Hoda Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I've wanted to start on a biker scout build for a while now, collecting pieces along the way. Finally pulled the trigger on the hard armor this past week, so let's start a build thread! To start, here's a parts list: Armor: Studio Creations Helmet: Studio Creations Flightsuit: Chrisx909x Flak vest: Chrisx909x Boots: Cheesewhoopy Cummerbund and Pouches: Cheesewhoopy Blaster: DVH Gloves: Wampa Wear Posts and follow-ups to come. It looks like I am going to mod some of the above to meet Lancer standard, so I am going to post images / questions along the way as well. Stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoda Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 First things first - items I think that are good to go for Lancer (subject to fit, of course). Flightsuit Cummerbund and Pouches Boots Blaster Gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoda Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 I had mentioned that I've been collecting these pieces over the years, and it seems that there's some work I need to do on the flak vest to even achieve Basic (either the CRL has been updated over time and/or I just need to make some updates). Right off the bat, I noticed that I need to adjust the closure so it's right over left and not left over right. Going to have to take a crack at fixing, and/or make/get a new vest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoda Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 Onto the hardware! One of the requirements for Lancer is to have "as flush as possible" on the back/cap joins. I decided to bondo the halves together and sand to remove the seams. Weather has been cooperating. I did some rough bondo-ing (no judging please, ha), and then did a coat of filler primer. Doesn't look great yet, but I think with another fill+prime/sand or two, we should be in a pretty good place. I unfortunately ran out of filler primer and had to order a new batch online. Will have to continue this when they arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoda Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 Two questions for the group! 1. First question - Ears Should I remove more from the left ear? Feels like I'm pretty close on the right ear. 2. Second question - Holster/Boots Are these about the right placement for the holster? Should I cut the vents wider? Also, should I rivet the piece with the vent on it to the holster or just hit it with some glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Its looking great so far! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoda Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 On 4/21/2020 at 8:29 PM, Stroker said: Its looking great so far! Keep it up! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 I had mentioned that I've been collecting these pieces over the years, and it seems that there's some work I need to do on the flak vest to even achieve Basic (either the CRL has been updated over time and/or I just need to make some updates). Right off the bat, I noticed that I need to adjust the closure so it's right over left and not left over right. Going to have to take a crack at fixing, and/or make/get a new vest.Flak vest is an easy fix. Just seam rip the Velcro and restitch it so the closure is correct. Everything else is looking really good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoda Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 On 4/22/2020 at 12:08 AM, AradunFF said: Flak vest is an easy fix. Just seam rip the Velcro and restitch it so the closure is correct. Everything else is looking really good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thank you! I was going to do that anyway (the Velcro fix) and see how that turns out (seam ripper to the rescue!). I guess I never finished my thoughts in the above - I was also wondering about the "padded sleeves' requirement and whether this will do. Will report back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 I can’t tell from your photo if there is padding, but if not it’s another easy fix with the seam ripper and making new quilted sleeves. You’ve probably already thought this through, as it sounds like you have a solid game plan and approach to your build. You might even be able to use the original sleeve as the outer part of the sleeve provided that the quilting doesn’t absorb too much of the circumference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Hey Hoda, the only possible additional item I see is the brown thread on your boots. Just some forewarning that this is actually an item that's getting clarified to specify white thread in an upcoming level 2 CRL revision. If you are able to get cleared for basic approval and then submit your Lancer app within 6 months of the published CRL change, then you should be ok. And obviously, if you get both in before the change is published, then you should be fine as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoda Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 On 4/22/2020 at 4:00 PM, Chopper said: Hey Hoda, the only possible additional item I see is the brown thread on your boots. Just some forewarning that this is actually an item that's getting clarified to specify white thread in an upcoming level 2 CRL revision. If you are able to get cleared for basic approval and then submit your Lancer app within 6 months of the published CRL change, then you should be ok. And obviously, if you get both in before the change is published, then you should be fine as well. Ah that's really good to know, thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoda Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Bit of a hiccup. Running into problems with the sewing machine. Hand sewing time it is! Thank goodness all I am doing is fixing the vest for now so that won't be too bad. Decided to take a break today from sewing (might resume tonight) and tackled the "boot thread should be white" situation. I was thinking ... why not just turn the thread white? So I took some white markers and gently went down the threads to color them. Check out the finished results! White on the right, original on the left White on the left, original on the right @Chopper - what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 When you said you were going to correct it, I thought you might use bleach applied with the fine paintbrush to bleach the threads, but your solution was a clever fix. Ingenious! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoda Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 5 hours ago, AradunFF said: When you said you were going to correct it, I thought you might use bleach applied with the fine paintbrush to bleach the threads, but your solution was a clever fix. Ingenious! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Haha I've used this hack in a few other builds in the past. Sharpies comes in handy for little fixes like these. This guy actually inspired me a few years back so now I just sharpie everything. If he can dye car seat stitching using markers, I can do it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoda Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 OK, one more update for tonight. "Fixed" the flak vest closure - removed the hook/loop and restitched so closure is right over left as in the CRL. This took way longer by hands and definitely doesn't look that great up close, but it works! I also found some foam around the house and used it to stuff the pouches. Looks much nicer filled out. Lastly, boots! I attached the holster to the boots tonight. Looks like I can check this off the list now! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Its looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoda Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Stroker said: Its looking great! Thank you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoda Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 Question for all - do you think I need to trim anything off the shoulder? I did a test fit today with the suit/vest on, and thought the fit was pretty good (no need to trim). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 It'll fit better and look correct once to get the strapping in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoda Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 While I've been slowly sewing away by hands (gah I need to fix the sewing machine, I've stabbed myself a few times already. I have half a mind to just switch to a snaps system), I have also been working away at the helmet. Face - easy enough. I drilled through the lens opening from the back along the edge of what I think the opening should be. SC provided a nice line inside the face plate so I just drilled along the line (a little further from the line), dremeled away, and sanded down to the line. Since I will want it to match the rest of the bucket, I've sanded and primed it. What do you think? I have also continued to work on the bucket that I showed earlier in the thread. After a lot of priming and sanding and priming and sanding, this is where we are at now! I am going to sand it again and hit it with some more primer/filler, then I think we're good to go for paint. I am going to continue to buff out the bumps along the ridges, but I think we are there (esp. after hitting it with paint). I have not had a lot of luck finding a build thread for the SC helmet. ... though I am guessing it's fairly straightforward (looking at other makers). align the visor and face plate along the top and on the side edge, then match up line against the back of the bucket, leave some space so you can lift the visor up and down, then affix with 3M bolt? Speaking of, I hit up Kevin for some accurate helmet bolts, so will slots those in once they arrive. For now, am thinking I will just go with the default SC bolts and just replace them after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Looks Great!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoda Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 Small (but exciting) update. I painted and finished the helmet! I am going to do some more work on it to get rid of some of the bumps/sanding lines, and I will do some more clean up of some of the paint but ... accidental weathering, yay? This is the first time where I've had to do some serious bondo/sand/prime, but I'm relatively happy w/ how it turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Looks fantastic. Nice job!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madcowabunga Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Which brand of paint and primer are best for these helmets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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