meepein Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 After I got home today, I decided it was time for me to grow up from wrangling and get into actual trooping. So, in 6 weeks (hopefully) I will have a box full of Biker Scout armor all ready for me from SC. Until then, we need to get the soft bits (thank God I have a crafty wife.) I plan on updating this thread as the build goes on. Right now, we got a whole lot of nothing started, though we have the stuff to make the vest. So that will be the first thing, along with getting the stuff for the boots all set. Now, if I can learn how to avoid trees... 1
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 You may not have started your build yet, but I think I can see a little twinkle in your eye And there's no avoiding trees, we scouts are drawn to them like the moth to the flame!
meepein Posted August 28, 2015 Author Posted August 28, 2015 Nothing is started yet, just waiting for a bunch of stuff to come in. My Red Kap flight suit should be in on Monday, my armor in the next few days, and I am unsure when my gloves and blaster will make it in. And for the rest of the soft parts, everything is bought, just need my wife to have some quality time with the sewing machine. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk
sillydiabetic Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 Which blaster are you going with? I am having a hard time justifying triple digit money for a hunk of rubber or resin!
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 sillydiabetic - Kit available here, based on 1983 Kenner toy. Trigger needs removing. Don't know if its allowed in 501st though. https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/96770421/star-wars-biker-scout-resin-weapon-prop?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_geekery-science-art-mid&utm_custom1=80810ccb-39c1-4036-b60e-b4a508131d1d&kpid=96770421engb CRISTONAMO is also selling blaster http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=13896&hl=blaster&fromsearch=1
meepein Posted August 28, 2015 Author Posted August 28, 2015 I went with a Hyperfirm, the price was good for me. On the plus side, my armor shipped today, and my flight suit shipped yesterday. So, I am omw towards hitting all of the trees. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk
meepein Posted September 1, 2015 Author Posted September 1, 2015 BIG Update! So, I got a box in today. That's just some of the stuff. We got working on it, starting with the back tank and the thermal detonator. Here's the back tank as it is curing (with a bonus of my wife's Joker cosplay for NYCC in the background.) Oh, and I got Gloves too. So, yeah. Now, to make the things. Weee.
stasz Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Giddyup! I got my blaster from holeintheground productions: http://www.holeinthegroundpro.com/starwars.html I don't see them referenced very much, but it's a great looking blaster. 2 piece (scope and gun) resin, a touch on the heavy side compared to a DVH or Hyperfirm. Eric over there has great communication, decent turnaround and a fair price. Worth checking out. I don't know if DVH is still doing blasters, but his are freaking sweet and unbreakable. The Kenner recasts - to me - are way too big.
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Is that the leaked full length copy of TFA you're watching there?
meepein Posted September 1, 2015 Author Posted September 1, 2015 Is that the leaked full length copy of TFA you're watching there? Move along... Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk
Nexous Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Nice! Looks exactly like how my kit came from SC The helmet was my first venture
Iceborn_Monolith Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 If I could ask where your gloves were bought from, would be greatly appreciated for my own kit thanks.
Retrofire Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 If I could ask where your gloves were bought from, would be greatly appreciated for my own kit thanks. PM sent!
meepein Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 I know I have failed at keeping this updated. Been working hard at getting this done (well, my wife worked hard, I did a lot of trips to the craft stores and the like.) But what we did not fail at was getting my butt approved. TB-21611 reporting for duty!
meepein Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 Thanks! Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk
Jamie Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 That kit looks great! I wanted to see a few more suits finished using the SC armor before I dropped the ball and ordered it. Thanks for the confidence booster. Jamie
meepein Posted October 30, 2015 Author Posted October 30, 2015 I really loved the SC kit, we did not have to do pretty anything to get it ready. It came in super quick, like in 2 weeks, and really we rocked and rolled on it. I know that they are not the absolute most accurate, but for speed of delivery and cost, I think they are hard to beat. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk 1
Gaerithe Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 If you could let me know where you got those gloves, I'd really appreciate it.. Brad
meepein Posted November 7, 2015 Author Posted November 7, 2015 http://www.wampawear.com/biker-scout-gloves/ That's where I got them, from Wampa Wear. They are a bit snug at first, so if you can overshoot the size a bit, but they are really comfy and look great. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk
meepein Posted November 7, 2015 Author Posted November 7, 2015 Thanks! Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk
Gaerithe Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 Thanks for the info. You just made up my mind where to get my gloves.
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