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My Mk 45 boots are made from a pair of skate shoes, 3D printed shells, and the transplanted sound effects from some robot slippers.

Mk 45 calves in halves. Your foot has to pass through them so consider cutting them vertically. They are held closed by tape here. Later that is replaced by my custom rare earth magnet mounts.

Mk 45 knee caps. I attached them to my under suit but they are better integrated to a strap system.

Mk 45 thighs were too large for our small printers so we added an E-12. Again, mine were magnetized to my suit. The magnets were the large ring magnets from car transmissions. They are nested in pockets within my under suit. Not an ideal design.

My Mk 45 shoulder bells were ugly prints but turned out well. Painted photos to follow. These are magnetically held to my under suit on this build but reposition-able snaps are a better solution. It’s a tip I picked up from the Stormtrooper folks.

Making my first harness was difficult with no guidance. I’ve mentioned the custom H harness and the backpack setups, they are better. This is just shared for historic reference.

The repulsor knows when it has been lifted and flipped. It makes appropriate sound effects for each.

My gloves used in my armor were these. Work gloves with a printed shell. One palm an ordinary light ring, the other a transplant from a motion activated toy.

My Mk 45 hand covers. They work best as a strap connected to the palm. Make sure it is elastic or has some give so you can flip your hand up.

My Mk 45 upper arms. A sleeve system or buckle hangers work best for holding these to the suit or body suit. I used magnets, they were ok but not ideal.