DoubtFreezer Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Hello Pathfinders! I wanted to use this space to introduce myself and keep you up to date on my TB build. My name is Avi and I'm so happy to be here! Just a little bit about my 501st journey and I'll keep it quick. I have an approved TK but it was built pre-pandemic and during that time I gained the "covid 40ish pounds" so I'm just unable to stuff myself into armor that was built for a 200lb Avi. That being the case I decided that it was time to go with my true calling which is TB! Ever since I was a kid the Scouts were my favorite so why not pull the trigger and go down the next rabbit hole, right? My TB build is currently in progress and the gears are turning! My bucket is RS Props, my armor is SC, and my soft goods are KriptonTop. My Carida buddy Chad (TB-61610) has been helping me with my build. My EC-17 is in the works from Holeintheground. My new Carida buddy Aradun was kind enough to print my DLT-19X. Super big thanks to Aradun and Chicken Walker for this, it means so much to me that you both are so willing to take the time to help make this happen! My armor is about 90% completed. Whats remaining is attaching the chest/back armor, and the belt. I'm still waiting on the soft goods to arrive and once they do I'll be able to see if any extra tailoring work will be needed. After that it's down to the boots! I would really like to follow the tutorials provided here to build my own. The learning opportunity that comes with that process is very valuable to me and I'm looking forward to it. I'm so looking forward to getting out there and trooping, bringing some happiness to the community, and doing what I originally wanted to do that got sidelined by the last few years! Thank you all ahead of time for the knowledge that you pass on in this forum, it means so much! I'll post up some pictures soon! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Hello and welcome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Welcome, looking forward to the photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Hey Avi, welcome to the Pathfinders forum! Sounds like you are well on your way with your build. @Aradun is one of our armor team members, so sounds like you are already getting Detachment help! The belt and attaching the chest and back are probably the most difficult parts of the build, and they ain't all that difficult in comparison to other armors! Let us know if you have any questions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Welcome to the PFD Avi! Super exited about your build and really looking forward to being able to troop with you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubtFreezer Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 I'm definitely in good hands! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Welcome to the Pathfinders Avi! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Welcome aboard! Feel free to ask any questions you can't find answers for. Happy to help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hask Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Welcome Avi. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout98 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 3/12/2023 at 3:57 PM, DoubleImpact said: My bucket is RS Props, my armor is SC, and my soft goods are KriptonTop. My Carida buddy Chad (TB-61610) has been helping me with my build. My EC-17 is in the works from Holeintheground. My new Carida buddy Aradun was kind enough to print my DLT-19X. Super big thanks to Aradun and Chicken Walker for this, it means so much to me that you both are so willing to take the time to help make this happen! Welcome to the PFD @DoubleImpact ! I noticed your selections on your scout build and i gotta say i like your style brother! It just so happens i have the same exact setup and used it for my Lancer application (approved with minor fixes). I went with this setup and the feedback from fellow PFD and thier before/after comments has been very positive. This was my complete vendor buy list: Bucket: RSPROPMASTERS HA: StudioCreations SA: Cucblackprops/KriptonTop Neck Seal: Cucblackprops Gloves: Wampa Boots: Crowprops E-17/DLT-19: Lunaarmorworks My Kit Photographed after Lancer Approval: I show and tell you this because the specific items from the vendors you selected imo are top shelf all the way around. This is an idea of what your armor would look like completed (Keeping in mind it also matters greatly how it sits on you as well). Many lancers, staff, & Veteran members were critical to my success completing Basic/Lancer. you need ANYTHING relating to your kit (advice, links, help, etc.) message me anytime you like and I'd be happy to support ya. I'm no different than any other pathfinder here when it comes to making the Detatchment a happy, stronger, fun place for new kit builders. Happy building, and your gonna love this Detatchment. -Scot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubtFreezer Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 Thanks Scot! Much appreciated! I'll definitely be reaching out. Thankfully we have some pretty good tailors in my area that should be able to make any adjustments to the soft goods once they arrive. I also now have my DLT-19X and EC-17 in hand and I'm in the process of picking up the mats that I'll need to do the finishing, painting, and detailing. As far as the boots go, I think I'm gonna take a swing at doing them myself with the help of the tutorials and my local buddies. I LOVE getting the opportunity to learn all of the new skills that come along with these builds and I'm super excited about it. Thanks for the pics, hopefully I'll end up looking as sharp! I'll post some pics up here soon as well. I was waiting to have a few more things completed first but I figure I'll just post up what I have finished in the meantime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubtFreezer Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 Just wanted to post some pics of my build as it stands! Please disregard the non regulation jeans,t-shirt, watch, and sneakers as I'm still waiting for the soft goods to arrive. Also these were taken before I attached the shoulder bell straps so they are a little out of place in these pics. Tank decals are also currently being applied. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 So far so good Avi! Once your soft goods get in we'd love to see how it all fit together. Fitment is an on-going process with your armor and soft goods so we'll help you get squared away in no time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubtFreezer Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 Hey everyone! Just wanted to post up some pics of my build. Some more pics are on the next post as well. Happy to report that my soft goods should be shipping in the next few days and I also got a pair of Kingshow 1180 Wheat boots and will be starting on that part of the build this weekend. Please let me know what you think of the armor so far and if there is any glaring things that you'd recommend changing up please don't hesitate to let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubtFreezer Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 Hey Everyone! Hope you're all having a great weekend! So my soft goods finally arrived and I decided to try everything on and get some pics! I ordered the soft goods back in February and have since lost about 15lbs so there are some slight adjustments that are going to need to be made. Mostly simple velcro placement changes. I'll be going to my Garrison's build party at the end of the month and should be able to get those fixes knocked out. Things to take note of that are glaringly off in the pics: Bicep Armor - Straps were still too loose so they slid down. I re-strapped them earlier this evening and they now stay in place. Cod/Belt/Bund/Pouches positioning. I know this is off, I've got to get some sewing done to secure the velcro that will hold everything in place where it belongs. Boots - Currently MIA. Ordered them from Crowprops a few days ago and they are currently in production. Weathering - I'll be starting on some light weathering this week Misc - I'm taking a lot of pointers from Choppers thread about "keeping your costume together while trooping" and will be applying the tips here and there. Please let me know what you think of my build so far and if you see things that are off that I haven't mentioned or have any advice, tips, etc please don't hesitate to let me know! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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