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I would match angle cuts (first option), should straps normally follow the angle of the tops You can setup both chest and back plate against a box, about your width, tape or clamp in place and then you can test what curve you will need of the shoulder straps and if they need any twist.

Definitely a difficult product to apply, I've used it in the past and ended up picking up little pieces of gold leaf for months

Thanks for that. Since i painted already everything gold and my last time working with gold leaf ended in a catastrophe (my whole room was golden)

Won't know for sure until the CRL is finalized, there has been little input there to date, but I would think it would be L2 or L3 and not required for basic.

Good advice!

Coming a long nicely, you can trim off half the larger tab on the rear (if you wish). Elastic loop is added on the rear to help keep strap down NOTE: As seen in the photos below, there are no large tabs on the rear of the shoulder bridges. This is not specifically mentioned in the CRL, but removing them is highly recommended if possible. As for radius of the straps, it changes person to person, give it a rough curve and check it lays flat on the backplate when worn (and glued on the front) Most armor will allow 1 larger tab and 4 1/2 to 5 smaller tabs glued to the chest

its going to be good times!!!!

Latest modifications... Lowered the Chest/Ab down by 2" to expose neck area more as mentioned by @gmrhodes13.