Chopper Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 If you’re a prospective scout looking to buy your first armor kit, or a ROTJ Lancer Scout applicant, then it’s important to be aware of the different vendors who produce the ROTJ Scout Armor kit. Most vendor kits can be viewed here, in the "Ultimate Armor Comparison" thread. When it comes to a ROTJ Scout Level 2 (Lancer) review, the Armory Team is checking to make sure that the armor parts are generally accurate to what was depicted in the Return of the Jedi. As with approvals at any level, simply having an accurate kit is only part of the battle -- the kit must also be properly constructed and fitted correctly. In order to help clarify and inform prospective ROTJ Lancer Scouts on the armor types that are considered Level 2 accurate, the Detachment is providing a list of known accuracy issues, categorized by vendor. We have determined that the items on the following list are not considered accurate enough to clear "out of the box" but, in some instances, they can be modified to meet Level 2 accuracy. The following list has been compiled by the Detachment Staff and ROTJ Scout Armory Team. If you have any questions at all, or other concerns about clearance, please feel free to reach out to one of our friendly Scout Armorers! IMPORTANT NOTE: Just because an item isn't on this list doesn't mean it meets Level 2 standards. We can't evaluate every piece of gear offered by makers. We only list the items that we know have issues as a service to our membership. ALWAYS CHECK THE LEVEL 2 STANDARDS TO SEE IF YOUR ITEM MEETS THEM FIRST. Kropserkel: Belt - improper shape, oversized Chest Plate - improper shape Drop Boxes - improper shape, oversized Knees - improper shape Shoulders - improper shape Holster - improper shape Detonator box - symmetrical MLC: Helmet - improper shape; vent holes in upper snout detail would need to be filled in, sanded flush, and covered with the correct decal Cybercraft: Helmet - improper shape, incorrect eye cutout, incorrect visor shield thickness WTF: Biceps - improper shape Helmet - improper shape Knees - improper shape Shoulders - improper shape Tank - improper shape (only for the original tank with the molded ridge) Tank Topper - improper shape, oversized Detonator box - symmetrical Mon Cal/Far Away Creations: Detonator box - symmetrical Helmet - helmet has 9 rear indents, 7 or 8 are specified in the CRL, so one will need to be filled in 3D Prints: 3D printed scout parts can vary widely, depending on the model used. We recommend that you check with the Armory team first for verification. Soft Goods: Imperial Boots/Keep Trooping: Coveralls - the older mandarin collar coveralls use a faux suede riding patches and flap; current open collar version uses real suede which is ok Bund and Cod - depending on the version, uses canvas or twill fabric, as opposed to smooth white cotton fabric Boots - "Biker OT" boot dogbone is improperly shaped, horizontal stitch mark on velcro tab needs to be concealed, has raised vinyl strip on rear closure, and toe strip is improper width. Note: RS Props uses Imperial Boots for the soft goods in their full commissions. RS Props: Full build commissions use elastic for drop box strapping. Will need to be replaced with white cotton webbing. 9 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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