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So I made a build thread on the NEG page but completely forgot to make one here. I figured now would be a good time to start since I actually have something to show. Everything for the scout is on order, since I don't have a 3D printer nor do I really trust myself trying to build my first costume from scratch! I want to try and get my build as close to Lancer status as I can as I work for basic approval, since I'll probably immediately start working toward that once I am approved, whenever that day may be!

Parts and vendors for all my bits are:

The Scout:
Helmet - CFO
Armor - CFO
Flight Suit - KriptonTop
Cummerbund - KriptonTop
Pouches - KriptonTop
Flak Vest - KriptonTop
Balaclava - Shopping around
Gloves -Wompa Wear
Boots - Cheesewhoopy (Thanks again!)
Straps and buckles - Shopping around

Optional stuff/Things I might want to accessorize with. Let me know if it would work or not!
Holdout blaster - Found a couple on Etsy but haven't committed yet
DLT-19x - Same as holdout, though may try to put a note out to my reenacting unit to see if I could get old repro parts and just build one
Electrobinoculars - Possible accessory for 2-man sniper team since a friend of mine expressed interest in also building a scout
Comm link - Doesn't look overly complicated, and could possibly actually make walkie talkies with them. Could probably build myself. 
Helmet audio kit - Found something promising on etsy. Probably going to be the final thing I tackle. 

 

As for the something to show, I got my gloves in today!

They're very comfortable and fit well, though I'm not sure if this would still be considered to be 'flaring out' or not. Tried to wear a thin coat to kinda simulate how it would look with the flight suit on. Also I'm probably going to end up taking that clip on the side off, unless that might cause issues. Realistically I'm never going to use it anyway and it just looks out of place. 

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12 hours ago, Stroker said:

Thread moved. Looks to be a interesting thread! 

Sorry!  Moved it one more time into the WIP forum

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  • 1 month later...

Got my hard armor in today! I ordered from CFO/Strider and very excited (but apprehensive) to get started!

Apprehensive because I've never done anything like this before. Talk about diving in head first. I'm trying to get a hold of some folks in my local garrison to see if there might be a build day coming up so someone can show me the ropes. Don't want to lean on someone for the whole thing, of course. I'm a hands-on learner anyway. If anyone knew of any decent how-to videos or guides, or just had any advice, tips in general for a newbie I'd be incredibly appreciative!

But so far I'm very happy with what I got and very excited! The soft parts are in transit as well, but I have no tracking number for it so... Hope it gets here okay. And it doesn't get stolen from my apartment's mail room. 

 

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