VPI Scout and Scout Master questions? Can I place.

Why don't you contact Harry Wiesfeld at VPI? There isn't a finer human being on the planet. He will always answer your questions.

I believe the Scout does not have the neccessary "groove" on the outside edge of the platter - that platter is part of the Scoutmaster upgrade.

From the VPI website:

"The HR-X periphery Ring Clamp does NOT fit the Scout platters; it only fits the Aries-3, TNT-6, TNT-JR, and Scoutmaster Platters. The ring does NOT fit any older platter made with metal or lead"

http://www.vpiindustries.com/new.htm

As a Scout owner You can do as I have and buy the 'Scoutmaster' platter/bearing and the ring clamp/center weight to upgrade your Scout or if you are serious VPI has a trade up policy Scout for Scoutmaster thats actually cheaper!