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Looking good David. My OCD is kicking in so at the moment I have couple suggestions. First the vertical Ab plate shouldn't have any return edge on it (rounded edges), they should be squared. Secondly, if you're you're using snaps and nylon or elastic for the section connections you can reduce the return edge on most section to about 1/8". This will allow for more movement and less chance of chafing.

Wow, awesome

Glad to see it helping others. Keep up the great work Mario

Awesome!

Looks awesome, great job

Welcome tot the FISD Robin, looks like you've been given some great advice so far. Look forward to your build

As Glen mentioned your height is going to be a factor, Besides buying larger armor you can try installing a harness that extends over your shoulders and connects to the Ab and Kidney. With it you can pull up the lower sections so that all the upper sections aren't as strained trying to support everything. Note this may cause the lower Ab (cod) and posterior to ride higher in your crotch and butt but at least you won't have the visible gaps at eye level. Worth a shot Other than that the armor is looking great.

Coming along nicely

Yes it does

Amazing how shiny the armor is once you've pulled off the protective layer

Welcome Joe, looking forward toy our build

Getting close

Yea it's terrible

What also works really well is the 3M Headlight Restoration kit (Home depot or Amazon for under $20). Using a cordless or corded drill take the kit supplied buffing pad and liquid polish and buff your cover strip area, and the rest of the armor. Regardless what you use slow polishing works best, prevents plastic melting as mentioned above.

Nice work so far

Yes! an FOTK build. Great to see another in the works

Awesome!

Welcome to the FISD Darylee

Hey Phil welcome and glad to see your kit completed and you 501st approved. On another note, Beta kit owner here. Those were some crazy times

It never ends

Looking good David, trim if you need to for movement

Congratulations and welcome

Replace the elastic connecting straps with nylon webbing. Also tighten/shorten the Cod to Posterior connection.

Fantastic job on your build Thomas

Very nice work on this pack so far