Whiskeys scout build (almost there...)

[Whiskey]

With the newly announced RS props Scout armor, I’ve decided to start a second build. This one will more or less be a display piece. My hopes is that this would be Uber accurate as I have the espirit gloves and hi tec boots  

 

Update:

Helmet: RS Propmasters Kit - done

Armor: RS on order (dirty) - done 

Flightsuit: vintage Avirex flightsuit - done 

Neck seal: Darman -done

Balaclava: UA - done

Flak vest: Chef - done

Cummerbund & Pouches: Cheesewhoppy - done

Cod: Cheesewhoppy - done

Gloves: Vintage esprit - done

Boots: Hi-Tec Sierra sneaker conversion - done 

Blaster: DVH - done

 

Until the jumpsuit arrives, going to begin with the boots.  Would started with dyeing the esprit gloves, but I misplaced the dye.  Need to order that again

 The leather arrived (matches the white vinyl)

Clamped over the top of the boots and sewn them down

Drew out and cut my pattern

Cut out a piece of leather to simulate the tab

[Whiskey]

Looking at the side view there appears to be an angle cut that starts at the edge of the heel of the boot  or slightly ahead of.  

 

Did a quick trim

 

This image looks as if the shaft is sewn together with the leather cap of the boot that goes under the dogbone 

[PhilBobTheFish]

Color me intrigued.

[BikerScout007]

Great attention to detail!

[Whiskey]

Unfortunately, 2-3 oz off-white leather arrived, not the 1oz white leather I ordered for the toe cap. 

Oh well, I guess it’ll be a few more days until my new order arrives. 

 

In the meantime, going to create the toe cap pattern.

 

On a side note, I just realized the boots from “what the?” Scout trooper that got the jump on Leia, are the same ones from the myth and magic tour. 

[Whiskey]

Woohoo!!

 

i got my RS scout armor on order. 

Let the madness begin!!

 

[Whiskey]

Yay, the 1oz leather arrived for the cap, however the white is a tad dark. Ordered white dye. Hopefully it’ll match the leather for the shaft

 

While im waiting for that to arrive, I began the mods and first coat of black dye onto the esprit gloves. 

So far, so good. 

The first coat is done 

 

 

[Chopper]

Great work so far. Very interested in how this turns out.

[PhilBobTheFish]

You may be one of the first people to have a suit as close to film used as possible! Can't wait to see it done.

[Aliaz]

Will be Very interesting to follow this build! Looks good!


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[Whiskey]

Finally found time to cut my pattern 

 

Sorry. I didn’t take more pics, but I had to re-trim the pattern a couple of times to make it fit better  

Looking at the screen caps, the 1/2” strip also has a slope and sits below the dogbone 

 

After a quick sew...here’s a mock up with a magnet holding the dogbone and strip in place

 

 

Ill have ave more pics soon

[PhilBobTheFish]

Looking good!

[Dart]

I'm curious to see how your leather boots turn out. I've been thinking of doing the same thing but finding leather that was the right colour and stiffness (or not) for the different sections has been challenging.

[Whiskey]

Was able to work on a little bit of it yesterday. 

I used 3oz for the shaft, 1/2” strip, and dogbone. And 1oz for the toe cap. 

 

The 3oz leather seems just right when it comes to looks, but slightly flimsy. I may re-dye the shaft to match the toe cap.  Anything thicker, proves to be harder to sew the overlap on top of the boot

 

Im going to back the shaft with a sort of leg brace made of leather and Velcro around my calf to attach to the holster to keep from flopping around when walking.  

You can see here there was a second layer of something.  Not sure what, so I’m going to adhere a second layer for stability 

 

[tk 7261]

Wow, your getting a jump on this project. Very cool so far. Keep it coming 

[Whiskey]

Beautiful rainy day. 

Finally getting back to the boots. 

Finished sewing the second boot. 

 

Now going to re-dye the boots a gloss white similar on what they did with the stormtrooper boots. 

The reference photos we’ve seen has a nice shine to them. 

 

 

Sidetracking on the RS armor “hump”, I sent a request to see if they can ship my back armor unassembled. If they do, my question is to add the black strap or not?

Reference images show either one

with the strap

 

without the strap screen grab

 

 

 

 

[BikerScout007]

I vote for black strap!  All the cool kids are doing it

[Whiskey]

Strap it is. Damn peer pressure!!🤪

 

 

[Chopper]

I had asked to see if RS would ship my scout armor unassembled a while back. They said no. I have a feeling im going to have to tear a lot of the kit apart and then put it all back together again. Hopefully they don't superglue everything together. 

[BikerScout007]

I had asked to see if RS would ship my scout armor unassembled a while back. They said no. I have a feeling im going to have to tear a lot of the kit apart and then put it all back together again. Hopefully they don't superglue everything together. 

Yeah unless they followed my Strider build thread there's no way it's going to be the way I want it.

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[Whiskey]

Looks like that thermal detonator will need the tubing replaced. 

 

 

Need suggestions....

for the boots, I’ve been workshopping the horizontal pieces. They have to be flexible enough for bending with the sole at the ball of your feet. So something rubber/silicone. Also has to be thin, like .6mm

 

Been playing with rubber bands and cutting strips silicone mats for kitchen use. Most rubber stripping has been too thick. 

 

[Whiskey]

First boot is sewn and attached. 

 

 

still workshopping the horizontal treads. 

[Whiskey]

Anyone know what this is all about?

[Chopper]

That's the stunt armor, but what's flopping out is most likely excess side strap webbing.

[Whiskey]

I see. 

Isnt there a pic floating around here that “kinda” shows the strapping under the cummerbund?

 

i believe it depicts two actors with there helmets off and one of the scouts cummerbund is slightly pulled down.