RavinRace Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hello everyone! After finishing my Commander Cody build, I have decided to make a Biker Scout suit for my next set of armor. For my armor I pre-ordered W.T.F(Walt's Trooper Factory) Biker Scout set for $450 dollars. So, while waiting for my armor I decided to work on the soft parts. I ordered a RedKap suit and am working on the modifications for that at the moment. I got my boots from Walmart and am currently putting the vinyl on them. I ordered my blaster from Hyperfirm last week so that should be arriving in the near future. I plan on ordering my gloves from Wampa and having someone make my cummerbund for me. Any tips along the way would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmorris21 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Awesome! One post under your belt and you already know what took me a few days to figure out after my first post! Kudos! I'm excited to see Walt`s scout kit. He seems like a really cool guy. How long did he say it would be before you get your kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavinRace Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Here's what I have so far on boot number one. How does it look? I have stretched and glued on the toe piece and glued the trim piece around the bottom. To fix the soles I am going to paint them one color and cut them to be more screen accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavinRace Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Awesome! One post under your belt and you already know what took me a few days to figure out after my first post! Kudos! I'm excited to see Walt`s scout kit. He seems like a really cool guy. How long did he say it would be before you get your kit? He said it would be around a month or two depending how busy he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmorris21 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 He said it would be around a month or two depending how busy he is. Gotcha, that's not to bad. I'm no expert on the boots but they look good to me. most definitely on par with the other build threads I have read through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivian Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Im impressed. Is that just some stuffing (the white) on the tounge to smooth it out? Currently trying to source some vinyl/pvc now. Are you using the type in the material shops with the material back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Welcome to Bikerscout.net! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redblurr Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Alright, another WTF preorder! I'm the same, except it will be my first build. I'll be watching this thread Ravin, with your experience you'll probably be done and approved while i am still working on fitting Can't wait to see how you get your together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaScout Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 You may have wanted to leave laces in the boots before gluing down the vinyl. Unless you have some other plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavinRace Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Im impressed. Is that just some stuffing (the white) on the tounge to smooth it out? Currently trying to source some vinyl/pvc now. Are you using the type in the material shops with the material back? You may have wanted to leave laces in the boots before gluing down the vinyl. Unless you have some other plan. I have replaced the laces with elastic so I don't have to tie them, and it will make them easier to slip on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaScout Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 solid. haven't seen that done that way yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubonos Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I took my laces out too. I found it made it easier to slip my foot in and out of. Looking good, the boots were my favorite part of the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavinRace Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 For the boots, can I finish the calf part without having the knees? To get the spacing right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 You could, but better to wait for the knees. If you go forward without them, just be careful and measure twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavinRace Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 You could, but better to wait for the knees. If you go forward without them, just be careful and measure twice! Is there a certain height they need to be? or scaled down to fit yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Is there a certain height they need to be? or scaled down to fit yourself? It's based on your size. Typically about 1.5" or so from the bottom of the knees. The last thing you want is for them to be touching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavinRace Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Got my blaster in the mail today from Hyperfirm, and my cummerbund should be here next week. I ordered it from a fellow legion member(TK-8966). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavinRace Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 I cut and painted one of my boot soles. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaScout Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Soles look solid to me. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavinRace Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Received my Wampa gloves yesterday. I was very impressed by the quality of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leprokn Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I am also a W.T.F. pre-order looking forward to this build. Should be done with my Anovos build just in time to start this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeGuy01 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Bit the bullet and joined this club. It's my first build so will be on this thread a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leprokn Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 @RavinRace Have you heard anything from Walt about an estimated date for the armor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Boots look great! Could you share the color/type of paint you used on the soles? It seems some folks have a hard time finding solid color soles and this info would come in handy! And definitely keep us posted on the WTF kit! I got my TIE armor from him and it's pretty great. I'm really looking forward to seeing his Scout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavinRace Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 The paint I used was just a Krylon Tan I got at walmart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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