Kaleb Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 My Thighs cant fit into the molds. i have 2 extra pieces of ABS and im thinking about just cutting off some of it, and gluing it to the back to extend it..is there a better way to do this before i start?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Well, if the kit parts do not suffice, shimming is the only option. So yeah, you plan sounds like the only thing to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted October 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 what should i do if i dont feel like the E6000 im using isnt enough? how can i reinforce it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4088 Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 the e6000 when used right is really great. when i first started my build i didnt use clamps and just put the glue down and then hand held it in place for a few mins. this of course was when i was doing snaps and the snaps just popped right off. So after failing i did the right thing and clamped it down and left it either overnight or while i was at work after putting on the glue and i never had another issue with things popping off or not glueing properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 ok, the glue is on, and holding for tonight, im going to see how things turned out tomorrow morning! thanks guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quebectrooper Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 ok, the glue is on, and holding for tonight, im going to see how things turned out tomorrow morning! thanks guys!! Kaleb you can also get surgery to your legs to get em thinner! Ok i'm kidding ,shims are the best way with e6000 or a bigger kit like AM. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoGoodSkills[501st] Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 if the glue doesnt work use 5 min epoxy if or CA glue.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotarmor Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 I would find some FX armor thigh pieces I beleive they are the biggest thighs out there. I would also glue them with ABS glue found at Home Depot or Lowes. Use the clear colored glue. That glue will literally cold weld the pieces together. If the armor you are using is the FX, then shimming is your only option. Efrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Pix would help too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculon Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Kaleb, You could also add reinforcing shims on the inner seam. That way your joint is held together on the inside as well as the outside. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 are there any good threads for shimming? just to know im doing this right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordietrooper Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 what armor is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted November 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 FX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolver79[TK] Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 You may want to consider RT-Mod parts. My thighs are not proportioned to the rest of me and are a bit big. Any way, RT took my measurememnts and can "manipulate" his molds. I should have the armor next week, then I could tell you how they fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Please share. I know RT isn't the cheapest, but if he can make them to measure it would be well worth it. I ask in that at 6'0", the legs are what give me the most fits on TE derived armor. I already replaced the shins with RT shins, and can attest to how well they fit taller troopers. * * The TE2 shins needed shimming and still didn't fit quite right, the RT do not and fit perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolver79[TK] Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 I forgot to add I'm 6'00" 240, so I'm a bit too big to be a stormtrooper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted November 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Im about 6 foot myself, and the thighs while they are too tight to fit on, are also too long, and will restrict leg movement, how can i fix that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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