Am I in trouble?

[Masterprime87]

Hey guys (I'm hoping this is the right place to put this) I recently bought some armor that had already been worked on and was looking over what needed to be done to be finished with it and join the legion. As I was looking over the pieces I notice something the made my heart sink and wanted to check with you guys, so what you thought about it it, and if in needs to be fixed where I might go on this site to fix it. I can see why the guy before me did this so that he can bend his leg better but I want it to look as close to perfect as it can be! I'm hoping this won't be a hard fix the only thing I can think of to fix it is bondo what do you guys think? 

 

 

Edited August 30, 2013 by Masterprime87

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

No that is fine, some troopers take out that section to make it easier to move around and walk up and down stairs, if you are lucky like me and a bit taller you don't need to remove this section. Don't panic all is fine

[Masterprime87]

Awesome! Thank you so much I am a bit taller and was kinda afraid to have to repair this and limit my movement. That puts my mind at ease thank you.

[Clamps[TK]]

I had to make that cut on my AP kit, I had no problems with approvals. I would recommend cleaning up that area and making it straight and properly sanded. it looks kinda sloppy in the photo. 

[FunkyTrigger[TK]]

Yep. That looks fine.

[Ditch[501st]]

I also did the same on my AP kit. No problems with approval. I was also told by a Centurion that it would be OK for EIB. So keep calm and dremel on.

[Daetrin[Admin]]

I'd still smooth it out though. 

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

my understanding is that some actors had this area cut out in the film.

[Daetrin[Admin]]

Yes. They also had drippy paint and gaffer's tape. And a bunch of other flubs. The goal of the 501st is not prop replication, but what is "seen" on screen.

[Masterprime87]

I'd still smooth it out though. 

What grit of sandpaper would you use to smooth it out?

[zebrabuse]

I took a dremel to the back of mine to shape it out quickly. It definitely helps with mobility unless you're tall and it is a nonissue. Then about a 400 sandpaper to start with. moved up to 1000 to finish.