TexasScout99 Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 Have been making steady progress on my scout outfit, thought I'd post some pictures here. I'm taking my time with this one, and hijacked myself by starting a DLT-19 as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
TexasScout99 Posted September 11, 2017 Author Posted September 11, 2017 Making the boots from leather rather than vinyl. Covering the hiking boots with a dyed pigskin leather. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
cheesewhoopy Posted September 11, 2017 Posted September 11, 2017 Looking good so far! I'm excited to see how the leather boots turn out. I want to make another pair for myself with leather. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Bubonos Posted September 12, 2017 Posted September 12, 2017 Looking good so far. The boots are my favorite part of the build. Feel free to ask any questions you may have along the way. Sent from my LG-M150 using Tapatalk
Chopper Posted September 12, 2017 Posted September 12, 2017 Based on one of the patterns you have in your first post, are you making your own balaclava? If so, cool!
TexasScout99 Posted September 14, 2017 Author Posted September 14, 2017 Chopper, I did make my own balaclava. I found some cheap black cotton t-shirts, fashioned a flak vest pattern from them, then used the actual material for the balaclava. Super easy. Here are the flak vest and jump suit in all their glory. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Mr.Mike Posted September 17, 2017 Posted September 17, 2017 Making good headway Ryan! nice to see a fellow Mainer!
TexasScout99 Posted September 24, 2017 Author Posted September 24, 2017 BBB Day! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Retrofire Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 Woot! Time to pop some popcorn and get to it!
TexasScout99 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Posted October 1, 2017 Belt complete and all elastic on the armor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
TexasScout99 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Posted October 2, 2017 Digger, my girlfriend and I spent all weekend doing nothing but costuming work, so we tore through a ton. She's a master seamstress and has a nice shop for leather working and sewing, so we have a great setup at her place. Will knock out the pouches next weekend. The ribbing looks a tad yellow on the cummerbund since we used a chalk marker to mark the channels and it doesn't come out easily. I love the way this outfit is coming together. Everything is fitting perfectly. I have the boots, helmet, pouches and some top stitching to finish, then all done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2
Bubonos Posted October 2, 2017 Posted October 2, 2017 Looking good Sent from my LG-M150 using Tapatalk
ST79211 Posted October 2, 2017 Posted October 2, 2017 Nice, looks good Sendt fra min F8331 med Tapatalk
The Wayner Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 Wow, nice work. And fast. Couple of Q's: -What armor vendor did you go with? I'm 5'11 and was looking into SC, but some say it fits for smaller frame. -Is leather for boots approved? I know most use vinyl. I'd look to know how the leather works for you since I could find faux leather similar everywhere before buy $ marine vinyl. Maybe someone on here and help with where they buy local or online? Looks great. I'm just finishing up my note taking before I break out the wallet and dive into mine.
Retrofire Posted October 15, 2017 Posted October 15, 2017 Wow, nice work. And fast. Couple of Q's: -What armor vendor did you go with? I'm 5'11 and was looking into SC, but some say it fits for smaller frame. -Is leather for boots approved? I know most use vinyl. I'd look to know how the leather works for you since I could find faux leather similar everywhere before buy $ marine vinyl. Maybe someone on here and help with where they buy local or online? Looks great. I'm just finishing up my note taking before I break out the wallet and dive into mine. You cannot go wrong with SC. I’m 5’9†and it fits great. You don’t have to buy marine vinyl to do the boots. You can purchase vinyl from Hobby Lobby or other fabric stores inexpensively. It’s usually in the upholstery section. Leather is acceptable if that is the route you want to go in as long as it meets the CRL requirements for color and texture. It’s just not as easy as vinyl to work with. Research is key and it sounds like you are doing a great job and well on your way. Look forward to seeing your build thread.
TexasScout99 Posted October 15, 2017 Author Posted October 15, 2017 My armor is SC - I have been very impressed with the quality. I'm 6'1 and it fit perfectly with minimal adjustment. I'll be going with an Altmann bucket. Update on the boots and cummerbund. Finished the pouches today and will likely be done with the right boot and holster tonight. The leather stretches nicely over the boot shafts when it's in the intended shape. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
TexasScout99 Posted October 17, 2017 Author Posted October 17, 2017 Full leather right boot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2
Griffin-X Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 You have done a spectacular job Ryan. Why did you go with double rivets on the belt? If you ever decide to go for Lancer, that's going to be an issue.
TexasScout99 Posted October 17, 2017 Author Posted October 17, 2017 Thanks, Griffin. As for the double rivets, one of the belt reference pictures on the CRL shows white capped double rivets on the rear and connecting each section. I know the MotM pics show a single rivet on the rear potion, but I’d argue that the text of the CRL needs to specify the connection method if it’s a requisite. That being said, I’m still not sure I want to try cutting into the boots. 😉 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Griffin-X Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Thanks, Griffin. As for the double rivets, one of the belt reference pictures on the CRL shows white capped double rivets on the rear and connecting each section. I know the MotM pics show a single rivet on the rear potion, but I’d argue that the text of the CRL needs to specify the connection method if it’s a requisite. That being said, I’m still not sure I want to try cutting into the boots. ������ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks for the feedback. That image is an older one and not really shown unless you click the main image. Plus, that TD greeblie is from way back in 2011 - before we knew the correct part. I have tweaked the text to make it more clear. It's totally fine for basic clearance and could easily be modified if you'd like to go Lancer, no problem.
TexasScout99 Posted November 19, 2017 Author Posted November 19, 2017 Quick update: finally made it down to Chelmsford to hit Tandy and get the rest of the pigskin I needed. Boots are finished. 😀 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
762s Posted November 19, 2017 Posted November 19, 2017 they look good! are the soles cut ? cant really tell...
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