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I did not yet. Wasn't sure if that was acceptable or not Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

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Ok. So I will need to fix the snaps so that they will stay hiked up I guess.....these snaps are killing me! Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

So is there a better way to keep the thighs from sagging? Right now they are touching my knees which makes it hard to walk. I have elastic with snaps attached to the inside of the abs. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

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Gottcha....I will trim and repost pics. Thanks for the feedback!! Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

But am I supposed to have 12 notches or is that not set in stone? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

My worry is that if I trim more off of the forearms then I will cut into the notches Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

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Ok thanks. About the forearms. ..if I cut more return edge back it may cut into the intended notches that are down the side. Is that ok? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

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Okay guys so I have a lot done on my build but I need some feedback from the experts. This is my first build so I'm sure I made lots of rookie mistakes and I have lots of questions I will post pictures later today for you guys to look at any thoughts or expert opinions would be greatly appreciated

I think the problem is in the forearms. Although it's supposed to almost touch the bicep if I get it that close then my elbow is under the armor limiting my mobility. I will post pics when I get home today

So as I am getting my armor together, I am realizing that I have very little mobility especially in my forearms. Is that normal? Or do I need to trim the forearms down to increase mobility.?

so I know that there should be minimal gap between shoulder bells and shoulder bridge. I got what I though was close to the shoulder straps but there still seems to be a large gap. Once I add the bicep strap for support will that help? I feels like its going to fly away on me. Also do I need to trim more off of the bells?

I am putting together AM and love it! I think it's great for new builders and there are lots of great build threads out there. He ships quickly also. I would say AM all the way

The shoulder bells on the AM kit are huge! Unless you are a nose guard for the Green Bay Packers, you will need to trim them down to fit. Is there a link or thread on this topic? Also the strip down the sides don't look straight. Is there a right and left bell that I need to know about or identify?

Great job man! I have been following your build thread pretty closely. Hopefully my build will look as great as yours! Thanks for your guidance on the build! Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Ok. I noticed that with Navajo bros. He used white webbing under the shoulder straps rather than elastic. Should I use elastic or webbing? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

So does the front and back shoulders need to touch or is a gap ok since it's going to be under the ribbed shoulder straps? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

sure

Hey guys. So I'm ready to start sizing and trimming my chest plate. I'm not sure how much to trim off of the shoulders. I know that the shoulder parts on AM is big and I am following Navajo Bros. Build very closely however the pictures of his presence trimmed shoulders are much longer than mine. Is there a rule for where to make the cuts? Is it half way or in the middle of the shoulder?

Cool. I knew there had to be a good answer. <br> I figured it wasn't strong enough but wondered if it would be strong enough for gluing the webbing/snap pieces to the abs and kidney. Just curious. E6000 just takes forever to dry and I'm too scared of using zap a gap....too permanent

So why do people not use hot glue gun on some parts of a build?....or do they?<br> I use e6000 but often wonder why we don't use hot glue. There must be a good reason