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Thanks Melody that's a good point. Maybe I do an "alpha" version now with the parts I have and "beta" version later if/when I get crisper parts just to keep making progress. (And no... haven't begun painting yet... going slower than I had hoped)

Makin' a little progress! But up against my next question: Overall I'm pleased with the vacuum formed kit. But the plates over the front of the greaves, as well as both knee pieces aren't crisp enough for me. Any ideas on sources for *just those parts*? I'm not certain the Sean Fields files are accurate enough? I contacted Mr Paul and he doesn't sell/provide the 3D files for just those parts.

Anyone have a reliable (if not official) length/height of the vertical tube on the back of the belt? (talking about the one in this photo)

Got my beautiful Shoretrooper kit (850 Armor) and excited to get started! I have a TD that I built in 2014 (td20290.com) and now building a second kit. I want it to pass basic legion inspection but it will be used by my 15-yr-old (who's taller than me) -- so, Galactic Academy -- when we attend troops together as father and son. Will post frequently, probably, with questions to make sure I'm doing this right before I make any cuts! Thanks in advance for your support and guidance!

Hey @Roaddog - any updates? How's the build coming?

thanks Joe! Will start digging into those links!

Hello all! TD20290 here. Joined the 501st as a sandy back in 2014. Now considering doing a Shoretrooper. Any/all thoughts/guidance definitely welcome. If you have build posts will you please share them with me? Also - I see talk about 3D printing all the parts. Is there no such thing as a vacuum formed Shoretrooper vendor? Seems like 3D printing an entire kit would be very time consuming with the printing + sanding etc. Thanks!