Not out of box. Has only half a hengstler, and t-tracks needs adjusting to start. But it could be a decent base to start with, if you insisted in having a metal blaster. If not, there are other kits that are more accurate.
Yes you can trim that. In fact, you should.
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The problem with MOT hasn't been the shape, although it's a known recast. It's been the quality. Several people who's had it have reported the plastic to be so thin and fragile it was breaking apart within days. The armour we recommend will last for years, even during heavy use.
Everyone has it.
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Go and build some armour and chill out.
You do as you like. But RS sells their belt as how their original belt was made. So it will fray. It has nothing to do with age, it's how the belt is sew together. all the original belts frayed even when new, just like yours.