Bratliff

I'm 5'10" and 200 lbs and had to trim little from the arms, biceps and shins. Haven't gotten to the thighs yet. From preliminary test fits the torso sections seem about right in height and I will need to trim some from the additional "shims" that are moulded into the ab/kidney. Jusy offering this as a comparison. Personally, I think if you are much above 6' you'll be showing a lot of black at the knees and elbows but other than that it should work. This kit might be more work than others if you are shorter/smaller. I haven't started on the bucket but I bought my RT-Mod bucket when you could get them unassembled (I understand you can only get them built now?) so have built one three piece bucket. It really wasn't hard, but maybe the RT lid is easier? <shrug>

Hey there Brett. I'm building my NE armor now. I'm 5'10" but I've got about an extra 45 lbs on you. So far the biceps were nearly perfect in length, as were the forearms after the front return edge was remoned. Shins are almost perfect in length for me. Chest and back seem well fit but I'll be using most of the built in shims on the ab and kidney where you'll be able to trim most of that off. In short, the kit should fit you well. As this is my first armor build I can't comment on any other armor. Hope this helps. -Brett

I sanded with 300 grit sanding sponge and then wash with dishsoap and water and then let air dry.

Why don't you mask off the white areas, leaving just your painted areas exposed, and then hit those with a gloss or semi gloss clear coat. Once dry, mask those areas off and then polish the helmet? You can also not clear coat your painted areas if they are fine. Just mask them off to protect them. I'd mask off the tube stripes too (just single tape covering the area, not each individual stripe). As to polishing, concentrate on the "high" areas of the helmet (dome, tubes, cheeks, etc.). And then, don't forget, POST PICTURES! I'm working on my first build now as well so I for one wanna see 'em.