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Hi Eri, I agree with Mike, a rotary tool would work wonders for trimming excess edges. I used my dremel with a round sanding drum it removes the return edges in seconds. Alternatively you could use a piece of 80 grit sandpaper or a file. The last thing you want is armour bite from sharp edges, try an trim some more if you can.

Hi Pathfinders, I'm very pleased to announce I have joined your ranks today with the approval of my Shoretrooper Captain. Looking forward to serving the Empire in my new armour 🫡 Many thanks to all here on the forum who helped me along the way! ST-12775 https://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=35535&costumeID=124

Strap added to Talon swivels using @BikerScout007 strap tutorial, Thanks Mickey 🫡

Blaster progress to completion. Shoulder strap to add next.

I'm allowing some extra curing time on my blaster paint today as its a bit cooler outside. Instead I applied some weathering to my breeches using a gypsum based product.

Thanks Melody! First coat of gun metal applied. To be continued 2025....

Spent parts of the day continuing with filling and sanding, then applied a coat of black primer over the whole blaster. Next will be couple of coats of gun metal with liquid latex before final black applications and weathering.

Photo dump of my blaster build so far...

Hi Christian, I'm 5'10" and usually go between a 34 and 36" waist. So I went with a medium shirt and large breeches from Keep Trooping. The neckseals are made slightly large to easily adjust and tailor to your needs, fortunately mine is just about right and not too tight. Hope this helps, good luck!

Can see them now... 👍 Regarding the M4 bolt/screws, are they definitely all the same size except the 2 at the power cylinders? Looks like a couple of smaller ones at the cover plates at the rear of the double barrels?

Are the images in the first post showing for anyone?

All armoured parts assembled. Test fit for adjustments...few minor dressing issues, but easily resolved with assistance when kitting up. E22 stunt is on the horizon...looking for additional reference pics for bolts and screw placement any help would be greatly appreciated.

A few more jobs done...

Some work done on my belt securing the boxes.

Thanks Matt!

Today's updates include strapping for the biceps and shoulder bells. I'm pleased with the fit and positioning of the straps, and they hold up really well when kitted up for test fit.

Chipping and scarring.

Update on the greaves..now fully assembled, primed and painted. Next will be the aging washes for the weathering..

Your build is looking great! Those parts on the left are for reinforcing the top of the back plate where the shoulder straps tuck in. The parts on the right are for housing your snaps and reinforcement inside the biceps. I'm currently building the same kit.

Making progress with the greaves... Got a few more pieces to glue in place before filling and sanding, then I can bash on with the primer and paint. Shims cut to size to fill inside void to make flush for joining both halves, boomerang and sniper plates cut, sanded and trimmed. Rear cover strips fixed in position for the open rear closures. Front greaves fully secured closed sealed with contact adhesive.

Small paint app on the right bicep using yellow cab Montana gold. Info on the position and sizing of the stripes received by shoretrooper fam fb page, source Mr Paul. Additional weathering to follow...

No worries, yep I've been busy working on my Shore 😉

I'm confused? Have you mistakenly posted in wrong thread?