mikemakesmovies Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemakesmovies Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 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 thoseSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Level 2 is Lancer. They're the same thing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemakesmovies Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemakesmovies Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilBobTheFish Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Glad to hear it went well! Hope the build turns out the same! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemakesmovies Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilBobTheFish Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 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: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemakesmovies Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 Thanks for the help everyone! I’ll start working on some armor assembly tomorrow!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemakesmovies Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank75139 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 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? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilBobTheFish Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemakesmovies Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 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? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 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 beltSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank75139 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I’m a huge fan of velcro. My weight fluctuates and velcro helps with some water weight gain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemakesmovies Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 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 forumSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 No problem, bud. That's what we're here for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemakesmovies Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 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?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank75139 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Wow looking good. Making a lot of nice progress. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliaz Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemakesmovies Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 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 mindSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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