23vince23[TK] Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hey guys... So I Cut the Kidney/Butt plate into 2 pieces, My question is I added snaps to 3 spots and it seams to poke out / bulge out how ever you wanna say it from the back about 1/2 inch or so not sure if you can tell from the photo...Is this an Issue ? and if so how can one correct it and make it look better ? Is the Gap to big for the to Plates ? The snaps are just attached to Backpack strap material not Elastic, should I switch it out with elastic ? Thanks for any Ideas Vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palpatine1977 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well from the looks of it that is just the shape of your body,, the only way to change this would be to have permanently attached butt and back plates, or change your body shape lol.. the former is incorrect/not permitted, and the latter nearly impossible... it won't hinder your ability to be accepted into the 501st though, so I wouldn't worry about it tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
23vince23[TK] Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Okay Great, that's what I was worried about was an issues with approval into the 501st, but i think i will switch them out with elastic straps just to get a closer fit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 I had similar issue. I used Velcro strips in between the snap areas. Loop side attached to plastic and hook side I kept the backing in and just connected the kidney to butt. Three total strips solved the issue 98% for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjsavage7[TK] Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Looks fine to me. I wouldn't worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Looks good, if the crotch strap is to short it can pull the butt piece down like in your photo, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
23vince23[TK] Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Thanks, I will try the velco or Elastic to get it closer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hey Vince.... whatever you use just make them as short as possible. It may be easier for us to judge if you're wearing your undersuit top as well. That way everything lies flat against your body. -Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Keith[TK] Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Vince- I am glad you are posting pics and getting feedback to your Q's. Keep plugging away buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot[TK] Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I have the same issue with my butt plate. Can't help genetics. Once you get the full suit on you can adjust the tightness and location of the belt along with the length of the crotch strap to find the right balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
23vince23[TK] Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Thanks for the Input Guys..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot[TK] Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Looking at the pic again I see that the belt is too tight and too low. Try to keep the space between the ab and kidney plate more parallel. If you're going for EIB/Centurion you'll likely need to shim the sides as well. For placement it should rest about 1/2 to 1 inch above the cut. I know as I had mine the same way. I ended up using nylon strips instead of elastic. That kept the top part from stretching out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
23vince23[TK] Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 thanks Chris, will try that out... Currently working just to get the basic approval Down, them after that working on a better Look... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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