Chopper Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Yes, we typically recommend velcro on the knees, elbows, and forearms to keep them in place while trooping. Here's some tips that I came up with from a few years ago: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/18894-some-tips-for-keeping-your-scout-costume-together-while-trooping/ I know some people use magnets to hold their detonator in place. In the thread above I used velcro, which worked, but I actually ended up taking it off. For my body size, I found that I didn't need anything more than the metal clips and I haven't had an issue since then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I know some people use magnets to hold their detonator in place. In the thread above I used velcro, which worked, but I actually ended up taking it off. For my body size, I found that I didn't need anything more than the metal clips and I haven't had an issue since then.My experience is the same as Chopper’s. The clips are good enough to provide a secure connection for me. I’d test fit it to see how it feels first. If it’s snug you’re probably okay. If it’s a little loose and slides on the belt then try one of the methods described above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Scout Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 spent the quiet sunday working on my ewok stompers...got them 1/2 done. going to finish them up next weekend then start more work on armor placement... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Nicely done Mike. They look great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Boots are looking good Mike nice work there! When you start working on the boot shaft make sure you noodle out the closures so you don't get tripped up. Left boot closure is left-over-right. Right boot closure is right-over-left. What I did was use a pen and drew in arrows on the back of the fabric to make sure I didn't make two of the same pieces. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Scout Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 any recommendations for how to get velcro onto the flight suit for the knee, bicep and fore arm armor? are you guys using glue or hand sowing the patches of velcro on? and since its hidden does it matter what color velcro for those all they have here is sage/olive drab... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I'd try and pick up some black if you can. Amazon stocks it. You can open up part of the legs and arms of you want to machine sew the velcro. If you don't want to get so invasive, you can hand sew it. Do yourself a favor and buy a metal thimble. Velcro can take a little effort to punch through and your thumb will thank you later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Scout Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 still playing with armor fit...for the bicep and forearm armor im kinda scratching my head at exact placement.. looking at afew approved WIP its all just alittle different imo and the CRL doesnt have a side shot... for the bicep armor if your looking at the wearers side, should it be facing the viewer or rolled slightly forward or back? also the greeble end of it, does that portion of the armor stop above the elbow or at the elbow? the different would be that if the elbow is bent at 90degrees does the white portion of the armor extend past the elbow..meeting the bottom of the forearm? or above.. for forearm armor, over the gloves seems common should it line up with the "v" stitching in the glove? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 The bicep should be facing the viewer in the side view. The shoulder bell, bicep, and forearm should all align when your arm is straight down with palms flat against your thighs. Everyone is different “biomechanically” speaking so the distances are going to be tricky to nail down for the bicep as to where it falls. What I do is base my bicep just below my vest sleeve. The vest should poke out about 0.5” below your shoulder bell then I align my bicep about equal with my sleeve. Mine are tight enough that I don’t have to use Velcro to hold them on. Once I get both of them on I have a fellow trooper look at me from the side to make sure I’m aligned. The forearm should go just about halfway over the v stitching but that’s a good way to align it. It should be over the top of your hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Scout Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 @Retrofire i think i got it right, what do you think? my vest sleeves arent tight enough to hold the bicep armor so its definitely gonna need velcro... might get away with none on the forearm though.. in the second picture things started moving around on me while my wife took pics... but from what you posted above i think this is correct... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Scout Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 off topic from this build but just wanted it because its cool to have, my remnant/child bag came in this weekend, got all the stuff from amazon which should be in this coming week to complete it, rank bar from etsy should be in 2-3 weeks.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Scout Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 alright, so this sunday im starting off with getting the mud flap correct before sewing. the 1st picture has contrast adjusted so you guys can see it all better, second pic is it off with the measurement.. i think it needs to be narrower and shorter but not sure how much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Hey Mike, the butt flap does look a little bit wide, though the length is harder to judge without the belt. Generally speaking, I think the length is about in the right ballpark. I would bring the sides in a bit. Here's an approximate mock up, based on your photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Scout Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 thanks man, ive been starring at that CRL booty all morning.. since the riding patch is a different size i was kinda playing with that proportion but ya looks like from your edited picture i need to trim about an inch+ off the sides.. ill keep the length and if it needs to be adjusted ill do that then since i cant add after its gone..im working on the boots now too. i predict that by next weekend ill be posting up pictures here for submission critiques! ...as soon as i find a rivet gun for the holster...