Standard Biker Scout build/modification WIP

[SorrowL]

Hello everyone! I recently bought an approved biker scout from a fellow garrison member, only issues were small shoes and some straps needing adjustment.

so far I’ve already built myself a new pair of scout boots that fit, I’ll include the image in here. And I’ve got some straps I need to adjust. I look forward to being approved as a biker in the next couple weeks! 

I have also improved some things on the scout myself, such as adding a magnet system to the helmet to prevent accidental opening of the front visor. 

 

I still have to make the strap adjustments!

[SorrowL]

This is basically what it looks like so far. Basically a finished scout build but like said, need to adjust some straps as black Velcro would be visible off the chest pieces as I am slightly more “wide” than the previous owner.

 

 

[BikerScout007]

Looking sharp, Scout!

Dropbox straps are a little odd.  Probably should change those out if you want to go for Lancer.  The clips too. 

[SorrowL]

16 minutes ago, BikerScout007 said:

Looking sharp, Scout!

Dropbox straps are a little odd.  Probably should change those out if you want to go for Lancer.  The clips too. 

Which straps/clips do you refer to? I literally just bought this from a previous member and got no clue regarding some of the terms and items. 

I’ll upload some images to an imgur album and see what else I should improve, gotta do that in a couple hours when I get off work.

thanks for he comment!

[BikerScout007]

The straps that hang from the belt and hold the two hip boxes in place.  We call them drop boxes and drop box straps.  We usually use 1.5 inch cotton webbing for those and the parachute buckles on those straps look a bit odd too.  Could be the angle and I'm looking at this on the phone!  

[Frank75139]

Looks good, and nice boot work. I think your good to go for basic. The drop box attachments do look slightly off but I believe it’s the angle. If you enlarge it and look close I think it’s good. I’d take some pics and submit for approval.


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[SorrowL]

4 hours ago, BikerScout007 said:

The straps that hang from the belt and hold the two hip boxes in place.  We call them drop boxes and drop box straps.  We usually use 1.5 inch cotton webbing for those and the parachute buckles on those straps look a bit odd too.  Could be the angle and I'm looking at this on the phone!  

Probably the angle, but I checked the CRL images and the only thing I can really see is those drop boxes are a bit further forward, and not really on the sides. I can easily fix that with some strap adjustments. 

 

[BikerScout007]

Yeah looks good from straight on. I should have mentioned you would be fine for basic regardless!

[Chopper]

Aside from what you mentioned about the drop boxes being on the side, your strap widths look a-ok.

Not needed for basic, but you might also want to flip the parachute buckles so the "slot" is facing the other way. Here's a photo from the screen used costume as reference:

[SorrowL]

Thanks for the assistance everyone! I’d definitely work towards higher level of accuracy, but for now I’m looking for basic approval so it’s looking fine. 

 

I got the double stitches done on the boots done. I’ll send in application photos sometime tomorrow and see what my GMOs say. 

[BikerScout007]

1 minute ago, SorrowL said:

Thanks for the assistance everyone! I’d definitely work towards higher level of accuracy, but for now I’m looking for basic approval so it’s looking fine. 

 

I got the double stitches done on the boots done. I’ll send in application photos sometime tomorrow and see what my GMOs say. 

Good luck!  We look forward to you joining the Pathfinders!

[SorrowL]

My biker just got approved by my garrison! Looks like all is well. Thanks for the tips everyone! 

[Chopper]

Congrats scout!