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I have some boots that are very similar to these and about the same height. They are a little short but completely manageable. I had problems with my left shin coming over the boot but a little Velcro there fixed it right up. I got mine from Amazon. The dying process wasn't fun and I am happier with my TK boots I have now but it worked while I was waiting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I went the louder is better way as well. It is bigger and took a little extra thought in attachment but it is nice to have the extra volume when you want it. I'm happy with my 12w. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice work. While its sometimes frustrating taking the extra time to move something that isn't quite working right is the best bet.

AM 2.0 will be great for you. I'm bigger than you are and very happy with how I got it fitting me. It'd be even easier for you I think. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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What about on the cod piece in the front?

Ok I have made a lot of progress over the last week. The bucket is done. The arms are done and strapped (I have to finish the bells connection to the shoulders yet, but we will call it pretty much done. I have most of my connections/snap plates done on the torso. I got a first fit of the torso today, and I am marginally happy. I know I am big and that this will be a challenge to fit correctly, but it is still frustrating when that comes into play. I also have 1 calve done, that was a pain in the butt to fit correctly. It is drying hopefully tomorrow I will get the first finished look at that. That leaves me with a couple of questions, and the need for some advice. 1 - Snaps, why are they so hard to snap? What in the world am I doing wrong. They look clean, but my gosh I don't think I will ever be able to snap any snap on my kit myself. Am I doing something wrong? 2 - Return edges on the torso. In the pic below you can see the return edge. I am thinking that this needs to go. Would that be accurate? I have gotten such mixed messages on return edges and keeping them or cutting them searching the boards that I am not sure where to go next. Last I am hoping someone can help me see if I am on the right track with the torso fit. I have some concerns, I am wondering if they are valid or I even need to worry about them. My goal here is to get basic approval. Then work on fine tuning the pieces over time. Below are some pictures. Thanks in advance for the help. I appreciate it.

Cool Thanks for the info. I just realized you were in the UK.

Cool, I didn't know if that would cause problems down the road. I will have to do it.

So as I am working on finishing up the helmet last night I noticed that the screws are extremely long compared to what they need to be. Do most people leave them that length, or get shorter, or cut them off? Seems like I scratch my head with them when I put the bucket on.

Brilliant! Thanks for the help. I did have one glue joint be not so happy. My biceps have been curing since Sunday so they were pretty well set. Just a little rework on that joint and I think I am good.

I am in the process of a build with AM stuff right now. If you are big it is probably the most viable option. I am about 6' 270 and similar measurements to you (probably a bit bigger, and I am not running into any problems. I will say that the ab/chest pieces are going to be a little tighter to my size than I thought. I thought I would have a little more room, but I think they are going to work just fine. That is the step I am getting ready to start on so I will know more soon.

Did you make your TD clips or buy them?

Thanks Artshot. Glad I am not going to have to pull those apart. How long did you leave them in the water? How soft do you let it get? I know when I reshaped the helmet/ear area, I had some stuff get soft and collapse on me.

Well it is good to know that it isn't just me. I have heard of people boiling things to reshape them. Is there any tutorial on the boards or more information on that here somewhere. Anyone have any suggestions? One of the things is that I already have the pieces glued. Do I need to unglue them?