Hello from Trieste, Italy

[MrPerik]

Good morning everyone, my name is Erik and I live in Trieste, Italy. After a couple of unapproved costumes, I now want to make a Scout trooper costume so I can then approve it.

I ordered the RWA Creation kit and bought the Wampa Wear gloves. I have a black flight suit that I need to modify to fit within parameters, and I downloaded the guides for the other soft parts.
I hope to be able to join your group as soon as possible!

[Aradun]

Hey Erik! Welcome to the Pathfinders Detachment. You’ll find plenty of help to get you approved and ready to troop. Make sure to start a build thread here:

http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/96-biker-scout-wip/

A build thread will allow you to keep all
of your questions, documentation, photos, and feedback from the armory team in one place.

There’s an excellent how to video put together by our DL here:

https://youtu.be/

If you’re modifying your own flight suit or making any of your own soft goods there are excellent how to tutorials available here:

Boots
http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19708-biker-scout-boots-tutorial/

Pouches
http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19200-pouch-dimensions-and-patterns/

Cummerbund
https://forum.501stpathfinders.com/topic/23966-rotj-scout-cummerbund-tutorial/

Undersuit
http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19259-undersuit-mods/

Vest
http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/12485-build-your-own-vest-wpictures/

If you’re buying from a vendor check out the vendor list here:

https://forum.501stpathfinders.com/topic/19003-biker-scout-vendor-list/

The armory team is here to help! So don’t hesitate to reach out!

[BikerScout007]

Welcome to the Pathfinders forum!

[Dart]

Welcome aboard, Erik! Lots of great info above, so let us know if you have any questions.

[MrPerik]

Thanks for the welcome. The armor is on the way, and I'm preparing the flight suit. Now I also have to see about buying some boots to modify 

[M.J]

Hello Erik,

Welcome to Pathfinders, if you get stuck building your soft parts please show us, we will be able to assist to the best of our ability.

[Retrofire]

Welcome to the Pathfinders Erik!

[MrPerik]

https://amzn.eu/d/3FICa4N

 

Do you think it's good for the reinforcements and the rear flap of the flight suit?

[MrPerik]

A nice package arrived from RWA 🤤

[Dart]

Happy BBB day! (Big Brown Box)

[Aradun]

https://amzn.eu/d/3FICa4N
 
Do you think it's good for the reinforcements and the rear flap of the flight suit?

The material will work if faux suede is your desired preference. With 4 sq ft of material you’ll need to be very careful how you lay things out for your patches and rear flap, as it will likely leave little margin for error. I would advise starting with your reinforcements first, and then see if you have enough material remaining for the rear flap. That way if you have to order additional material you don’t have to be concerned about the dye from the new lot being an exact match.

Also, just be aware that using faux suede will not meet Level 2 requirements if that is a goal for you down the line.

Here in the US, I can get 6-9 sq ft of pigskin suede for about $24.99 which is about 10 Euros more than what you’re paying for the faux suede. Not sure what pricing is in Italy, but it might be worth a look.

[MrPerik]

Thanks for the info. I wanted to use faux leather because it's easier to sew on with the sewing machine.

[M.J]

Erik, also with the faux leather, (I have the same on mine), once cut it will have to be folded, so when you are doing your patches for your pants they just cant be sewn on, you'll have to fold then sew, ironing then pinning helps. You can pre sew as long as you sew on the same line so there is no double stitches.

When its either Leather or pig skin (my favourite) no need to hem just cut into shape and sew on. You can sew Pig Skin and suede with a leather needle, pig skin is more forgiving if you didnt buy one. 

I've had my faux leather for over 10 years and still going strong, its just tricky to sew on.

[MrPerik]

[MrPerik]

Good morning. I cut the edges, but for fear of cutting too much the result is this. Do you think I should cut more?

 

I would like to upload more photos but the forum won't let me

[Dart]

Yes, if you wanted to cut a bit more, you have some extra. Looks good, otherwise!

[Aradun]

The forum has very limited allotment per user for uploading pics directly. You’ll need to use an image hosting site like Imgur, or the free Tapatalk app.

Additional details on posting pics can be found here:

https://forum.501stpathfinders.com/topic/23053-faq-how-do-i-post-images/

[MrPerik]

I took a little trip out for a test. There are still a lot of things to sort out but I like how it's progressing

[Aradun]

Coming along nicely indeed! Finish line is in sight! Keep up the great work!

Just a quick note on the DLT19X. There should not be a bipod on the sniper 19X version. The bipod is only used on the standard DLT19. Just bringing this to your attention in case you’re planning to submit it for approval with your GML.

[MrPerik]

On 12/14/2024 at 2:39 AM, Aradun said:

Coming along nicely indeed! Finish line is in sight! Keep up the great work!

Just a quick note on the DLT19X. There should not be a bipod on the sniper 19X version. The bipod is only used on the standard DLT19. Just bringing this to your attention in case you’re planning to submit it for approval with your GML.

Thank you. I can't wait to finish it and send it for approval. And thanks for the tip about the DLT19x. Now I'll immediately remove the biped