justjoseph63

If you mean the outer pieces of the biceps, yes, they are symmetrical. The insides of the forearms are different, and be SURE to read RogueTrooper's thread about AM armor shins in the tutorials section, located in the top right hand portion of the main page. It kept me from making a huge mistake. One thing I did learn about the biceps, is to make the opening as small as possible, and still accommodate easy movement. I made mine a bit large, and it caused my shoulder bells to shift backward. Still working on my AM 2.0 build, and have learned this mantra... "measure three times, cut once, use lots of blue tape to fit, and then use E6000.

Will give that a try! Can you re-size photos on Photobucket? Thanks very much for the info!!!

Just got one from slavefive today. Awesome! Thanks for all the help!!

I would try washing it, and then soaking it in white vinegar for a minute or two. Then rinse and air dry. This will "set" the color, and should stop it bleeding.

Hi! I have noticed that for some reason the size of files (photos) that can be uploaded is going down. I believe it was about 30 something, then 20 something, and now it says the max is 11.76 KB. Am I doing something wrong? I have tried to resize them at a website, but they won't go that small. Thanks for any help!!

The great thing about the armor is that it looks as if I actually have leg muscles! Which way to the beach?!!

Hey Matthew, just went through this, too, with my AM bucket. You will need 2 strong clamps, and it would be helpful to have 8 or 10 rare earth magnets covered in tape (so they don't scratch). Apply the E6k, and clamp the ends to where they match evenly on both sides). Then attach your magnets around the perimeter. be SURE you have a "lip" on the bottom half where they meet, to assure a tight fit. Don't worry too much if you get a bit of glue that runs out... just wipe it while still wet, and use your finger to rub off any remaining haze after it dries.

I just had this same exact problem with my AM shins, (I am also blessed with small legs). If you could post photos of the top, back, and front view it would help. What I ended up doing worked, but this being my first build I am far from an expert, and don't want to steer you wrong. There are many on here who will, and pics would help immensely.

Oh... my.. God. I just realized what I was doing wrong... I was measuring incorrectly!! The ones I had (gone now) WERE 20mm wide, (I cut them last week). After looking at your diagram, I noticed that for some strange reason that this afternoon I was looking at CM, thought each was 5mm, and thinking "gee, 20 mm (4 CM) is awfully wide". I Now, I have to put everything back together again, but, once again, Germain, you have really helped me out. I feel like a complete idiot, but a happy one now!

First, I promise this will be my last post for today... Here is the situation: After getting my calf pieces to fit perfectly, I glued on the cover strips underneath the front seam. Today, I decided I would glue on the front strips, then realized that 15 or 20 mm would be too wide, and overlap the ridges, so I went with 10mm, and they look nice. (Bear in mind that I have small calves). Then, it hit me, the thigh cover strips will have to be 15. Oh crap. This is going to throw everything off. I have worked so damned hard (up to now) to get this build to Centurion standards, and now I will probably have trouble just getting 501st approved. Any advice at this point would be MORE than appreciated. Thanks!

PERFECT! Merci!!!

Getting toward the finish line, but still have a few more questions! I am at the point where I am ready to attach my thigh ammo pack, but I need to know the proper trim size on the top and bottom. I thought I had downloaded a diagram, (probably courtesy of billhag), but can't seem to find it or anything in the threads. I need to know before I use the heat gun to bent it slightly. ALSO, The split-rivets I have are 5/16th, the same ones I used on my kidney/ab armor. Are these acceptable, or do I need a smaller size? Thanks for all your help!

Thank you, gentlemen, much appreciated!!!

Hi again! I am almost at the end of my build, but I have 2 questions regarding the bicep pieces... 1). Which side is the "thumbprint" side worn on, and 2). I need suggestions (and hopefully the link to a thread with photos) for the best way of attaching them to the shoulder bells. Many thanks!

Wow, looks like I will get to meet my E-11 guru! Yeah, Tim, I will definitely be there, (I live like 20 minutes away). I am almost at the completion point of my armor, and should be approved in plenty of time! I had the chance to meet some of the Makaze (Orlando) squad a while back, and they were saying that in the past, Disney has invited them and other local squads to join in at least one event fully armored. Not sure of the details, but should know something by then if they are doing it again, and will keep in touch if you like. See ya' there!

Thank you SO much, gentleman. Lots to think about! Good call on the "bikini cod" syndrome. Or worse yet, "Speedo cod"... (which I would only be able to wear in South Beach).

Unbelievable! You used the EXACT same floor tiles I did, (great minds think alike).... Wish I would have angled the vent box like you did, though. Looks incredible!

Tack! Jag maste foretfarande veta om kanten, dock.... (Sorry if that was wrong, practicing my Swedish).

Since I couldn't cut any more off of the chest piece shoulder straps to raise it up, this was the only alternative. I have a spinal condition which causes me to lean forward slightly, and it was either shorten the ab plate by cutting off the cod and dropping the ab plate down a bit, or cover up the top of the top of the button panel. I have taped it up temporarily, and it works out well. I did take your advice about the cuts you suggested, and it not only looks amazing, the fit is perfect!

Hi again! I had to remove the cod from my chest plate, as the button panel was riding up too high in the front. I did cut the shoulder straps back as far as I dared, and it helped, but not enough. I would ideally like to permanently glue the 2 back together, but to do this I would need to trim down the return at the bottom of the ab plate so that I can get good contact for the E6000. I am thinking this would be O.K., as it will be hidden by the belt, but I thought it best to check with the experts first. Thanks for any and all input!!!

Wow, Mathias, you just made my day! It gave me the courage to do the trims I was hesitant about, and now I am not going to have to trim the kidney plate after all! EXCELLENT advice, and many thanks! I will be posting the new photos as soon as I can. One step closer.......

Hola! I am at the point in my AM 2.0 build where I need to trim the kidney plate, and REALLY need some input/diagrams/build threads concerning this aspect. As you can see, (photo 1) it is entirely too long in the back, and I think trimming the kidney would be the best bet. (?) Any tips, and especially photos, no matter how small, would make me one grateful guy. Also, will I need to add a return edge to the bottom after trimming? (To be honest, that scares the bejeezers out of me, but I will attempt it if necessary). Many, many thanks! (Critiques also very welcome)!

As will I. I had to take a break from my own AM 2.0 build. Kind of stuck in a few areas, and have to post some pics. Looking forward to following you!

Hola! Yet a few more questions! I took a break from my armor build, and spent the entire day on my backpack... Then I got to thinking, will I need to order another ABS and canvas belt to wear as a HWT? I have already attached my holster, and I think taking it on and off again would be, well, a bit of a pain in the posterior armor... Is it permissible to carry the DLT-19 (on it's way to me now), and wear my E-11 at the same time? (I have seen pics of TKs' doing this). I really, honestly don't want to break any rules, either in etiquette or realism, and don't want to look ostentatious/ridiculous, and will take any advice to heart. Many thanks for ALL input!

You guys= AWESOME! Me= Most grateful!