Pandatrooper's SC Biker Scout build

[Retrofire]

I followed panda troopers build thread for making a t-21 and had really good results. I'll definitely be using this as a guide when I start my biker scout! Thanks for all the great info

 

One item of note is that in this build the TD greeblie is installed upside down. He has amazing technique and I'm among the ones who used his thread as reference during my build but no matter who you reference always keep the CRL handy and double check the reqmt before you execute it. It will save you from mistakes and a little frustration from do-overs. A build thread is recommended as that gives the experienced troopers a chance to come along side and help if/when you need.

[Mutter]

This was my second time reading this thread. Incredible! I started working on my soft parts last night and I'm ordering the armor this weekend. I'm sure I'll be reading it a few more times. Thank you!

[MichaelWaterman]

Excellent guide! I'm starting to build my outfit. Almost got everything complete, just need the boots and vest. Looking forward to it!

[Burgan]

This build thread is very insightful from a newbies point of view. As well as all the feedback from everyone throughout the build.

[Kaabous]

Great build thread/tutorial! As someone new to this, I learned quite a bit.

 

I'm looking at the SC set for my first build.

[Zacharias]

Very very helpfull for newbies! Thank you for this tutorial!

[DevilDucky]

This definitely is going to help been looking at SC Armor for our kits.

[Kosejonas]

Holy Macarony! I'm gonna use this tutorial all throughout my build Just received the email that my SC armor was shipped out yesterday!

 

One question though. When you cut the armour (The shoulder bells for example). Is the plastic thin enough to cut with scissors or plastic scissors , or do you have cut with a sharp blade?

[Pandatrooper]

Well, it only took five years but I'm finally approved.

 

TB-2886

 

[Kosejonas]

Well, it only took five years but I'm finally approved. TB-2886

 

Hey Panda,

 

Congratz bro Can you post more pictures of your suit?

[BikerScout007]

Well, it only took five years but I'm finally approved.

 

TB-2886

 

 

And now to make all the changes that have happened to the CRL in the last 5 years

 

Congrats, Terry! Welcome to the Pathfinders....officially now!

[Filipinosfinest]

 

And now to make all the changes that have happened to the CRL in the last 5 years

 

Congrats, Terry! Welcome to the Pathfinders....officially now!

Congrats

 

Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

 

 

[Aliaz]

Nice! Well done!

[Barraza]

Thanks for sharing your build. It helped me get approved!

[Pandatrooper]

You're welcome

[AJay Irish]

Terry, thank you very much for your thread, it's the most detailed and so much help for someone who hasn't done anything like this before. true testament for the spirit of the 501st

 

Andrew "AJay"

[Wildcards Rex]

This was a fantastic and enjoyable read. I'm awaiting my order from WTF and can't wait to start my build. I have to admit, after reading 14 pages worth of information, I am a little overwhelmed. Still, I can't wait to use this tutorial!

[keaphoto79]

Wow! I wish I had found your build ages ago! would have made things so much easier haha. Great posts and great help!

[Imperial Speedster]

Most Impressed at the step by step detail. Will be using as a guide, Thanks

[Wannabe Scout Trooper]

The new knees are great, and have a proper return on the side for the upper strap per Lancer spec. Nice work SC!

 

Before I started, I sanded the outer edges and rounded any sharp corners. Also cleaned up any rough cuts. I glued some scrap plastic shims inside the sides of the upper knee using Plastic weld cement, so that when the top strap is riveted in, the sides won't get stretched and potentially cause cracking.

 

 

Shims glued in

 

 

Bottom is pretty easy, apply some loop velcro to the inside of the knee, and sew some hook to the ends of your 1" black elastic. Thread it through and affix the velcro.

 

For the top strap, if you're going for Lancer spec, use 1/2" black elastic. I drilled a 1/8" hole and used a 1/8" diameter 1/4" long aluminum pop rivet to pass through the knee armor and elastic. The elastic I folded over twice and stitched shut before popping a hole (to prevent it from tearing during use). Always use a backing washer on the rivet for cases where the elastic might stretch over the end of the rivet alone.

 

Obviously, size up the armor with your undersuit on before you commit to the proper length of elastic. I velcroed in some thin foam inside the knee armor to help it cling to the undersuit and prevent it from slipping.

 

Finished knee.

 

can you rivet the bottom elastic or will that not pass for lancer...

[BikerScout007]

No you can't rivet the bottom elastic. Only the top. And that's not just for Lancer, that's for Basic as well

[billymod]

Great tutorial, used quite a bit during my build.  Do you have a TK build tutorial?  That is my next build.

 

cheers!

Bill

[troygordon2]

Just ordered a SC kit myself, really appreciate you putting this thread together!

 

[BikerScout007]

5 hours ago, troygordon2 said:

Just ordered a SC kit myself, really appreciate you putting this thread together!

 

Just keep in mind SC has updated their kit since Terry started this thread many many years ago.  Although the build process is pretty much the same, SC has made their chest and back armor a lot more accurate since 2012.

[troygordon2]

15 hours ago, BikerScout007 said:

Just keep in mind SC has updated their kit since Terry started this thread many many years ago.  Although the build process is pretty much the same, SC has made their chest and back armor a lot more accurate since 2012.

I saw that. The back plate already has that hump for the rivet, which speaks well of SC for keeping up with things.  I'm sure there are other things, but I only skimmed his first 2 pages here.  I'm really looking forward to getting underway, especially now that it looks like I will have several weeks at home!  Thanks a lot, C19...and COME ON, UPS MAN!