Made a little more progress today, here's some pics:
Did a second test pull today to check the back curvature, much better and form fits like it should. Here's a comparison shot
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More sanding
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marking off the raised areas for the lower back
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I was loathe to do this because, as anyone who knows me knows that I really hate sanding bondo, but it was a necessary step and will be worth it in the end
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Also matched up the collar...here's a prefit, dry test
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And trimmed out
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Here's what I've got so far on the frontal armor already (pulled out of 1/8" ABS...THICK and TOUGH):
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