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More questions! do I cut out all the ones marked in red? I know the top-middle one is two small slots for painting these back greeblies, do we ONLY paint the top of this? And not the inside?

do it trim the return edge on the part that goes on the outside?

Happy may the 4th y’all. I had a heck of a busy time between going to Japan and then trooping this weekend, but still was able to churn out good progress. got some finished pieces I’m very happy with! now I’m starting the chest piece, but I’m a bit lost on where and how to find a slot to cut it for the top strap to go through. also is there any guidance on how attaching the shoulder straps works? I’ve been following the imperial surplus videos so far but they don’t overlap with the ICAT here much as the shoretrooper seems quite different.

Howdy, your stuff is looking great! How did you come to find the placements for the strap slots at the top of the chest armor?

Do these forearms look approvable or should I trim them more? And/or should I bondo where it all meets together?

Oh yes I've actually been following your build too for inspiration! And with the Montana Gold I realized that once you get in much closer than you would with any other paint it works like a dream. (That's for any other future shore troopers!)

Awesome! I am absolutely loving this build and getting to work with the Montana Gold spray pants is a total blast. I'm sure I'll eat my words when it comes to the abdomen/belt though.

oh another question i thought of! is there a spacing guide for the yellow marks on the red bicep armor?

Finally got some painting in, in between packing for Japan 👀 also a question! Is it required to add additional layers of plastic in the inside where the two parts meet? Applies to both the forearms and biceps I guess. Or is it just better to have it reinforced like that? And would I use bondo to seal it all together or just ca glue?

I’m getting the hang of the Bondo process! This always felt very daunting so I’m proud of myself for doing it.

What kind of foam are y'all using for padding on the inside of say the gauntlets? cheap Michaels foam? and what would be a good glue for such a material? Thanks!

Thanks, Joe! just a rougher grit like 100 maybe to knock it out?

Next steps! Bondo and sanding said Bondo. Any tips on getting a nice smooth finish? I’m using a dremel to sand it down.

I had a total blast painting the other shoulder piece and I’m super happy with how it came out! I hit it with the gray aging spray, as well as a very light misting of black.

Well, this turned out like bantha poodoo. Any tips on getting straight lines? Also noticed the bottom line is heckin crooked 🙃