Background: I had previously built my armor out of pepakura and epoxy resin in 2019 and previously used ribbons to secure the pieces over my outfit however, it seems to slip (shoulder armor) and went wonky (knee and shin armor) a lot during my time at the convention, hence I want to secure it using a system of straps and buckles, in addition to covering it with a layer of wood putty to smooth things out and for further detailing.
Question 1: I would like to know which to install first: the straps (along with the quick release buckles) or coating it with wood/car putty?
My gut feeling is that to install the straps first before coating it with the wood putty.
Question 2: How to install the straps onto the armor? Do you install the fabric strap on the armor or the plastic (3D Printed) buckles on the armor?
Thanks
Question 1: I would like to know which to install first: the straps (along with the quick release buckles) or coating it with wood/car putty?
My gut feeling is that to install the straps first before coating it with the wood putty.
Question 2: How to install the straps onto the armor? Do you install the fabric strap on the armor or the plastic (3D Printed) buckles on the armor?
Thanks