SwiftieScout Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 So after having introduced myself I went ahead and ordered a bunch of stuff... so here goes! I live in a 700 sq foot second floor apartment so I have no shop or tools so I did go with a complete build from RS Props, however, I am a skinny built guy so I know I will need some modifications, especially on the flightsuit and other soft parts if I want them to fit right. I do build scale models so I have plenty of materials to be able to make modifications (cutters, blades, many different grit sandpapers, many paints, etc etc) so I'm comfortable with the level of work I will need to do to hopefully end up with a greenlight into the 501st! Aside from my build from RS, I ordered a biker scout helmet audio system from ukswraths )which I've read great things about) and a helmet fan system from twothumbs. I wanted a dlt-19x and was going to order one from yourcustomstuff but it looked really skinny. The scope looked nice so I ordered just the scope kit from them. I found a dlt-19 kit from super6props that looked great so I ordered that. I kind of feel like I'm cheating a bit getting a full buildout but I know no buildout is a guaranteed pass and I know I will need to do some work on it to fit me right so I will get enjoyment from that. I purposefully ordered kits for the dlt-19/x stuff as opposed to built/painted so I would have something to work on. I'm super excited to start my journey! Pathfinders lead the way! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Welcome Jorge. Your work with scale models should serve you well on your scout journey. You mentioned that you have as skinny build, so it might be advantageous to read through @woobiee's build thread, as he had a slimmer build as well, here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/22381-woobiee-1st-and-new-build-lancer-probably/ You don't need to do everything that he did, but some of the adjustments may be helpful as you work to get the best fit for your scout costume. And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwiftieScout Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Chopper said: Welcome Jorge. Your work with scale models should serve you well on your scout journey. You mentioned that you have as skinny build, so it might be advantageous to read through @woobiee's build thread, as he had a slimmer build as well, here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/22381-woobiee-1st-and-new-build-lancer-probably/ You don't need to do everything that he did, but some of the adjustments may be helpful as you work to get the best fit for your scout costume. And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help. Thanks! These forums have been a treasure trove of valuable information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwiftieScout Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 Here is the dlt-19 kit from super6props. It comes printed in black and comes with an extra tip printed in orange which is a nice touch. The sights swing up and down and the bipod is removable in case you want to go with a lancer approved dlt-19x after adding a scope. The parts came individually wrapped in black wax paper but I unwrapped them all for the pic. Shipping was a fast 2 days from the UK! Got this earlier in the week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwiftieScout Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 I sanded the parts down a bit starting with 200 grit, then 320, and finally 400. I didn't go with a completely smooth finish as I felt the weathering would take better with some texture. I built the blaster and painted the entire thing with matte black spray paint. I taped off the area for the metallic band by the stock and painted that mica silver. I then taped over that and the stock and mist coated the whole thing with satin black. At this point I saw a previous thread about someone getting denied because they were missing the wires that secure the t-tracks in place so I added some and painted them satin black as well. I lightly weathered using a gun metal acrylic (but not the grip or the t-tracks as I had gathered from previous posts) drybrushed with a sponge (drysponged?) then painted in the "holes" with jet black acrylic. I hit the whole thing with rustoleum dullcote to tone down the shine a bit. I then masked the rest of the rifle and unmasked the stock and painted that with several wet coats of satin black. I opted not to go with a full gloss black and I'm happy I didn't. I painted the orange tip the same way after masking off about 8mm of the orange tip in case I ever need to use it. Overall I'm very happy with the way it came out. Took me about 4-5 days in all. I'm still waiting for my scope kit to come in which I will paint with the same process. I included a pic of the orange tipped version as well. Last pic is for size reference. I had a blast (pun intended) building this! I'm so anxious for my armor to come in... estimate is mid-November! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Nice work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Hey Jorge! Welcome to the Pathfinders. Nice work on the DLT, it looks excellent! Your experience model building will definitely be an asset as Chopper noted. Don’t sweat ordering everything either. It’s not cheating. Everyone has a different approach when building their kits and there’s nothing wrong with commissioning everything. As a fellow RS owner, I know you’ll be pleased. Be sure to hit us up with any questions once you have everything in hand. The armory team is here to help you succeed. You’re off to a great start! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwiftieScout Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 41 minutes ago, AradunFF said: Hey Jorge! Welcome to the Pathfinders. Nice work on the DLT, it looks excellent! Your experience model building will definitely be an asset as Chopper noted. Don’t sweat ordering everything either. It’s not cheating. Everyone has a different approach when building their kits and there’s nothing wrong with commissioning everything. As a fellow RS owner, I know you’ll be pleased. Be sure to hit us up with any questions once you have everything in hand. The armory team is here to help you succeed. You’re off to a great start! