WIP on a ST in WA

[crabra trooper]

I'm going to post my progress on this Shoretrooper armor from Jim Tripon. Hopefully I can get some feedback and help.

 

I have started on the straps, following a youtubers style, minus some modifications since I can't sew. I figured stretchy fastener wouldn't be too important critical?

 

1. Any recommendations on whether I should paint the blue now or if it's not too important even after gluing buckles etc. I think I will be going with the squad leader, since the armor Kama isn't acceptable for the grunt?

 

2. Should I be drilling into this fiberglass at all? I attached my thermal detonator to the back belt with two screws but it cracked when I used a screw that was too large

 

 

[TK8271 Rogue Trooper]

As your doing the squad leader doing the blue now is no issue Just make sure you Mark up correctly where your buckles and blue meet.

 

If your screwing into fiberglass , drill a hole first that is slightly smaller than the screw , if you try and screw straight into it without doing that first it will crack