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G'day again, I really appreciate the compliments and feedback, and will look into the buttons and get the shoulders re-aligned. However, you've all been saying great job and patting me on the back for an awesome looking build when I don't deserve it, this is an RS Props FULL COMMISSION kit, they shipped the kit fully assembled and finished Ready to wear. So all kudos goes to RS Props for a quality fully assembled kit. I understand a majority core of this large group is likely kit builders that strive for quality self built costumes which I admire & respect, however, I chose to spend a few extra dollars as I'm most keen to get out and troop. A combination of family life and probably some laziness (or hurry to get out trooping) lead me to this choice as it would have taken me MONTHS if not longer to find the time to hand assemble a kit. This was my "quick way in" to get started - my intent is to purchase an Anovos First Order stormtrooper kit once I've gotten some experience in the group and slowly build that kit. Hopefully you don't feel cheated or miss informed - I never intended to miss lead anyone or hide that this was a full commission, but hindsight tells me I should have provided this detail in my initial post. Thanks again for the reviews, comments and feedback. The approval is now with the GML. Cheers, Dave

Thankyou for the further follow up, and clarification on the shims. I'm focusing on basic approval so I can actually join some local troops, but I do now intend on addressing the button paint & shoulders as well either way. I know, I AM over thinking the buttons but now that it's been pointed out, that's all I'll constantly remember. I'm concerned about movement constraint with shoulders pressed up against chest.... I'm a reasonable candidate for "too short for a storm trooper" and the constraint on my ability to move much physically such as... run (no way), jog (not really), crouch (great difficulty), lunge (difficulty), sit (no way and will crack butt plate) is already an issue. I'm still learning to "walk" with armour on as at the moment it looks like I basically walk with a pole shoved up my behind as I over compensate for the armour size constraints.. My next practice run will be at the local miniature railway for maybe 4 hours or so - I'm a volunteer there but no chance I'll be driving a miniature train or riding one on the day

Thanks Dan, wow, that the ab button detail is potentially one I wouldn't have likely picked up on - you've now got me tempted to analyse and cross-reference everything! Color shades even look different unless it's just the lighting but yeah the reference is definitely more well covered over. Thanks Greg, yes, the belt has caused me a little bit of an issue with the seam as it's been fraying, not sure if I'll try and seal it up with something but will potentially contact RS Props about it as we had to cut quite a few strands off to tidy it up before taking photos. Cheers, Dave

Name: David Roitman Garrison: Knightfall Garrison (VIC, Australia) Armor maker: RS Prop Makers Helmet maker: RS Prop Makers Cloth belt maker: RS Prop Makers Neck seal maker: RS Prop Makers Boot maker: Imperial Boots Blaster maker: RS Prop Masters Height: 5' 8" Weight: 69kg TK type: ANH stunt Here is a set of photos I'll be using to submit for approval.