So you're interested in becoming a Scout? Excellent choice!
Scout Troopers are the ones who ride speeder bikes in Return of the Jedi and sometimes crash into trees, get pummeled by Ewoks or get their rides stolen. I'm sorry if this pictures a sad portrait. Personally, I respect Ewoks as fuzzy living things and they were fine with us until the Rebels showed up... Anyway, it's all in the past now. Let's get back to you and why you're reading this blog.
I will show you how to get started with your uniform. It's fun to put together and requires a fair amount of work if you know what you're doing. If you're not the handy type, you can ask for a friend (or your mother) to help with sewing, sanding, riveting, gluing...
Completion time can take up to two months with ideal shipping and work conditions.
Allow yourself at least 800 USD in your budget for a "basic" look, but it can go up to 1200 USD if you want to meet high accuracy standards.
Make sure you're a fully grown adult before you begin working on your suit: it's an investment, so you'll want to keep using it for many years to come.
Pathfinders/Lancers:
These are the official detachment ranks for all Biker Scouts in the 501st Legion. All Scouts who meet 501st standards can apply to the Pathfinder status. The people who have super accurate costume works and who participate in the community effort of the detachment (www.bikerscouts.net) are called Lancers. You can learn more about this in the aforementioned website.
You'll want to check many reference photos and images before you get working on your uniform. Some mistakes can't be undone and repairing/modding may cost you more than just getting what looks better for you.
Vendor listing from BS.N: Provides all contact information and requirements for Scout Trooper costume parts.
Vendor listing from BS.N: Provides all contact information and requirements for Scout Trooper costume parts.
