Whiskey Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilBobTheFish Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Color me intrigued. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Great attention to detail! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 Woohoo!! i got my RS scout armor on order. Let the madness begin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Great work so far. Very interested in how this turns out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilBobTheFish Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliaz Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Will be Very interesting to follow this build! Looks good!Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilBobTheFish Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Looking good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk 7261 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Wow, your getting a jump on this project. Very cool so far. Keep it coming 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I vote for black strap! All the cool kids are doing it 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Strap it is. Damn peer pressure!!🤪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 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. Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 First boot is sewn and attached. still workshopping the horizontal treads. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 Anyone know what this is all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 That's the stunt armor, but what's flopping out is most likely excess side strap webbing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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