Griffin-X

I aims to please...

I use the "wifey-bot" 2000 model.

I'm working on my scout now and did my snout in flat black. But, grey is fine too.

My chest/back parts are done this way. This mirrors my TK setup and is the preferred method at FISD. But, I used Gorrilla Glue to secure the straps on the front. I have elastic on the underside which allow it to open and close as I put it on. Plus, I don't need any straps to hold the "clam shell" front/back together.

He does have one! Duff is a super cool guy and a new member here on Spec Ops. He's working on a Shadow Scout too. I have not seen the E-11 yet but the demo scout holdout blaster rocks. No seam lines, great quality rubber, and detail.

Up next...the boots, cummerbund, and helmet. Stay tuned...!

14. Of course, no good scout is complete without a weapon...so many choices! This lot includes a new blaster that will soon be offered by a BSN and now Spec Ops member named Duff. It's an amazing rubber blaster! Also, a Hotshot, a Hyperfirm and a resin cast blaster from Undergroud Productions. This is the new "Duff" blaster. Stay tuned for more details on this one. He'll be offering it up soon. And...of course my DLT-19 from Sci-Fire. I love this bad boy.

13. A few shots of the flak vest and jumpsuit; these are part of my TB-Biker Scout costume and include the riding patch, 2" elastic straps, and butt flap (real pig suede). And a few shots of the collar mod; this is a Redkap coverall that has been modified to be accurate (total cost $40).

12. Finished up the strapping of the forearms (1" elastic), biceps (35mm elastic), and shoulders (35mm elastic); plus a shot of my SA Biker Scout gloves. These are no longer made by SA and now hard to find.

I do that with my TK and TX kits. Works really well.

Welcome to the Spec Ops site!

Looking good Al. I dig the wicked Batman gauntlets.

Very nice tutorial!

Thanks, PM sent Shane! I just got my 35mm elastic so I'm working on my strapping now for the biceps and shoulders. Boots, cummerbund, and helmet are next on the list!

Looks like you're having some fun there Chris!

Word. I dig it, but do not costume as a Star Trek dude. My heart lies with all that is Star Wars...

Yeah...I have some of "that stuff" around the shop too.

Ah yes...the in-famous "pee mod" topic. I agree with the fellas above and with Toddo...when you got to go, it's a pain no matter what you have going on. So far, I have learned to drink fluids early on, get rid of them before suiting up, and then don't drink much while in costume. I do like your mod though, very creative and I hope it helps out when the "time" comes.

Thanks Matt. This is the Hasbro with the Doopy's conversion kit. It was a fun project.

11. Started working on the knee, shoulders, and bicep strapping. I've placed rivets in the knee parts along with the .5" straps for the top portion. I'm working on the 1" straps now.

10. Painted up some greeblies for the TD and the biceps parts and glued them in place.

9. Added the decals (from TB) to the chest/back parts. It's starting to come together now!

8. Finished up the chest/back wrap-around joins with 2" cotton webbing. I've created my own "T" strapping for the shoulder bells too.

I bought mine at a Walmart Supercenter for $19. I believe you can get these at a Toy-R-US for about the same price.

Agreed! Different animal...