Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Well, thanks to an awesome hookup from Izzi, I'm starting my Shadow Scout. The "big brown box" arrived today, so let the fun begin! This thread will log my work in progress on this new costume. Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I look forward to this Jim. With your experience at BSN, I expect to see it built to Specialist bro. I can't wait. Link to comment
Master Tej Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 How exciting! Looking forward to it! - Master Tej - Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 Ah thanks guys, been a long time in the works. Todd...I hope I can come close to yours man. Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Nice addition! Link to comment
ELP[501st] Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 looking forward to watching the progress! Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 I just got my webbing from Jontay.com (black cotton in 2" for the belt and 1.5" for the belt boxes). Pretty much following how I put my biker scout together but doing things a bit better with this one. I've also replaced the snout with an accurate DJ snout and built a riser plate. I'll post up some pics this weekend. Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 let me know if you find a source for the 1 3/8" elastic. Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 let me know if you find a source for the 1 3/8" elastic. Will do...I've found a few places that sell 3.5 CM elastic, but they are in China and require a bulk purchase, like 10 yards or more. Yikes. Maybe I could buy up a role of this and make it available to BSN and Spec Ops scouts?! Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Will do...I've found a few places that sell 3.5 CM elastic, but they are in China and require a bulk purchase, like 10 yards or more. Yikes. Maybe I could buy up a role of this and make it available to BSN and Spec Ops scouts?! Now you're talking. Or, you could make a black elastic hammock! Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Now you're talking. Or, you could make a black elastic hammock! Right?! It's a funky size but you'd think it would be available in most stores. Not so much... Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 BTW...here's the link I found. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/35MM-Black-Knitting-Elastic-Tape-Elastic-Stretch-Webbing-50-Meters-Roll-for-wholesale-and-retail/656705849.html Link to comment
Chef[501st] Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Come on Jim... Nearly 10 days and no actual pictures of any work going on! Chop Chop! Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Okay, okay...you got me Chef. It's been a bit slow going since I have a dislocated L shoulder at the moment. But, here's where I am at: 1. Replaced the SC snout with a DJ snout and built a riser plate. 2. Glued the belt parts in place. Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Next... 3. Painted the TD tubing and glued the end caps in place. 4. Sanded the SC helmet seam in the back; will end up painting the bucket gloss black. That's coming next... I've also received my cotton webbing and have my TD bits on order through DJ. My decals are on the way from TB, so I'll be working on the belt assembly this weekend. It's raining now so no painting today... Link to comment
Master Tej Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Looking good! - Master Tej - Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 5. Worked on the TD today, made some clips, attached the back plate, etc. I should have my TD greeblies from DJ sometime next week. Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 6. Also worked on the belt, drop boxes, and black cotton webbing. I use the "drill and cut" method for making the webbing slots. Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 7. Next, I worked on the chest/back and tank. The tank was already attached, so I just worked on the black webbing connections and attaching the tank topper. I still need to cover the chest/back joins with 2" cotton webbing, add the tank stripes, and finalize the fit. Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 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. Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 9. Added the decals (from TB) to the chest/back parts. It's starting to come together now! Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 10. Painted up some greeblies for the TD and the biceps parts and glued them in place. Link to comment
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