TK 5156[TK] Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I have decided I want to but the seams together. I have large forearms and want to know if the 15mm strip is standard? If I use a 17 or 18 mm is it going to make that much diff. I plan on using this to join the 501st and would like to know if this size is set in stone or just a reference. I have been reading many posts that say 15mm should be used for the strip. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) The larger will be fine. I have AP armor, AND large forearms. Edited June 4, 2010 by TK 4702 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tray[TK] Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 If you have to shim to make it larger to fit your size there shouldn't be a problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 take a look at some screen shots and make your best trial fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I had to use 20mm joining stripes on my TE2 arms and they looked ok. Just do whatever you need to make it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Yep, I also used 20mm on the forearms. My recommendation is, if you have to shim, add it to the back only if you can and leave the front as canon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHtrooper21 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I have decided I want to but the seams together. I have large forearms and want to know if the 15mm strip is standard? If I use a 17 or 18 mm is it going to make that much diff. I plan on using this to join the 501st and would like to know if this size is set in stone or just a reference. I have been reading many posts that say 15mm should be used for the strip. Thanks. Before I "But seamed" my AP forearms together I taped them together with "Blue Painters tape and tried them on with my black "Underarmor" top to see how the fit was. This way you can see if you need to add shims. Also, Some people glue one side of the forearm and use velcro on the other. I used a "15 mm" strip on mine. I first had wider strips then I removed them and cut them down to "15 mm" Your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHtrooper21 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Before I "But seamed" my AP forearms together I taped them together with "Blue Painters tape and tried them on with my black "Underarmor" top to see how the fit was. This way you can see if you need to add shims. Also, Some people glue one side of the forearm and use velcro on the other. I used a "15 mm" strip on mine. I first had wider strips then I removed them and cut them down to "15 mm" Your choice. Forgot to mention. Make sure you line the AP forarms at the front. Glue one side at a time. Let sit for a day or two then do the other. Make sure you you use tape and clamps. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 5156[TK] Posted June 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Thanks for all of the advice so far. I have them together and they look great. I have another question. They almost fit me perfectly. However, I think they would be a little more comfortable if they were more round than oval. Has anyone ever warmed them up some way and rounded them out after they are put together? Or would this take away from the look. For example, if you look in them through the wrist hole, they look oval. I would like that to be round like my forearm is in circumfrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABS80 Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Thanks for all of the advice so far. I have them together and they look great. I have another question. They almost fit me perfectly. However, I think they would be a little more comfortable if they were more round than oval. Has anyone ever warmed them up some way and rounded them out after they are put together? Or would this take away from the look. For example, if you look in them through the wrist hole, they look oval. I would like that to be round like my forearm is in circumfrance. BE CAREFUL DO NOT use a heat gun, ABS has very high rubber content, it will just distort and you will ruin your parts, leave it as it is. it's better to trim off the lip if you have some, many leave the trim which sink into the skin, the original didn't have any lip on the forearms and biceps Mark Edited June 7, 2010 by ABS80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 sand or trim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 BE CAREFUL DO NOT use a heat gun, ABS has very high rubber content, it will just distort and you will ruin your parts, leave it as it is. it's better to trim off the lip if you have some, many leave the trim which sink into the skin, the original didn't have any lip on the forearms and biceps Mark Although I have a different kit, it's also ABS and I was also considering slightly reshaping the forearms for a better fit. I hear what you say about the heat gun, but what about using boiling water for (I assume) more even heating & less local distortion? Would that make a difference, or is it best just to leave as is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 IMHO it's a very dangerous game. I heated up my side-gap shims and ruined a piece before I got it right, and all I was doing was giving a flat piece of ABS a slight bend. I found when you give it too much heat it gets weird bumps and is a little unpredictable. My $0.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 5156[TK] Posted June 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 I decided to just leave it alone. It is not uncomfortable, just snug. I will just leave it as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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