john danter Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) I'm a 30" inside leg. I'm using BFA armour. Despite me cuting a chunk out of the lower lip on the thigh, and a slice off the upper calf lip AND a chunk off the lower calf ankle, I get these beauties I think the main trouble is my upper thigh is possibly too short for TE style armour. Can I cut more away maybe? Here are my legs full on So, having a look at what I've done, is there anywhere I can make these more comfortable and able to walk in them please? Many thanks John Edited January 25, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mpulseS0D Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Does that happen even with underarmor? I'd suggest sandpaper on the edge so its not as sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted April 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Yeah it does. Doesn't help that the BFA kit is 2 right legs. I think AP is the same right? So have have folks with AP solved this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 First thing that leaps out at me is that you are wearing the shins on the wrong legs. They are not the same left and right if you look closely. Your left shin with the knee plate attached is a perfectly good right shin, just worn on the wrong leg. The other shin is made up of two outer halves, same as the AP or TE it was cast from. What I would do is completely remove the return edge on the top border of the shins and maybe widen the cut-outs on the backs. If they still rub then you will have to widen the backs by adding a shim or not fastening them so tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted April 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Balls! Yeah I may have I did notice during building that there only 3 unique parts and 2 were repeated. PM inbound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sith_241 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) With my AP kit, i basically trimmed off all of the top return except for about 1/16" and then sanded them. I made sure to sand them in such a way as to leave a radiused edge or at least not a sharp edge pointing at my leg. I then put padding in the front of my shins right below the knee to fix the shin piece in place when walking. No cuts or anything. EDIT: if you want, i will take a photo of my set up tonight. Edited April 29, 2011 by sith_241 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 With my AP kit, i basically trimmed off all of the top return except for about 1/16" and then sanded them. I made sure to sand them in such a way as to leave a radiused edge or at least not a sharp edge pointing at my leg. I then put padding in the front of my shins right below the knee to fix the shin piece in place when walking. No cuts or anything. EDIT: if you want, i will take a photo of my set up tonight. Yes please sir I think I'll order new legs but if I can fix these, great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sith_241 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) Yes please sir I think I'll order new legs but if I can fix these, great Will do. I looked closer at your photos and the edges could definitely use some sanding. Dremel with fine wheel works well, just gotta be light and fast with it. Another thing i just thought of is to line all the sharp edges with white gaffer tape. Should be fairly invisible and would keep you from getting shredded. Edited April 29, 2011 by sith_241 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sith_241 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Here is how my shins look... This foam fits nice and snug and keeps the shin piece from moving around on my leg. It also helps that i can close the leg tightly with the velcro...there is very little space inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted April 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Cheers matey Mine edges will be trimmed down yes, that was just a test fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 you can also trim off a small amount at the bottom of the shins to lower them a tad, and then raise your thighs up just about 1/2" this way your legs won't touch each other and bind up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper[TK] Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 To me, it looks like the chaffing is being caused by the sharp corners on the notches and length of the thighs. I would round the corners slightly and sand them. You could also line the inside of the back of the shin with some 3/8" thick weatherseal foam to create a small gap to prevent the back of the shin from biting the back of your knee. A more involved mod would be to cut an inch off the top of the thighs and add a return edge. You could also take the opportunity to add ANH style notches in the thigh tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) Cheers lads Yeah the thigh won't go up anymore, I'd have to do a return edge mid sadly. I've made these very snug so it may not even if I did. It is the length of the thigh yes. I've already cut the ankle off. May cut some more I know those edges look bad, but it was a test cut. They've been smoothed off Busy working on my snowie ATM. Doing a 'centurion' style make over to it Edited May 1, 2011 by john danter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 I am the same height as you if i recall correctly from another thread. I cut a good inch and a half off the tops of the thighs. I didnt bother to re-add the return edge as its hardly noticeable there. Though i may in the future. I basically build my thighs so they go up high enough that my entire knee is exposed. the calves go up over the knee a bit so the spacing doesnt look bad. I think its a happy medium between accuracy and function. I also cut a notch in the back as you did. This being my 3rd TK armor build i think i finally got it so it doesnt give me those very bites you have there, which ive had lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sith_241 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 I am the same height as you if i recall correctly from another thread. I cut a good inch and a half off the tops of the thighs. I didnt bother to re-add the return edge as its hardly noticeable there. Though i may in the future. I basically build my thighs so they go up high enough that my entire knee is exposed. the calves go up over the knee a bit so the spacing doesnt look bad. I think its a happy medium between accuracy and function. I also cut a notch in the back as you did. This being my 3rd TK armor build i think i finally got it so it doesnt give me those very bites you have there, which ive had lol. My legs were pretty bad prior to sanding/trimming as well. Take your time and really figure out the contact spots before that first troop. You will be glad you did. In my case, i find the less the armor moves, the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 The areas have been filed, sanded and wire wooled back into nice lines Too tired to post pics now but will post some soon. Most short guys should like the areas trimmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKittell[501st] Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 At first glance, it looks like the armor is too tight for your legs. I'm sure that's what you probably don't want to hear, but if there is no air between your armor and skin, the edges will continue to rub and heat build up is inevitable. It looks almost like heat rash marks on your skin. I hope I'm wrong, but that might be the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supa troop Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 round off the edges instead of having straight cuts this may help too also if i remember your a bit of a short a very impolite person too aint ya so this may be another reason for your soreness, you know im only kidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 The rash isn't a rash it's bite marks I've got sone new ATA shins and have trimmed the armour now so it maybe fine Been too busy to sort it out lately John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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