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No problems mate always worth asking. Sorry you have been waiting so long, Anovos has dropped the ball massively and it's just a shame how many are still waiting. If you want to have a look at what they have so far for the CRL head here https://forum.specops501st.com/forum/171-first-order-sith-trooper/

Could use anything for strengthening, strip of plastic, abs paste, 2pack epoxy glue, resin and mat, JB weld, really what every you have handy. Any cracks you really want to get a hold on as soon as you can as they can split further with any pressure and movement.

No Spec Ops are still working on it, they had a couple of projects to get done over the last few weeks so there has been another delay, I have been assured that they will be completing very soon

I had a lot of success with split using gorilla super glue gel and a kicker spray, once that spray gets in it welds like metal.

Motoring along

Appears they have better luck supplying sewn costume pieces than hard armor

Shipping will no doubt be taking longer with all the disruptions around the globe, hopefully you'll start seeing parcels soon.

I find etsy hit an miss at times, I always try to do a little more research, see if they are also listed on a forum, web page, facebook and such, the more places you find someone the less chance they can disappear easily, not always works but can help

Beautiful work, well done

Nice work

Great news, nothing better than BBB's, good luck with the build, when in doubt head to the gallery section, lots of great references there

Hello and welcome aboard, as Joseph mentioned there are lots of builds for those on the lower edge of the scale so have a good read through, good luck

A tip to get your black lines nice and clean is to go over with a black permanent marker, a bit easier to control than a brush at times

They can be a little narrow, I went 1/2 a size up and they fitted great but most seem to go 1 full size.

Check with your GML (garrison membership liaison) some are sticklers for the brow height, some not so much, it is their decision at the end of the day

It does look a little low, just slotting and slightly angling the two side screw holes behind the ears can allow you to tilt the faceplate a little which will move it down from the brow trim, that is an option, although it will change the gaps on the ears so could need some more tweaking.

I kept a lot of return edges, have very skinny arms and legs so it helps keep the armor in place, also use a little bit of foam in place to stop them flopping around

I'm sure you can still save those ears with a little bit of tweaking and sanding, here are a couple of great threads: I'm sure you can do this, good luck

Hello and welcome aboard, firstly do you want to become 501st approved as this is not a budget hobby, if it's only for fun and giggles then I'd suggest ebay, If indeed it is to join the 501st have a read of the thread posted above Good luck with the research.

My pleasure, here is one on return edges which may also be helpful

Really depends on the paint and how it dries, personally I'd leave it, totally dry it out, quick sand and see if you need more primer or glazing putty

You have quite a lot of return edge there Gallery section can be of help

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