MikeRadness

I also do not have any experience with the SF files. My printing experience is with Mr Paul’s as well. If the other two team members tagged here by Mickey don’t have any advice here, I can try doing some research to see if I can come up with anything helpful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looking good! Making your own, I love it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I went to my local military surplus store and picked up a set of helmet pads. They did the trick for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you Mickey and the rest of the Pathfinder team! I love this hobby and look forward to helping others in their journeys! Mike ST-26300 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@Minimo, here are some shots after multiple parts were repainted. Hip-plates, bucket and Belt Boxes are all repainted in these photos. Abdomen is not. I should have used these shots originally. Not sure what I was thinking. Do you still other adjustments?

Hey @minimo, are you recommending the abdomen be “dialed back”? Or the chest and biceps be more weathered? Looking for a little more clarity on what direction I should consider. I already repainted the bucket and hip plates based off Mickeys recommendation. The fully suited up pics in this submission are pre-repaint. I have some full suit up pics for those. Let me grab them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looking good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice work, @Larcwide! this kit is awesome! Mike

I also have used Mr. Paul's rigging kit... it makes the strapping part of these builds a breeze.

Hey there! Sometimes the primer's high acetone content can cause these kinds of reactions, even it's just from primer coat to primer coat (some brands more than others). If there's one thing I've learned over my builds is that patience is key. Especially when it comes to paint and adhesive cure times. I like to try and stagger parts so that I can still be "working" on something as parts in other phases can cure adequately. I like to have parts I'm sanding or trimming to work on while I allow primer and paint coats to cure... I TRY to let each coat sit for 24 hours (or longer). This is painful... as I crave instant gratification. lol

Hi! I'm Requesting Shoretrooper Squad Leader: Niamos (Andor) Vanguard Deployment Status. See my submission details below. NOTE: You can also check out my thread that covers the steps I took to make my Rogue One Grunt convertible to the Niamos Squad Leader here: Armor: Mr. Paul’s Shoretrooper Build (MPSB) files 3D printed and finished by me in PETG Helmet: Nico Henderson 3D files printed and finished by me in PETG with Mr. Paul’s visor Strapping Kit: MPSB Belt and Belt Boxes: MPSB finished by me Shirt and Neck Seal: Imperial Boots V2 Trousers: Steven Walker (Weathered by Me) Boots: Orca Bay Brecon Havana Gloves: Endor Finders Shoretrooper Pistol: OxProps 3D Files printed and finished by me in PETG Paints: -Montana Gold Sahara Beige 8020 used on all helmet/armor parts (topcoat) -Montana Gold Shock Dark Brown S8020 used on all helmet/armor parts (undercoat) -Montana Gold Polar Blue 5100 used on all chest and bell stripes -Dupli-Color BTY1560 Super Red II (3e5) for right bicep -Montana Gold Yellow Cab 1220 for right bicep stripes -Montana Gold Blood Orange 2095 for helmet emblem -Rustoleum 2X Flat Black -94 Mat White Suited Up Helmet Symbol is painted with Montana Gold Blood Orange 2095 3 Oblong shaped recesses under the blast shield Second ridge present & visor is curved. Chin cup and strap present. Balaclava Neck Seal Shirt Chest Back Plate Abdomen Shoulder / Biceps Right Bicep is painted Super Red II base w/Yellow Taxi stripes. Forearms Gloves & Hand Plates Belt and Boxes Web Strap Holster Rear Belt Assembly Hip Plates Pouch Trousers Greaves Second layer ends under the straps. Boots Shoretrooper Pistol Thank you for your time and consideration! Mike ST-26300

Exciting! Looking forward to watching your build progress. Have fun! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi @batphobic! Apologies for the delayed response. I personally am not aware of an "official" measurement length. Other members might be able to chime in on that. But here is mine. It's 5.5 inches (14cm). Hope that helps!

Thank you everyone! Special thank you to the hard work of our leaders that selflessly give their time to making this the best detachment in the legion! I am so grateful to be a Pathfinder. Lead the way! Mike ST-26300 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@Minimo, SO SORRY for the delay on this. The holidays hit, then we all got covid in my house... then well, excuses, excuses. none of that matters. I hope too much time has not passed. Here is my updated Bell addressing the suggested corrections. Please let me know if there is anything else needed to proceed with Vanguard Deployment consideration.