I should have started this thread a few months ago when I first received the package from Walt's Trooper Factory (WTF) back in October 2016. I've been checking this forum, MEPD and the Outer Rim Garrison for tips and tutorials, not to mention contacted individuals for the accessories.
I am aiming for SWAT which is the equivalent to Centurion (Level 3) for a stormtrooper. The sandtrooper I'm replicating is Davin Felth, the "Look Sir, Droids!" trooper. Even if I'm trying to base my armor like his, I still want the freedom to dress as other sandtroopers, that's why I bought 2 pauldrons and 2 blasters - E11 and DLT 19 (not pictured as they are in pieces).
Here are some pictures I took including some old ones when I started my build.
Now comes the questions. For SWAT do I need to put a return edge on the back pieces in order to put the pseudo strapping screws and nut? Walt's (WTF) back pieces came in as 1 part that I had to cut. This means no return edges. It would save me a lot of headache if I do not need the return edges and strapping screws for SWAT. I already placed a pencil mark if I have to bend those over.
Another problem with the armor is that the right side of the ab and kidney sections do not line up. Do I have to cut and make a new return edge to line the pieces up? or can I just leave it like that? If so, where do I place the snap?
Any feedback would be great!