KevinD

My basic question is, would I get a rejection for having 20 or 25mm cover strips on my arms? I'm not sure of the acceptance restrictions, but, honestly? Shouldn't the suit FIT- first and foremost? Screen accuracy be second? Just me.....

Well, HERE'S a bit of a pickle..... Turns out, I have spaghetti legs (really skinny), but my upper body (chest, biceps, and forearms) are huge- in proportion. I can make 20mm/ 3/4" strips work on my legs, but There is NO way I can make 15 mm strips work on my biceps. To get my forearms INTO the forearm pieces, I have to leave the butt plating edges at 1" each. My question is, how will this affect my acceptance? Has anyone else run into this problem?

Oh, okay! And here, I thought I was done trimming all my leg pieces. HAHA!!! Thanks for the info!

[/img]Okay, so AP users, did you guys have to trim down the "bump up" connector parts? From what I've read, the strapping is supposed to be 20mm, or 3/4" for my metric illiterate friends- the "dumb down lines" that are indicated give me aroung an inch and a half of exposed armor. Actually, now that i've taped 2 shins together, it looks like I have close to 2 inches.

This is a link to my FB album. This is where my most detailed build is. In order, anyways. I have some running commentary on it, unlike the bucket. It's set for public access, so anyone should be able to see it. If you can't, send me a quick friend request, and let me know you're from here. I could use all the info I can get! Kev

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Thanks, Kev! The more that I sit here and look at these lines, the more Im convinced that this is the way to go. Thanks for confirming!

Got my armor kit in 2 days ago, and have been VERY rough cutting the top and bottom of the thighs and calves. I noticed a faint line on both the inside and outside of the pieces- is that a reference guide to the final cut?