Kimbo44 Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Hi all, I've been wanting to get in the cosplay scene for a while now and hummed and hared over costumes. I finally decided on a Biker Scout (love the aesthetic and it seemed a lot more comfortable than a TK). Tusken Raider was a close second but regrets. I was surprised with the costs, but as I am very clumsy and cackhanded, I decided I would need to commission a build rather than attempt this myself. Selling some old trainers that I used to collect (sneakerhead), I was able to pull the trigger and get the build started. All sort parts and boots are from Caramac's Prop Shop - James Forder is a really helpful guy BTW. Gloves are from Wampawear. Blaster from Mando Makes Prop Service - Angus is a great bloke and a member of the garrison nearest to me. Hoping to join North East legion when my kit is sorted! Hard parts are RWA and finished and weathered by Trooper Stuff, bucket is fitted with a Troopacooler fan. I had some issues with the chest armour; there was no way my head, although being average sized, would fit through the shoulder slot (5.5"). I found some info through a Facebook group as to how others have worked past this by detaching one of the shoulder straps and adding a fastening - I didn't want to attempt this myself without advice as previously mentioned, I am very clumsy and didn't want to ruin it before wearing. This is the only adjusting I have had to do so far so quite fortunate. Below are from my test fitting - I need to try some braces for the cummerbund as it slouches at the pouches and I have to fit the holster to the boot, but other than that I am looking forward to my first troop next weekend! Any comments, suggestions very welcome - I am brand new to all of this. Thanks, Kimbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo44 Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 Having looked through others progress build I feel like I have totally cheated having someone do this for me, but y'all cleverer than me! 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Just to be clear, are you doing this for a con costume or are you doing with this the intent of 501st approval? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo44 Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 3 hours ago, Chopper said: Just to be clear, are you doing this for a con costume or are you doing with this the intent of 501st approval? Initially I just wanted to get a costume to troop in, but after researching various builders and options available I thought may as well go the whole hog and attempt 501st approval. I believe most of my kit is approvable/or has been by others, but it will certainly need tweaks and hoping for any advice - Anything at all to help me on my journey? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Okay no problem. As you identified, the bund is the biggest issue and you'll need to find a way to keep it in position and attached to your flak vest. Most people use velcro, though you can also use suspenders, as long as they aren't visible. The other item that sticks out to me is the boot height. For 501st approval, your knee armor shouldn't be over the tops of your boots. Can you pull your knee armor up at all? This thread might be useful for keeping the armor parts in place: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo44 Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 Thanks for sharing that, I never considered attaching the bund to the vest. When placed correctly, should there be no black between the bund and chest armour? I think I can sort the knees too, I have a few adjustments to make on the elastic so I think they knees have rode down as I've been walking around, although my boots are quite high. I'll make some adjustments and post some updates. I got the holster attached to the boot with no issues which I am please about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 For a ROTJ scout, that's correct. There should be no black between the bund and chest armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 To add to what Chopper has already shared, the belt should sit just below your naval and the bottom of the cummerbund sits on top of the belt. That will give you a sense of where to attach Velcro on the vest to secure the bund.Definitely take a look at the link Chopper provide too. It has excellent advice on how to keep everything in its proper place while trooping. I strongly suggest adding Velcro to the knees. Adjusting the strapping alone won’t keep them from sliding down or rotating out of place but Velcro will. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo44 Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 Hi Fellas Just to update I went on my first troop but I've definitely got lots to sort out, and was wondering if anyone has experienced the same or has any suggestions - My armour feels quite short so I had a gap between cummerbund and the armour. I've manged to hitch this up with Velcro so it now sits just below where it should, attached to the flak vest, however, now its to short and there is a gap above my belt, also you can see the strap on the cod piece. I think if my armour sat right it wouldn't be too bad but my chest/shoulders don't allow it to sit right. Has anyone used an extra long/tall cummerbund to remedy a similar issue - is this even allowed, I'm thinking this would be the easiest and cheapest option? Its not a million miles away, but I'm not happy with it yet. great advice on the velcro knee pads and bicep armour BTW😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo44 Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 This guy seems to have a much bigger cumerbund than me, this would sort my issue I think... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 The top edge of the scout belt should ideally be placed just below your navel/bellybutton. Where does yours sit? It's fine if the connection point between the cod and the strap is visible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo44 Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 Ah okay, good to know. The belt was around my waist but it slackened off after a bit of walking about. I might just get away with it then if I can get the top of the bund to sit right! It will look a lot better if I can get it attached properly so that the pouches don't make it slouch too. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 If you put some velcro on the triangle spots on the inside of the belt, you can use that to help keep it in place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Check out this thread. It provides great advice on how to keep things together while you’re trooping. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/w18894-some-tips-for-keeping-your-scout-costume-together-while-trooping/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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