Gruntsky Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 So apparently I've been bitten by the costuming bug...! Ever since seeing Return of the Jedi when I was young(er!) I've loved the iconic Biker Scout. As I suffer from arthrits, hard armour was always going to be an issue, but I hope that the minimal plastic on the scout might be doable. While waiting on yet another set of gloves earlier this year (3rd pair still unsuitable...) for my A'Sharad costume, I impulse bought a boot, bund and pouch set from a Marcel in the U.K. and had them arrive a couple of weeks ago. I've since ordered a set of RedKap overalls off of Amazon and had them arrive yesterday. I've managed to remove all of the external pockets without putting any holes in the suit or myself, which I'm told is a feat in itself! This build will be a lot slower than my previous builds, aiming for a much more slow and steady, detail focused costume, borrowing heavily from the Lancer build threads here! All suggestions will be greatly appreciated! RedKap Overalls with external pockets removed: Boots couresy of Marcel: Pocket was removed and collar has mandarined!: I had an opportunity to get into everything today and have a look. I think it's ok but the legs may need taking in a bit. I've got some elastic to make stirrups for the bottoms and I think that will help stop the bunching a bit: Any suggestions and/or feedback will be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout83 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 How tall is the bund? It looks like it may be too long. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubonos Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Cummerbund looks too long and you may have to cut notches in the boot soles Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J120A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9934 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Looking good trooper.... any mods will have to wait until you have the armour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruntsky Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 How tall is the bund? It looks like it may be too long. I just measured it and it's a touch over 12", going off measurements I sent him. I think I read somewhere it's supposed to be around 10"? Cummerbund looks too long and you may have to cut notches in the boot soles Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J120A using Tapatalk Marcel cut these into the boots for me: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubonos Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I see it now, my bad. Looks good brother Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J120A using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruntsky Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 *Whew* Thanks mate! I think I'll still need to make some cuts into the front of the sole, looking at this reference pic: I haven't been able to find any reference pics for the front of the sole, do the shallow cuts go all the way around the front of the boot to the other side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Yes there are the same shallow cuts around the perimeter. The original boots was The Hi-Tec Sierra Sneaker IV. Here are some pics of the front of the boot.Hope these help! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruntsky Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Awesome, exactly what I was looking for! Thanks mate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubonos Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 The boots, if you have patents, are a fun build in themselves. They are actually my favorite part. When you get your armor, you'll have a better idea of the bund is too long. But mine does come just below my pectoral muscles, so it may just seem long w/o the armor. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J120A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruntsky Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Thanks Bubonos, I'm going to have a go at carving the front of the boots on the weekend. My bund comes just under my pecs as well so fingers crossed it just looks odd without the chest armour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9934 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Keep chipping at it Gruntsky. Looking forward to seeing some armour on your Scout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruntsky Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 It's BBB day! Now I can seriously get into the build! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubonos Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Awesome stuff!!! Can't wait to see pics of your build. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J120A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruntsky Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 I'm starting off small, working on the TD caps and tank topper and greeblies. Since this will be my third costume for the 501st, I'll be aiming to work towards Lancer and really put some effort into this costume. I've added the concave dips into the TD caps with an old ball bearing I had, sticking with the idea of 'less is more' as I read in another build: It's a bit hard to get a good photo, but they're both done! I also masked of my mask greeblie and elevator bolts and gave them a coat of primer grey, as per the standards: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruntsky Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Some Saturday night painting! After visiting our local fountain of scoutly knowledge, I painted my snout greeblie a bit darker as the primer grey looked a bit light compared to his. Also threw the black on the helmet groove and the red stripe on the tank fin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruntsky Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 And I has facehole! And ear holes (although I think they may be a little small, but better too small than too large!), any feedback on the ear holes would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruntsky Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 Got the holster riveted on and the T bits and snout all glued on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruntsky Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 Recently unemployed, I've found myself with a bit of spare time up my sleeves.... On advice from our Scout guru, I've added shims to my bicep pieces to strengthen the weak point where the elastic goes through. Due to monetary constraints I won't be going for full Lancer just yet, but will be upgrading where I can. A fair bit of the Lancer spec requires specific sized elastic through all of the armour, so I have that all on hand and will be adding them over the next couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruntsky Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 And the TD is suitably greeblied! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruntsky Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Getting closer, finished off the bucket and added the zip ties as suggested in a separate thread, just trying to get a good pattern from the overalls for the suede patches. Haven't had a good run with them yet! I've also added all the Lancer spec elastic to the knees, forearms, biceps and shoulder bells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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