Hello and good morning!
I'm glad you like the doopy blaster.
The only adjustment I can think of that is an easy fix before I approve you is to raise the belt a bit. If you compare yourself to the cardboard cutout you'll see you're wearing the belt too low.
Obviously I'll want picture proof once you've done the cover strips, but since they aren't required yet I'd say that if you move the belt up you're good to go.
Similar photos from the same exhibit can be found in the FISD gallery as well, sorted by costume. Thanks to guys like you who take the pictures and share them here.
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Yeah different stitching technique... I may need to do some research on the glove matter. I think there was a thread about the ESB gloves some months ago. Maybe last year.
I am certainly for such a program. Although I don't think it would be the DO's job to approve such build. I'd rather see it a consensus of extremely knowledgeable members participating in the review of the application. Sort of a peer-review approach if you will.
Even if you don't wish to apply for EIB or above, use the build and application threads as inspiration. It'll save you some trouble and help you build your armour in a smart and practical way that won't break mid-troop.
No, it wouldn't matter. At least for basic approval. But you would soon find that a fiberglasd/bondo armour would be very unpleasant to troop in.
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The reason why we ask you not to ask is partially because we already have a good list on who is reliable to get armour from, and who to avoid, and also to not have to repeat the same answer 5 times a day.