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Much appreciated for the info. I will try to add some things here as well: 1) Tube stripes: i have the exact same issue on the helmet and want to add some Miliput and sand a bit but not too aggressively. I want to be as clean as possible with those stripes. I don't want to proceed with white at all, only filler primer until im satisfied with them. 2) Gaps: i'm not entirely sure but some gaps are acceptable on helmet. I have a lot of gaps on TKModder's helmet as well but 90% of them, they seem like they should be there. Not entirely sure which ones though. Somebody with experience can confirm here. 3) Lenses: still struggling to buy some, can't help you here yet but i will be careful as well on messing them up. Maybe give E6000 a chance in the future. Hot glue is amazing too. Cheers and don't give up!

@Sayless@Platinum Lex Much appreciated for the links and paints. I will try my best to search similar things here but it's getting harder and harder (no Rust-Oleum, no Bondo spot and putty, etc). At least i know what to look for in similarity. One small question for @Platinum Lex: how do you deal with the abdomen buttons and the spray can? Do you use the spray can and mask with tape all around the abdomen? What's the strategy for small details? TKModder's helmet model after Nico's is extremely modular and everything can be easily spray canned and added individually which is a dream come true but i'm not so sure about the abdomen. Thermal detonator is easy to figure out as well i think, since it's a bigger area. Cheers and thanks again

Hi @Sayless, i'm in the process of doing TKModder's helmet and i'm struggling to find a good welding visor (at least in my country). I do not mind the darkness, i just want it as accurate as possible. Any links or suggestions for it? @Sayless@Platinum LexAs a side note and off-topic but still regarding the build itself: painting the helmet and armor. What spray cans/paints did you use for the grey(s) and blue? (Abdomen, helmet, thermal detonator) Thanks!

@Platinum Lexi may have lost track of this thread but i will do my best to give you 2 small tips: 1) 2k clear is the best in slot here but i've heard that it's highly toxic so beware, wear the best mask and spray outside. I will personally use 1k (the weaker option). 2) TPU shoulder strap was my go to as well but i gave up because of...well, layer lines. And you can't get rid of them on TPU. I will stick to PETG shoulder straps and white velcro or something similar though the mobility will be an issue. Hopefully it will be ok. As a side note i am really, really struggling with thigh armor and especially calves. Any tips or pics are very, very appreciated. How can i scale perfectly the thighs? Right calf is a mess on Akira files since the front "band" is somehow detached from it and the internal closure of the calves are hard to strap and to fit (i still feel like Akira messed up my zip files since the cod plate and kidney plate were not present and i had to ask for them). Keep pushing and don't give up.

I feel the same thing, yeah. You really did a great job with those files, i will come back here to ask for some advice on my process. Good luck with it, i'm looking forward for you to get accepted.

Hi @Platinum Lexi just want to say that i am following a similar path and i'm stalking your progress. ROTK 3d printed from white PETG. I've tried to print GA files but there are so many screw-ups and differences between Akira files and GA files that i did not want to follow those files anymore. Akira is chef's kiss indeed (and Nico). The only files from GA that seem decent to me were the biceps, forearms and shoulders. I am a very inexperienced beginner here so take everything with a grain of salt. I even messaged GA to modify the belt because it was really incorrect screen-wise (and i am not that experienced as the veterans around here). They said that they don't really have that much time. All in all i wanted to just give you an info because i took this path and wasted 10 kilos of filament but again, this is just my path. I will start a build thread too in the next months because i am very excited and i am really, really bad at strapping. I need all the help i can get. P.S: the GA files are extremely hard to strap in some parts. Looking forward for your news. Cheers

@justjoseph63 Hey, nice to meet you and such an amazing fountain of knowledge around here. Being new feels good. It seems like the link for boots is not working anymore? It says "site not found". https://www.imperialboots.com/product/421/ Are there more options on the boots? I did buy from a random vendor on Etsy but i am not sure if it's the right thing.

@gmrhodes13thanks a lot! I'm going to check it.

Hi @Platinum Lex. I am a beginner around here and was wondering if you have any advice on strapping because i feel lost on every step. I haven't been able to print or sand all the parts but the strapping part doesn't "click" with me since the youtube tutorials are all about ABS and i have 3d printed the Galactic Armory files (same as you) but in PETG. For example how did you strap the calves and thighs? Do you have photos? More questions are coming but i am really lost around here :(. I am not trying to get certified or anything, i just want a decent costume for East European Comicon to show off from time to time.