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Don't know if this was mentioned, but I believe it's still required to paint the helmet visor bolts black (the round discs where the visor attaches and allows the face plate assembly to rotate up ), versus the silver/grey they are currently.

My bad, gloss or semi-gloss black, thanks Izzi.

Get the one that matches the glossiness of the armor. If the armor is high-gloss ABS, then get the patent leather ones. If the armor appears more like a semi-gloss, then I'd suggest the dull leather shoes, and apply some polish to them to bring them up to the level of glossiness of the armor. If you get the regular dull leather shoes, you can always buy some parade shine shoe polish (Kiwi Parade Gloss Black). This can look even better if you know how to use cold water and cotton balls to work the polish on the shoe (but this takes time). There is also Kiwi Honor Guard High Gloss Shoe Polish (a liquid) which looks great once applied (and dried). The drawbackto this polish is that it will crack over time where any flex in the leather is experienced (top side, behind the toe of the shoe).

The helmet (and armor) should be a gloss black. Helmet decals are optional, but if they are applied then they must be black or dark grey in color. However, if my information is outdated, then someone please let me know. Also, not sure if anyone has seen the new Studio Creations scout helmets, but they are VERY nice! The previous 2-piece helmet back is now a single pull. I bought mine fully assembled and it came padded (Condor US military helmet padding). Additionally, he snout detail piece is much nicer than before (fills in the full snout, and is no longer just the engine and aerator detail pieces). Thanks, Caesar T.

FYI, Studio Creations has reworked their helmet molds and are pulling the black ABS helmets with a one-piece back. I have one on order, and will provide images of it when it gets here (specifically requested the green/black lens not be installed and stickers not be applied) I am under the impression that they are also pulling the armor in black ABS also. you can contact them for info at info@studiocreations.com

I know that feeling, and I can say that with the different builds people have, you can not expect one bandolier to necessarily fit another person (working on mine now... Oy!!) You need to custom fit it to yourself. Segment sizes and belt widths will vary depending on the person. Doubt mine will be ready for DC (but my other plans will be set in motion...)

I'd have one, 'no matter the cost', unless it's too expensive

I know a few people that may be able to aid me in constructing one of these. With that said, I guess I now have ANOTHER project that I need to get started on (hmmm.. may be fun to have at DC though

Very good points.

Yes, I must concur. So no satchel charges strapped to the belly of their mode of conveyance, it must look like accident when they 'tragically' failed to perform preventative maintenance on their vehicle, then 'tragically' drove off the roadway when their brakes failed due to a lack of brake fluid, or air in the brake lines.. (not that I've actually ever done anything like that... )

I agree, there seems to be far to many 'armor options' depicted for the storm commando. Some show scout chest pieces with standard cummeerbund, while others show armored ab and cod with a different chest. There is even a difference between the GG bust and the action figure, as far as detial of the bicep pieces and the appearance of the helmets. Between the artists and figures and busts, it's going to be a bumpy ride.

YAY! BFG FTW!!

I noticed the flap on the back-side(specialist version) is on the outside, seeming hanging from the the back of the belt (immediately below the thermal detonator). It's supposed to be under the cummerbund/thong strap. If they're going to do that, why not just make it a full-on kamma?

As I recall, there were snipers in these segments of the game * Chapter 1: Kamino o The Escape * Chapter 2: Cato Neimoidia o The Eastern Arch o The Western Arch

it seems the brandished weapon would be the E-11 (rifle) with extended stock. The holstered one would likely be the carbine version, and with what appears to be a different scope. Also, as far the muddied-water between the storm commando and shadow scout is concerned, here's something to help make things clear as mud.. http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Shadow_scout They state, "The storm commandos, also known as Imperial commandos or shadow scouts, were elite members of a branch of the Imperial Stormtrooper Corps." They go on to say, "They were typically deployed into squads that consisted between three to six commandos. However, in certain missions that were considered suicide, squads consisted only of one or two individuals. They were normally deployed on operations against enemy leaders ranging from assassination to capture missions as well as destroying any important facilities used by their foes. They were even known to take part in assassination missions against a target". Not that any of these posts should be considered definitive proof or that those who post on this sight are by any means experts, but I do believe it has been used as a reference before (but dont quote me on that).

As I recall, they appear in several locations. You find them behind the baracades as you attempt to escape from the cloning facility on Kamino, then again as you progress through the city on Cato Neimoidia before you confront the Gorog in the Tarko-Se Arena. You start off being lazed with what appears to be a targeting beam, which is followed by a moderate-damage laser blast from the sniper rifle (not much stealth with these rifles, you know EXACTLY where that scout is shooting from).

I can have detailed photos.. whenever they get around to sending me my bust, but until then, I've reposted what images I was able to find.

I have it for the PC, but I'm not knowledgable enough to get the screenshot that I want

Can anyone find a reference to the scout sniper rifle from TFU2? I can't seem to get them to stop shooting me long enough to get a good look at it, but it would seem to be similar to above, except the scope seems to have a few small additions (but it may be a misperception).

I can take a screen shot, but when I was on SWG, I believe they had the shadow scout tagged as a storm commando. Also, the gentle giant bust has what appears to be a more traditional shadow scout helmet than the modified one depicted above. Also, he has the forearm armor and not the typical scout style gauntlets

I've seen what we have listed as a shadow scout referred to as a storm commando in another reference. There is another, more armored, reference listed as a storm commando in the comics and with some of the figures. Gentle Giant is coming out with a premier guild bust that is of their rendition of the storm commando. This bust exhibits more armor than the shadow scout, but retains much of the SS's attributed (helmet, chest, back with hump, etc). To be honest, I've not thoroughly and painstakingly researched the differences, so hopefully someone else can offer more insight into this topic.

Was wondering something, if the regular scout is permitted to carry a 'sniper' rifle, would it be too far of a leap (or too much of a stretch) to extrapolate that over to the shadow scout? While it does not seem there are any common depictions of the shadow scout with a sniper rifle, would it not make sense for him/her, with their stealth capabilities, to be assigned to some sort of sniper/assassination duty? Afterall, there are MANY rebel generals and well-to-do sympathizers out that are are just more than deserving enough to receive a shot from an undetectable shadow sniper scout. Now, granted, I may be opening up that proverbial 'can-o-worms', and it's always possible the response may not be what I wanted to hear, but I figured I'd at least pose the question and put it 'out there' for the world to behold.

I think the idea guy was on vacation when they came up with the name for this character... seriously.. sky trooper? That just sounds so UN-menacing and must have took all of about a second to come up with... that's like parents telling kids 'behave, or the smurfs will come and get you'.. Why not Aerial Assault Trooper... Just tossing in my $0.02

Anyone else notice that they're carrying clone weapons? The clone carbine and rifle in the pack and they're depicted carrying the carbines.

SWEET! Binders ordered... Now I just need some binder cuff belt cases I imagine they'll be LOTS-O-FUN during Dragon Con