Feedback on RS test fit please

[Thiboterham[501st]]

Hi everyone.

 

This is my in my RS kit. I'd like to go for level 2 but I feel the need for some feedback of more experienced people regarding the fitment of my suit.

I'm around 187cm tall so I think that's the reason I have quite some room between my thighs and shins but i'm still waiting on my boots.

 

 

Edited August 4 by Thibs

[JBar[TK]]

Looks like you're well on your way trooper! For fitting advice I think the biggest thing that jumps out to me is that your thighs are pretty high up. By dropping them down a maybe 2-3cm you'll both close the gap with your shins but it will also drastically improve the fit of your posterior armor. Right now the thighs are overlapping it. When you get your boots in they should scoot the shins up higher to close the gap even further. Lastly make sure you have an even gap of armor on each side of your thighs. Right now your right has a much bigger gap than the left around the codpiece

Also I'm not sure how much padding is in your helmet but I'd take as much out of the top as you can to get the helmet to sit lower.

 

Very little neck showing:

 

Lots more room to pull your thighs below your posterior armor

 

 

Some more minor/easy fixes to consider especially for level 2/3 would be to make sure the cover strips aren't excessively long. Some especially over the front thighs look like they could use some trimming down. Also I like to center my belt center button over the raised edge that goes down to the codpiece. That will center your drop boxes too. And ideally you'll want the bottom buttons touching or half covered by the belt for level 2/3.

When working on your strapping you'll want to make sure your ab and kidney plates are flush with each other. Also make sure your kidney and back have a minimal and even gap. I think some under suit material might be bunching up in a few places like in your back and around your shoulder bells. Also just make sure your TD clips are pushed all the way down. These are pretty easy fixes and I'm sure these were some quick fitting photos but I thought I'd say something for when you're ready for submitting them. Good little things to keep in mind

 

 

 

 

 

But again for overall fitting I'd definitely take those thighs down a bit and see if you can work your helmet down lower. Overall looking forward to your build. Looks like you're really close!

 

 

Edited August 5 by JBar

[Thiboterham[501st]]

13 hours ago, JBar said:

Looks like you're well on your way trooper! For fitting advice I think the biggest thing that jumps out to me is that your thighs are pretty high up. By dropping them down a maybe 2-3cm you'll both close the gap with your shins but it will also drastically improve the fit of your posterior armor. Right now the thighs are overlapping it. When you get your boots in they should scoot the shins up higher to close the gap even further. Lastly make sure you have an even gap of armor on each side of your thighs. Right now your right has a much bigger gap than the left around the codpiece

Also I'm not sure how much padding is in your helmet but I'd take as much out of the top as you can to get the helmet to sit lower.

 

Very little neck showing:

 

Lots more room to pull your thighs below your posterior armor

 

 

Some more minor/easy fixes to consider especially for level 2/3 would be to make sure the cover strips aren't excessively long. Some especially over the front thighs look like they could use some trimming down. Also I like to center my belt center button over the raised edge that goes down to the codpiece. That will center your drop boxes too. And ideally you'll want the bottom buttons touching or half covered by the belt for level 2/3.

When working on your strapping you'll want to make sure your ab and kidney plates are flush with each other. Also sure your kidney and back have a minimal and even gap. I think some under suit material might be bunching up in a few places like in your back and around your shoulder bells. Also just make sure your TD clips are pushed all the way down. These are pretty easy fixes and I'm sure these were some quick fitting photos but I thought I'd say something for when you're ready for submitting them. Good little things to keep in mind

 

 

 

 

 

But again for overall fitting I'd definitely take those thighs down a bit and see if you can work your helmet down lower. Overall looking forward to your build. Looks like you're really close!

 

 

Hi Jbar

 

Thanks for the reply and the insight!

I will take these into account in the coming weeks when trying to finish this suit.

 

Thibs

[Thiboterham[501st]]

Hey all

 

Did some fitment changes, trimmed some coverstrips and finally got my boots as well!

 

The helmet fitting is still a WIP as im also trying to get fans installed in there.

I know the belt still doens't line up but that was snapped together already so I don't think I can change that much about it.

 

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Looks like your shoulder straps are sitting up, you can add elastic which may help them or heat and bend (hot water bath most use)

Posterior is pushing outwards on the side, V tabs can help this

You could also fille the gap between the thigh ridges, Sugru or ABS paste is normally used

Having longer legs I added some velcro to the top front of my boots and inside the shins to raise them a little, cuts down the open black area at the knees.

Obviously calves are open too  

 

With a heat gun (with practice ) or oven you bend strips of ABS plastic into the shape of a V, only glue one side and the other remains free to allow movement when you bend. Just helps stop the butt plate from pushing back from the back plate.

 

 

 

[JBar[TK]]

I'm not a DO/GML but as for the belt could you try removing the female snaps from your belt and making new holes next to where they are now? This will be unseen as the belt covers everything