New Biker scout

[TaterNanners]

Howdy everyone!  I started a build thread in The Mandalorian WIP section, but decided to switch to the original ROTJ scout because as I worked on the soft parts, like my pouches and a practice cummerbund, I became confident in my ability to make ore of the soft parts I had no confidence to make.  Also the clean look on the armor is nice and you can blend in with the sea of stormtroopers.  So here I will post my progress towards a Biker Scout! Here is what I have/have to do:

Helmet: Kropserkel - Assemble

Balaclava: Acquired

Flight suit: Kolossus coveralls - modify (subject to change to Red Kap coveralls)

Armor: Studio Creations - Ordered

Gloves: Wampawear - Ordered

Vest: ??? - acquire materials and make

Cummerbund: Make

Codpiece: Watch tutorial, make

Pouches: Made

Boots: Assemble

Meanwhile, as I continue working, how do my pouches look?

Of course I still have to attatch them, but they are the first things I've sewn and were satisfied with.  Thank you all for any help in advance!

[DarthSnark]

I think this tutorial might already be on this forum, but if you need a tutorial for the vest this should work. (This link is from the specops forum but I think they originally got it from this forum)

https://forum.specops501st.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=1433

[Aradun]

You may have to ask for access to the spec ops forum to see the file, but if they pulled it from here, I’m assuming it is the t-shirt tutorial that can be found here:

 

http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/12485-build-your-own-vest-wpictures/

 

It’s been around for 6 yrs and many scouts who build their own vest use it for reference.

 

[mention]TaterNanners [/mention] nice job on the pouches, especially with you being relatively new to sewing. I see your success was a real confidence builder for you. Well done!

 

Here’s a tip for when you are sewing things inside out and then turning them right side in like your pouch flaps - to get real sharp corners, use the handle of a spoon (or other object that’s not sharp or pointy) to gently push the corner material out. If you forget, and sew it up, you can use a safety pin to gently pull the corner out.

 

I have a Red Kap undersuit, but I hear many say the Kolossus suit is lighter, which means not as hot when all suited up.

 

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[DarthSnark]

Another tip for getting sharp corners when you are turning something right side out is to clip the extra material from your seam allowance as shown in this picture before turning it right side out.

 

52 minutes ago, AradunFF said:

Here’s a tip for when you are sewing things inside out and then turning them right side in like your pouch flaps - to get real sharp corners, use the handle of a spoon (or other object that’s not sharp or pointy) to gently push the corner material out. If you forget, and sew it up, you can use a safety pin to gently pull the corner out.

I personally usually use a chopstick for this.

[TaterNanners]

3 hours ago, AradunFF said:

You may have to ask for access to the spec ops forum to see the file, but if they pulled it from here, I’m assuming it is the t-shirt tutorial that can be found here:

 

http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/12485-build-your-own-vest-wpictures/

 

It’s been around for 6 yrs and many scouts who build their own vest use it for reference.

 

[mention]TaterNanners [/mention] nice job on the pouches, especially with you being relatively new to sewing. I see your success was a real confidence builder for you. Well done!

 

Here’s a tip for when you are sewing things inside out and then turning them right side in like your pouch flaps - to get real sharp corners, use the handle of a spoon (or other object that’s not sharp or pointy) to gently push the corner material out. If you forget, and sew it up, you can use a safety pin to gently pull the corner out.

 

I have a Red Kap undersuit, but I hear many say the Kolossus suit is lighter, which means not as hot when all suited up.

 

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Thank you both for the feedback!  I have heard of the T-shirt method of making a vest.  I ordered the Kolossus suit because of it's alleged lightness, and the heat of the state i troop in.  It does feel nice, but it has a large super-elastic band in the back that scrunches up the back and extra fabric.  Would that be a problem when sewing on my butt flap, or the appearance in general?  Also, I plan on using faux suede leather fabric for the patches and flap, just to make sewing and acquiring it easier.  Is there a way to prevent fraying in the fabric?  Especially on the butt flap?  I imagine there could be lots.

[Chopper]

You could either cut the elastic in the back of of the coveralls, which would mean there might be some fabric slack, or you could sew the butt flap above where the elastic "scrunches". It's covered by the bund and belt, so you're not meant to see the top stitch line of the flap. 

In terms of preventing fraying, it depends what the faux suede is made from, but you may be able to sear the edge with a quick pass with a flame. Obviously test it first!

[TaterNanners]

16 hours ago, Chopper said:

You could either cut the elastic in the back of of the coveralls, which would mean there might be some fabric slack, or you could sew the butt flap above where the elastic "scrunches". It's covered by the bund and belt, so you're not meant to see the top stitch line of the flap. 

