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You could take a look at @ukswrath's build here he has a specific section relating to strapping:

When I built my strapping, I tried to base it off how LFL were strapping the FOTK and Shoretrooper. In the end I came up with a couple of different options, the first one was a one piece system for upper and lower armour; it allowed me to sit, but was too much pressure on my shoulders all day. The second design was a separate chest harness with belt/garter; it didn't allow me to sit, but had the more accurate double strapping on the thigh, but also relieved the pressure on my shoulders. I also reinforced some sections with leather where there was a great deal more pull. I have some other ideas about what I will do to improve mobility and comfort, I just need time which I do not seem to have these days!

Hi Justin, sorry to hear you are having issues with your build. I wasn't aware of any issues with the chest and back, I did notice there were other issues with other pieces of the kit. For the thighs Plastic Arms Dealer used to make rubber thigh inserts, you might be able to purchase those? @amcclary

Looking really great!

That looks very nice! Really digging the quality of your workmanship. Winter will come and go quickly and you'll be cranking again in no time! So excited to see another 000

Looks like you're off to a great start. Belt pouches are simple enough to make, otherwise in addition to the vendor list I found these https://trooperbay.com/rogue-one-death-trooper-black-canvas-ammo-3-pouch-set The Imperial Boots are the way to go if I'm being honest, although their gloves aren't as great as Endor Finders I think as a starting point if you buy the IB package you're off to a good start. @Chaos has a great chest rig guide here if you want to make your own The MP40 ammo pouches are pretty easy to find on eBay, or we have a tutorial on how to make All the blasters I got from Tom TDK Props All the best with your build, take your time it's a massive task

So glad you moved away from the Hex3D files, they are pretty bad and are not worth the time and effort correcting them. Honestly working with 3D prints is hard enough without having to remodel already printed parts. Looking forward to seeing how you progress!

I am with @Blackwatch, so of those 3D printing artefacts will have to be removed especially around the visor bolts. Some car filler putty will seal it up nicely. Looking forward to seeing how this build progresses

Loving the progress of this build!

I am not sure which bucket you went with or if these fit? You would need to put some tint in them to obscure your eyes better, but they look acceptable. http://www.opleprops.com/product_info.php?info=p325_ople-props-deathtrooper-rogue-one-bulbed-lense-anovos-trooper-helmetlense-lense-costume-helmet-cosplay-krennic-death-trooper-rogueone-green-accurate-501st.html

The people who are involved in that project appear to have gone underground. They don't seem to be interested in sharing anything with the detachment so I wouldn't hold my breath, stick to what is tried and true IMO. Raise it on the Facebook group if you're really interested.

Are there any reference pics that we can align with the text. I think it would be useful to be able to see the linkage between the references and how we got to the text. At the moment I am having trouble trying align a library of pictures with details for each piece. Thanks

Nice work! So a DT Specialist Specialist!

You can use belt leather. I got mine from a specialty leather place. Can’t even remember what it was I got

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Yes Endor Finders or Imperial Boots can supply gloves. Essentially it's exactly the same as the Death Trooper glove

So beautiful! I would be too scared to wear this in fear of weathering it!

I agree with @Chaos, your helmet is looking pretty good! Keep up the great work! I am planning on redoing an Anovos helmet to be more in line with some of the movie references where these areas are more black with some metal breaking through.

Yeah as @IcyTrooper said you can mount the snaps to scrap ABS and then glue them in, or alternatively you can mount them to some webbing and glue the webbing in. This worked well with my Death Trooper, you just need to make sure that you rough up the area you are gluing them to with some sandpaper.

I have split this conversation into a build thread - looks like you are off to a great start!

Yeah, totally agree with the above. I would love to see the new style armour start getting applied to some of our costumes. Our best hope will lay with all the new live action series like Mandalorian etc ?

@IcyTrooper thanks for sorting that out in my absence.

Yes well done @Hoda you did a great job! Your positive "can do" approach and swift response to the build is very commendable. Thank you for bringing this costume to life

I had a similar issue a couple of years back, I kept trying to polish it out and it kept coming back.

Looks like mold. You will need to get on top of that otherwise it will spread. Often it happens when leather is stored away for extended periods without any breathing space. You will need to kill all the spores and recondition the leather This article has a good approach: https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.bmscat.com/2019/07/how-to-remove-mold-from-leather/amp/