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Hi Justin yes that is correct only the rear strap should be there

The best option is to take a look at the wips here and go from there, If you get stuck please holla.

From the front everything looks good

It has indeed been done before. If you check out the link below it will show you Taylors build where he removed sections and replaced with a more flexible alternative. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/20477-ruthars-patrol-trooper-build/

One step at a time

They look ok but there are better ones as for the screws they were white on the costume

Correct I step into mine or at least I did pre pandemic now I dare not try 🤣

@Rutharwould be the best to answer the first part but without the modification we put the ab section on first then chest and back ( my belt is permanently attached) as for the 2nd Halfords Toyota white 040

You are indeed correct

If it works go for it

Oh ok 😀, remember that whatever you go for will need the ribbing on the arms too.

To be honest you are going to get too hot in leather personally I would avoid.

Welcome all

They could work, you would not be able to go for CHiPs with the pockets though.

Everyone beat me too it

Im afraid I cant make it im unwell and in bed😒

Its your GMLs who will be clearing the costume and they will only be looking at your wip on the UKG, you could make the gap at the back bigger as long as the back plate covers it, the Diagonal sections on the actual costume were not rigid, they can be replaced with softer parts but the look would have to match, take a look at Taylors wip for an example.

Yes you will need to start a wip thread on the UKG, the ab section does have a bit of flexibility but not too much, the trick to adding the back plate is to only permanently secure one side.

Once we see a photo of the ab section it will give us a better idea

Congratulations Mickey

Knew you would come through

My armour came with a crack in the chest piece, I did what Mickey said on the inside and then weathered the outside to hide the crack, alternatively you should give Armory shop a shout and tell them you are not able to fix it and to be honest you should not have too.

The fun begins, good luck on the build and please do ask any questions you may have.

There are several wips here they will be useful http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/180-patrol-trooper-wip/

I glued my belt to the armour others have taken a different approach.