There was a really nice femshep thread on this forum a few years ago from Freya. Let me see if I can find it ...
here it is:
Gonna add to this as I go. This N7 armor is mainly vac-formed styrene and carbon fiber vinyl. For those who are doing similar close-fitting body-armor builds, check out the following pages. My N7 rifle is from a kit by Volpin Props - I am only installing LEDs, assembling the parts, and painting...
www.therpf.com
maybe it can help for construction on some parts or give inspiration.
You are doing great so far! Keep it up!
-Hopli