XiliX

Requesting 501st access, TK11863 http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=20849&costumeID=124 Thanks, Brian (XiliX)

Looks really nice

I understood what you were trying to explain. That's what I did and it worked great. Thanks for the help.

Thanks Jay. Yes that does help.

How much return edge should the neck have and how much return edge should the bottom edge that overlaps the ab plate have? <br><br> Thanks for any and all replies, <br><br> XiliX

Thanks Jay. That answers my delima.

I have an ATA kit. One side is a smooth curve. The other side has some sharper curves towards the outside edges. When I say sides, I mean the horizontal sides.

Just unsure. <br><br><br> Thanks for any and all replies <br><br> XilliX

Thanks Daniel. I also looked and could seen no requirement. I actually think it might hide under the plastic a little better. Thanks for the input.

I could only find 1.5 inch elastic for my shoulder straps. If that won't do, I'll order some 2 inch online. However, since the elastic is under the plastic floating strap, I didn't think it would matter. I haven't attached it yet. I wanted to ask first. Thanks for any and all feedback XiliX

I haven't sized the right one yet but, it does look like it will work fine. The edges where the strip is attached are much wider than those on the left side. If I can't get the left one to work to my satisfaction, I think I'll order another right like you did.

Thanks for the advice Airborne. Strengthening from the back was something I thought about. The guns that I have are left over from 20 years ago from when I was in college. I definitely wasn't bragging Thanks again for the advice.

I've begun assembling my ATA kit finally. I cut the left bicep, the one that is tapered, leaving a 5/16th inch strip on each side of the bicep so as to use a 5/8th inch finishing strip. When I test fitted it, before gluing a strip on, I had about a half inch gap between each side. I'm going to try some suggestions on resizing the shape using hot water but I think I will still have a problem. Relaxed, my biceps are about 13 inches. Flexed, they are 15.5 inches. Is it okay to use 1 inch finishing strips to cover the gap? Thanks for any and all advice. It's been a while since I've been on the boards but it's good to be back. XiliX

Great tip. My bucket was a little soft there also. I took some two part epoxy and the washers that were supplied with the tips and bonded the washers to the inside of the helmet. I then added some two part epoxy around the washers where it still seemed soft. They are now very solid.

Thanks guys. I grabbed the last medium they had it looks like. I plan on adding some thin stiff foam for sizing. I appreciate all the replies.