Shims - Whats Acceptable?

[Meerkat Trooper]

Hi,

 

I have recently purchased an armor from a friend, but as a lot of people the arms and legs are too tight or not joining.

 

1. The forearm pieces are velcro fastening and probably need about a 1 inch shim or similar to give me the room i need.

 

2. The biceps are the same as the forearms, about 1 inch max shim needed (these are glued, not velcro).

 

3. Calfs are again veclro fastening, need about 1-1.5 inch shim or similar

 

4. Thighs are glued and need about 1-2 inch maximum

 

I have seen various topics about shims but they all seem to show shims on the inside, widening the respective part. With no covering on the outer edge. But these dont look that great IMO. How can i shim purely on the outside, so that it looks good and would be 501 acceptable?

 

Pics would be appreciated

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

most people add extra material at the bottom or rear of a particular part.

so that the front faces are smaller than the rear of each part.

 

from the front you look correct, but from the rear your body size will show more clearly with

larger parts.

 

simply add extra plastic of the correct color to make your parts comfortable and fit better.

[A Master Builder]

Its all whats on the outside, for the inside its for your comfort.