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zv288bot Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Hi Jorge! Welcome Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woobiee Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Welcome Jorge! We're here to assist in anyway we can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwiftieScout Posted December 6, 2022 Author Share Posted December 6, 2022 So all of my gear came in from RS! Got it all on and adjusted some things here and there. Overall i think it fits great and looks amazing. The flightsuit is a medium even though im a small so it fits a bit baggy on me. I feel like I need to take that in a bit... though I always wear slim fit and tight fitting clothes so maybe its just not how im used to things feeling on me. Alot of guys my size wear medium sizes so maybe i should just feel it out a bit more. Let me know what you all think as far as the fit on that please. For the shoulder bells, is there a way to keep them from rotating back? They have a band that goes around my arms and they are attached to the chest and back armor with zip ties. I can adjust them and over time they rotate back. I was taking my own pics with a timer on my phone and kept taking my gloves off to get it going, then having to rush back and put my gloves in and get in position so i was moving alot and not checking my armor at all (as shown by my lopsided thermal detonator lol) . Would velcro on the back of them and the vest sleeves help? I feel like that would restrict my mobility so maybe its bot a great option. I'm super excited to FINALLY have my armor! Any tips would be appreciated! Also i noticed later that my knee armor was upside down 🤦🏻♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chopper Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 As far as I can see with the photos you have, your flight suit doesn't look all that baggy to me. Obviously you already self-identified your inverted knees. I'd slide your drop boxes back a bit, so they're better centered on the sides of your legs. Right now they're kicked forward a bit. Also, try and widen where your rear drop box straps come together in back by maybe an inch. They don't need to touch each other on the back of the belt. As for your shoulders, they're pulling back because your back armor is sliding back as well. A typical solution is to put some velcro on your chest armor, which then attaches to velcro on your flak vest, which keeps the armor from sliding back. That usually helps keep the shoulders better aligned on your shoulders. You can also check out this post for some general tips, though none of it is required: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/18894-some-tips-for-keeping-your-scout-costume-together-while-trooping/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwiftieScout Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Chopper said: As far as I can see with the photos you have, your flight suit doesn't look all that baggy to me. Obviously you already self-identified your inverted knees. I'd slide your drop boxes back a bit, so they're better centered on the sides of your legs. Right now they're kicked forward a bit. Also, try and widen where your rear drop box straps come together in back by maybe an inch. They don't need to touch each other on the back of the belt. As for your shoulders, they're pulling back because your back armor is sliding back as well. A typical solution is to put some velcro on your chest armor, which then attaches to velcro on your flak vest, which keeps the armor from sliding back. That usually helps keep the shoulders better aligned on your shoulders. You can also check out this post for some general tips, though none of it is required: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/18894-some-tips-for-keeping-your-scout-costume-together-while-trooping/ Thank you this helps alot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwiftieScout Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 Got a smaller flightsuit from imperial boots and this one fits really well. Added a bunch of velcro in all the right places to keep things from moving around. Moved the dropboxes to the sides more and widened the belt a bit in the back. Also put a fan system in my bucket to keep it from fogging up. Submitted my application so now we wait! I would post pics here but the tiny size limit is a total killer and i cant upload any more pics to this thread 😕 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 The photo hosting for the forums is unfortunately limited, since we can't pay for infinite storage space. Most folks use sites like dropbox or imgur to host their photos. See thread linked below. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Hey Jorge! Looking forward to welcoming you to the PFD as an official Scout Trooper! Good luck with your approval.Regarding posting pics. The forum’s ability to host pics on the server is limited in order to keep costs down. If you’re interested in getting those pics posted, then check out the threads below.http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/22990-sharing-photos-with-dropbox/#comment-215704http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/23053-faq-how-do-i-post-images/Another easy way is to download the free version of the Tapatalk app, which will allow you to upload your images directly into your posts right from your phone. EDIT: Chopper, as efficient as ever, replied while I was typing mine. Lol. I love this detachment! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwiftieScout Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Thanks @Chopper and @Aradun! I'll check those out and post some of those pics. Crossing my fingers for my approval! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwiftieScout Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Testing thisSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SwiftieScout Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Armor: RS PropsBucket: RS PropsSoft parts: Imperial BootsBoots: Imperial BootsFlightsuit: Imperial BootsBalaclava: REIEC-17: RS PropsDLT-19: Super6Props kitScope: Imperial Arms kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Good luck Jorge. Let us know how it goes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plushie Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 NICE weathering. For picture hosting, I use imgur.com. They can be clunky at times, but they've been a decent source. Good luck with your application here in Mountain Garrison! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwiftieScout Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Thank you! Nice to meet a Mountain Garrison Pathfinder! 23 minutes ago, plushie said: NICE weathering. For picture hosting, I use imgur.com. They can be clunky at times, but they've been a decent source. Good luck with your application here in Mountain Garrison! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwiftieScout Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 I'm in! TB-41454 reporting for duty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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