Using a torch to find small cracks

[CallMeMrTibbles[501st]]

Found a new and useful technique by accident last night. Likely guys that have been costuming a while already know this, but figured it could be useful for newer troopers.

 

I always check my kit after a troop to see if any repairs are needed. Discovered last night that shining a torch from behind your armour is great for highlighting cracks that you could otherwise not notice or are 'only just' starting to form.

 

Here's my shoulder bridge with no back-light. You can just about see a crack forming.

 

 

But with a torch behind its impossible to miss.

 

 

Catching cracks early while they're still small could save a real headache during a troop.

[CallMeMrTibbles[501st]]

Just to reiterate the value in using a torch from behind to pick up armour cracks early


No torch



Torch from in front


Torch from behind

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

A great tip Richard 

[Sly11[Admin]]

Good to know, Should go over my armour now trooping is returning.

[CallMeMrTibbles[501st]]

Good to know, Should go over my armour now trooping is returning.

Be warned, if you've done a few troops it could be terrifying

[MintImperial[TK]]

Amazing tip. Thank you.


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[Goggytalks[TK]]

Found quite a big crack on my bum panel a few weeks ago using this method. Couldn’t see it with the naked eye but shining the torch showed how bad it was. Fixed it now. Really good tip this.


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[CallMeMrTibbles[501st]]

Glad it's helped mate