Yes, I'm short for a Stormtrooper. Armor help

[BaileyDG20]

Okay so first post. I've been reading a lot trying to find the best armor for myself. I've already heard some opinions on others armor and have already emailed a couple people on kits. But, I'm 5'1, (girl), and not as skinny as a lot of troopers( Though I'm not that big, mostly around the chest and thighs). Like someone I read about I don't have a lot of money, but I'm not 18 yet. So, I've got some time. Any ideas?

[usaeatt2]

Hi Bailey,  you'll definitely want to check out Ericia's AP ANH build.  She did an incredible job with a similarly sized build!

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/26674-ericias-ap-anh-tk-build/?hl=+aicire

[aicire]

^ Aaron is right. I am a similar size I am 5'2'' and I most def have a feminine figure lol so much that my rear plate cannot contain my bottom..... seriously, I just split my thigh last weekend LOL but its repaired. Always double up reinforcement on your shims.

 

All in all... here are a list of my modifications to make this AP armor fit my 5'2'' frame

 

• Trimmed a small amount off the bottom of the shins.
• Removed two or three inches off the top of the thighs while following the curvature of the armor.
• Add tapered cover strips to the back of my thighs since I have a wider bottom than most men lol
• Trimmed an inch off the kidney
• Trimmed two inches (one inch on both sides) length wise from the biceps and still had to overlap them significantly
• Trimmed an inch and half from the end of the forearm and added foam inserts.
• Trimmed the hand plates to fit my hands exactly
• Separated the cod from the abs, removed an inch and put it back together with abs paste and epoxy
• Add shims to the abs to meet the kidney flush.