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Cowboy Kylo

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  1. I don't think Jim is saying to add a new seam but to cut along the already existing seam(s) and overlap with velcro to make the thighs smaller. I would likely be doing this to all the parts to make them fit nicely and look more accurate as needed. The challenge is to make the seam look like they mate together cleanly after the cut rather than an obvious overlap. Check out some of the great build threads esp. ukswrath's

     

    I forget the terminology but the idea is to use scrap HIPS pieces and cut an overlap strip and use it to reconnect the other side after the cut.

     

    So cut an existing seam, clean up the edge you want to preserve.

    Cut a scrap HIPS strip.

    Fit the thigh piece and determine how much you are cutting.

    Cut to fit, clean the edge

    Glue the HIPS strip to the back of one edge with overlap.

    Then either glue the overlap joining the other edge or use velcro.

     

    Something like that...

    I bought some sheets of abs from ATA and used those as my seam runners to reconnect, works really well and can be contoured nicely with a heat gun

     

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