Snaps[TK] Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) I've got the AP armor and there is a gap between the abs and kidney pieces on both right and left sides. I've read you can add shims to cover the gap. I'm wondering about that because there's the six rivets on the one side that need to be 10 mm from the edge. I know there's the other side but at this time, can't remember how many go on the other side but I know I can quickly find out. I can't find any pictures or make out in any pictures where it shows shims added or maybe you guys are just that good :-). Can some one give me some advice and/or have pictures that will help me out. This is my first build and want to do it right the first time.... Thank you in advance Edited March 19, 2014 by Slangen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 The armor pictured is the same. He mixed up some ABS paste by combining abs scraps with acetone. His rivet placements are a little off so use these pics as reference for the seam installation. The rivets need to be spaced out a little more top to bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapstertee Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 awesome work on the seam. Question - for Centurion Status, are gaps permitted, or must they be totally closed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Totally closed. Only a thin seam line is allowed For level three certification (if applicable): Ideally there should be no gap between the ab and kidney plates, just a single visible seam line. Edited March 19, 2014 by The5thHorseman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapstertee Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Totally closed. Only a thin seam line is allowed Ok thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Although Germain and the CRL's are correct, there is a little wiggle room here. Unless you used nylon webbing at the means of closing your side gaps, elastic will stretch. If you had a REALLY big dinner or are a bit gassy when taking your pics and there is a slight gap on both sides, it is forgiven. Just nothing excessive, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks a ton for what needs to be done and especially for the pictures. Thanks also Terry for asking about the Centurion spec... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapstertee Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks a ton for what needs to be done and especially for the pictures. Thanks also Terry for asking about the Centurion spec... :Thanks to all for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Kinetic[TK] Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 ...a bit gassy...<br /><br />LOL!!!!!!<br /><br />TK-42194<br /><br /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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