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[Mikki429]

Your bracers have a great shape! The bump on the right gauntlet looks like it houses something, what are you doing there? Does something go on the flat spot at the front of the left one?

[Straka Zulu]

Really like the design of those vambraces.
 

QQ: can you extend your arms forward or cross them without the plates binding or biting you?  I ask because the plates look just a hair too wide, from left to right.  Or, they could be brought closer to the center, so that the outside edge matches up to the outer edge of the collar.

That aside, your spacing looks just right. Keep at it!

[GardenGeek]

Any progress?

[jett drexel]

Those gaunts came out great... nice job.

[Wolfin Sylvermane]

Amazing work on it all Vod! 

This is the Way!   

[TieEagle]

I love your gauntlets.  So clean and yet functional.  Any chance you might be sharing the design?

[Corbin Das]

Awesome work Justin!

[trashcanmando]

This is looking incredible so far! Can't wait to see more!

[Ran]

Weathering is wicked. How'd you do it?

[Novoc Mereel]

  Phenomenal work so far, vod! I really love the way your vest has some texture to it!

[Novoc Mereel]

I do think I may go back and redo my helmet smaller I am a but nervous that it is too large for me personally.

Take a pic of the helmet on your head and post it here. You might be surprised what size your helmet needs to be so you look proportional - and looking like pinhead Mando is no good!

[Novoc Mereel]

Looking forward to it!

[Zahn Va'roth]

Nice work!!! 

You will have to cover up the English letter on your gauntlet though, it's not in universe.

[Ran]

Quality level here is insane.

[Zahn Va'roth]

Hmm, that is a good point...
I think it still isn't supposed to be in universe because it was covered up, and English was never used again.

[Jenga]

Yeah the remote button definitely have to have the letters removed or painted over because it makes them so recognizable.

I'm in LOVE with the kit bashing you did on that phone case. Love that it's hidden in plain sight!


And those plates 

[Pyro]

Very Interesting plate design! Its looking good so far!

[Straka Zulu]

Those trauma plates are insane!
Really enjoying watching this build, vod. 

[Dac'Gar Ordo]

This build looks amazing!
Looking forward to see more! I love that you have such a high amount of detailing in there. It lifts this kit up to a higher level!

[Odran Krayt]

Wow. Watching with extreme interest. I love the look.

[Zahn Va'roth]

Killer job so far!

[Straka Zulu]

Holy osik!  That paint looks awesome!

[Horr'orr Jadir]

Now THIS is how you do The Mandalorian without doing The Mandalorian! Stellar work! The detail you've put into this kit is simply outstanding.

I know you're still building, but double check that all of your soft parts, including the leather pouches, have a consistent amount of weathering when compared to your armor. Sometimes it just doesn't show up in photos, but thought I would offer it.

Also, the CRLs now contain a rule that all parachute clips and hardware must now be metal or look metallic. We did some preapp photos yesterday and the UM didn't know about it, but a couple of minutes with a silver paint pen took care of it!

Again, grest job. I'm looking forward to seeing you get your stripes!

Oh, and the datapad idea is perfect. Good work with the greeblies. I'll have to look into doing something similar.

[Slade Kel]

I'll confess to mostly skimming and just looking at the pictures, but your build is absolutely freaking awesome, and for a novice 3D modeler you've done amazing work. I particularly dig that vest and love your paint and weathering job.

I don't think I saw mentioned as planned is that for a custom mando you have to have either a loin cloth or cod piece, but I might have just missed your plans for one in my skimming. I also don't know if it was covered, or even really necessary, but you might have to tailor the arms of the flight suit a little, or find a way to pull them more taut and secure them, to get rid of the wrinkles around the elbow area. I don't know if it's actually bad enough for you to get dinged for bagginess, but just something to keep in mind.

This is definitely a build I want to keep an eye on, and I look forward to the day you get it approved!