Troy Gordon's ROTJ Scout

[troygordon2]

All, 

My Nerd Years Resolution is coming along.  I think I'm about ready to submit my application photos for the Timberline Garrison (Idaho and Montana USA).  Hit me with any constructive criticism you've got though regarding the build.  I think maybe my bicep pieces need to be moved forward more, but other than that, I'm just not seeing the forest for the trees at this point.  I would like to weather it, but figured this would be a good shot to let the Peanut Gallery have a go before doing something like that.  As an actual former Cavalry Scout, I NEVER looked this clean. Especially in combat, so this feels too parade ground for my likes.  Another step for another day though. 

Helmet was designed and created by me.

Armor kit was Studio Creations

Gloves from Wampa Wear

Boots from Crow Props

Undersuit ("PJs!", if you're a former tanker) by Krypton Top

 

 

 

 

[troygordon2]

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I used some .5 inch very squishy foam to fill in that point on the Crow Props boots that has been mentioned by others.  Pretty easy fix and it fills out everything well.

I made a custom helmet, and of course that required a custom hinge that I'm actually quite proud of.  I made sure to keep the 22mm concave face though.

[BikerScout007]

Very well done, Troy!  I don't see anything to hold you up from basic approval.

Come back here when you get approved and get a Lancer app going!

[troygordon2]

7 minutes ago, BikerScout007 said:

Very well done, Troy!  I don't see anything to hold you up from basic approval.

Come back here when you get approved and get a Lancer app going!

Thank you sir.  

Stupid tank strap thingies...

I also need to get a normal helmet kit eventually.  Proud of the one I made, but want to do Lancer properly.

[Chopper]

Very nice work, Troy!

[Aradun]

Troy, you look sharp brother. You put together a great build. Good luck with your app, we’re all pulling for ya!

[BikerScout007]

23 hours ago, troygordon2 said:

Thank you sir.  

Stupid tank strap thingies...

I also need to get a normal helmet kit eventually.  Proud of the one I made, but want to do Lancer properly.

I'm not seeing anything on your current helmet that would hold you up from Lancer.  I'd need to see more pics of course but it looks to me like you did a great job.

[troygordon2]

Did you guys cut into your boot holster to accommodate the trigger guard on the pistol?  It seems to sit awful high, even falling out when not secured magnetically.  The one here was the Thingiverse file, which I feel may be too small given the room present in the holster.  

[Chopper]

That's an SC holster?

If so, the SC holster is roughly sized for the Hyperfirm blaster, which was quite a bit wider than most of the other blasters out there.

Most blasters don't fit perfectly into the SC holster bc of that, so folks tend to either use magnets, a non-visible shim, or a combination of both to keep the pistol secure. 

[troygordon2]

54 minutes ago, Chopper said:

That's an SC holster?

If so, the SC holster is roughly sized for the Hyperfirm blaster, which was quite a bit wider than most of the other blasters out there.

Most blasters don't fit perfectly into the SC holster bc of that, so folks tend to either use magnets, a non-visible shim, or a combination of both to keep the pistol secure. 

Ahso.  I just got a new file for a hold out blaster I hope to finish, mold, and cast with magnets in it, so I'll bump the size up a bit.  With big hands, this one looks ridiculous anyways.  Thanks for the heads up.