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Very nice, Paul. And great needlework, Esme! Go Team Prentice! Regarding the belt, are both ends closed via Velcro loop or is the one end sewn closed? I think this may also be the first time you’re showing the new slider with its snaps. Looks like you pop riveted the female snaps to the plate? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Fantastic seeing it all come together. [emoji4] So when’s the big webbing/suspension reveal then? [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Isn’t it funny how “sh...tuff get’s real” once you try the armour on? [emoji1] Looks great, mate! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice one, Paul. Looks as smooth as glass. [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Paul Happy New Year! Been meaning to reply awhile, but every time I read through your last few posts I'm blown away again and again by your dedication to this project. Just as I think it can't get any better you reveal a new nugget of intel about your research and the armour, latest update on your own kit! Screw Harry Kane getting an OBE (or is it an MBE?) - I think you deserve one for this project! [emoji1] You mentioned the thickness of the original armour - so was the film armour 3D printed then too? Your finish on the abs is amazing! I think I read on FB that you have printed this at 0.01? Sorry, I'm following all the convos just forgetting where I read what [emoji1] I'm going to give the XTC-3D Joel mentioned in a ST Fam post a go on my bucket, but I reckon I may have other parts printed at a higher quality later. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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G’day Paul Merry Christmas mate! I thought you were taking a break for Chrissie? Lovely work as always. When you say you “welded” the parts, do you mean literally heating the 2 edges and joining them? Or do you mean with an adhesive such as a PVC Weld or epoxy? Will you be reinforcing the print with resin at all (ie apply paint on resin and then sand back blemishes)? Or just sanding and filling with Bondo or similar? We seem to have supporters of both camps in my garrison. I suppose both techniques have their pros and cons. Personally I’m all for the least effort approach [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Paul. Being somewhat new to the ST space I do appreciate you taking the time to explain the development history of this costume [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s awesome mate. [emoji1303] So the insert: that’s the small grill, yeah? Is that something you’ll be casting in rubber and selling? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the comprehensive reply Paul [emoji4][emoji1303] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Pity that b&w photo isn’t colourised. What stood out for me is what looks like a sienna sort of colour for the weathering on the grunt. And also the heavy weathering of the Captain’s armour. The boots don’t look too beaten though - well no more than the Chelsea boots I wear to the office most days (other than maybe a bit of dirt). Your guy has done a nice job on the greaves. What are some of the detail differences you have over the other blokes? Are you going to have a rear or front closing clamshell on these? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Fantastic photos, Paul. What a great study in weathering too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looking great Paul [emoji1303] you already saw my reaction to the ab armour elsewhere but those hand guards look great. Are they 3D printed too or silicone? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Your eye for detail is phenomenal, Paul! I have no idea how you picked that up [emoji4] I’m trying to visualise how the snaps might be attached though. Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Making good progress. [emoji1303] Do the back inserts come with the 850 kit? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice! Curious why you didn’t go for the Rob Kittle slider though? Are you going to be producing and selling these? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

An alternative is to have one 3D printed. The parts can be custom sized to your unique build [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Showing my ignorance here [emoji4] So the spine plate is attached to the hard belt section through the TD and related mount? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looks great (tell me when you tire of hearing that [emoji6][emoji1]). You use a heat gun to bend the HDPE? I’m thinking of buying one and trying to just the cost [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

lol good observation about the techniques I mentioned - the prop guys I know were scale modellers (and still are) before getting into the entertainment industry, I guess they use what they know [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Props guys are always pressed for time and budget, so I’d guess they simply sprayed all over, and didn’t mask. Do you reckon only the chest, abs, back? Belt? Or all hard parts? I wonder if they used it on the helmet, if they went traditional with oil washes and pigments. I’ll give the DD a go when I get to the armour stage next year [emoji4] we’ll call it “taking one for the team” [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What do you think of the Dirty Down? I had a read through the data sheet and it seems like it’s just heavily diluted fabric dye (1-5% dye). I’d guess it’s really the ethanol that breaks the fabric down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lovely weathering, Paul. Although it does seem a bit sad to be breaking those awesome breeches down after all the hard work getting them just right [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok, Paul it’s now mid afternoon in Melbourne, and I’ve been pondering since seeing your post on the train this morning... it’s really kept me awake at work all day mulling this over... [emoji1][emoji1] The holes in the lower tabs. Would those be attachment points for the belt and armour skirts for the grunt and Captain, and SL Kama? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk