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Thanks for the additional feedback, I actually did a lot more trimming (see this thread <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/34275-opinions-on-additional-trimming)'>http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/34275-opinions-on-additional-trimming)</a>but I finished since I have been traveling for work, I'll have to post more pics. With the mass amount of trimming I did it does look a lot better, but of course that means I probably trimmed so no one else would want to trade for it at this point. Once I catch up on some of Penny Bark-Bark's projects (new TK and Captain Phasma helmets) I'll post updated pics to see what additional trimming I can do to finish it off. <br><br> Thanks again, I do appreciate the feedback.<br><br> Okay something is going goofy with the posting with HTML codes.. so excuse my post looking funny, editing it not helping

Yeah, I didn't know the cover strips on the arms should have been about half the width until I started searching on here. The person that helped me get started said they were 1 inch, but since they are glued down good that might be a project a lot further down the line to try to pull those off. I didn't even think about shortening the height of the belt, that should help balance it out a bit, of course the means I will need to adjust the strap on my drop boxes too.

Thanks, I have taken an inch or 2 off the width of them already (the before pics would make you laugh and cringe), I just wasn't sure if I should take more since they are now resting on the bicep. In the latest pictures my right one is sitting forward since I had to tape it on myself. The first pictures I took show where it should rest properly attached. I think I am going to have to mark them up with the different lengths to see where to cut when I get a chance.

Okay, I have not trimmed the bells yet, but I dropped the biceps down, do you think I still need to trim? I just don't want it to looks to out of proportion. I did however trim the bridges down and I took 1/2 inch off the top of the check and back where the shoulders meet so it brings everything up. It is all taped together right now, once I reattach the bells properly I am hoping they will sit better. Also the ab will sit a bit higher than what it is in the pic, it's hanging loose right now.

Aweeeesome, I was trying to search for that info, that helps a lot!

That will help big time, I didn't realize that was a part I could also trim down. I guess they leave all the extra on for those that need it to look bigger. Can you also trim off length if trimming down to the bumps doesn't work? So then the next plan of attack is to trim 1 inch off the bottom of the bells. Trim the shoulder bridges down to the bumps. Take 1/2 inch off the top of the chest and back piece (where the shoulders meet to combine for 1 inch). Then possibly take some off the neck depending on the look, if it looks okay then I will just make my chest/back have snaps instead of sliding it on over my head. I'll probably be back in a day or two to ask opinions on shoulder bridge placement once I get it back together. Thanks everyone.

Okay, I haven't trimming anything yet, but after about 1.5 hours I finally got those shoulder straps off. So this is what they would look like if I move them forward 1 inch allowing me to pull the chest up 1 inch. Does it look funny with them down that low? I guess my choices are to move them this way or take another inch off the bottom of the chest.

The problem is going to be those darn shoulder straps on top. I was working with a friend and it was one of the first things we did and they are glued on good with ABS cement. The thing is the back of the straps are already at the top of the box on the back so if I trim anything off the top of the chest they do have to come off and go forward that same amount I trim. So if I trim an inch off the top, then they have to drop down an inch, would that look funny with the straps being so forward and almost into that crease in the chest? Or would it look a little better to take another inch off the bottom? For the forearms, I did already trim the wrist about an inch and the inside of the elbow, so currently I do have really good mobility, I might wait before I trim more on that. Thanks everyone, I do appreciate the help.

That shoulder strap is a temp thing, I put in a wide piece to squeeze it together before I heat formed it to see how would look. With the chest piece I already took an inch (maybe it was 2") off the bottom so I am okay with taking more. At this point I can't raise is the chest anymore without cutting away at the neck (so I can fit my head in) and trying to unglue the shoulder straps and pull them forward (can't go back anymore). Maybe just cut off an inch to reveal the top button?

Yeah the AM2 was from a seller a friend knew and was available and shipped the next day which got to me just in time for my vacation days so I could have a friend help me get started. I knew with my size I was going to be chopping anyways so I figured why not. If I do it again I will probably try another type just for a smaller chest and back. For the trimming I wanted to take more off the bottom of the bell, my only concern is if it will start to look out of proportion to the chest.

I would love some additional opinions on trimming. I am nearly there, sizing down AM2 armor for someone of my size (5'3"/125lb) has been a challenge, but I think I am close. Just wondering, should I take more off the bottom of the chest piece? Also should I size down the bells even more, if so length and/or width? Build: ANH Stunt Armor: Am2

Here are some more pictures of the armor marked with 1inch tape. Looking more, I don't think I can get ride of the overlap of the back plate, but I at least would like to reduce it.

Hmm, looking at the pictures more, maybe I should just take an inch off the bottom of the chest and back, take an inch off the the rest off the top of the ab, then take whatever is left off the top of the kidney plate so the top of that aligns with the top of the ab. Does that sound like it would work. My other thought is maybe I should take some off the sides and then heat it and bend it in since I have a lot of room on the sides. Might make me look a little more proportional. I guess I should do that first before trimming the vertical.

Before I start chopping even more I wanted to get some advice on where to trim this armor. Just to warn you, I am a female about 5'3" and 125ish lbs. Build: ANH Stunt Armor :AM2 I know! Not built for smaller people but the price and timing was right, I know I am in for a lot of chopping and heating. I have already taken about an inch off the top of the cod piece to shorten the torso and the same off the top of the kidney, but I have a feeling I need to take a lot more to get that back plate to line up (so much overlap now). I was thinking I may need to take about 1-1.5 inches off the bottom of the chest but I am not sure if I should also take the same off both the bottom of the back and top of the kidney. My concern is what that is going to do with side alignment. I feel like a giant egg right now wearing this.