In terms of preventing fraying, it depends what the faux suede is made from, but you may be able to sear the edge with a quick pass with a flame. Obviously test it first!

Not bad ideas!  I may get a smaller flight suit altogether, I'm not very big or tall at 5 foot 8!

My armor seems to have been stuck in transit for the past few days with no updates from USPS, I hope it comes soon!

In the meantime though, my gloves came in!  Although I probably could have gone for a small for a much more snug, smaller fit, the website said to go with a medium.  But medium look and feel just fine!

[Aradun]

They look good. Make sure to carefully cut the plastic clips from the gloves though. That’s the only mod needed for Wampa’s gloves.


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[DarthSnark]

On 12/14/2020 at 2:37 PM, TaterNanners said:

In the meantime though, my gloves came in!  Although I probably could have gone for a small for a much more snug, smaller fit, the website said to go with a medium.  But medium look and feel just fine!

Just wondering, what size does your hand measure? I'm considering ordering the wampawear gloves myself, but at 7.5 around the website recommends a medium, which seems a bit weird since I'm usually a small and medium gloves have been really loose on me in the past. Are they true to the size stated in the size chart?

[TaterNanners]

1 hour ago, DarthSnark said:

Just wondering, what size does your hand measure? I'm considering ordering the wampawear gloves myself, but at 7.5 around the website recommends a medium, which seems a bit weird since I'm usually a small and medium gloves have been really loose on me in the past. Are they true to the size stated in the size chart?

I too usually wear a small glove size, about a 7.5 as well.  They do seem true to size.  They are quite padded, making them feel nice and snug to fit the 7.5 - 8 inch range of hands.  If you want to eliminate the gap between your arm and the cuff of the glove, you might have to sacrifice finger space and movement for a much more snug fit (if you want to go for lancer).  But personally, I think they fit surprisingly well.

[DarthSnark]

Thank you. I will probably end up ordering the medium because a little loose is probably better than too tight.

[Aradun]

Thank you. I will probably end up ordering the medium because a little loose is probably better than too tight.

They’re great gloves. They are true to size. Keep in mind that they are lined too. Some scouts opt to remove the lining to keep the gloves a little on the cooler side to wear. Mine are a large with the lining and I have no problem with heat, but everyone is different so YMMV.


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[TaterNanners]

It's big brown box day!  My armor arrived, so I'll take awhile to figure out how to assemble it and all.  Will post with questions if I have them!

[Chopper]

Congrats. It's a great feeling when everything shows up. We're here if you need anything.

[BikerScout007]

3 hours ago, TaterNanners said:

It's big brown box day!  My armor arrived, so I'll take awhile to figure out how to assemble it and all.  Will post with questions if I have them!

Give our CRL Walkthrough Video a watch if you haven't already.  It might help you make sense of everything.

 

[TaterNanners]

1 minute ago, BikerScout007 said:

Give our CRL Walkthrough Video a watch if you haven't already.  It might help you make sense of everything.

 

Oh cool!  I did not know this existed.  I'll be sure to take a peek!

[TaterNanners]

Quick update, I've been gone awhile.  I like to jump from piece to piece on this project.  From strapping to trimming to sewing, whatever I'm in the mood to do.  Today I figured I'd start my boots.

I'm quite pleased so far.  

I have 2 questions:

1. How do you all have your strapping configured at the shoulders?  Like the connector to the shoulder armir and the white cover piece? I'm not sure the velcro SC gave me will work too well.

2. Where is y'alls rivet at the bottom of your tank located?  I cant seem to find a reference picture.  Thanks!

[Aradun]

For Q2...check out the Magic of the Myth photos here:

http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19697-the-magic-of-myth-photos/

Great reference for any scout build.






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[Retrofire]

3 hours ago, TaterNanners said:

I have 2 questions:

1. How do you all have your strapping configured at the shoulders?  Like the connector to the shoulder armir and the white cover piece? I'm not sure the velcro SC gave me will work too well.

2. Where is y'alls rivet at the bottom of your tank located?  I cant seem to find a reference picture.  Thanks!

That’s the bridge strap. It’s a 1” piece of cotton that wraps around the shoulder bridges to cover the connections between the chest and back armor. The shoulder bells are held with zip ties to underneath the bridge strap. Check out the armor in this video by our Detachment Leader showing all the armor pieces. 

The rivet is just about in the middle of the tank bottom. Dennis gave you a great reference photo of the MoTM exhibit. When you get to that part of your build you can pencil in a mark and have us take a look at it if that will be helpful to you.