Retrofire's Shadow Scout Build

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

That is a nice shot - I can see how it would be helpful.

[retrofire[501st]]

  On 2/23/2017 at 7:52 PM, Darth Emphatic said:

That is a nice shot - I can see how it would be helpful.

It's the scary Chef "looking for volunteers" shot .

 

I just couldn't work out the slant to the visor in my mind until I saw this pic. Back on my head:)

[furiosa[TX]]

Yeah the visor assmebly is a little bit tricky ...take care you won't get a roof looking visor, this happens kind of quick. Let the hot air blower become your best friend on the build that helped my bofriend a lot.

Cut rather less and more often thant too fast too much.

[retrofire[501st]]

I'm moving forward with my helmet build. I got the two halves together and I'm adding epoxy to strengthen the connections. It looks a little ugly now but that will all be cleaned up as I get further down the assembly path. I got the faceplate visor rough trimmed and I'll be making a few passes with a dremel to finish the trimming before breaking out the sandpaper. Then it's on to the bondo and more sanding until it's smooth as glass. I plan to request Specialist right after I get approved so I want to make sure everything is perfect.

 

 

 

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[furiosa[TX]]

Ouhhhwww yes sir sounds good. I'm already looking forward seeing the rest of your progress

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Definitely, go for that specialist

[retrofire[501st]]

Continuing to move forward with the lid. Tonight I worked on fitting the faceplate and visor. Lots of measuring, test fitting, trimming, and repeat. It's just about there and I hope to get the faceplate assembly epoxied together tomorrow.

 

 

 

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[Griffin-X[501st]]

This is coming along nicely! It's a labor of love but know you'll be very proud once it's completed.

[retrofire[501st]]

  On 3/9/2017 at 12:48 PM, Griffin-X said:

This is coming along nicely! It's a labor of love but know you'll be very proud once it's completed.

Thanks Grif! I just want to do justice to this beautiful lid. If I've learned anything it's to take your time especially when trimming.

[Sall]

wooo!

  On 3/9/2017 at 6:31 AM, retrofire said:

Continuing to move forward with the lid. Tonight I worked on fitting the faceplate and visor. Lots of measuring, test fitting, trimming, and repeat. It's just about there and I hope to get the faceplate assembly epoxied together tomorrow.

 

 

 

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Woooohooo!! looking forward to seeing more of this thread! go get em Retro!! ;-)

[retrofire[501st]]

  On 3/11/2017 at 9:11 AM, Sall said:

wooo!

 

 

Woooohooo!! looking forward to seeing more of this thread! go get em Retro!! ;-)

 

Thanks Sall! I'm getting there...a little slower than I expected but I'll be earning my TX this year by darn!

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

[retrofire[501st]]

Retro the builder.....sewing machine on order boss. So I'll be working soft goods once it gets in. I'm not sure I'll ever want to build a lid again though🙃

 

 

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[furiosa[TX]]

  On 3/13/2017 at 3:58 AM, retrofire said:

Retro the builder.....sewing machine on order boss. So I'll be working soft goods once it gets in. I'm not sure I'll ever want to build a lid again though🙃.

 

Ouhhh I'm looking forward seeing your soft parts.

 

I know it"s hard to keep the motivation but the goal is everything which counts

The first lid is always tough

[retrofire[501st]]

Thanks Antje! Lucky enough I'm already an approved Biker Scout so I already have a vest, flight suit, and bund. This is actually Griffin-X armor that I'm modding with a new lid. So it's in great shape I just have to work it to fit my frame. Jim is Wookiee height and I'm more ewok height😃. I'm working on the visor and boots tonight so I'll post up some more progress.

 

 

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[Griffin-X[501st]]

  On 3/17/2017 at 2:20 AM, retrofire said:

Thanks Antje! Lucky enough I'm already an approved Biker Scout so I already have a vest, flight suit, and bund. This is actually Griffin-X armor that I'm modding with a new lid. So it's in great shape I just have to work it to fit my frame. Jim is Wookiee height and I'm more ewok height😃. I'm working on the visor and boots tonight so I'll post up some more progress.

 

 

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Wookie height...?!

[retrofire[501st]]

Well your boots go just about over my knees:laugh1:

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

You do appear very tall and skinny

[retrofire[501st]]

  On 3/18/2017 at 4:15 AM, Darth Emphatic said:

You do appear very tall and skinny

 

Yeah right!?!

[furiosa[TX]]

  On 3/17/2017 at 2:20 AM, retrofire said:

Thanks Antje! Lucky enough I'm already an approved Biker Scout so I already have a vest, flight suit, and bund. This is actually Griffin-X armor that I'm modding with a new lid. So it's in great shape I just have to work it to fit my frame. Jim is Wookiee height and I'm more ewok height😃. I'm working on the visor and boots tonight so I'll post up some more progress.

 

Wookie height ...made my day ...bahahhaaaa best descrition ever. You are lucky you can use your own flight suit, otherwise you could use jim"s as a straightjacket

[Griffin-X[501st]]

Yeah, I'm 6"2' and weigh about 180lbs (today). Maybe I should try the Deathtrooper?!

 

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Yes, yes you should

[retrofire[501st]]

We love ya Jim! I have a thought do a Vader! That would be way more epic than a DT😀

[retrofire[501st]]

  On 3/21/2017 at 10:11 PM, Darth Emphatic said:

Yes, yes you should

Those freaked my kid right out especially when it was searching for Jyn. Those things are a tad too scary😮

[Griffin-X[501st]]

My little brother, who is 6"4' does Vader and Kylo Ren. He's a bit taller than me!