Reshaping the AP buttplate

[RedSpecial[TK]]

Ive noticed the AP buttplate seems to run a little flat at the section where the snaps are installed.

 

 

 

This might not cause an issue for the taller troopers but for us shorties it can have the effect of making the armor look like this :

 

 

It takes away from the look of the whole suit and restricts your mobility but its easily fixed

 

All you have to do is bend the tab into the correct shape then apply heat for a few minutes until the plastic becomes flexible, a hot air gun or even a hair dryer will do the job.

 

Once thats done just hold the piece in place for a few minutes to let the plastic cool and set in place.

Your armor should then look something like this :

 

 

Not only will you have a fabulous lookin bum you'll also have greater mobility and less pinching.

Well other than the pinching you'll get from members of the public

Edited July 29, 2012 by RedSpecial

[matt black]

Great tip Stuart. I had to do something similar with my AP.

Congratulations on a fabulous looking bum!

[RedSpecial[TK]]

haha Thanks Rob

[jnnfr72[TK]]

You have one of the best looking bums I've seen in awhile, Stuart! Keep up the good work.

[RedSpecial[TK]]

Oh stop it you

Cheers Jenny !

[bigironvault]

I have that problem too, I shortened my strap but this looks much better! Thanks.

[RedSpecial[TK]]

no problem

[LadyInWhite[TK]]

ARE YOU LOOKIN' AT MY BUM!?

CHEEKY BUM LOOKAH

[bigironvault]

LOL Andrea looked at my bum yesterday. Didn't you?

 

I think it's a thing us FISDer look at all the time as a sign of a good build.

[aramotowski]

hey stuart great tips man im 5'8 and i just saw this great info man ill keep this in mind when i have to do this to my armor