probably weren't thinking it through that much (maybe the were, IDK), but the result is somewhat comparable to real world military discipline.

So this is my first post, given I'm only beginning my journey into creating a scout uniform, but I love the discussion on this topic and wanted to chime in from an outsider's perspective: As a former US Army Infantryman stationed in DC as part of The Old Guard (the ceremonial face of the US Army) I can totally sympathize with the lack of consistency in uniform standards, and I cringe in almost every single movie I see in regards to how awfully the uniforms are done, even when done technically correct (i.e. ill fitting, crooked medals, misaligned belt buckles, etc.). However, there were times, even in my own unit, where placement of badges, ribbons, and medals was measure with a micrometer (no joke), that I saw other soldiers who were sloppy enough to notice. Now, no civilian without that kind of training would ever notice. In fact, they would still think it looked on point and amazingly sharp. Fast forward to me (a huge Star Wars fan since birth in '83, and a massive fan of the Scout troopers) watching the Mandalorian. Even with all the Star Wars media I had consumed, I didn't have the attention to the level of detail that you all have for that specific uniform. In other words, I didn't notice these flaws as a viewer with above average interest and knowledge. I don't think the public would notice, even with an ROTJ trooper next to a Mando Trooper. I worked at the Pentagon, and many civilians couldn't tell the difference between Coast Guard and Air Force dress uniforms. As far as the the lore: I honestly chalked up any of the troopers' unprofessional behavior and lack of military bearing to the Empire being in shambles, and the leadership relaxing enforcement of standards, as happens anytime there is change of command, or senior leadership who chose not to focus on discipline. That all said, I appreciate the discussion, and you are such an inspiration. Keep it all up. I love the amount of work you put into this.