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How tall are you?, most armor makes can comfortably fit up to 6', anything over that is challenging. Adding extra strapping between the backplate and kidney would allow the backplate to come up.

1) I give everything a wipe with Prepsol which is a wax and grease remover, not sure if there's an equivalent 2) leave unpainted

Looking good, just a tip, I use some wire and gaffa tape inside so I can hang pieces so everything gets a full coat, also handy for drying.

Google photos generally don't work, I use Imgur or Flickr to host images, (Imgur can no longer be seen by those in the UK) Here's another host First time I've seen an OTTK from 850, looking forward to seeing your progress

Please add both TKID and the User ID to your request, you can find this in the legion Holocron

Hello and welcome aboard, if already a legion member you can request higher access here This should help you https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/38-getting-started-read-this-first/ Here's a great thread full of helpful information, should help you on your way Some great videos here https://www.youtube.com/@cableguydan also here https://www.youtube.com/@pandapropsncostumes A great way to get helpful feedback is posting a build thread, you can do that here https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/80-anh-build-threads/ Good luck and hope to see a build from you soon

I use satin black, no requirements in the CRL References

Hello and welcome to the forum, you can request 501st access, you can then post your sales thread in the 501st only area

Sorry missed that, only one coffee so far

Personally I think all you can do is try to equal the gaps between pieces, the armor itself is short and not much you can do about your height. In the end it's totally up to your GML (garrison membership liaison) if they will approve for basic, I would suggest reaching out and see what they say.

If you use the "direct link" or image with file extension, ie .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .bmp etc your image will show in your post Trim in areas that touch, that will reduce the gaps, some great info below, also adding a step to the ear and backplate will help bring the ear in more Alignment, some makes of helmets are a little harder to achieve this, it is only a suggestion and should not impede approval. The "ideal" ear placement is as seen below, where the screws line up with the rear angle of the trap right above it. Because some armorers design their helmets differently or send them pre-assembled this is not always possible to achieve, but it is suggested that you try to get as close as you can. Note: Top ear screws should ideally be located directly below the rear of the trap. My go to threads for ears Some references of screen helmets, many had gaps

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

Looks awesome, nice work

Hello and welcome aboard, good luck with the research

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