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I expect you will not only need to leave off the butt plate, but to modify the upper legs, too. They are notorious for poking in your underbelly if one tries to climb stairs or tries to sit. And it might be a good idea to split the AB-Plate in two pieces. In my opinion sitting in a wheelchair shouldn't keep you from getting into the 501st as a TK.

@Sly, I can offer you all the needed buckles (including the squad leader belt buckle) cast in heavy duty black rubber.

Why? Just buy a helmet from Backstage Props ...

I second that.

Okay, if you don't go nuts with the price, you can put down my name for one helmet! (Sorry to rain on your parade ... really! I was just being nosey ...) This is by far the most superior interpretation of the Shoretrooper helmet. Every single detail seems to be spot on. (The vents in the face next to the snout appear to be a little oversized, but that's about it.) Great work!

Terrific! What about the finished helmet on your website?

The Aker is so cheap, I wouldn't look into any other venue ... It is tried and tested.

"The general public can't even tell the difference between us and the dancing troopers on "Britain's Got Talent". Sad, but true ...

Aah, so these "endcaps" are not a single unit, but are made up of two separate parts ... I see ...

Both ideas may be too small ... I mean the items, not the ideas ... I think it maybe some kind of Quick coupling, either for air or water.

Can anybody ID this part? It is not a standard garden hose fitting, because the diameter is way too small. I estimate the diameter to be between 1,7 and 2,5 centimeters. The part is found on the left side of the belt and looks like some kind of ammunition. Perhaps some hydraulic hose fitting or some kind of cable entry with strain relief?

What he said ...

I am to late for the party, but just for the record, there are dedicated glues for PVC. They are white, melt the plastic together and are mainly used for installing PVC windows. Veeeery strong bond! I buid my whole suit with it and even glued in the strapping with that stuff ...

Nobody mentioned your boots so far. If you go for centurion, the shoes you have are simply not correct. They are supposed to have no seams on the front part ... Apart from that, you did a great job! [edit] Also the return edges at the front of your lower arms (the wrist) need to be gone completely.

Well done, man!