hirerob Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Hello all. I've been an ANH TK since I joined the 501st in October of 2019. This will be my second costume. The following are pics of my work in progress. I feel like I'm in pretty good shape so far but welcome any feedback. Armor: Studio Creations Soft goods: Imperial Boots EC-17 blaster: Imperial Arms Still to finish: • helmet needs some detail work, also chin strap, padding and lens install • waiting on a new belt piece • tank needs stripes and paint details • need to add lower strapping to chest/back • need to sew cod to vest • need to sew pouches to cummerbund • need to add velcro closure to cummerbund • need to sand and paint EC-17 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troygordon2 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I like that SC kit. It was my first ever build, and I though the quality was excellent. If I can make a recommendation, don't forget that little strap above and below the tank. I got a bit too excited, and before I knew it I had it epoxied into place. The difference between approval and Lancer isn't all that much, swing for the fences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Hey Rob, looks like you're off to a good start. As Troy said, the diff between basic clearance and Lancer isn't that huge and we welcome your application, should you choose to go that route. FYI, I did want to clarify that the 1/2" tank strapping is a nice addition to any build, but it's still optional for Level 2/Lancer: "Optional: .5 inch elastic strap anchored to the tank rivets on top and bottom and loops around the inside of the back armor." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirerob Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 Thank you @Chopperand @troygordon2 for taking the time to look and comment. I thought I had posted tank/chest armor pics but I guess not. Seems I missed the cummerbund and blaster pics as well Hopefully, the tank strap looks correct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Welcome to the Pathfinders Rob! Looks like you're off to a great start with a solid build. Here's my two cents. When putting together your bund and attaching your pouches keep in mind that the bottom of the bund should rest on top of your belt. I only make mention of this because it looks from your photo of the bund that the bund it is a little over 10" from top to bottom. The ideal length should be about 8"-9." If your bund has any extra real estate, make sure that the extra is tucked under your chest and back armor and not tucked behind your belt. Once you suit up the the first time and post pics, the armorers will give you feedback if any adjustments to the bund is needed. Keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing you suit up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirerob Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 2 hours ago, AradunFF said: Welcome to the Pathfinders Rob! Looks like you're off to a great start with a solid build. Here's my two cents. When putting together your bund and attaching your pouches keep in mind that the bottom of the bund should rest on top of your belt. I only make mention of this because it looks from your photo of the bund that the bund it is a little over 10" from top to bottom. The ideal length should be about 8"-9." If your bund has any extra real estate, make sure that the extra is tucked under your chest and back armor and not tucked behind your belt. Once you suit up the the first time and post pics, the armorers will give you feedback if any adjustments to the bund is needed. Keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing you suit up! Thanks for the advice, that's good to know. I do have a long torso so maybe it will be ok. On the velcro closure of the bund in the back, should it be dead center on your back or is ok if its off centered to the left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Aim for center, but if it’s a little off center, I’d wait until you suit up so that the armorers can evaluate the look to see if it needs to be addressed. If you’re really concerned that it might be an issue, suit up in your undersuit, flak jacket, and bund and post a pic for the armorers to evaluate. This way you can address any potential issue now during the build phase. The armorers here are spot on among the best in the Legion. They won’t steer you wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, hirerob said: Thanks for the advice, that's good to know. I do have a long torso so maybe it will be ok. On the velcro closure of the bund in the back, should it be dead center on your back or is ok if its off centered to the left? I doubt it's THAT long, unless you're a dachshund! I've updated you to 501st Legion access. And while you're at it, check out the Scoutopedia! Lots of production references to help with your build: http://www.501stpathfinders.com/scoutopedia.php We're here for you, so feel free to ask any questions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, hirerob said: Thanks for the advice, that's good to know. I do have a long torso so maybe it will be ok. On the velcro closure of the bund in the back, should it be dead center on your back or is ok if its off centered to the left? There's no exact rule here. The end of the velcro closure on the back of the bund does not need to be exactly, perfectly centered along the centerline of the tank. You can see some examples in the Scoutopedia that there was some variation in the fit between the ROTJ scouts. The best guidance I can tell you is that the closure should be "generally" around the center back of the body. If the fit of your bund matches the CRL example image, then you should be a-ok. If you're a little to the left, or a little to the right, that's ok too. Whenever you're ready to get suited up, we can take a look and give you some feedback. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirerob Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 Ugh, so close but I'm struggling with the bund. The closure reaches a bit around to the left side. Is this a deal breaker? To shorten I'd have to seam rip the left side and all the ribbing so I can turn inside out in order to keep the no visible sewn edge. I'm not confident in my sewing abilities to make it look as nice as it does now. And regarding that "no visible sewn edge" does that include the attachment of the 2" velcro strip for the closure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Yeah you gotta bring that over. It's more than a bit to the left The visible seams do not include the Velcro. You can see them in screenshots. Be sure to refer to the Scoutopedia for references. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, hirerob said: Ugh, so close but I'm struggling with the bund. The closure reaches a bit around to the left side. Is this a deal breaker? To shorten I'd have to seam rip the left side and all the ribbing so I can turn inside out in order to keep the no visible sewn edge. I'm not confident in my sewing abilities to make it look as nice as it does now. And regarding that "no visible sewn edge" does that include the attachment of the 2" velcro strip for the closure? The "No visible external edge stitching" phrasing from the Level 2 part of the CRL primarily concerns the lower edge of the bund, meaning you shouldn't have a top stitch there. As Mickey mentioned, this does not include the velcro, which is in both the CRL photos as well as the Scoutopedia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirerob Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Chopper said: The "No visible external edge stitching" phrasing from the Level 2 part of the CRL primarily concerns the lower edge of the bund, meaning you shouldn't have a top stitch there. As Mickey mentioned, this does not include the velcro, which is in both the CRL photos as well as the Scoutopedia. So then I could just open the top edge of the bund to get at the right side inside seam since the top edge of the bund is under the armor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, hirerob said: So then I could just open the top edge of the bund to get at the right side inside seam since the top edge of the bund is under the armor? Yeah, if you can access and fold back the long left edge that way, then that'd work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirerob Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Question about attaching the black drill clips to the detonator. Do you have to use rivets. My rivet tool doesn't fit the opening of the clip to get close enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Rivets are not required to attach the black drill style clips to the detonator. Most people just use them because that's the easiest way to do it. If you can secure it with flathead screws or something similar then that would be fine. The mounting point faces the inside, so we wouldn't be able to see the attachment method anyhow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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