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A bit of info on larger cover strips

Gaps are acceptable, rear is looking really good. Hopefully you have added the step to the top of the ear as per the link I posted earlier. To get the ear closer at the front you would need to sand the top front of the ear.

Hello and welcome aboard, funny how that building bug bites many of us, I have a (cough, cough) few costumes Some info for you here Good luck with the research and look forward to seeing a build thread from you soon.

Really depends on what size endcaps you got with your kit, many suppliers add pipe to their armor kits. Have you tried scrap yards, I've found quite a bit of weird sized pvc pipe that way. When I've been stuck before for pipe sizes I've used a larger pipe, cut a slots in it, heated closed then glue. I ran across this 3D file some time ago, it's free but I've not tried it https://www.printables.com/model/485448-star-wars-storm-trooper-thermal-detonator Trooperbay sells kits too https://trooperbay.com/product/stormtrooper-thermal-detonator-mortar-td-o2-cannister-kit-parts-star-trooper-wars-cosplay-white-abs-plastic/

I've not seen the SciFiHeaven files myself, others may have. I don't think there are any else I would recommend currently

A few things you may want to address before the DO's get here. Swap this snap, flat side faces out Looks like you have taken off too much material off from your large ab plate Note the area around the base, yours is missing You have some paint on your gums, Frown is painted gray and does not leave the teeth area. Also if your tube stripes are decals and recently applied you may be able to remove them on your right side (put tape on top of them, carefully lift, then replace) Ideally, the tube stripes are positioned approximately a pencil width from the side of the cheek. My internet is not allowing all your images to load, I'll try have a look if there is anything else needed

This is a really informative thread on fitting the ears

Coming along nicely

You do have a few issues there, I'll add some references so you can compare Ear gap is a little big Brow trim a little uneven, should be straight Bottom screw is normally seen outside the rubber trim Vocoder needs to be more defined Ears need black line around the grey as well as one bump No paint on gums Tears and traps black lines need to be a little more defined, masking with painters tape can help this. Another trick is to paint the black first then add the grey, easier to control the width of the lines that way. Corners should also be sharp and not rounded. Don't get disheartened most of what you have just needs tweaking and a little more work, although I think your ears may be too thin on the bases to salvage.

You can trim a little more in the corners of the teeth Although I would trim a little more into the corner some screen helmets stopped short so you may have gotten away with it. You can also notch the ear which will allow the ear to sit closer on the faceplate. More info in this thread If possible try to align the ear angle to the traps, not all helmet makes can achieve this though 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.

Congratulations trooper, an easy walk in the park

WTF raised area is not as big as screen used armor so you won't get exactly the same appearance, here's a couple of L2 approved for comparison

Hello and welcome aboard, good luck with the build, lots of helpful info and how to's in this thread And when in doubt check out the gallery sections https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/category/24-anh-tk-reference/

Congratulations trooper and welcome to the Expert Infantry ranks and the EI Honor Gallery

A good tip for any high spots is wrap your sandpaper around a small piece of wood. Even with a 3D resin printer you can get pooling from time to time depending on the orientation. Hopefully this gives you some more strength and cut down on some printing.

Unfortunately the link is to your 501st forum profile, not your legion membership profile, have a read of the first post in this thread for instructions.

Please add a link to your legion membership profile, instructions in first post of this thread

The forearms are like that on a lot of kits, I did heat my rounded one and made it a little more oval just as I have skinny arms and gives a better appearance. Using any heat does take some practice and you consider the modification you should practice A LOT before attempting. Yes you can trim the excess area, you don't need a return edge so it's easy to trim

That's the one Standby A.C. will be along in due course to upgrade your access

Wrong link that goes to your 501st forum profile, you need your membership profile, have a read of the first post for instructions

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Doubt you'll have any issues

Nice work, looks much better Don't forget to trim that smaller ab plate

I found I only used my belt sander once in all my builds, I found it a bit aggressive, more control with a hand sander, can be as simple as wrapping sandpaper around a piece of wood, anything flat will work. Masking tape can be a good substitute to clamps and magnets, for those areas which won't fully close add some downwards pressure while masking and usually they will stay flat. E6000 I normally leave for at least 24 hours, any parts under strain/stress I leave for 48 to 72 hours depending on weather temps. Adding inner cover strips can give you extra support, especially on areas which will be opened and closed, I just use left over trimming scraps. Always make sure you rough up bother areas with coarse sandpaper to help the E6000 to grip too.

Congratulations trooper, well done EI Honor Gallery updated