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When in doubt: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/48166-return-edges-101-ottk/ Now, the BOTTOM of the posterior plate is where we often find splitting issues. Should you leave some return edge? Sure! BUT(T), when trimming the corners, (see below) be SURE not to give it a sharp angle... this is where the trouble usually starts. Instead, give it a slightly rounded angle (as shown in green).

Adding a L or R with marker inside of parts can help My lower insides of the shins are trimmed a little more than the outsides, makes it easy to tell which is which

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If you haven't already you can rough up the surfaces prior to gluing, makes the glue grip better

Can you post an image, I've not seen one of hers. Usually harness is attached to the ab/kidney section, with either velcro or snaps.

I think he means garter, something like these

With any pieces that will be under some strain (example biceps) I let the glue cure for 48 to 72 hours just to make sure they are fully dried and hold before adding the other side coverstrips

Looking forward to seeing the progress, good luck

Came out well, nice work

AM is built for the bigger trooper so there is excess material on the sides you should be able to trim. Although an earlier version of AM (V1) @ukswrath has a great AM build that could be helpful

Looking forward to seeing the progress

Sorry, haven't checked as been down with covid then rushing to set up supanova, send me a reminder pm on our forum on Monday if you remember

Congratulations trooper and welcome to the ranks trooper

Nice work Dave as always

Unfortunately some threads had out of date information as well as non recoverable images (photobucket fiasco) or link no longer works due to forum migrations, as such some have been archived. Updated list of info and how to threads here

Looking good. make sure you do a test fit, painters masking tape is good to hold pieces in place while testing

The first cut is always the hardest A great thread from @justjoseph63on return edges you may find handy Good luck with the rest of the build

A great thread from @justjoseph63 on return edges, he trimmed all of his from his elbows And you can see here it all removed from a screen used forearm/bicep

You could add side shims, some have done that before, it's a case of splitting on the sides (if joined), expand to desired length, glue a piece of plastic behind, then glue a piece of plastic into the gap between the sides, you could then fill with ABS paste or automotive filler (bondo), the joins need to be filled as the sides don't have seams on screen seen armor. ABS Paste Shims (original trilogy with only one side needing to be filled, but will give you and idea) Another here

Those strap covers look great, nice work

If it's along cover strips you can use scrap plastic, when it gets dull just cut a little off, thumb for less stubborn areas and sometimes a slightly wet rag can help.

Double strapping will normally help, BUT you don't have the other pieces pulling the chest and ab down so that area will pull out the way you are wearing it

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