How do I measure myself for armor?

[cajoco97]

Alright I'm too young to actually join the 501st yet but I still wanna get a Stormtrooper suit that fits good and I could use later on. So I wanna know is how should I measure myself for armor.

sincerly,

cajoco

[pandatrooper[TK]]

Armor is usually only made in a few sizes. Kids size, screen size and bigger / plus size.

 

It all depends on your current measurements. If you are approx 5'8 - 6' tall, you would fit into most armor makes. Any bigger in height or weight and plus sized armor is better. Everything is trim / built to fit your personal body size like a tailor would.

 

*BTW: in the future, please avoid using "How To:" in the title of your post as that denotes a tutorial. I have also moved your topic out of the Tutorial section.

[TK-2126_MD[TK]]

Ya Cant really add any thing to what Terry said, but i would suggest that u hook up with local 501st in your area. there is always a armor party u can go to and see and test fit different armors there and get a feel for what seems right to u and what suggestions u get. Second thing is to relax ( as hard as that sounds ) and do as much research as u can about all the things u will need. might as well aim high and go Centurion from the get go.

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

I would measure the arms with them bent and the muscle flexed. it is possible to make it so tight that you can't properly move.

 

the legs on suits like AP pretty much are the same size, and are usually just made tighter or larger by putting extra plastic

 

I've done a basic workup on AP armor measurements:

 

here are detailed measurements of my armor parts:

red is body measurement

blue is armor measurement

 

my biceps measure:

 

right arm

14" flexed body - armor part 17" fits tight but comfortably.

 

left arm

14" flexed armor part 17"

 

forearms measure

 

13" both arms flexed - armor part 14 1/4"

10 1/2" length of forearm - armor part 10 1/4"

 

both shins 16 1/4 flexed body - armor part 18"

rt shin 14 1/4" long

lft shin 17" long with knee plate

 

left thigh

24 1/2" body flexed - 24 3/4" armor part 1 1/2" overlap at rear 15" long

right thigh

19 1/2" body flexed - 24 3/4" armor part 1 1/2" overlap at rear 17 1/2" long

 

my body sizes

 

44 inches at chest

 

44 inches at upper waist

 

39 inches at waist

 

17 inches at neck

 

my armor belt is 52" inches long canvas.

 

5'11" tall

Edited August 30, 2011 by TK Bondservnt 2392

[dashrazor]

if your not old enough for the 501st check out the galactic academy http://galactic-academy.com/

[ZeroRoom[TK]]

Oh my god! I had no idea about that galactic academy! That's brilliant! Their photo gallery made the night in this house