Hi guys! This is my first time building stormtrooper armor, so I figured I should start a build thread where I can post questions and get feedback. I received my BBB a little over a year ago, and a few days later I had all the rough trimming done...and I haven't touched it since. I've been too afraid to cut anything to size or modify return edges. This is basically the current status of my suit (I did remove the return edges from the wrists):
A lot of people recommend starting with the arms, so I'll do the same. Regarding the return edges, I know I'm supposed to remove them from the wrist area of the forearm, but i haven't seem much info regarding the other return edges. I haven't seen any mention of removing them, but it doesn't look like the screen used suits had them. Some reference-
No return edge on either end of this forearm and bicep (RS Props suit):
Very little return edge on pauldron (RS Props suit):
No return edge on the back of this troopers forearms, or bottom edge of left pauldron. Biceps look very snug, so probably not much return edge there either.
A little bit more return edge on pauldron, still nothing on forearms:
Very little return edge on Luke's arms:
Not much on Han's either: