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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?

Ok, so I have a lot of progress so far. I have the arms formed up and fitted. The glue is drying on the snap plates for them now. I have the helmet completed as well. I have a couple of question that have come up in the build so far. First, my biceps seem bigger than the opening in the bicep. It isn't that I trimmed too much off, I think that it is more of a shape issue. Anyone have any good ideas on how to reshape the bottom of the bicep opening to get it a bit wider? Second I am starting to look at the chest/ab armor. This is where my biggest concern was because of my size. I am not small. Since Troopergear assured me that we could make this work without problem I went ahead. I test fitted some of the pieces today and I have a pretty good gap in the ab plate between front and back. I want to start prepping now, is this something I should be concerned with and if so what should I be thinking about doing here? It is maybe an 1"1/2 to 2" on each side. I'll post some pics of my finished helmet here too for any feedback. I had a heck of a time with the left ear. I ended up having to heat up the inside of the helmet and push it out to get it to fit. I still have some gap in the back, but I am reaching the end of my heating and reforming comfort level, so I am probably going to press that problem to someone local and see if I can get some help.

Do you remember what bit you used with the dremel. I have had mixed results with being able to control the dremel in a situation like this, but I see a lot of people seem to do the dremel thing.

I am with ya, but I think that it will be good to see some people at the same stages asking similar questions. What did you use to cut out your teeth? I have a couple of ideas, but it scares me a bit.

I am waiting on an answer to the same question, I will keep an eye out here for an answer as well.

Ohhh... Aren't those spiffy.

I knew I forgot to mention something. I need stronger magnets I think. Any suggestions, will a bigger neoden magnet be stronger?

Hi guys, Thought I would go ahead and join the party. Got my AM 2.0 kit today, unboxed, unwrapped, smiled, set everything out, smiled a little more, I am super excited. Started off with the helmet a bit. Got the cap and back glued together, and clamped. I am using E6000 for the build, so I will have to wait until tomorrow to go any further with that. My next challenge is sizing and working the arms. Starting with the forearms, and I have run into some questions. It is pretty clear which two pieces go together, they really only fit with their correct mate. What I am wondering is which one is left and which one is right. I have seen some other posts that have left me confused. Here is what I have: 12 Dimples matches with the big U in the bottom piece (Is this the right side?) 11 Dimples matches with the straight backed bottom piece Which one is left and which one is right? I didn't want to go any farther without checking first. Looking forward to putting this together, and super grateful to have people like those here to help make sure I am on the right path.

I am going to keep an eye on your build here, looks like we are in the same boat. I haven't started a thread yet but just got my AM 2.0 box today. What are you using to cut your teeth out? Just out of curiosity.