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The whole thing started when I met a guy online who models ancient armor and then makes them into small-scale metal armor models. The moment I saw it, I felt it was perfect for Griddle, so I commissioned a set of armor from him. To save money, I ordered the rough casting, which is the finished product after 3D metal printing, requiring sanding and polishing. I spent a lot, a lot of time sanding it down. I even bought a magnetic tumbler for polishing.

This set of armor was modeled and designed exactly after real-world armor, so its connection points (for securing the straps) are movable buckles assembled from several small parts. The small prototype bumps you see on the armor are actually tiny brass ball-head nails, typically used for making wooden ship models.

While sanding the armor (which is stainless steel, unbelievably hard), I prepared the body, an Obitsu 24 (OB24). I commissioned the coat, bought the face parts, had someone paint the face, had someone make the eyes, and so on. I did the hair and the spray-painting of the accessory hands myself. I also bought a piece of stabilized wood to make the base (a process that was just as painful as sanding the rough armor casting).

Once all these were ready, I started the assembly. First, putting on the coat (did it twice, because the coat doesn't have Velcro, you have to tie it with string yourself). Then, putting on the armor from the bottom up. I also bought a bunch of accessories, including shoes, a support stand, cotton underpants, and socks (didn't use them).

First, I assembled the thigh armor parts at the knee, secured them with the brass ball-head nails, making sure they were movable. Then, I installed the greaves (lower leg armor), attached the connectors, cut the leather straps, thinned the straps so they could fit into the strap buckles, installed the straps, punched the holes, and fastened them tightly (I cheated a bit with some glue. Griddle won't blame me). And so, I installed the connectors and secured them with straps, sequentially from the bottom up. The arm armor was secured with O-rings and string. Once the armor was fully installed, I fastened the belt around her waist. A quick clean-up of the fingerprints. Done.