My Lancer Scout Attempt (finally)

[mikemakesmovies]

After doing the research on and off for about a year and a half to two years I’m on the path to being a scout and a lancer no less. All I’ve got are crappy iPhone photos but I’m well on my way. Ive got probably around 90-95% of all what I need purchased or ordered. I’m hoping to get it done by Halloween so I’ll be cranking it out so probably not a ton of updates but I’ll have big ones. So far my flightsuit is all tailored to me I just have to do is fix my mandarin collar and get the Swede and sew on the patches. The pouches are completely finished and I’m nearly done with my cumberbund. Helmet was a good sculpt I found on Etsy for a decent price but the pulls themselves were b grade so I can’t say id really recommend it. I’ve got SC armour coming by next week and my helmet liner and bolts coming as well. I’m planning on getting my soft parts done this week and starting on my boots. Now for the not super great quality pictures :)If you’ve got any criticisms fire them away I’m just trying to make the best scout I can.

 

 

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[BikerScout007]

The CRL has just been updated for Levels 1 AND 2 so make sure you have the latest info:

http://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TB_Scout_trooper

Good luck and we look forward to your build.

[mikemakesmovies]

The CRL has just been updated for Levels 1 AND 2 so make sure you have the latest info:
http://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TB_Scout_trooper
Good luck and we look forward to your build.

Thanks for that! Are the level 2 crl standards the lancer standards or is there a separate place for those


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[BikerScout007]

1 hour ago, mikemakesmovies said:

Thanks for that! Are the level 2 crl standards the lancer standards or is there a separate place for those


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Level 2 is Lancer. They're the same thing! 

[mikemakesmovies]

Well as a small update I’m going to have to put my build on a hold for a bit. I’ve been using my moms sewing machine which she got from her grandma but it’s not got enough gumption to do what I need to do so I’m going to invest in my own shortly. I’m also moving to AZ in a few weeks and don’t want to lose parts states away. And if I take my time my product will look way better anyway. But I’ll be lancer by the end of the year


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[mikemakesmovies]

Alright the move was a success and I’ve been able to continue working on my scout. In the final stages of the helmet build and man is that gloss looking good. Can’t wait to dirty it up because who doesn’t like a nice dirty scout. Hopefully will have all the decals on the back portion of my bucket tonight


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[PhilBobTheFish]

Glad to hear it went well! Hope the build turns out the same!

[mikemakesmovies]

So my SC armor kit came yesterday so I'm all set to start assembling the armor but I'm not sure exactly how to fasten the elastic to the bicep, forearm, and knee armor (other than the rivet portion) do people glue it down onto the plastic itself? I've been using the lancer tutorial but just kinda confused

[PhilBobTheFish]

You can just put Velcro on the inside of the piece and on the elastic so that it is removable. Glueing it would also work, but it would never be adjustable.

[Digger]

The white velcro that comes with SC is a sticker. Cut a piece off and stick it on the inside of the biceps piece.
Also sew black velcro at the end of the black elastic strip. Now you can put it on the biceps piece and take it off aswel.

[Chopper]

Yep yep. Like Digger said. Sew non-adhesive hook velcro onto the elastic strapping, and put the adhesive loop velcro onto the inside of the knee/forearm, bicep armor.

Here's a photo of my armor parts, so you can see:

[mikemakesmovies]

Thanks for the help everyone! I’ll start working on some armor assembly tomorrow!


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[mikemakesmovies]

Alright, thanks again to everyone for the help on the strapping because I've got most of that finished up. Next up is the belt and once again I'm at a loss. I know that webbing is strapped through the buckles so they don't actually buckle but as far as other belt fastenings how do they work? Is there a buckle on the back of the belt webbing or is it velcro? Could someone point me in the right direction? And since I don't want a pic free thread here is an obligatory "wear what I've got" picture

[Frank75139]

Looks like it is coming along nicely. My web belt is held together with velcro. One side over laps the other and the velcro sticks well. The TD goes over it and helps keep it together as well.

 

 

Edit... wait, do you mean the belt box webbing or the waist belt?

 

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[PhilBobTheFish]

The belt is held together with 2" velcro on the back. If you are talking about the hip boxes, there is a buckle on the front and the back straps, which you can connect to the belt using velcro or snaps.

[mikemakesmovies]

Looks like it is coming along nicely. My web belt is held together with velcro. One side over laps the other and the velcro sticks well. The TD goes over it and helps keep it together as well.
 
 
Edit... wait, do you mean the belt box webbing or the waist belt?
 
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The belt box webbing. After some other research it looks like you could use either so I’ll probably use some Velcro for the waist belt


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[Frank75139]

I’m a huge fan of velcro. My weight fluctuates and velcro helps with some water weight gain.


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[Chopper]

6 hours ago, mikemakesmovies said:

...Next up is the belt and once again I'm at a loss. I know that webbing is strapped through the buckles so they don't actually buckle but as far as other belt fastenings how do they work? Is there a buckle on the back of the belt webbing or is it velcro? Could someone point me in the right direction?

Here's some photos of my belt set up. Hope that helps. 

[mikemakesmovies]

Here's some photos of my belt set up. Hope that helps. 

That helps a lot actually for what I need to do. Looks like belt day is tomorrow! Thanks again. Man I love this forum


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[Chopper]

No problem, bud. That's what we're here for. 

[mikemakesmovies]

Really chugging along now. I’ve got all the armor done other than the chest and back and all soft parts other than boots and flak vest finished as well. I might redo the cumberbund but as it stands right now it’s good for my purposes. Helmet is still getting there but hey. I’m really starting to look like a scout now. However my helmet looks massive and I definitely don’t want the bobble head effect. It could be due to how I’m holding it. I’m definitely a little skinny for a stormtrooper but since I’m 6’1” I feel like it should look more proportional. Any thoughts? Are there any other smaller helmets that would be better for me to save up for and just use this to get approved?


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[Frank75139]

Wow looking good. Making a lot of nice progress.


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[Aliaz]

I think the helmet looks good.

I would pull the bund up abit and move the belt up aswell. It should sit higher than a normal belt.

[mikemakesmovies]

I think the helmet looks good.
I would pull the bund up abit and move the belt up aswell. It should sit higher than a normal belt.

Thanks! It was up a bit higher before the photo but the weight of the pouches pulled it down a touch so I’ll probably put something on the flightsuit or flak vest to make sure it won’t move but I’ll make sure to keep it all in mind


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[Chopper]

Cucblack/Kriptontop does make one of the larger sized helmets, but it shouldn't prevent you from getting approved.

In addition to what Aliaz said, you might want to pull you cod up a bit. It should lay flat on the front of your body, and not get pulled underneath, between your legs.

Otherwise, you look good