Scout Trooper - Return Of The Jedi

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Model TB 16080 , Photo by Marcel Andretzki
Description: Scout Trooper
Prefix: TB
Detachment: PathFinders
Context: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

Trained to operate in all conditions, Scout Troopers are the Imperial Army's advance eyes in any situation. Sometimes called Biker Scouts for their primary method of transport, the Aratech 74-Z Speeder Bike, Scouts have been deployed in theaters ranging from the sub-freezing temperatures of Hoth to the temperate climates of the moon of Endor.

This is a visual guide used for 501st costume approval, not a how-to for construction. Construction details are found at the costume's Detachment website. Measurements provided here are are generalized, and not criteria for approval. All 501st costumes are proportionate to the wearer in terms of size, fit, and scale. During evaluation, both text and images (CRL and Reference) must be considered. When in doubt about a feature of a submitted costume, GMLs should post questions in the Legion forum's DL/GML peer review section.

Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below. For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met. The Detachment defines additional, optional costuming details listed in blue and red. Please visit the Detachment website for more details on these options.

• Gloss white or semi-gloss and may be lightly weathered.
• Lens is black in color and obscures wearer's eyes.
• Decals are screen accurate:
• Helmet details created with decals on the originals may not be substituted with actual cutouts, i.e. above the snout area or the trapezoids in the back. If these areas are cut out on the helmet, they must be filled and covered with a decal.
• Snout greeblie is medium gray and the aerator portion is painted black.
• Snout recess is painted black.
• Bolts are either flat or have concave centers
• Helmet is true to the shape of original screen used helmet.
• Helmets considered disproportionate in size or shape are ineligible. This includes, but is not limited to, the Walt's Trooper Factory V1 Scout helmet.
• A return edge is present on the visor.
• Earholes are cut out -- mesh or paint is not acceptable:
• Area behind earholes inside the helmet is blacked out, either with paint or tape. No interior white should show from the outside of the helmet when worn.

• A balaclava is a black head sock/hood that is worn under the helmet and is used primarily to hide any view of the wearer’s skin and/or facial hair.

• The undersuit is a one or two-piece black textile suit, such as a military flight suit, industrial work clothing (coveralls), or similar suit modified appropriately.
• Collar:
• A Mandarin-style collar closure flap covers the neck area; OR
• Collar may be left open.
• If collar is left open, trooper's neck must be covered with a black garment such as a neck seal, gaiter or long balaclava.
• Collar must be folded; open mandarin collars are not allowed.
• Neck covering must be worn UNDER the collar.
• A suede or faux suede "butt flap" attaches above the waist hidden by the cummerbund, rectangular in shape. The flap is slightly narrower than the width of the trooper and stops just above the bottom of the trooper's backside.
• Suede or faux suede thigh patches extend over the flight suit crotch and down the front finishing above the knee.
• Two black thigh straps, sewn in under the front and back of the thigh patch, circle the outside of the trooper’s leg.
• Straps may be elastic or webbing.
• The suit is free of any visible labels, logos, zippers or pockets.

• Gloss white or semi-gloss and may be lightly weathered.
• Black elastic secures the armor around upper arm.
• These pieces are free of any adornment.

• Gloss white or semi-gloss and may be lightly weathered.
• Armor has a recessed area with a "t-bit" detail attached within.
• Black elastic is used to secure the armor around upper arm.

• Gloss white or semi-gloss and may be lightly weathered.
• Black elastic is used to secure the armor around forearm.

• Black leather and gauntlet length.
• Glove details include:
• Black suede or faux suede patches on top of the middle finger, index finger and thumb.
• Four tightly spaced ribs that span the knuckles.
• No labels/logos, clips, or external straps.

• Made out of black, matte finish, heavy weight cotton fabric.
• Sleeves are padded and ribbed.
• The sleeves end just below the bottom edge of the shoulder armor.
• Vest has a much wider neck opening than the flight suit.
• Secured at the back using 50mm (2") black hook and loop fastener.
• Closure is right-over-left.
• Optional: Codpiece may be attached to the front of the vest, with the codpiece strap going between the trooper's legs and connecting to the back of the vest.

• Gloss white or semi-gloss and may be lightly weathered.
• There is a recessed rectangular area present over the right breast that is painted a medium to dark gray.
• The chest and back armor join together over the shoulder and the gap covered with a strip of white fabric (the "shoulder bridge").
• The sides of the chest armor attach to the back armor with white webbing.

