Retrofire's Shadow Scout Build

[retrofire[501st]]

Ok those are just awesome! Now that we're done ribbing you...except for Steve he can rib you all he wants...here's a shot of my helmet progress.

 

I took me awhile to get up the courage to finally epoxy the visor as I really want to do this great lid justice and make it scary looking like Chef's. The gap at the visor came out a little wider than I wanted so that's a lesson for next time. I also noted that the snout on this helmet indicates it was made by CHEt and I thought I got a Chef helmetðŸ˜

 

Next steps are to strengthen the gap area before I fill and sand. I'll probably use the ABS filler method. This where you "melt" scraps of armor in a little Acetone and make a putty out of it. More to come.

 

 

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[Griffin-X[501st]]

Chet, I know him!

 

 

[retrofire[501st]]

So that's what he looks like without his lid😄. The dude on the right is apologizing for not wearing his flak vest to a canon troop. "You're out of uniform mate!". 😆

 

 

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[furiosa[TX]]

....diggin this thread out of the depth ...Pete, I wanted to be sure you are still working on your stealth scout

[retrofire[501st]]

Thanks Antje! Yeah it's in work but slow. Got the helmet rough sanded but not ready for paint yet. I'm finishing up my last bit of work to submit for Biker Scout Lancer and finishing my sons armor so this has been on the back burner for awhile. Once I get those out if the way I'll be full steam ahead on this. It may take me a bit longer as I'm going to go for Specialist right after basic approval so I'll be putting in a bit of extra time in it. Thanks very much for the reminder just have a few things to get off my plate first😉

[retrofire[501st]]

Antje has any though been given to replacing the 35mm elastic with 38mm? The 35mm is really hard to find here in the US. I'm working on my strapping but I want it to meet Specialist.

 

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[furiosa[TX]]

Not yet, but if you need some, I can send you some.

[retrofire[501st]]

Not yet, but if you need some, I can send you some.

 

That's really awesome of you Antje but I'll poke around and see if I can scare some up locally.

[furiosa[TX]]

No Problem Pete

[Sall]

Looking great Retro ;-)

[furiosa[TX]]

...hey pete, I'm back from vacation, wondering what you did all the time

[retrofire[501st]]

Oh goodness Antje I became a GML, accepted a position as a Pathfinder Armourer, worked on finishing my sons magma scout, and finishing the parts I got from Constantin for my Biker Scout level 2 submission. I've been sewing all new strapping for my shadow when I've had a moment to breathe. Don't worry I plan on finishing this and submitting for Specialist before the year is out.

[Griffin-X[501st]]

Oh goodness Antje I became a GML, accepted a position as a Pathfinder Armourer, worked on finishing my sons magma scout, and finishing the parts I got from Constantin for my Biker Scout level 2 submission. I've been sewing all new strapping for my shadow when I've had a moment to breathe. Don't worry I plan on finishing this and submitting for Specialist before the year is out.

 

You're too busy brother! How do you like Strider's stuff?

[retrofire[501st]]

It's really nice! I got the whole belt assembly (belt, TD, drop boxes). My only nit is that the belt is prone to cracking but some abs shims are helping with that. I finished all my measurement pics and armor pics this weekend so I just need the suit up pics for Lancer. I'll be submitting to the Lancer gauntlet as soon as I get those done. As far as this project goes the helmet is assembled and I'm sanding it down and I'm moving through the strapping. I also got a mirrored motorcycle visor that I'll trim out for the eyes. My Lancer submission was taking up a lot of time but that's almost done and I'm ready to move on to something else.

[Griffin-X[501st]]

It's really nice! I got the whole belt assembly (belt, TD, drop boxes). My only nit is that the belt is prone to cracking but some abs shims are helping with that. I finished all my measurement pics and armor pics this weekend so I just need the suit up pics for Lancer. I'll be submitting to the Lancer gauntlet as soon as I get those done. As far as this project goes the helmet is assembled and I'm sanding it down and I'm moving through the strapping. I also got a mirrored motorcycle visor that I'll trim out for the eyes. My Lancer submission was taking up a lot of time but that's almost done and I'm ready to move on to something else.

 

That's awesome. I know it'll be a great app and can't wait to see it.

[furiosa[TX]]

Oh goodness Antje I became a GML, accepted a position as a Pathfinder Armourer, worked on finishing my sons magma scout, and finishing the parts I got from Constantin for my Biker Scout level 2 submission. I've been sewing all new strapping for my shadow when I've had a moment to breathe. Don't worry I plan on finishing this and submitting for Specialist before the year is out.

 

sounds like you are pretty busy ...congrats for your effort and success bro.