Scout Trooper wip

[scoutkarl]

So I just bought my flight suit and am pulling the pockets off it tonight. This weekend I'm running to the fabric store for 2" black elastic and black suede which I was told I need 2yds of each. Very excited to have begun the building process even at this very early stage...it has begun!

[CJ49er]

very cool!  Give a shout if you have any questions, we will help if we can.

[jj49]

Awesome! Exciting for sure

[L Kamino]

Great news!  Looking forward to seeing it!

[Jabbasdead]

So I just bought my flight suit and am pulling the pockets off it tonight. This weekend I'm running to the fabric store for 2" black elastic and black suede which I was told I need 2yds of each. Very excited to have begun the building process even at this very early stage...it has begun!

Are you just working on the flightsuit? Webbing is used for the belt and "ammo" boxes. You might not need that much 2" elastic, just need it for the two leg straps and the CB "thong". Check out strapworks for the webbing, elastic, and geico. Unless you kit comes with them.

[scoutkarl]

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Are you just working on the flightsuit? Webbing is used for the belt and "ammo" boxes. You might not need that much 2" elastic, just need it for the two leg straps and the CB "thong". Check out strapworks for the webbing, elastic, and geico. Unless you kit comes with them.

Yes just the flight suit, maybe it was meant that the suede is 2yds worth. But the elastic comes in 2" 2yrds for around $6 so no big deal I guess.

[scoutkarl]

Help! Where in the heck does a person get some suede, without purchasing an excessive amount?  All I have found is Portland leather company which has 'shoulders' of suede, way more than what I need. I just need two yards. Checked fabric stores not sure where else to check. Any assistance would be appreciated!

[Darth Mel]

Help! Where in the heck does a person get some suede, without purchasing an excessive amount?  All I have found is Portland leather company which has 'shoulders' of suede, way more than what I need. I just need two yards. Checked fabric stores not sure where else to check. Any assistance would be appreciated!

Unless you are going for Lancer level, you can use faux suede instead of real suede, which is cheaper and probably easier for you to find. 

[CadBane3]

I'm working on a scout now too and was on the pathfinders website five minutes ago and found this:

http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=16270

I ordered some from Tandy Leather, which is actually in Portland. Came to $28 with shipping, but can probably be found for cheaper, or at least if you don't need to ship it...I was just feeling lazy on a rainy Saturday!

[CadBane3]

Also, what did you go with for the flight suit and where did you find it, if you don't mind me asking? I'd kind of like to try it on before buying instead of just hoping it fits...

[CadBane3]

Oh, and here's a link directly to the suede I bought:

https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/pigskin-suede-splits

[scoutkarl]

Also, what did you go with for the flight suit and where did you find it, if you don't mind me asking? I'd kind of like to try it on before buying instead of just hoping it fits...

Thanks for the info on the suede, very helpful. Also exciting to hear that someone is building one at the same time! I got my flight suit at Andy and Bax in inner ne Portland you can try them on there and they are relatively inexpensive at $45.

[CadBane3]

Awesome! I haven't been to Andy and Bax for awhile. Last time I was there I bought some hollowed out grenades. Lol

[CadBane3]

Hi Sean. When picking the 2 inch black elastic for the flight suit, is there anything special about it or just any old black elastic at JoAnn Fabrics will work?

[Jabbasdead]

It will work