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Using a torch to find small cracks


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Found a new and useful technique by accident last night. Likely guys that have been costuming a while already know this, but figured it could be useful for newer troopers.

 

I always check my kit after a troop to see if any repairs are needed. Discovered last night that shining a torch from behind your armour is great for highlighting cracks that you could otherwise not notice or are 'only just' starting to form.

 

Here's my shoulder bridge with no back-light. You can just about see a crack forming.

 

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But with a torch behind its impossible to miss.

 

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Catching cracks early while they're still small could save a real headache during a troop.

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Found quite a big crack on my bum panel a few weeks ago using this method. Couldn’t see it with the naked eye but shining the torch showed how bad it was. Fixed it now. Really good tip this.


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