• Gloss white or semi-gloss and may be lightly weathered.
• The back armor has a center tank attached.
• The top of the tank is flat with a black tank topper detail attached.
• Tank topper features the same greeblies as seen on the screen-used armor.
• Tank topper has a white painted circle and red line detail.
• The tank has a black stripe detail.
• "Rank bars" present on the right side of the tank can number between 0 to 6 stripes.

• Made from white fabric and may be lightly weathered.
• Closes in back with 50mm (2") hook and loop fastener.
• Closure is right-over-left.
• Extends from just under the chest armor down to the belt.
• Front of cummerbund has 5 ribs of equal width made of 6 vertical stitch lines, centered between the two fabric pouches.

• Tapered codpiece has a sewn inverted curve detail.
• Black elastic strap connects codpiece between the legs to either the back of the cummerbund or the flak vest.

• White or off-white.
• Pouch flaps cover the entire top of the pouch, and then fold over the front of the pouch.
• Pouch flap bottom edge is even with bottom of pouch.
• Pouch flaps have one angled side and one straight side.
• Straight side of each pouch flap faces the ribs of the cummerbund.

• Gloss white or semi-gloss and may be lightly weathered.
• The front and four "boxes" of the belt are made of plastic.
• The remainder of the belt that fastens at the back of the waist is made from webbing material.
• There are only two (2) visible 1/8th (3mm) rivets on the belt: one on each side toward the back to connect the webbing closure material to the plastic belt
• Hanging from the sides of the belt are two plastic hip boxes ("drop boxes").
• 4 black parachute buckles attach to the drop box straps, one on either side of the drop box.
• Drop boxes connect to the belt via white textile straps.
• If using off-white cummerbund pouches and side straps, the drop box straps are also off-white.

• Thermal detonator box with a short gray hose that protrudes evenly from both ends.
• Hose is either corrugated or wire-wrapped.
• Hose is painted medium to light gray.
• Hose is capped off on both sides with two white, circular caps.
• On either end of hose is a black drill-style belt clip used to attach detonator to main belt.
• The face of the thermal detonator has a short side and a long side:
• On the long side is a black rectangular thermal detonator greeblie, either prongs up or prongs down;
• On the short side is a round black greeblie;
• If thermal detonator face is symmetrical (sides are even), greeblies may go on either side.
• Detonator box is gloss white or semi-gloss and may be lightly weathered.

• Gloss white or semi-gloss and may be lightly weathered.
• Black elastic is used to secure the armor around the leg.

• White and may be lightly weathered.
• The soles of the boot are tan.
• A "dog bone" shaped strap covers the bridge of the foot.
• Dog bones have double stitching along the rounded edges as seen in the film.
• The boots are secured up the back using 25mm (1 inch) white hook and loop fastener.
• The calf of the boot rises to just slightly underneath the bottom of the knee armor.
• Left boot closure is left-over-right.
• Right boot closure is right-over-left.

• Gloss white or semi-gloss and may be lightly weathered.
• Attached to the outside of the right boot with 1/8th (3mm) silver-colored rivets.
• The blaster pistol fits into the holster.

Optional Accessories

Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. If adding in an accessory after initial approval, the item still needs to be submitted to local GML for approval before use.

• Flat or semi-gloss black.
• Blaster does not have any visible trigger.
• Blaster is lightly weathered.

• Black fabric only; no rubberized or leather parts.
• Trapunto-quilted ribbing.
• Conceals the entire neck.
• Must be worn under the collar of the undersuit.

• Based on a real or replica MG-34 machine gun.
• Flat or semi-gloss black.
• Blaster is lightly weathered.

• Based on a real or replica MG-34 machine gun.
• Real or prop scope.
• Flat or semi-gloss black.
• Blaster is lightly weathered.

• Based on a real or replica STG-44 machine gun, with parts from the Browning M1919.
• Real or prop scope.
• Flat or semi-gloss black.
• Blaster is lightly weathered

• Black smooth, shiny material (nylon, polyester, leather, etc.)
• Cylindrical-shaped with circular ends.
• Approximately 20 inches long and 8 inches wide.
• Black fabric straps attach to the bag with small metallic silver discs (rivets, Chicago screws, etc.)
• One black tri-glide buckle on each strap.
• Stuffed so that the shape of the bag is apparent.