stormtrooper_build Posted November 16, 2012 Report Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) hi guys....... can i ask how big is the return edge on the bottom of the thighs meant to be....it's just on one half of the thigh section were it has been pre trimmed, it is 5mm wide for about 5cm long and the rest is about 10mm or more. thanks in advance guys... Edited November 16, 2012 by stormtrooper_build Quote
Darth Hilarious Posted November 16, 2012 Report Posted November 16, 2012 I think it was varied on the movie suits There might be some good reference shots in the LFL archive pics What make is the kit you're working on? Quote
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted November 16, 2012 Report Posted November 16, 2012 No one will ever see this return edge. If you have part of it at 5mm, I would trim he whole lot to 5mm. Most return edges round the armour are around 6mm. If you leave large return edges, the are more prone to picking up splits from catching. If your looking for trooping longevity, keep the returns small. Quote
stormtrooper_build Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Posted November 16, 2012 What make is the kit you're working on? it's a TM kit. thanks for the help guys.......... Quote
Darth Hilarious Posted November 16, 2012 Report Posted November 16, 2012 nice! Is it the 1.5mm glossy ABS, or the 2mm acrylic-capped? Paul was saying just recently that the glossy is much more flexible and can have a bigger edge, while the capped is much more prone to cracking Quote
stormtrooper_build Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) On 11/17/2012 at 8:05 AM, Darth Furious said: nice! Is it the 1.5mm glossy ABS, or the 2mm acrylic-capped? Paul was saying just recently that the glossy is much more flexible and can have a bigger edge, while the capped is much more prone to cracking hi jimmy. it is the 2mm acrylic-capped. the face of the helmet had a crack in it when it arrived. i did glue it but i don't know how long it will last before it spreads. here is a pic. Edited January 21, 2021 by Sly11 Edited to restore images Sly11 2021 Quote
Darth Hilarious Posted November 16, 2012 Report Posted November 16, 2012 ouch! It could be worth asking Paul for advice on that While I've done a whole bunch of crack repairs on my kit, it's just glossy ABS- I've never worked with capped stuff Br00tal! Quote
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