Star Wars Scout Trooper [WIP: Lower Torso & Pelvic Accessories; plus Assembly of the Lower Half]

 Due to the way the Scout Trooper's Lower Half was structured and designed, the Pelvic Accessories (presumably a pair of side-armor as well as a back piece) could only be attached to the Lower Torso (groin section) once both legs were attached. As such this post will chronicle the work done: first on the Lower Torso, followed by the Pelvic Accessories, before the Lower Half is finally assembled.  

1/12 scale Scout Trooper Lower Half: Lower Torso, Pelvic Accessories, Legs, Knees & Feet

 With both legs already completed (see previous post), the process of putting together the Lower Half was preceded with the need to first paint and assemble the Lower Torso and Pelvic Accessories. And as as I alluded to earlier, the former comprised the groin section while the latter consisted of what looks like a pair of side-armor (or perhaps ammo packs) as well as a back piece with hose-like contraptions. Once the Lower Torso was finished, the legs were then attached via the Hip Joints. Subsequently, painted sub-assemblies that make up the Pelvic Accessories combo were then attached to the Lower Torso aka groin area thus completing the Lower Half.  

Individual parts making up the Scout Trooper's Lower Torso (or groin area)

Connectors that'll eventually connect to the Hip Joints are attached first ...

... the inner section of the Lower Torso is then closed off ...

... followed by the attachment of both side-waist-armor pieces ...

... and then a black piece goes on to cover the buttocks ...

... before finally the flat white, front 'codpiece' is attached to the Lower Torso

 As it has been with the other parts of the Scout Trooper so far, the color scheme for the Lower Torso and the Pelvic Accessories consists of a combination of black, gloss white, flat white, ivory, and metallic hues. It's same old, same old neutral colors, yet ones suited to the subject matter at hand. 

Individual parts and sub-assemblies making up the Scout Trooper's Pelvic Accessories

Scout Trooper's Lower Torso, and parts of what is presumably the pelvic armor and a back piece

All components that'll eventually make up the Lower Half of the Scout Trooper

Firstly, both legs are attached via hip joints to the connectors on the lower torso

Secondly, a pair of pelvic side armor and a back piece are assembled

Lastly, the pelvic side armor and back piece are both attached to the Lower Torso

 Structurally stable, the fully assembled Lower Half of the Scout Trooper could be posed standing on both feet without any fear of it toppling over. While this is a good thing to have in terms of posing potential, it isn't as critical a factor for the Scout Trooper as say the Stormtrooper. This is because the former will likely be posed seated atop the Speeder Bike in a riding pose.   

Bandai Star Wars 1/12 scale Scout Trooper Lower Half (front view)

Good structural stability means the Scout Trooper's Lower Half stands upright easily

Bandai Star Wars 1/12 scale Scout Trooper Lower Half (side view, left)

Black areas of the Lower Half look rather monotone, but there are some dark greys in there

Bandai Star Wars 1/12 scale Scout Trooper Lower Half (back view)

As it stands, the Lower Half is ready to attach to the Upper Half once that is completed

Bandai Star Wars 1/12 scale Scout Trooper Lower Half (side view, right)

Empty holster on the right boot will eventually house a Blaster Pistol

 What's left to be done for the Scout Trooper is both Shoulders, Arms, Elbow Joints, Hands and the Blaster Pistol. After that work will then start on to the Speeder Bike, which forms the other part of this kit. And as tempted as I am to paint a Formula One/MotoGP inspired livery, the most likely scenario is that the Speeder Bike will be painted in its original colors as seen in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. There will be a time and place for experimentation with the color scheme, just not for the vignette I'm planning for the Scout Trooper and his/her Speeder Bike. And with that, another blog update comes to a close. I bid you and your family safe tidings. Until next week, have a happy weekend!