Petros Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 The AM kit comes with very generous return edges, looking at build there looks like this is removed or reduced. What is the opinions on removing this for ease of wearing or approvals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 You can reduce them, I reduced mine, but I don't think you need to remove them, they also help to keep the pieces aligned and stop possible overlapping. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Return edges really have nothing to do with wearability or approval. You are going to have a bit of return edge on almost every part for the exception of the wrist side of the forearms, the foot side of the shins and the chest side of the shoulder bells. The return edges were designed as a way to make the thin plastic armor parts look really thick. But they also provided a platform (on the torso parts) for the metal brackets that, when connected with loops of elastic, held the torso together. You can see the brackets and screws here: Using the metal brackets as the means of joining your torso parts is not a requirement. Find a happy medium with how much you leave. 1/4-3/8 inch is a good start. You don't want too much or it will start knifing into your body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petros Posted November 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Return edges really have nothing to do with wearability or approval. You are going to have a bit of return edge on almost every part for the exception of the wrist side of the forearms, the foot side of the shins and the chest side of the shoulder bells. The return edges were designed as a way to make the thin plastic armor parts look really thick. But they also provided a platform (on the torso parts) for the metal brackets that, when connected with loops of elastic, held the torso together. You can see the brackets and screws here:image.jpg Using the metal brackets as the means of joining your torso parts is not a requirement. Find a happy medium with how much you leave. 1/4-3/8 inch is a good start. You don't want too much or it will start knifing into your body. Much appreciated Steve, some very clear points. Going to reduce them from approx 10mm to 5 mm to give the look of thicker armour still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuumantroop[TK] Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yup! Just trim them a hair, maybe leave about 1/4" . trim along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDadio[TK] Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I have been using a box knife to trim the smaller pieces (legs, arms). Looking at using lexan curved scissors so I can be more precise on my edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petros Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I have been using a box knife to trim the smaller pieces (legs, arms). Looking at using lexan curved scissors so I can be more precise on my edges. I love my Lexan scissors, cut everything and very strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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