Ranger's Biker Scout Build

[NYShoretrooper]

Hey everyone! I was working on a Shoretrooper, but that's been shelved for a bit so I can finish other projects I've got going on. One of which is my Biker Scout. It's actually very close to being done. My helmet is finished up (minus needing to have the chin cup installed and the whole thing being weathered a bit), and I need to assemble everything else and get a flak vest. I'm talking to Steph now about a flak vest, and I intend to work on the armor this weekend.

I'm going to go for a "beat up and well-used" effect for the armor in keeping with ROTJ, and the helmet will be weathered to look as such. I already semi-achieved it with the ears and paint scrapes. The weathering should look phenomenal when I'm through with it.

[BikerScout007]

Awesome!  Make sure you avail yourself of the photos in the Scoutopedia when doing your weathering:

http://www.501stpathfinders.com/scoutopedia.php

[Aradun]

Looking forward to seeing your progress! Bikerscout007 provide an excellent reference so you can be sure your “beat up and well-used” look is in keeping with the ROTJ Scout.

Keep in mind that the CRL states that the armor may be “lightly weathered” so you don’t want to overdo it because your GML may have concerns when it comes to approval.

If you have any questions be sure to post them in your WIP. The armorers here are among the best and will assist you.

[NYShoretrooper]

Thanks! I’ll be perusing that page quite a bit. 

[NYShoretrooper]

I worked on the costume all day. I weathered hard armor, attached the holster to the boot, partially assembled my belts and straps, and figured out I need to get more elastic.

Here’s a picture of my partial suit-up. The chest armor is held in place only by gravity which is why it looks so funky, haha. I’ll assemble it more tomorrow.

[NYShoretrooper]

Anybody know where I can get bigger chest and back plates? Mine are way too small for my. I have MonCal armor, so I'd need something bigger than those. Sadly I'll also need a new tank probably.

[BikerScout007]

4 hours ago, NYShoretrooper said:

Anybody know where I can get bigger chest and back plates? Mine are way too small for my. I have MonCal armor, so I'd need something bigger than those. Sadly I'll also need a new tank probably.

Hard to say from that picture you posted above, but the chest plate doesn't look way too small.  It's only supposed to come down to the bottom of the pectorals.  

[Aradun]

It looks like it might be just a dressing issue. Your chest armor is just sitting in place via gravity, but I looks like it is sitting too high and your bund might be able to come up a tad. I suggest getting someone to help you get things in place and snap some front, back, and side photos. Then post them up for the armorers and they’ll be able to help you dial things in and if needed recommend some alternatives.

[NYShoretrooper]

Huh, alright. It just sits very weird, but I also don't have the side straps yet. Only the shoulders. I'll add the side straps and get it all tightened up.

Here's a better image I took with stuff more secured.

[Retrofire]

Hi Steve. Actually you’re looking pretty good. When you say “it just sits weird” how do you mean? It might just be a matter of adjusting your shoulder bridges and getting the side strapping addressed. Let us know how we can help.

[Aradun]

Huh, alright. It just sits very weird, but I also don't have the side straps yet. Only the shoulders. I'll add the side straps and get it all tightened up.
Here's a better image I took with stuff more secured.

Yep! Looking good brother! It’s amazing how some minor adjustments with position, strapping, etc. can really tighten up the look. Nice!

[NYShoretrooper]

Thanks guys! Either of you happen to have a picture of the zip ties going from the shoulder bells into the shoulder straps? I've been looking through threads and can't find any pictures of them.

[Chopper]

Check this post, it'll show pretty well how the zip ties work. 

http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/17305-lancer-build-tutorial/#comments