Soft parts question

[Michael_Davis26019]

Hello all! I am Michael and I’m currently  ST-26019 and I’ve been pondering the idea of building a biker scout. 
 

I know who I’d go with on the white soft parts and armor however, I’m stumped on where to get my black soft parts from. 
I’d also like to achieve the lancer status. 
Thanks and cheers! 

[Temple55]

I'm currently in the process of building a biker scout myself and this is what I've pieced together so far, from various build threads here. The only pieces I still need to purchase is the leather for the riding patches and butt flap. Note, that I am listing the parts that I personally purchased and that there are way more options out there. 

For my flight suit, I purchased a black, Red Kap Coverall suit, that I have modified. Basic modifications would include removing extra pockets and sewing on the mandarin style collar. Then of course, adding the leather patches and such. 
The flak vest is the next project I am tackling. following a tutorial I found on this forum, I purchased a black cotton t-shirt and will modify this into a flak vest. The tutorial I am following is a pinned post. If you don't wish to make it yourself, I have seen some quality looking flak vests for sale on Etsy. 
The gloves I purchased from Wampa Wear. 
 

[Michael_Davis26019]

I'm currently in the process of building a biker scout myself and this is what I've pieced together so far, from various build threads here. The only pieces I still need to purchase is the leather for the riding patches and butt flap. Note, that I am listing the parts that I personally purchased and that there are way more options out there. 

For my flight suit, I purchased a black, Red Kap Coverall suit, that I have modified. Basic modifications would include removing extra pockets and sewing on the mandarin style collar. Then of course, adding the leather patches and such. 
The flak vest is the next project I am tackling. following a tutorial I found on this forum, I purchased a black cotton t-shirt and will modify this into a flak vest. The tutorial I am following is a pinned post. If you don't wish to make it yourself, I have seen some quality looking flak vests for sale on Etsy. 
The gloves I purchased from Wampa Wear. 
 

Thank you for the response. I have found a guy on here that has helped me out sourcing the coverall suit that you’re talking about.

I have seen that flak vest tutorial and will most likely go that route.


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[Temple55]

2 minutes ago, MichaelDshrtrpr said:

Thank you for the response. I have found a guy on here that has helped me out sourcing the coverall suit that you’re talking about.

I have seen that flak vest tutorial and will most likely go that route.


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I'm still trying to find a local store that sells the leather I need. I've seen a lot of people on here recommend Tandy Leather, but their shipping costs are a bit higher than I'd like, to where I live. 

I found that going that route with the flak vest could save a ton of money too. Cheapest vest I found was $90. A t-shirt and batting  hasn't even cost me $10 yet. 

[mickeymark34]

3 hours ago, Temple55 said:

I'm still trying to find a local store that sells the leather I need. I've seen a lot of people on here recommend Tandy Leather, but their shipping costs are a bit higher than I'd like, to where I live. 

I found that going that route with the flak vest could save a ton of money too. Cheapest vest I found was $90. A t-shirt and batting  hasn't even cost me $10 yet. 

I'm going to go through the process of making my own vest soon, as the sleeves are too long on the one I paid to have made. A little disappointed at the fact that my current vest didn't work out in the end. I would have saved myself $97, considering the shirt I bought for the vest I'm going to attempt was only $3.

[Chopper]

20 minutes ago, mickeymark34 said:

I'm going to go through the process of making my own vest soon, as the sleeves are too long on the one I paid to have made. A little disappointed at the fact that my current vest didn't work out in the end. I would have saved myself $97, considering the shirt I bought for the vest I'm going to attempt was only $3.

You weren't able to hem the sleeves on your existing vest?

[Temple55]

23 minutes ago, mickeymark34 said:

I'm going to go through the process of making my own vest soon, as the sleeves are too long on the one I paid to have made. A little disappointed at the fact that my current vest didn't work out in the end. I would have saved myself $97, considering the shirt I bought for the vest I'm going to attempt was only $3.

Yeah, the shirt I bought was $4. Messed up the first attempt, so I had to buy a new one. Still, $8 sure beats $97. I think the batting was only $3. 
Hopefully you'll be able to sell it, or as Chopper mentioned, hem up the sleeves. 

[mickeymark34]

1 minute ago, Chopper said:

You weren't able to hem the sleeves on your existing vest?

I was thinking of doing that, but the collar is really wide on it too. One of the details you saw on my Lancer app, one that you thought was a dressing issue, was part of the collar popping up on my shoulder. I figure making a new vest out of a T-shirt would be a better idea.

[Chopper]

1 minute ago, mickeymark34 said:

I was thinking of doing that, but the collar is really wide on it too. One of the details you saw on my Lancer app, one that you thought was a dressing issue, was part of the collar popping up on my shoulder. I figure making a new vest out of a T-shirt would be a better idea.

Ah ok bud, up to you. Just wanted to check!

[Aradun]

I was thinking of doing that, but the collar is really wide on it too. One of the details you saw on my Lancer app, one that you thought was a dressing issue, was part of the collar popping up on my shoulder. I figure making a new vest out of a T-shirt would be a better idea.

Mark, not trying to dissuade you bud, but your vest was an decent investment. Consider adding a 2” piece around the existing opening to fill it in and narrow the neck opening. I’ve actually seen a couple of vendors actually make it that way.

The sleeves should be an easy fix with a little hem work. Your sewing buddy should be able to help you “fix” your existing flak vest.

Either way, fixing it or starting from scratch, you’ll be putting that new machine of yours to good use .


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[mickeymark34]

I'll have to wrap my head around how to add a piece to narrow the opening. Perhaps my friend will know how to do that. 

[Aradun]

I'll have to wrap my head around how to add a piece to narrow the opening. Perhaps my friend will know how to do that. 

 

 

If stuck, PM me and we can set up a zoom to take a look and try to figure it out.

 

 

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