Can't help you at all on the questions you asked, but just one little obsevation. I know it's only a WIP, but you need some way to get INTO the armour...you need a joint, straps/buckles down the sides. Also , one thing I've noticed in just about every set of armour I've seen created here , they all seem just a little TOO body hugging. As one who has worn RL armour, one thing everyone seems to forget, is that armour is not much use without some form of padded garment underneath to avoid shock and chafing