Biker Scout enhancments

[Bootstrap]

Hello everyone

Ive had my scout active for going on 4 years now, and frankly getting a little bored with the standard variation. Has anyone done anything differently to kind of enhance or improve there costuming experience. I dont think my helmet is big enough ( or my head is small enough) to fit alot of electronics in it.  

 

Ive tried different costumes and tend to find myself not enjoying it for one reason or another.

[Lordwoodsman]

Can you post a pic of your armor?

I've only done 7 official troops over the last couple months so take these thoughts for what they are worth.

Is it the costume or what interactions you are having that are making it less enjoyable than you'd like?

Do you run chatter?  I have the bluetooth imperial comlink on my belt.  I run the chatter through it as well as calls and text notifications. Lets me stay in character and gives some life to the costume.

A set of binders can be fun with the right individuals.  Make sure it's their idea and it fits the vibe of the event.

I love my DLT-19 sniper rifle w/scope at events that ok blasters.

My speaker grieble on the front of my helmet is my voice speaker.  Small amp sits on top of my head.  All self contained in the helmet.

Trooping with other TKs and TBs can be more fun than being the only one.  Easier to get into character and have some fun with the role.

[Bootstrap]

I dont really run any sound. I have a mic and amp, and am considering some wireless options. Do you think its possible to send me a schematic or picture of your set up?

I also have a pair of binders, thats a good idea.  My first thought for a "revamp" was to build a shadow scout, but I decided that was much more of a convention type costume.

A DLT-19 wouldnt be to difficult to make either....

I also thought about attaching an ewok to my shoulder or back ( for fun troops) just to add a little bit to the character.

[BikerScout007]

Sound can enhance the experience for sure.   The people sure seem to get a kick out of it.   I was doing the old "Aker in the pouch" set up for awhile, but I wasn't liking the way it was weighing my pouch down so I stopped doing it.  Screen accuracy is more important for me but everyone gets different things out of costuming.

I'd just be careful that any "enhancements" you add don't run afoul of your local Garrison's rules on trooping.   In So Cal we are expected to be screen accurate on troops, so walking around with a severed Ewok head or the like would not be allowed.  Check with yours and find out!

[Bootstrap]

2 hours ago, BikerScout007 said:

Sound can enhance the experience for sure.   The people sure seem to get a kick out of it.   I was doing the old "Aker in the pouch" set up for awhile, but I wasn't liking the way it was weighing my pouch down so I stopped doing it.  Screen accuracy is more important for me but everyone gets different things out of costuming.

I'd just be careful that any "enhancements" you add don't run afoul of your local Garrison's rules on trooping.   In So Cal we are expected to be screen accurate on troops, so walking around with a severed Ewok head or the like would not be allowed.  Check with yours and find out!

Thanks for the input.

Ill have to ask around, but dont think it would be a problem. Alot of our troops in the area are small scale, fun, troops.

 

Going back to the sound idea... Is there a different set up you would recommend over the amp in the pouch?

[BikerScout007]

I've been itching to try mounting the speaker inside my chest armor and using a bluetooth microphone to connect to it.   Just haven't gotten around to it!

I'm sure some of the fine folks on this forum have tried it though.  Maybe one of them will chime in.

 

[Tjeccles]

A few of the TKs I handle for have a speaker in their chest plate and it works really well. Granted it is a different costume.

[Bootstrap]

What is the zip tie method for shoulder bells? Im intrigued by it.

 

 

[TwistedZen]

On 8/20/2018 at 11:33 AM, Lordwoodsman said:

Can you post a pic of your armor?

I've only done 7 official troops over the last couple months so take these thoughts for what they are worth.

Is it the costume or what interactions you are having that are making it less enjoyable than you'd like?

Do you run chatter?  I have the bluetooth imperial comlink on my belt.  I run the chatter through it as well as calls and text notifications. Lets me stay in character and gives some life to the costume.

A set of binders can be fun with the right individuals.  Make sure it's their idea and it fits the vibe of the event.

I love my DLT-19 sniper rifle w/scope at events that ok blasters.

My speaker grieble on the front of my helmet is my voice speaker.  Small amp sits on top of my head.  All self contained in the helmet.

Trooping with other TKs and TBs can be more fun than being the only one.  Easier to get into character and have some fun with the role.

Where did you get the bluetooth comlink and binders from?

What about the DLT-19x?

[Lordwoodsman]

The comlink and binders are Disney, but only sold at the theme parks. So you either need to go to one or pay a little more and get them from etsy/ebay resellers.  Com going for around $25.  Imperial Binders around $20.  My DLT-19 is a hyperfirm (b run) from HFx Productions.  $275 w/shipping.  Then I added a picatinny rail and a $20 scope.  If you do the comlink, i suggest adding a short piece of white elastic cord to keep it in the belt clip or you'll be panicked about it falling off during troops.  I can provide a photo if interested.

 

Can you post a pic of your armor?

I've only done 7 official troops over the last couple months so take these thoughts for what they are worth.

Is it the costume or what interactions you are having that are making it less enjoyable than you'd like?

Do you run chatter?  I have the bluetooth imperial comlink on my belt.  I run the chatter through it as well as calls and text notifications. Lets me stay in character and gives some life to the costume.

A set of binders can be fun with the right individuals.  Make sure it's their idea and it fits the vibe of the event.

I love my DLT-19 sniper rifle w/scope at events that ok blasters.

My speaker grieble on the front of my helmet is my voice speaker.  Small amp sits on top of my head.  All self contained in the helmet.

Trooping with other TKs and TBs can be more fun than being the only one.  Easier to get into character and have some fun with the role.

[Lordwoodsman]

Here are some photos of my helmet audio.   All inside the helmet.  

https://photos.app.goo.gl/NG2pfM6NpBJJNG4a9

Can order it from ukswrath for $150 here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/539532269/ukswraths-biker-scout-helmet-audio?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-electronics_and_accessories-other&utm_custom1=e783df82-ae77-42e7-92bd-0651ef1019fc&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk_TbBRDsARIsAALJSObd6VDLb7KZCzuXvNxcR_acam-j0F5xW2I8R8y7AqMHBxQs2FUfixoaAvClEALw_wcB

[BikerScout007]

23 hours ago, Bootstrap said:

What is the zip tie method for shoulder bells? Im intrigued by it.

 

 

http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?/topic/18957-ziptied-shoulder-bells-a-tutorial/

[Bootstrap]

47 minutes ago, BikerScout007 said:

http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?/topic/18957-ziptied-shoulder-bells-a-tutorial/

Thats exactly what I was looking for.. Thanks!

[Shortstack]

Bootstrap its great to have hands down i was always thinking my bells werent same spaced apart and before the CG banquet i did the zip tie its jist a slip in thw kit and strap chest to back then done. 

 

No paranoia

No struggle

Quick kitting up

Hard to see whats holding them in place too :)

[CLINK]

I bought a bluetooth mic and speaker that is used for teachers to speak in class.  I mounted the speaker in the pouch and the mic in my snout. It lasts about 4 hours. So I kind of like it for now. Amazon about $65.  Love the no wires but the pouch needed more velcro because is it heavy.