The Bug
Scutes float in the player's hand.
[media]How to reproduce
Obtain a scute in your hand
Enter third person view (by default, press F5 twice)
❌ The scute appears floating in your hand
Expected results
The scute would not float in your hand, and would be touching the player's hand regardless of the viewing angle.
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Can confirm
Relates to MC-92274.
Can confirm in 21w15a.
Can confirm in 21w16a.
Can confirm in 21w17a.
Can confirm in 1.17.
Can confirm in 1.17.1.
I am able to confirm this behavior in 21w43a. Here are some extra details regarding this problem.
The Bug:
Scutes float when held in the player's hand.
Steps to Reproduce:
Obtain and hold a scute in your hand.
Switch into third person. (Hit F5 twice).
Look closely at the scute held in your hand.
Take note as to whether or not scutes float when held in the player's hand.
Observed Behavior:
Scutes float when held in the player's hand.
Expected Behavior:
Scutes would not float when held in the player's hand.
Can confirm in 1.18.2.
Can confirm in 1.19.