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if you closely look at the arms on screenshots you will see no returns on the biceps or forearms where they touch the inside of the arm. but at the elbow there is a 1/4" or larger return on the top of the bicep near the shoulder. and the forearm has a return at the end of the elbow on the outside. the thighs have return edges 1/4" at the tops and bottoms. shins have no return at the ankle with 1/4" return at the top. torso sections: chest has returns at the outside of the shoulder, bottom edge of chest has a very large return. abdomen plate has large return at the top. kidney has large return at top. back plate has large returns on sides, and at top and bottoms. (makes it look thicker) every single part on a trooper suit has returns to make the armor look thicker except where it meets a joint. inside of elbows and wrists all have the return removed.

just one more stellar talent that I didn't get to meet! one of the best people in the SW universe! may god bless his family in this time...

thanks guys for the great advice and presence here! (free bump to my own post count! yay!)

glue causes heat when in contact with metal snaps. don't let it melt your armor.

don't go for cheap! AM is far too large without using skills you don't want to use. get a smaller kit from ATA works in ABS. cheap and accurate!

some latex type 2 handplates would rock this kit!

if you are getting feedback then you're mic is too close, and your volume is too high.

in a word. don't buy ebay fibreglass helmets! they are not worth the lower price.

once again... the Ap!

I use silk or cotton. they both work about the same, with the silk being easier to remove.

when I click chat... nothing happens.

AP now supplies different tips when ordering the upgrade. those are the "standard" ones he sends out. you can get better tips now if you ask.

messa love guberfish. "there's always another fish" qui gon jin.

akkk... someone erase this or send it to the compactor..

the only thing you might want to consider is the masking templates for hand painting. trooperbay also has these! http://trooperbay.com/stormtrooper-helmet-masking-templates/

try changing your theme to different ones.

most armor made from fibreglass will end up being heavy to troop in. you might want to consider sending it back and getting a more accurate setup. my 2 cents! where are the rest of your needed armor parts coming from? how is it possible that you don't have the complete setup? that is a red flag from the start. best of luck, and you know we can help if you have all the parts!

you can wetsand with 2200 grit and water.

THX-1138 was put on some hengstler counters, and that is the title of a sci fi movie that george lucas worked on before star wars.

I would go with tube repair glue. latex to latex.

I'm in the belt sander handheld camp!

humor in uniform.

what size hat do you wear? neck size? the ATA has a large opening, and it can be made even wider?

I'm in the middle of getting all my own personal parts sorted, and it will all be documented in my build thread. the best way to start up your own build is to start buying real hengstler and scope. then hit up apex and buy all your parts. then go to unique canes and get your tube. I can have my machinist cut out the tube for 80.00 which is what he charged me.

I have to say thanks paul, for all your help!