Carlos's Shadow Scout WIP

[Force Crush[TX]]

Today I received the gloves and my flightsuit to start my Shadow Scout costume. Any help with the butt flap and thighs will be appreciated.

 

[retrofire[501st]]

Woot! Awesome to hear Carlos! Here's a few pics of my flight suit that might help.

 

Back with Flap

 

Front

 

Mandarin Collar

 

The material is black suede from Tandy leather but you can use faux suede if you want. Hope that helps some. I'll try to hunt down the riding patch pattern if I can and post it up for you but it's kinda based on the person wearing it so it might be worth working through that with your suit on.

[Force Crush[TX]]

So basically the mud flap and thighs are a complete piece? Are there any pattern that I could use?

Thanks for the information!

[Sall]

Hiya,

 

I have a pattern that i got off here

 

 

 

The mud flap was just a simple square shape size will vary to your body size :-)

[Force Crush[TX]]

Thanks!

[furiosa[TX]]

Hi Carlos,

welcome to Spec Ops! I personaly think you made the best choice whith a shadow scout.

Let us know if you need advises. We will be happy to help you.

[furiosa[TX]]

btw your flight suiit looks good so far

[Force Crush[TX]]

Thanks Antje!

I'll need help with the mud flap. I'll have to do the necessary arrangements to upgrade my suit.

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Very cool. Flightsuit fits you very well.

[furiosa[TX]]

With what on mud flaps do you need help with exactly Carlos?!

[Force Crush[TX]]

Well, someone already posted a picture of his mud flaps and a pattern but I was looking for more information about the lenght and how to sew it. Thanks Antje!

[Force Crush[TX]]

Also, do I have to own a vest in order to get the Shadow Scout clearance?

[retrofire[501st]]

No it's not required per the CRL on the 501st site. That being said I would recommend one as it really rounds out the "look" and gives the upper armor more texture with the sleeves coming out under the shoulder bells. Again, it's optional but it is something you might want to consider.

 

Check out Sall's and Antje's build threads they both made vests.

[Force Crush[TX]]

Do you know someone who sells Shadow Scouts vests?

[retrofire[501st]]

I have a Chef vest which I love. I use that for both my Biker Scout and my Shadow Scout. You can PM him here and see if he's available. You can also make one yourself if you're so inclined. There is a great tutorial for making a vest and I can see if I can post it here if you're interested.

[furiosa[TX]]

 

May be this is a good reference for you concerning the mudflap ...the length measurement is proportional to your thigh lenght and depends on how long your legs are

[Force Crush[TX]]

Danke Antje!

[furiosa[TX]]

...not for that, I'm always happy to help

[Force Crush[TX]]

I'm so happy! I received my cummerbund today!

[Force Crush[TX]]

Silver mirror visor for the future helmet.

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[retrofire[501st]]

Nice looking bund you're really moving along now! Where'd you snag the visor? I'm looking for one for my shadow lid too.

 

 

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[Force Crush[TX]]

Sure! Check it out on Ebay.

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Very cool! Make sure to get some foam for the pouches.

[furiosa[TX]]

The cummerbund looks awesome.

I also used a siver mirrowed visor from a motorcycle helmet for my bucket. Hope t's long enough for the eye section of the biker

[Force Crush[TX]]

Antje, I hope it's long enough too. I don't have the armor yet so I'm hoping the visor works.

 

Steve, yes, I'll buy the foam maybe today or during the week. Thanks for your help!