new biker scout armor

[Nes]

Ok. Do you mean I should tell the seamstress to cut the lapel up to the green line?

[Chopper]

The lower edge of the butt flap should approximately be at the green line.

[Nes]

I've tried to re-upload the last photo but I don't know what I've done, sorry. Is there a solution for the velcro that’s visible on the cummerbund?

[Escrich Trooper]

9 hours ago, Chopper said:

Eyeballing it, but I'd put the flap at about here, in green.

For basic clearance, I'd hold off on surgery on the front riding patches, depending on GML preference.

Hi guys,

 

As a GML here, I think the patches with rounded edges look much better but taking into account the modifications that Nes is having to make to the suit, it seems OK to postpone them

[Nes]

I would like to emphasize the velcro on the cummerbund that sticks out. In addition to the velcro sticking out, it’s quite tight, making it almost impossible for me to breathe. The question I would like you to clarify for me is when a part of the suit is too small, in this case the cummerbund, is there a possibility that the seamstress can fix it in some way? Or does a new cummerbund have to be made?

[Chopper]

You might be able to get the velcro moved over to give you a bit more room.

Otherwise, you will need a new bund.

[Nes]

I have put wing nuts inside the helmet to adjust the visor as it would easily open when I moved my head. I have tightened the wing nuts hard and when I move my head you can still see a bit of the black rubber. I know I talked about it the other day and you showed me the link to the film frames and you told me that some helmets were like that but I don't really like it as most of my colleagues can't see them and I don't think it's pretty. The question is, could I put white elastic tape as it is a part of the helmet that can't be seen? If it's not allowed I would understand.

[Chopper]

I'm not totally sure what you mean, but if it can't be seen then that's a personal preference.

[Nes]

I'm sorry. My English is not very good. I mean I tightened the screws on the helmet because the front part was easily opening when I moved my head. After tightening the screws, when I move my head, the helmet still opens a little and the black elastic band of the chin strap is visible. I know it appears in the movies but aesthetically I don't like it very much. My question is. Can I replace the black elastic band with a white elastic band? Or if the black elastic band is visible a little, it’s considered an external element and therefore it isn’t allowed to use white elastic band. I don't know if it’s a little difficult to understand.

[Aradun]

The chin cup is optional and not required for approval, so if you are not pleased with the aesthetics, you can completely remove the strap and chin cup.

If you’re looking for a way to keep the chin cup, but prevent the strap that runs along the side of the dome from being exposed when you move your head, consider adding magnets to the problem side to hold the visor in place. That should keep it from moving when you lean forward or turn your head.

[Chopper]

Small circular velcro tabs are another option, if you are having issues with keeping the front visor closed:

[Nes]

Thank you. I didn't know about the velcro you mentioned. How would they fit on the hull? I understand that it's not a velcro that sticks too much and then I can't open the hull, right? I’m also thinking about the posibilite of putting magnets as you told me but I don’t know where to put them.

[Aradun]

I want to preface this by saying that there’s nothing wrong with your bucket, even with the chin strap visible occasionally. These “imperfections” that were a part of the original costumes are a part of the charm of Star Wars costuming.

But being a bit of a perfectionist myself, I understand the need to “fix” these imperfections. If it really bothers you and you want to go the magnet route, I’ve marked on the photos below approximate placement. You’ll
have to get a feel for this through trial and error for best placement on your bucket.

Using your photo. I’d start by putting a magnet on the inside of the face plate where the red mark is.



Then place a magnet just below or in front of the chin strap on the dome so that it lines up with magnet on the inside of the face plate. You’d use the same process if you went the Velcro route too.

If the space between the faceplate and the dome in this location is too narrow, you may have to put the magnet on the inside of the dome, as indicated below with the red mark.


Be mindful that these are just general locations to give you a visual reference. You’ll need to figure out the best placement for your bucket.

[Nes]

I agree with you. We are looking for the greatest fidelity and now thanks to your help I know that the black elastic is canon but in my opinion it’s too visible. I’m going to try to put the magnets as you have indicated.

[Nes]

I have a question. The forearm armor was a bit big for me and I put a smaller black elastic. After putting the elastic on, I remembered that I could have put padding in the armor. Is one option better than the other? I notice the piece is more closed and I don´t know if the ABS can be deformed or if it´s quite flexible. What do you recommend?

[Dart]

You can put a bit of padding, but you'd never want too much because it just gets a bit warm. But for fitting purposes, you can do it.

[Nes]

I'm going to put the elastic band back as it was and put a little bit of filling, so the elastic band isn't so tight.

[Dart]

23 hours ago, Nes said:

I'm going to put the elastic band back as it was and put a little bit of filling, so the elastic band isn't so tight.

I'd also suggest a bit of velcro if you're so inclined. Helps those arm bits from moving around too much and it allows for bands that are not so tight.

[Nes]

Where do you recommend putting the velcro?

[Chopper]

[Nes]

Thank you. I think that the velcro will be applied when I know for sure how the adjustments to the flightsuit will turn out. What do you think?

[Nes]

I have loosened the elastic on the biceps as you told me and I have tried to see how the vest looks with the change. How do you see it now? I don´t know if I have placed the parts of the suit correctly so you can tell me if I need to modify anything on the vest

[Chopper]

Take a photo from the front, as I can't see the inside portion of the vest sleeve.