Rick Steen - Inferno Squad Del Meeko W.I.P

[Rick Steen[501st]]

This post will run in conjunction with my WIP on my own garrison's (Imperial Scottish Garrison) site.

Plan is to buy a helmet ready made (they are always the tricky bit) with the rest made to order,

Initial thoughts for a lid was the Denuo Novo - BATTLEFRONT II™ Inferno Squad™ Commander Helmet 

But after discussions with my armorer the "weathered" red lines on the lid are not compatible with the current CRL.

Waiting on pictures from "Radu Plucinsky" but most likely the hard parts (including finished lid) will come from him.

 

 

[Rick Steen[501st]]

For the soft parts I have found a "combo deal" on Crowprops for the following

Flightsuit

Pauldron

Long Boots

Gloves

Balaclava

 

 

 

crowprops.bigcartel.com

Inferno Combo (Long Boots, Gloves, Flightsuit and FREE Balaclava)

- Long Boots. - Gloves. - Flightsuit. - Free Balaclava - Tailored - Based in the videogame. - Genuine Leather. - Meets CRL specs. Our items were...

 

 

 

[Rick Steen[501st]]

New update - due to an excellent tip by my armorer (take a bow Scott) this list has now been revised.

 

Helmet - Pilot Bay

Balaclava - Crow Props

Flight Suit - Crow Props

Compad - Pilot Bay

Gloves - Crow Pops

Armor - Pilot Bay

Tactical vest - A & J Projects

Shoulder ammo pouch - A & J Projects

Belt - Pilot Bay

Over belt - Pilot Bay

Scout style patches - Pilot Bay

Thermal detonator - Pilot Bay

Holster - Pilot Bay

Boots - Crow Props

 

https://www.facebook.com/reel/8788957444535268 - link to Pilot bay kit.

[tipperaryred[CMD-DCA]]

Great to see another Inferno in progress, especially one just over the other side of the Irish Sea 😉

Don't hesitate to give a shout if you have any questions!

[Rick Steen[501st]]

Hello there!

Thanks for that, apparently this will be a first for the Imperial Scottish Garrison so everyone is eager to see how it goes.

Will definitely have some questions when it comes to kitting up, cheers!

Rick

[Blackwatch[CMD-DCA]]

Im knees deep in my own! Im glad to see this wip!

I held a Wampawear inferno / Iden suit today and its very soft/ light/ non structured. Im very curious how  your crow suit will be. I orderd a Jim Tripon suit last night for my own build, and ill be evaluating that suit once I get it. 

Thanks so much for posting, we need more Dels! 

 

[Rick Steen[501st]]

Hello @Blackwatch as soon as BBB day arrives i'll be posting pictures 

[Rick Steen[501st]]

well that is the (extensive) list of measurements sent to Crowprops as per their email for the boots & flight suit, so hopefully everything will fit perfectly!

[Rick Steen[501st]]

You have to admire the attention to detail. At least I know its all going to fit?

[Blackwatch[CMD-DCA]]

yeah they want a lot that is for sure

[Rick Steen[501st]]

@tipperaryred I'm busy getting along with the build, one question i do have is how to attach the 2 scout pouches at the rear? How did you do it?

 

Cheers

 

Rick

[Blackwatch[CMD-DCA]]

Rick I spent a lot of time on that topic today. When we were writing the CRL the game images show it being hung by the lower leather srap on the tac rig. That will jus pull it down, however its accurate. Anton got us a ton of screengrabs that clearly show this. its allowed to hang from the bottom edge overbelt at your discretion which will be fine for L1, but the game images do show it hanging from the strap. I know thats going to be an issue.  

[tipperaryred[CMD-DCA]]

On 2/5/2025 at 8:26 PM, Rick Steen said:

@tipperaryred I'm busy getting along with the build, one question i do have is how to attach the 2 scout pouches at the rear? How did you do it?

 

Cheers

 

Rick

David summed it up exactly.  The CRL gives you the choice of attaching the upper part of the pouches to the rear strap of the tac-vest, or the bottom edge of the pouches to the overbelt.  Personally, I have loops attached to the rear of my scout pouches, and simply thread the tac-vest strap through those loops each time to let the pouches hang down from them.

[Rick Steen[501st]]

thanks @tipperaryred much appreciated.

one more question if I may?

I have looked over many Del Meeko WIP's and I cant see a clear picture of the connection between to chest & back plate at the side.

I am going to use a rubber sheet cut to size, but am looking for idea on style and connections.

Cheers

Rick

[Blackwatch[CMD-DCA]]

my armor maker sent me a bit plastic plate to cut to fit to make the bridge. it should match sheen etc for the two components. It can be seen mostl from behind as Del walks by the viewers perspective.  A heavy duty slab of velcro would hold it in place thats how my local Idens is put together, shes got heavy duty 2 inch velcro front and back to close it up. 

[Rick Steen[501st]]

 

Edited February 13 by Rick Steen

[tipperaryred[CMD-DCA]]

On 2/12/2025 at 4:20 PM, Rick Steen said:

thanks @tipperaryred much appreciated.

one more question if I may?

I have looked over many Del Meeko WIP's and I cant see a clear picture of the connection between to chest & back plate at the side.

I am going to use a rubber sheet cut to size, but am looking for idea on style and connections.

Cheers

Rick

Like David mine relies on Velcro.  A couple of very large pieces on the inside of each side of the front and back plates, and then a thin strip on the front edges of each of the connecting panels.  They're not holding any weight, they just need to sit in place, so thankfully it doesn't take too much to hold them.