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You hit the nail on the head about the supplemental pieces! For the interim, and to keep this build on schedule, I’m sticking with Paul's files for the arms, hands, and abdomen. They’re still the most accurate versions available for those sections. Down the road, I do plan to model these myself to improve their overall durability and refine the details specifically for a TK rather than a Shoretrooper. I’m also using Paul's shins (and his molded cover strips). While Akira's shins are workable, the shape is technically a bit off; they're a little too bulbous at the top, whereas the screen-accurate look requires a much more gradual profile from top to bottom. And, I've been a bit "obsessed" with resin printing this past week: There's also been this quick trial run with some free resin I received. Not the optimal layer height, or clear coat (didn't want to waste 2K)... but it proves the concept works.

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Thanks for all the help! I should note that I’ve done a LOT of work on the costume since my photos posted on May19th. I tried to do all the mods suggested by @gmrhodes13 I was able to flip everything so that the seams face toward my body, except the fronts of the thighs. I’ve tightened the calves significantly, so I was pretty bummed when they slid down in costume. Before I had velcro sewn to the suit, I use a one piece suit, on the shins then velcro inside the shins to match and keep them in place. I’ll have to experiment with foam or something. Looking at reference photos, the shins are supposed to be up high enough to be touching or almost touching the thighs. I suppose I could drop the thighs a little bit. But the less black the better. I never thought to snap the crotch snap first then put the shell on like pants, then a shirt. I’ll try that for sure before I mod it further. Does anyone have a link to the “poppers” we should be using? I only have line24 snaps and have never used poppers. I’ll have to put up some more recent photos suited up. These aren’t the clearest but were taken at the show. This one is on stage and I clearly have too much black at the knee. Especially when shot from below. Thanks for all the help!

That looks great, and I'm loving how those resin pieces are coming out. For the pieces you didn't redo, I'm guessing that the abdomen is from Paul's files as they look just like the ones in the workshop/behind the scenes photos, and I think the arms are too. However, you might have mentioned this earlier but I can't recall it, are you using Akira's files for the shins or someone else's? Anyhow, keep it up, can't wait for the next update after your sanding trip.

Visual references Forearm to bicep strapping is on top of the forearm

I also have my shoulder bell, bicep, and forearm attached with 1 inch elastic. I use snaps so that I can disassemble them to pack them in my bin. When dressing I slide the whole thing on like a sleeve (and I can actually snap the shoulder snap myself but it's certainly easier if someone helps me). Re the crotch snap, have you tried snapping it before you put the torso section on? That's what I do and kind of put it on like pants. Otherwise, I might try setting a new snap to see if it's easier to snap. And for your shins, I can see they're a bit on the short side. Mine rest on my boots so there's nowhere for them to fall. I know some people put Velcro on the top of their boots and then on the inside of the shins, so you could try that, although that's generally to prevent rotation, not falling. You could also try to add some foam to the inside of your shins so they fit a bit more snugly.

OC Squad just had one a few weeks ago, so probably not until Q3. We almost always post them in the SCG Imperial Recruits Facebook group, so I would keep an eye out there - especially if you don't mind driving up to another squad's that may be sooner.

You are correct, I put each arm on assembled and have someone snap the strap at the top of the bells on to the elastic under strap that rune under the shoulder bridge. I can get suited up without help at that point. My bells are also attached with elastic and snaps inside to the bicep to prevent rotation.

https://sites.google.com/site/3dsfinfo/part-ii-the-sets/part-iic-the-docking-bay-sets Updated link for this site

They are a bit long, but chock full of interesting information so I thought I'd share. Here is part 1, but they did 3 parts. Pretty amazing that it's been 15 years.