Arnie Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 Cant remember the name, but there is some kind of fabrick you can iron in between layers, that will make it stick together, a bit like gluing, and this will be the solution we will try out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southscout Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Oh no.. I noticed on my faux suede that it fringed way too much where it was cut so I cut mine with around 15mm extra on the edge. This extra part I then folded in and sewed a stitch around 1cm from the edge. After that I made the final stitch to secure it to the suit just a couple of mm in from edge, like you have done. It looks like there's a double stitch, but it's really hard to see unless someone is sneaking up on you from below. You can see what I mean in this picture: http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg513/Southscout1/DSC00119.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 I was doing a very fine zig-zag line all the way round the suede, and I believe thats what weakened the faux suede too much, so its been given a larger zig-zag now. And no, no one will ever notice unless they put their head in between my legs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Everything looks great, but as you say the shoulder bells could do with being higher and closer to the shoulder bridges.# Maybe loosen the shoulder bell elastics around your arms as well, the originals were a bit looser looking. Great build thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Thanks for the tip. Will see if I have enough elastic for making new straps for the under arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 The suede is all fixed up now, with a wider zig-zag line, to help the suede from falling apart again. Also work on the bund continues. Only vertical stiches missing now and will wait until I have decided where the pouches will sit. Although they are already marked out on the backside And the first pouch is done. Just one more, and the extra flap that attaches to the bund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 I'M DONE!!!!! WAAAAAAAGH!!!!! Will get detailed pics some time tomorrow and send to my GML my official request for approval Thanks for all the comments everyone. Its really something to keep one going Oh and the pouches are all me ...the rest is sewn by my mom hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dee Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I can't help it, but the back view of a scout is just plain.. smexy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southscout Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Congratulations! And just in time for Legoland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grendel_Blitz Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Awesome build bro. Now... take it to the woods and get DIRTY!!!! \m/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Still waiting for approval, but thanks And funny thing...the first time this costume will be trooping, it wont be with me in it. I'm lending it to our former CO Andrew, for a small troop friday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 You did a superb job on this build. Congrats on a job well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Mike Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 AWESOME!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks guys Just waiting for the GML to reply right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaltblutfreak Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Awesome build and very good documentation. That will help me alot. Thanks. And good luck with your approval ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Its approved The nose and screws could use some darker colours though, but it didnt stop my approval Will correct it though. My GML is right. For some reason I had got in my head, that the screw covers and nose plate should be way lighter than the grey decals, when in fact they are more or less the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaltblutfreak Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Congrats on becoming TB ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southscout Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Congratulations! ...now where's my MC package... aaarrgh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grendel_Blitz Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Kudos to you Morten. You dug in and knocked the build out of the park. Way fast on your part! Enjoy Trooping in the TB!!! \m/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Its approved The nose and screws could use some darker colours though, but it didnt stop my approval Will correct it though. My GML is right. For some reason I had got in my head, that the screw covers and nose plate should be way lighter than the grey decals, when in fact they are more or less the same! Congrats Morten and welcome to the Pathfinders! I have updated your profile graphic to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Thanks guys But yeah it was a fast build maybe, but my TK was done in less than a week, so this was actually slow for me...all that damn sewing I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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