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Well, I managed to shorten the belt. It's not exactly pretty, but I'm learning a new skill. 

My wife looked at it and said. "That'll do pig."

 

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Yes, my wife has one.  

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My supplied belt seems too long. It is 133cm (52").  Is there something I'm missing, or should I shorten it?

 

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Is the brow position too low?  I prefer the lower brow, but I think I read a post ( I can't find it now) saying the lower brow is hero and the higher is stunt.

 

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Garter belt.  I had a rethink on the belt. I thought the buckle might rub on the inside of the ab, so I went with velcro as per this thread.

 

I'm no seamstress, but I managed to get it done. 

 

 

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Awesome, thanks! How high should the sniper knee in relation to the thigh?  It has been a pain to get fitted to the shin.  

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After looking at the pictures, I'm starting to wonder if the thighs should have had more taper. What do you guys think?

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A couple of pics showing how filling the thigh seams with ABS paste turned out.  Not perfect, bit you really have to look close to see where they've been filled 

 

 

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Fitment check. Does this look right?  How do you keep the greaves in place?  As soon as I move they want to rotate to the outside. 

 

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OK.  I'll reinforce the straps, but I don't think I'll derp my bucket.

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2 hours ago, Digz Graavz said:

Advice on the shoulder straps - Reinforce them with a backing strip.  They tend to snap...  Two of us with AP had them snap in the same place on the same day.   White duct tape to the rescue. 

Thanks, I will do that. Back them with ABS or white canvas strap?

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Shoulders and biceps progress.

 

 

 

 

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I noticed that some people paint the inside of their buckets black.  Is it just for looks, or is there some functional reason?

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Thanks, I'll do that.  

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I put the straps on with double sided tape. If this looks right, I'll glue them down. 

 

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Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.  I also really appreciate all the help from everyone. I'm trying to glean as much as I can from ukswrath's build thread, other build threads and Centurion submissions so I don't have to ask too many questions.  When I do ask a question, people are very quick to jump in and help. I really makes a person feel welcome. 

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This is kind of funny. Because I've been researching Stormtroopers, Google has decided that I need news updates on Stormtroopers.

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With 4 on the front there are 2 on the back. If that's acceptable, then I will glue them on that way.

 

 

 

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So, basically as long as they are evenly spaced front-to-back and straight? 

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Is this the correct position for the shoulder straps?

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I lost the bulk of the weight 5 years ago (after I got the thermal underwear), but it had crept up a bit again.  When I ordered the armour I told Mark I weighed 15 lbs more than I was, as incentive.  It worked. 

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Test fitting.

 

For a while I thought there was no way this thing is going to fit, but it's starting to come together. 

 

I used velcro instead of snaps in a couple of spots so that I could make adjustments.  I don't know how to work long-term, but when I have the perfect fit I can use the velcro as templates for snaps.

 

My undersuit is a little baggy. I was 35 lbs heavier when I got it. 

 

 

 

 

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It's called non roll elastic.  I had never seen it before I ordered it.  It's supposed to stay flat and not curl up on the sides.

Here's a link:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B004ALJMSQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Thanks guys.  They are doubled up elastic.

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I enjoy obsessing about tiny details.  I like to think of it as OC without the D.