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Thanks!

WHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! TX-66606!!!!!!!

Got notice from the GML that I have been approved (as of the 1st)! Haven't gotten the official email with the TX number yet, but should be coming through soon!

Will do! Thank you guys for all the support, I really appreciate it. Spec Ops is best detachment!

Have't heard anything as of yet. Though I'm hoping soon, I'd like to get out and start troopin'!

Hey guys, thanks to you both. I meant to color the rivet and forgot. I'll get on all this!

Sure here are what I submitted And Yep down in the Everglades Squad!

I know it's been quite awhile but I've submitted the photos for approval as of last night. Just waiting to hear back now!

I had the same exact fear. I was worried I'd mess something up. I just kept harassing the local squad until we did a mini Armor party a couple of weeks ago. With people there to guide I was much more confident than I was before, and realized it's not as hard as I thought it would be. Still haven't done the helmet, but we got a lot of the armor stuff done. I just have to do soft parts mostly now. I would say get in touch with some of the local biker scouts and ask them for help.

Is the lens black or green on your shadow?

I don't know if paint was a problem, but one of the local guys helping me mentioned that it could chip the hose because it's so flexible. So I figured Plastidip was flexible and would be less of a problem if there was one. It looks pretty much like yours does in the photo, just a little....different. I like the look though and I think I'm gonna do the whole thing in it, would look similar to the satin finish, just maybe a little more flat. Not sure if it shows well in this image.

Finally got some work done on the armor this weekend. I'll post of pictures tonight. I did have a question though. So the hose for the thermal detonator is supposed to be black according to the CRL. I couldn't find black hose to replace the silver, but I did the next best thing and got the spray on plastidip and it looks awesome. I know some of you all have painted your armor and I've been considering it as well and wanted to know if there was any reason I should or could not use plastidip for this purpose. It's generally more durable than spray paint and it feels off easily if I have to reapply for some reason, it also looks amazing IMO.

Thanks! I totally would have melted my bucket and been very upset

Thanks. I will use the e6000 for the more minor things, and order the abs cement. Any thought on getting this stuff off? I would assume just a razor blade should work. What do you mean disaster? I've never worked with the stuff and from what those down here have seemed to say they may not have either. Hello Chex!

So I tried gluing the dome to the back/side piece, using E 6000. Apparently, letting it sit on the dome was a bad idea and it slid and had a huge gap. I tried to fix it and it came apart... So now I gotta start over. I guess setting it on the back would be best.

So the difference in name is just a variation on art work, and not actually a separate classification?

Dave, did you have an update on this?

Thanks Jim. When I get into projects like this, who am I kidding I've never done anything on this scale, but when I do get involved I go full bore on things. I plan to get this done and in for approval by July at the latest. Hopefully pull everything together to be able apply for Specialist by Dec. Lofty goal I know, but that's my plan.

Thanks for all the help guys. I think I'm gonna back down on the paint for now and if I decide to do it another time I can. I gotta link up with someone local who as a TB maybe and see if they can assist. We have tons of them down here just gotta see who is available. In the mean time I'm gonna see what I can do with sewing the straps and velcro and getting the under suit and making the alterations.

Any progress on this? Would love to see it

Never considered that, It would make my life much easier! I think I will go that route.

Awesome on the no need for Bondo and thank for the link. Nice suit! The paint was more because the armor black ABS has a kind of foggy look to it that is uneven. I know I can probably "polish it out" but I prefer the duller finish the satin paint gives over a gloss. Is there a way to reach that without paint?

I recently got a full SC kit for the Shadow Scout. For the most part painting it seems like an easy task. I just have some issue with the bucket. It comes in 4 pieces; Back/Sides, Dome, Face, and Visor. Originally I thought to paint everything then assemble, but then I realized applying ABS Cement, or any adhesive really, to the paint was probably not the best idea. The Dome and Back/Side piece need to be glued together, and then the Face and Visor need to be glued. Then those two are connected with the hinge bolts. With that all being said, I have 2 questions/issues. 1. Am I going to need to bondo over the Dome and the Back/Side pieces connect? 2. With painting does anyone have tips to get all the nooks and crannies without having drips or pooling? If anyone has detailed pictures of of the Scout bucket (especially the back) it would be greatly appreciated too.

So this showed up today!

So the helmet came with a chin cup(?) I assume this would fit inside and get screwed in with the Snout Greeblie? It didn't seem to fit the space so I wasn't sure.