batmanmike Posted January 6, 2018 Author Report Posted January 6, 2018 Daniel-Thanks for all your help! I have decided my thighs don't like me on this build, Grrrrrrr!! After a few whirls at assembling, and disassembling...finally have the LEFT front where I want it...I think. Still need to redo the RIGHT. Need to peel glue for a while I measured my thighs with a soft cloth tape, one is 26.5, other is 27.25....(holy moly!!!). I plan to use a thin plastic for sale sign underneath, and fill in the gaps, and put a cover strip over it. What can I do about the pre-cut line out there that will show on the top 2-4 inches? Quote
Steaditrooper[TK] Posted January 6, 2018 Report Posted January 6, 2018 The thighs were tricky for me too. Just barely big enough to fit. Perhaps some ABS paste will fill in that line? I know it's a bunch more work but I've seen great results on the forum from people who have used it. 1 Quote
batmanmike Posted January 6, 2018 Author Report Posted January 6, 2018 46 minutes ago, Sean said: The thighs were tricky for me too. Just barely big enough to fit. Perhaps some ABS paste will fill in that line? I know it's a bunch more work but I've seen great results on the forum from people who have used it. Thanks Dude! I was trying to avoid it! #beingfatsucks LOL. Yours turned out so awesome!! Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted January 6, 2018 Report Posted January 6, 2018 1 hour ago, batmanmike said: Daniel-Thanks for all your help! Glad to be of assistance 1 hour ago, batmanmike said: I plan to use a thin plastic for sale sign underneath, and fill in the gaps, and put a cover strip over it. Good plan 1 hour ago, Sean said: Perhaps some ABS paste will fill in that line? I would go with Seans suggestion 1 Quote
batmanmike Posted January 6, 2018 Author Report Posted January 6, 2018 Experiment time! Trying this! Lol! I’m becoming a pro at removing e6000! Once I figure out my size, I will fill it in properly and prep for the abs paste nightmare! Lol 1 Quote
Steaditrooper[TK] Posted January 6, 2018 Report Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) I also lost the entire return edge all the way around the top of my thighs. Otherwise they would be too small. They are snug at the top as it is. Edited January 6, 2018 by Sean 1 Quote
batmanmike Posted January 6, 2018 Author Report Posted January 6, 2018 Just now, Sean said: I also lost the entire return edge all the way around the top of my thighs. Otherwise they would be too small. They are snug t the top as it is. Thanks! I took off a little, but I will lose it all once this dries. Thanks for being so helpful! #BroHug Quote
Steaditrooper[TK] Posted January 6, 2018 Report Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, batmanmike said: Thanks! I took off a little, but I will lose it all once this dries. Thanks for being so helpful! #BroHug Troopers helping Troopers! You may be able to have a slightly smaller cover strip when you lose all the return edge. Remember, return edges are not required for any level of certification. Make it fit well and make it as comfortable to wear as possible, especially the top of the thighs. Don't want any pinching there. Edited January 6, 2018 by Sean 1 Quote
batmanmike Posted January 6, 2018 Author Report Posted January 6, 2018 I hope removing it will help. I’m struggling with one thigh being almost 1 inch larger! (Geezzzzzzz!) Lol. This one after I re-glue it will only have a 8mm gap, and the strip will cover the template cut line. Bahaha! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
batmanmike Posted January 9, 2018 Author Report Posted January 9, 2018 More work tonight. 1st tube of E6000...I feel like I’m getting somewhere! 1 Quote
batmanmike Posted January 9, 2018 Author Report Posted January 9, 2018 Shins, attached dreaded AP sniper and reinforced insides with additional strips.Still need to clean off excess glue, sand bottoms to shape of my boots, fit them, and add back cover strip and Velcro.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted January 9, 2018 Report Posted January 9, 2018 Loking good - way to go Mike 1 Quote
batmanmike Posted January 9, 2018 Author Report Posted January 9, 2018 Loking good - way to go Mike Thanks bro! Those sniper plates don’t fit! Lol...but I love it! Thank you for the constant encouragement! I’m almost there!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted January 9, 2018 Report Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, batmanmike said: That looks super - Centurion is a done deal And...glad I can help but it is you who do all the hard work Mike And...sniper knee looks good (RS-suit) And from the Movie (duh) Looking forward seeing you suited up 1 Quote
Steaditrooper[TK] Posted January 9, 2018 Report Posted January 9, 2018 Looking really good Mike. My thighs are different sizes too. Weirdos, huh? Your sniper knee looks really good. That was, perhaps, the hardest and most frustrating part of my build. Great work. 1 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted January 9, 2018 Report Posted January 9, 2018 Yes, I don’t miss the frustration of putting on my sniper knee plate- awesome job! If you like, you can fill the underside using white silicone to fill that space. ( to smooth it out you can use a damp finger [spit or water - take your pick])Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote
batmanmike Posted January 22, 2018 Author Report Posted January 22, 2018 Back to my build, after a much needed break away Blaster came in! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted January 22, 2018 Report Posted January 22, 2018 Sweeeeeet!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted January 22, 2018 Report Posted January 22, 2018 WOW - that looks awesome! Blaster AND holiday pic 1 Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted May 21, 2018 Report Posted May 21, 2018 Hey Mike how is the build coming along? 1 Quote
batmanmike Posted December 11, 2019 Author Report Posted December 11, 2019 I’m back! Trying to finish this thing! Calf’s!!! How to fit them? They keep twisting as I’m trying to fit them! Any advice? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
batmanmike Posted December 11, 2019 Author Report Posted December 11, 2019 I feel this is about right? Using white Velcro for closers...thoughts?!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted December 12, 2019 Report Posted December 12, 2019 Hi Mike, great work with your build. About fitting your calf , what I did was: 1- overlap the calf posterior section till I felt confortable and they looks good in the mirror and fix then with painters tape. 2- with a white board maker I draw a line in the center of both pieces. 3- Cut straight from top to botton. 4- I glued the cover strip and finally glued the velcro. I made an example at may office using a piece of paper. hope i'm doing clear. 1 2 3 4 And placed the cover strips and velcro. Hope this can help you. and note that the calves rest on you boot and you can add some velco in the inner front to avoid them to twist. cheers 1 Quote
batmanmike Posted December 12, 2019 Author Report Posted December 12, 2019 Hi Mike, great work with your build. About fitting your calf , what I did was: 1- overlap the calf posterior section till I felt confortable and they looks good in the mirror and fix then with painters tape. 2- with a white board maker I draw a line in the center of both pieces. 3- Cut straight from top to botton. 4- I glued the cover strip and finally glued the velcro. I made an example at may office using a piece of paper. hope i'm doing clear. 1 2 3 4 And placed the cover strips and velcro. Hope this can help you. and note that the calves rest on you boot and you can add some velco in the inner front to avoid them to twist. cheers Thank you! I’m gonna go with the fitting I just did and see what happens. Won’t be the first time I have pulled it apart! Lol. As for the fronts, can I just round them off? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted December 12, 2019 Report Posted December 12, 2019 38 minutes ago, batmanmike said: As for the fronts, can I just round them off? Yes, just cut the cover strip end. 1 Quote
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