Rhaethe Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Allrighty then. As I was first finishing up my research and starting to purchase a few things, I came across a great deal on a finished complete Biker build from a TRULY kind fellow in Maine. We were of very similar size, so I jumped on it. I've done some modifications here and there to better fit the CRL, such as painting the det hose grey, putting inserts into the pouches to make them firm up, etc. I can already tell there are a few straps I need to tighten some more. I know now that the pouches on these pics are backwards. They are velcro'd, so an easy fix next time I put on the costume. The lighting does not show the ribs in the bund, though :/ And SOMEHOW in between me grabbing the pouches and taking the pics, the pouches got dirty. Which is bothersome. But I guess that is a start on weathering? Edited to add --- Fixed the pouches orientation and included a pic of it fixed (also shows bund ribs) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwattsup Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Looks good...but needs a few minor changes to look better. 1) Knees are upside down. 2) Pouches need to be switched to opposite sides 3) Drop box buckles need to be raised to midway between belt and box 4) Thigh elastic looks a little loose and sagging 5) Should be one rivet only to attach webbing to belt. Kinda hard to tell, but it looks like a bunch of holes on the belt connection. Hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaethe Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 That does, help, thank you. I have a question, though. When putting on the knees, I compared against the CRL photo? The narrow part points down or up? Pouches already switched, and I re-took a pic for that. As for the rivets on the belt and the drop box buckle distance, I know that rivets are restricted for second level, but it is not referenced on basic level? Nor is the buckle distance? I do intend, over time, to upgrade, but was looking at basic acceptance for right now I could paint the rivets white on the belt if that will help. Edited to add: I flipped the knees the other way and they feel immensely better and less slouchy. So, now I know how they go on, wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 What's that yellow thing on right glove, rear photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaethe Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Oh poop. Looks like the Wampa Wear tag on the inside got flipped upward and was peeking out I will have to remember to check for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaethe Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Pouches are currently in the wash to ahhhh ... weather the weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 5) Should be one rivet only to attach webbing to belt. Kinda hard to tell, but it looks like a bunch of holes on the belt connection. How would you fix this? _________________________________________________ Also, 1) The rectangular piece on the TD is upside down (don't worry, lots of people do that). Get some Goo Gone glue remover and redo it. 2) The vertical tank stripes are too wide. Should be just on the outside of the bump. Is your armour from SC? Might be a slight indentation to mark the stripe lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaethe Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 How would you fix this? _________________________________________________ Also, 1) The rectangular piece on the TD is upside down (don't worry, lots of people do that). Get some Goo Gone glue remover and redo it. 2) The vertical tank stripes are too wide. Should be just on the outside of the bump. Is your armour from SC? Might be a slight indentation to mark the stripe lines. Concerning the multi-rivets on the belt, although I do not see anything on the basic CRL that would preclude it, I can see where it might not look as nice as it could. Since I am not aiming for Pathfinder or Lancer status from the get-go, will painting the rivets on the belt white and being clever with some filler in the two holes work fine? 1. I shall find that. I am assuming that flipping the TD will not work 2. The armor is SC armor. I am not seeing any indentation outside the lines already there. On the picture in the CRL, the lines do not appear to be just outside ... but about an inch or so outside the hump. http://www.501st.com...scout_back.jpeg So I am confused? Edit .... is this better? Before I snip the horizontal lines, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Yes you're probably right about the lines, they just looked too wide in the first photos. I really don't know about fixing the belt holes, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaethe Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Yes you're probably right about the lines, they just looked too wide in the first photos. I really don't know about fixing the belt holes, sorry. I have just learned how to fix holes with vinyl backing, super glue, and baking soda I also shifted the lines in ever so slightly, and straightened them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaethe Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 See! I am excited with myself about the learning something new thing ... BEFORE FIX -- Note the holes in the top and bottom (this was on each side of the belt, not just this side pictured) AFTER FIX -- Yes I know I am wearing it wrong for this pic The rivets are there still, admittedly, but they can stay there for the time being, as it matches all the other rivets thematically. Whenever I get around to going for Lancer, I'll fix them then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaethe Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Belt rivets are still bugging me now that they were pointed out. Regardless of acceptance, now that I know how to fix rivet holes in plastic, I am going to see if I can go by my friend's house that has a drill press. Will rivet one rivet in the center of the four, then remove the four and fix the holes. The placement and sizing of the shoulder bells and arms and hip flaps and all that are fine, though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexous Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Not required for basic, but something I would highly recommend doing down the road is cutting out the ear holes versus the decals. Breezes feel real nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwattsup Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Sorry for making you bug out over the extra rivets in the belt Cari. It's just my nature to point out something that is so obviously different from the screen Scouts. While it may not be stated in the CRL, one rivet per side on the belt was a feature used. Whenever I questioned anything about the costume I compared against the screen used costumes. Your repairs look great so far. I know of another method, but thanks for sharing yours with us. I too learned something new today. After closer examination, I see you can't easily make the drop box buckle adjustments I recommended. Your buckles appear to be 2 different straps on both ends. On mine, the ends of the buckles feed through one strap, and are fully adjustable. Might be the way you want to go if you make an update in the future. And also, you are going for Pathfinder status. Basic approval + request of status here at the BSN = Pathfinder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwattsup Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Not required for basic, but something I would highly recommend doing down the road is cutting out the ear holes versus the decals. Breezes feel real nice 1000% agree with Daniel. Makes all the difference in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaethe Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 No worries Barry, I'm more hung up on the fact that I've not caught it after looking at reference photos myself. Although admittedly I spent more time comparing the suit against the CRL as opposed to reference shots since it was already built. Honestly, as long as a process helps me learn things, I am not upset about bumps in the road So, to recap ... Must Do 1 -- Swap pouches -- (Completed) 2 -- Narrow the back tank strips a touch -- (Completed) 3 -- Remember to wear the knees with the riveted side up -- (Completed) 4 -- Remember to tuck in glove's tag if it pops out --- (Completed) Not required for basic but very strongly recommended for useability / accuracy 1 -- Transform 4 rivets into 1 on belt 2 -- Drill holes into helmet instead of stickers. Yes? If that is all I have to worry over, I am pleased. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexous Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Yeah, for basic I think this should clear with those changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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