Omaha Joe

I know, right?! 😂 Thank you, Dennis..!

Something that’s always bugged me about my Scout helmet is the shape of the lens cut-out. This was the first helmet kit I had ever assembled back before I was a member of the 501st, and at the time I was always afraid of cutting or grinding off too much. 3 years and 25 troops later, the original glue began to come loose and I always said if that happens, I’ll take it out and reshape the lens opening in an attempt to make it more screen-accurate than I originally had. Pretty happy with the results 👍

Congratulations Lancer!!

Congratulations, Jenny!! I’d been watching your build and hadn’t ever had any better advice for you than was already offered; now just happy to welcome you to the best detachment in the Legion!! Excellent work..! 👍

Hey there Arne!! From one MEPD PO to another, welcome to the Pathfinders and best of luck with your Scout build..!! To echo the sentiments of the previous replies, you are definitely in the right place when it comes to anything and everything (and then some!) Scout related!! These forums here are a goldmine…and the advice, WIPs, and vast knowledge of Scout armor should be able to answer any questions you’ll come across in your build!! And no, never underestimate the powers of Mothers when it comes to helping their grown children create these amazing costumes!! I know without the help of my Mom, my Scout would be a bundless, pouchless, codless atrocity…😂 I look forward to seeing your progress!!

…received my certificate, now I just need me a purdy frame!! 😁👍

Congratulations on your Scout approval, Delta..!!! 👍

what Dennis said, Phil, but GREAT to see you all suited up..!! You’re almost there, man, keep up the awesome work!!

Congratulations, Keith!!

Congratulations, Jill!! Well done and welcome to the ranks..!

I suppose it kinda depends which way you wanna go with it. I can’t be sure exactly, but from what I’ve seen there are a fair amount of both weathered and non-weathered Scouts out there! Personally I chose weathered over non-weathered, but I’m a huge fan of making armor looked lived-in and, to a certain extent, battle worn... I think it all comes down to personal preference, really, as either way is acceptable

Nice work, Jeremy..!! Welcome to the 501st!! 👍

that’s funny ‘cause I’ve noticed since Jedi came out on VHS that this guy’s neck shows with his “Go for help, go!” line 😂

Hey Phil, looks like you might have enough strap excess at the back to make it work by simply changing the angle at which they attach to the belt. Holding the drop boxes in place where you want them 1”-1.5” from the plastic belt, is it possible to reposition the ends of the strap toward the center of the bund so they’ll meet and end up covered by the detonator..? once I got my drop box straps positioned where I wanted them in the back, I simply riveted them to the main belt so they’d always hang at that same height on my hips, and was then also able to slide and position the buckles exactly where I wanted them

Your Scout looks great, Jeremy!! My first 501st costume I submitted straight to the GML(s). After it was approved is when I received the email from the 501st to fill out and set up that information, but like @Chopper says, it might depend on your GML. Good luck with your submission..!!