Sorry for the lack of posts, real life gets in the way sometimes.
I have ordered stuff from TrooperBay to complete the bucket, & have my arms trimmed with return edges removed at the wrist.
I removed return edges from one shin, the other tomorrow. (Yes I have the sides right)
My Dremel tool sanding skills & technique are improving along the way.
Once the TB shipment comes in I will paint the Hovis & mount. dis-assemble bucket, fine tune ears, countersink screws (by hand) & prep for painting.
I have the "Rock" eyebrow effect from using the pre designed hole divets, but till now compensated by having the trim tight on one side & down on the other.
A shim or two on the right (my right) should compensate and almost correct the problem.
I am so hesitant to proceed without the essential parts for sizing, like latex hand plates & boots, that I am frozen by fear of cutting too much.
I will post pix this weekend, I promise