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I wish, but cardboard is too stiff to lay correctly for mockups. The grain of leather I went with this time is thinner though, so it should lay a bit more organically and less rigid, to address other feedback I received. Instead of a thick base layer with a thin layer glued on top, then the red panels on top of that (3 layers), I went for a single medium-thin layer and then will just have the red panels on top of that, with a flexible leather glue. Using the first pauldron that was made for me by a vendor who makes clone pauldrons, I can kind of tell what angles needed to be adjusted slightly, and the other upside of templating myself like this is I can hopefully ensure a level of consistency and symmetry that is good enough for everyone's standards. I paid (handsomely) last time and trusted a vendor, then ended up modifying and rebuilding it myself anyways, but at least he did all the initial templating. A side of leather as required for a pauldron of this size is an easy $150+ USD and I get one chance to cut it up. I appreciate succinct and supportive feedback so we can get this done right this time. I mean, I think it looks pretty good and captures the character, but the new pauldron will hopefully be even closer.

I have played around with triangles and pasted a non-slanted triangle on one of the reference photos where it is pointing basically at the camera (minimum distortion), and I was just thinking if you need a triangle ratio to go on, this could help! I think what you have right now may be a little too slanted, compared to the screenshots I've seen, what do you think? I know that the triangle needs to be a little slanted just because of where it is located, and I know that the bottom of the triangle follows the bottom curve of the circle shape, and the top of the triangle is cropped, and right now it may be juuust a little too slanted by the looks of the blueprint you've made, but then again I don't know how the fabric will bend and stuff, so perhaps if you cut out your shape on the paper and place it on your body it would show a little more clearly if what you have now is good or not? I also noticed that the left side of the triangle (the outside) has a smaller black area than the bottom side, and in your blueprint it pretty much looked like you had the same size all around, is that correct?

@Chemi/ @starsaber25/ @Sly11 - Are we happier with the width and angle on the template this time...?

Slowly getting there, finished the arms nearly, just waiting for the inner strips to properly dry and that's it, did a quick test fit and they're perfect. I've started on the legs and just glued the the Ab plates in place. I haven't built up the courage to paint the helmet and buttons yet, also Fallout 1 is stealing my time at the moment. I think I might just stick with a TK now....

Have a read here, and note you have to be approved at L2 before you can apply for L3 From our monthly newsletter: So what exactly are and levels? These programs were designed for those who choose to take their armor above and beyond the minimum requirements for basic 501st Legion approval. It gives you the chance to show a level of dedication and pride that takes your armor closer to being as "screen accurate" as possible, without as much extra work as you may realize! You can find more information on the programs here. For those unaware it is possible to achieve extra awards at Expert Infantry for each additional version costume you have approved, additional awards are not issued with another Expert Infantry number (you are only issued 1 Expert Infantry number) but you will see a star above the award on your profile and the thread title will show [APPROVED] 2nd, [APPROVED] 3rd, [APPROVED] 4th and so on. Multiple EIB award recipients and info here What do you gain for those levels? the warm fuzzy feeling of self accomplishment, a spiffy certificate to frame and display and banners on your FISD profile. As well as access to EIB and Centurion merchandise when they become available.

I appreciate the evidence-based feedback and desire to help, not just saying it isn't good or accurate enough. I had it at about a 75° angle and ratio of 1:0.31 instead of 80° and 1:0.3743, but I have moved the angle a bit (a little over 78°) to adjust and kept the same 0.75cm gap all the way around, including at the top (distance 2). The original slice was closer to 70° and 1:0.64 and the bottom width of the front pie slice has been cut almost in half to better match reference. Should be even closer and hopefully good enough to be passable to Staff and the LMO team.

From a design perspective (thinking from the developers POV), it would make sense if they designed it to reuse as many measurements as possible, so if you could just try to use the same distance as you have at #1 (the distance between the black and red leather around the neck) on #2 (the top of the triangle shape, making the black area at the top have the same distance), and on #3 minimize the distance to the edge a bit?

Made a start with some of the easier items.

I've seen a few add an extra inner strip with more velcro but I haven't needed it so far. Inner strip reference

Im aware of this. I will use the files from Galactic Armory, they seem pretty accurate. Will make a test print of the lower 2cm of the chest/backplate to see if they fit around my abs plate

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OK, this donation is done now. Thanks. Bart

Ah, ok, I didn't realize there were two different fundraisers. I was thinking about the one on the 501st side. I'll get on this one too. Thanks. Bart

Hi Bart! Are you referring to the Legion fundraiser linked below? If so, this initiative on FISD is separate from that one, and is related to the monthly expense of email service for FISD. Member have the opportunity to contribute to both or either campaign. This particular FISD drive began only two days ago on 19 March 2024. https://www.501st.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=113646

Just wait for @MaskedVengeance to verify.

Was there something to do other than fill in the donation part and submit? I see it on my bank side that it went through, but either way it was done a month ago or so. Bart

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Thank you to all of you who have jumped on this so quickly and keeping the Imperial machine running. I've applied your supporter badges for all of you who have donated so far.

Badge looks so spiffy. Thanks for the early rollout.

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Thanks everybody that has donated this far. I plan to either email or DM via the forum each supporter to confirm receipt of funds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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