TI25674

That makes sense. Ill have to try it on tonight to see where that strapping is. If memory serves, I think the alignment is off

lol, no worries, i did use that technique for my shins

So I am getting some thigh rotation when I walk. Is there anyway to combat this? I was thinking about putting a couple of pieces of EVA foam on the inside. Any other suggestions?

Hey hey Newly approved TK here. I am looking for some advice on armor bites. Everything is pretty good except for the top of the inner thigh and cod. I am getting "bit" on the man parts unless I walk in sort of a "have to get to the bathroom real quick" movement. Not sure what to do about that. I was thinking about maybe some tighter under wear (boxer guy). Maybe possibly shaving down the sides of the cup portion, or even cutting the thigh down slightly. Or a combination.

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Wanted to thank you for the input, approved today

Nice. Thanks for the input. I knew about some of those. I like the tab idea, thanks for the link. The gap at the chest and shoulders - going to try to rotate those a bit. I have a large chest and gut so that doesn't help either lol. My gml was ok with the cover strips for basic. I'm a bigger guy so getting things like this to fit are tough. I'm really pleased with the first suit up.

So this is where I am at. The first full try on. Anything standing out that should be corrected for basic approval? I know I have to attach the holster yet.

Looking at making the mobility cuts on the backs of the shins (see pic). I want to make sure its good for basic approval before I go cutting. Thanks!

Thank you for the response! Im thinking since I only need a little space, given your post, I will probably pull the front apart and reglue with some space. Putting a piece behind it as well.

I am working with a WTF kit that was built to my body size, the builder did a fantastic job. The biceps cam in too tight to fit but I fixed those with no issues. The shins however are a different animal. I need about 1.5" to get them closed at the top. I've seen various types of shimming here and I'm look for the best possible way. This is no fault of the builder, I went back over the measurements I provided and I was off. Since I'm a bigger guy I think the cover strips are maxed out. I am looking for the best way to shim without having to paint since the kit is built (so no slurries). My thought was to pull apart the front of the shin and create a gap under the cover strip and glue it back down. I can reinforce with some spare ABS and done. But that will leave "shoulders" on each side of the cover strip. I don't know if that's acceptable or not, I didn't see anything about that in the CRLs for basic approval. I can increase the size of the cover strip in the back but that means going over 1.5". I think it starts to look odd. And it leaves a gap at the top of the rear so the lip part wont meet. I've seen some with sort of a relief cut on the back side (almost like a U shape) and that might cover up the gap. But again, larger cover strip.

Thanks for the response. I know KB is out, i got burned on their last run and unable to collect my money (almost 2 yrs ago). Im talking with Walt at WTF on one, hes checking on the size. Im looking at an FOTK or a traditional TK. I know TKs are a little more forgiving in that gut area. I just don't know much about the FOs and how they fit. The more I look at build threads, FOs are less likely for me and TK may be the way to go Im not affraid to modify, but I just don't want to modify it to the point that it may look ridiculous.

This looks like the place to post this, but if not feel free to let me know. Im a bigger person (dad bod not tall). Anyone have info on an FOTK? Ive never built one. There is one for sale over on the 501st forums but don't want to pull the trigger unless I know it can be adjusted to fit me without approval issues. Admittedly I don't know much about FOTKs and fitting them to someone outside the "normal" size. Thanks ahead!

Yeah. Now to decide. I'm back and forth between a TK and a muddy. Ultimately if it's a TK I will convert to a sandy at some point if I don't build to those crls to start. I know there will be shimming for a TK, I just don't want it to look off (did I say that already? I don't know).

In the end of the day, I may go with Walts. Good stuff, i have other kits from him. I like to sort of stick with one maker. I know it will be a little work shimming but its not bad for basic approval. My R1TK I did I made the shims seamless. Just a little elbow grease.