😒 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 This is the rivet gun I've used for years: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009XAQ8Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Scout Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 well ladies and gentlemen. im done. all i have left is to get on the current group buy for a ec-17 and its complete. havent done a wear with everything yet but i just finished the boots about 20 minutes ago, i want to let it all settle before i put them on... thank you @Chopper for the lead on the rivet gun, as well as you, @Retrofire and @AradunFF ordering the @Darth Voorhees blaster this weekend. and ill post pictures all suited up sans blaster this weekend as well! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Nice job Mike! You should be proud of your accomplishment. Looking forward to hearing of your approval and welcoming you to the ranks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Scout Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 #$%@ this is so cool! thanks again everyone for the help! i think the butt flap may need an inch taken off the bottom looking at these pics... any other critiques? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Actually, your butt flap looks just fine to me. Nothing really stands out from what I can see that would prevent you from getting basic clearance. Nice work, Mike! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Mike you look awesome brother! Excellent job and Congrats on finishing everything! You’re definitely set for basic. Looking forward to your crossing the finish line! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Scout Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 aside from showing pics for measurement for lvl2, and the boots getting the pattern cut are there any wear adjustments for lancer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Please keep in mind that the Level 2 review is done by multiple armorers, who then come to a consensus on any changes needed. Speaking generally I'd say you might want to consider the following three refinements: 1) Your drop boxes are tilted forwards and should be approximately centered on the sides of your body. 2) The legs on your flight suit are baggy and should be tailored to a better fit 3) Your chest armor and back armor seem low on your torso. You may want to trim the shoulder bridges a bit, so you can bring the collar a bit closer to your neck (see the CRL model). I am not certain how much more space you have with your bund height, b/c your arms are blocking the sides, but if the chest and back armor can come up, it should. Regardless, I would put in for basic clearance now, then worry about the Level 2 stuff after you get your approval. Nice work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Scout Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Chopper said: Please keep in mind that the Level 2 review is done by multiple armorers, who then come to a consensus on any changes needed. Speaking generally I'd say you might want to consider the following three refinements: 1) Your drop boxes are tilted forwards and should be approximately centered on the sides of your body. 2) The legs on your flight suit are baggy and should be tailored to a better fit 3) Your chest armor and back armor seem low on your torso. You may want to trim the shoulder bridges a bit, so you can bring the collar a bit closer to your neck (see the CRL model). I am not certain how much more space you have with your bund height, b/c your arms are blocking the sides, but if the chest and back armor can come up, it should. Regardless, I would put in for basic clearance now, then worry about the Level 2 stuff after you get your approval. Nice work. thanks ill definitely correct those.. speaking of approval, i didnt know the ec17 was optional, just reread the CRL. i'm still going to order mine monday from @Darth Voorhees because it looks silly with an empty holster.. i reached out on facebook for where i submit my pictures too before coming here to post this, hopefully its a smooth process... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Scout Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 application sent! while i wait for the pending approval, i do have 1 thing thats bothering me... my screen name... it drives me nuts how "rooper" is on another line... is there anyway to get it changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 1 hour ago, That_One_Scout_Trooper said: application sent! while i wait for the pending approval, i do have 1 thing thats bothering me... my screen name... it drives me nuts how "rooper" is on another line... is there anyway to get it changed? In the upper right of the web version of the forum, where you see your username, there is a dropdown menu. Select "Account Settings" On the screen that opens up, click "Change" next to Display Name. You are allowed 3 changes every 30 days. Just remember that your Display Name is the name you use to login with, so you'll need to use your updated username the next time you log in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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