Gaz,
Sorry for the the delay mate. I've got the kids staying with me this weekend so manic!! Anyways, got them off to bed and commenced the requested changes (must add, my girlfriend has been great helping, especially considering it is Valentines Day and all that!!!). Anyway, reference the drop boxes, I have just tacked the bottom edged of the elastics to the canvas belt with some stitching which stops the boxes drifting out but doesn't stop them 'floating'.
Reference the gap on the right side, I have made a new elastic strap which pulls it together as I didn't want the belt to pull in tighter at the bottom and still have a gap at the top. I'm certainly not a big guy and I literately think that a year of trooping this armour and some of the elastic has perhaps given a little so I intend to review them all and sort as necessary. Anyway, I think the issue is now resolved and I can assure, by no means am I sucking it in, this is a comfortable fit
I hope this is ok for you and look forward to your comments.
Many thanks Gaz.
Best regards,
Lee
Right side
And the left side
Belt tack/stitching (same both ends)
Belt