TreeHuggerMatt

Dennis made a comment about the rabbit hole of tweaking , I laughed at first but now I know better. Had wee bit of helmet wobble at sides. so I thought what can I do to sort it...then inspiration struck two bits of yellow sponge to the rescue also chin cut now fitted to make sure it stays put. I know thats optional but I want the bucket to stay put First suit up and dress fit tomorrow. tad nervous

Bought some storage / transportation boxes from a DIY store over here and will line with old towels to cover the plastic surfaces. This will be for the main armour and flightsuit etc. If I need to the half round section at the back is removable This will be for boots and smaller soft goods etc gloves , blaster etc . Again will be lined with a towel . Also have all there bubble wrap from chef I can layer in between stuff to make sure all ok. And just a fun one, This is Ade , my partner Cori's eldest who's autistic and has learning difficulties. He is usually scared of costume characters but as I showed him it was me under neath then shut the lid then opened again he was okay. So naturally he wanted to try it on., He might be an honourary pathfinder lol

Bucket will be nice and secure in this... The white soft covering was provided by chef , who is a god , and I bought a helmet bag. which they both fit in. nicely . This has a strap so can sling over shoulder

Boots / holster / blaster / armour bits not previously shown Apologies for the photo dump but that should be everything till suited / clearance pics and you all get to see the chubbiest scout in the forest 😂😂

Armour Sections inc upper and forearms plus bells and knees Bund / Cod

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turtle neck / dickie / neck covering balaclava The collar pic didn't work but its a flight suit open collar as per crl now with no mandarin section

Its Chef's kit , we know how good it is but here , as requested , are more detailed pics of items . It's all basically manufactured to pass basic and then some assuming all fits correctly and that will be sorted when I catch up with my ISG armour for a brew and fitting. It will be getting weathered so we will discuss if that will be done post fitting and pre clearance pics as can get that done myself.. Anyway. the pics

Thinking this for armour transpo and storage , its 123 L or roughly 34 of your funny sized colonial gallons in volume. Bucket will be in a separate helmet bag. https://www.diy.com/departments/erbauer-connecx-2-wheel-storage-polypropylene-toolbox-set-h-460mm-w-560mm-d-480mm/5059340164441_BQ.prd

its the little touches. Cant wait to get it all on and cleared

Apologies for the photo dump ( praise the emperor for dropbox ) and the duvet ( thats her choice btw ) but here's the bits and bobs. Chefs pulled a blinder. The pouches already have hollowed out foam inserts so thats a job I wont need to do. Just need there rattle can for the weathering

Earholes are cut out -- mesh or paint is not acceptable: Area behind earholes inside the helmet is blacked out, either with paint or tape. No interior white should show from the outside of the helmet when worn. Going off that section of the crl text I will be fine as when you look through the earholes , even really up close , you cant see ANY white sections.

Couple quick things.. Helmet Lined and padded to fit better and be more comfortable. Lined to show black when looking in ear holes. Not going for lancer but it's not hard to do and saves time in future. In that same vein fitted the 1/2" elastic strap as to create illusion tank is held on via this and connects to rivets cos it looks cool

Shoe Horn , Turtleneck ( dickie ) gloves , balaclava , CA glue , 1" elastic , helmet pads , chin cup ( somewhere in there ) magnets for holster etc This is really happening . Stunned

BBB day today , getting giddy and really nervous . Yes im gonna try the bucket on first lol. Then the sundries will turn up today so extra velcro / elastic for helmet chin etc. Just need to get rattle can of matte black paint for the weather and then sort a long blaster out and thats me lol awesome

Sundries now ordered from Amazon including 1” elastic strapping for helmet chin cup Black Fake turtleneck ( dickie for you americam chums ) heave duty stick on Velcro ( knees , elbow arms etc boots etc ) gorilla CA/frantic glue ( e6000 banned in uk ) 1/2” elastic strapping to make take strapping complete ) Adhesive felt sheet to line inside of helmet around ear holes to create appearance of blackness 19pc helmet pads for errr helmet comfort Long handled shoe horn 1mm rare earth magnets for blaster / holster security ekkk seems real now lol

Yeah. Can’t wait to put it in take pics and then massive anxiety when post em here lol EDIT Chef has booked the courier and still will be here on Friday stand by for unboxing lol

dream team!!

Just had email from chef. Everything all sorted and made and ready to ship. Details passed on . As to who the amazing indvidual that is helping with this dream I wish I knew who you were as I wish I could thank you and give you a massive hug,. Just know you have madre a huge difference in my life and I will never be able to repay you enough for your wonderful gesture. Thank you

Nice vid. That’s how I was thinking about doing mine. Great to see how well it works

soft goods made , well flight suit anyway from what he said. One step closer to the Michelin man scout trooper lol

Looks great so far. Maybe ya can help with my scout setup lol

Congrats Mickey. Wise choice folks and a big reason why this is the best Det of them all and one I will be be very proud to be a member of very soon And that is down to one amazing pathfinder who’s helped me out. wish I knew who they were this place rocks

Yeah , my measurements went in during may and my build was started last Thursday so it's been a while lol