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  3. Need some shoulder/bicep help (11 pics)

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    Thanks. I've put industrial strength Velcro in 3 spots on my ab plate pretty much exactly where those snap locations are in the pic.

    Unfortunately I'm an awkward fit for the bicep pieces as my arms aren't long enough to wear them low and still be able to use my arms.

     

    I will remove all of the return edge from the bottom of the biceps later tonight. And though it may appear that the tops of my shoulder bells are under or inside my shoulder straps, there is about a 1/2 inch gap I created on the snap strap. I even had to add Velcro to the snaps to prevent the bells from popping off the strap when I extend my arms.

  5. Need some shoulder/bicep help (11 pics)

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    Been cutting and gluing all day. Sized down my bicep pieces so they are very snug. I can really feel them if I flex a bit, but they're holding fine. I just can't get all "puffy chesty" in my armor or I might bust a seam, heh. I also added some strap hooks for my shoulder bells. I trimmed all of the return edge off both shoulder bells and they fit flush to the biceps. I have some sample photos here tonight, because I am really tired, but I will get a full armor photo up again sometime this weekend most likely. Thanks for all your help, fellas.

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  7. Need some shoulder/bicep help (11 pics)

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    Thanks for the feedback. My thigh piece can't be narrowed in size any more than it is, because my quads are pretty large and the thighs barely make it up my leg as is. These pics are a little "older" as I adjusted them to fit higher on my thighs, creating a more defined space between my lower leg pieces and my thigh armor, thus no overhang. I just had to secure my thighs to my ab plate using a snapping strap system. I test fit it yesterday, but forgot to take a pic of the difference made in the legs.

  11. Need some shoulder/bicep help (11 pics)

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    Hey guys,

    I'm getting very close to a complete build and I am having some trouble with my shoulder bells and my bicep pieces. Part of me is worried that my shoulder bell strap is too short, in which case I can make another longer one. Then the other part of me is concerned that my bicep pieces are too large, thus kicking my shoulder bells out too far. My range of motion is limited right now, because my shoulders will unsnap from my shoulder strap if I move my arm too high. My bicep pieces are also uncomfortable as I can't move as easily and they seem to keep sliding down my arm. I took some pics with me wearing them as is, then another with where the bell would sit if I lengthened the strap. 

    Any input would be appreciated. 

     

     

     

    These images are as they currently are.

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    Next is the longer strap adjustment.

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    Here is one bicep piece I am concerned is too large.

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    Here is a shot I took a few days ago when preparing submission photos to the Legion. You can see it all put together.

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  17. ATA Bucket Ear Bumps and EI Status

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    So I got my bucket together and finished 3 days ago and I was checking the guides where it says all helmets must have 4 bumps. Yet my ATA kit came with 4-bump right ears and 3-bump left ears. Has anyone found a way to mod an ear to be acceptable or is this going to give me a problem? I would like to eventually take my build to the centurion level for both ANH Stunt and HWT. Any input is appreciated.

  20. Building my own Scratch MiniMag PTL

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    Decided this week to get back to work on my Minimag. I am thinking of coating it with some fiberglass to smooth out the edges and areas with visible tape. It should help in defining those corners on the end of the barrel. I am also going to try to install an old camera flash with a green coat of paint over the lens to create a light when I fire as well as installing a small fire extinguisher to blast some exhaust out when fired. Before it is done, I want to replace the sight with a more sturdy one that is retractable from the body of the launcher so that I can attach a rifle sling to it to make it easier to carry while trooping. I will update as progress is made.

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