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Totally not normal you should probably see a doctor. Just kidding. Depending on the area I have the same issue. Most recent troop was inside at a convention and it was hot plus I did a lot of moving around while doing “blast a trooper”. I was shocked how it went through so many layers of cloths. Short, coveralls, vest and onto the armor. I’ve done some outside where it’s slightly breezy and that helps Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Same idea but I used velcro instead. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey Hendo welcome. When it all comes feel free to start a build thread so if you have any questions along the way we can help. Good luck with the build. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Way better then anything I could do Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Certainly on the right track Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice job Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Exciting!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cod is too tight I think your idea will fix it, if not I actually cut my strap between the legs and added an extension. Cant see it cause it’s between the legs but it works. As for the butt patch it’s hard to see in the pics but an inch or two should’t hurt. Looking good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Enjoy your time, you’ll always be welcomed if you want to stop bye and say hi. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great job Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Anything short of rebuilding a new one. I’m wondering if you can just throw a glob of clear glue on it and see what happens. Might give you more time to figure out something. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I like how they call them “Soldiers”. I’m sure they will be on eBay in no time if they aren’t already. I feel bad for you, just trying to make quality stuff and someone swipes it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Pry it with a butter knife to get it started then see if you can grab it. I had issues with my TK and that’s how I started taking the cover strip off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looking good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Like a TK build make it slow and steady. You’ll be fine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is coming along so well. I’m excited for you to be done and out trooping. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So close! Looking good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looks good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome aboard, I’m not close nor am I a senior advisor but would be more then happy to help with suggestions. As for the flight suit, do you sew, or have a seamstress around. Most of the suits require little modifications. If you don’t now is a good time to learn or find a seamstress. It’s a fun build and I’m sure there are some people around that can help. Have you joined your local garrison? I know in mine, we had an advisor that helped and some people had armor parties where we all got together and built whatever we had, that way you get some sizing help and an extra pair of eyes. Good luck, we’re all here for you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If there’s a second thought about it you can always contact whoever from your garrison that approves the costumes. Ultimately they have the final say, but I don’t think it’s a big deal for approval. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Most people can get away with the balaclava you’ll have on under the helmet. Personally mine wasn’t covering everything all the time. As I moved it would move around and needed adjustment. I bought a black dicky to cover the neck and keep it uniform. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I used velcro cause o had the same gap and it seemed to work well. As for the helmet I have smaller foam pieces in mine velcroed in. It’s a trial and error to see how it fits right. Place it in and see what happens. You might be ok or have to love it forward or back. I just used velcro and if it didn’t work I took that pieces of velcro out. Wasted a lot of velcro but it worked. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey Jenn welcome! You said you didn’t get feedback but are awaiting your numbers. Did you get approved? If that’s the case I wouldn’t worry about the suit, if you need some opinions post some pics of you wearing it and we’ll help out. The armor looks real nice they did a good job on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5775, 5776, & 5777 look good, the others look kinda off. But you seem to get the gist of getting it evened out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The dreaded patches. Hated these. I think it looks good. Everything is about the size of mine which passed basic. I’m sure someone will chime in on the upper levels if that’s what you shooting for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk