JohnnyChaos Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 the overlap on that side has more defined edges so maybe looks bigger than the other but they're pretty much the same size. I could taper them in at the bottom more, but can't trim anything from them really. I only have about 5mm overlap at the top and 3-4cm at the bottom. i could trim the bottom narrower but id be worried about losing a bit more mobility though so not sure. all the strapping was from Mark, that should be ok shouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyChaos Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 actually looking at the pics a bit closer, I think if I added a bit of foam padding inside the thigh on the outer edge it would help center them and make them look a lot better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyChaos Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Went to my local comic-con today. Only spent a couple of hours there, if that. Had to get off. Come away with a nasty cut on the back of my left leg and some sore marks on my arms so it definitely needs work. My little boy dressed as Spider-Man. No inside pics. It was all too busy and cramped.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaitoTrooper[TK] Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Ouch! But you did a great job - it looks absolutely stunning. Hope you can fix the problems soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyChaos Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks man. Looks like I'm going to have to add a bit of a shim. I'll pull the back of the thighs apart and work out how much extra I need. It's probably only going to have to be a small v shaped bit towards the top. Maybe only a couple of CM at it's widest part.. We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyChaos Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Right.. time to tackle these thighs…. this is how much extra material I've had to keep and how much of a V shape gap I'd be left with that needs to be hidden. This brings them up to my butt cheek and keeps a more snug fit at the bottom edge as well. it's a shame about the extra definition on the left thigh ridges. I should be able to flatten out that inner ridge so there's only one on that side, like I did on the right thigh which would improve the look a lot. another option would be to cut all the extra material out and add in a smooth bit under the gap. so cut all this out which would result in this.. which is obviously a lot more inaccurate. but does it look better? I'm not sure.. I guess I'll try flattening out the inner ridge on the left thigh, and then try to extend that edge to close up that V shape first and see how I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Well it definately looks better in fit. the bottom certainly sits better as does the top They seem to sit better overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyChaos Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Anything else you'd recommend Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Looks like you've got it covered on the thighs.....Too be honest I have only ever assembled the armour as standard so have never had to mod one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyChaos Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Last night I started a little test using solvent cement to soften the edges of two bits of armour off cuts, after they were softened enough I pushed them together and ran a third bit down the seam to smooth out the resulting ridge. Once it was dry I've sanded it smooth. It's as solid as a single piece and definitely proved it's a viable solution for extending my thigh to close up the "V" shape.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) You don't have to pre wet the two parts. Clamp them together and put the solvent to the seam. It will soak in and bond them. Edited March 3, 2015 by sskunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyChaos Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I'll do another test and give that ago. I figured that pre softening both edges would help smooth out any bits that didn't match up properly and avoid having an indented seam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyChaos Posted March 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 started the thighs.... please excuse the awful pics. didn't realise how bad they were until I got on the PC. first job.. try to get rid of the extra ridge which would normally be cut off. I clamped along the edge to keep it from warping, and heated along with a hair-dryer. It only takes a minute or two to warm up and instantly started to flatten out. after quite a bit more work repositioning the clamps and trying to flatten it out as best as I could, this is as good as I could get it. It's a lot less noticeable now and matches the other leg better. The pic on the right shows the first extra V section in place. I wet both edges with solvent cement paste first like my test in the post above, which softens the plastic (glad I kept a load of offcuts now). After a few seconds I pushed the new bit onto the thigh edge.. I'm looking for it to ridge up slightly all the way along the seam to show it's pushed up flush to the other part and so should sand back without any gaps. (you can just about make out the ridge) Now I just need to wait until the morning when I can sand it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Nice work. Looking forward to seeing tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyChaos Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thanks So far so good. Started sanding back the seam. You can see the start of it near my thumb where it's still fairly rough. The very top edge will be trimmed as well. I'll be waiting till it's all back together before buffing it back up to a shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyChaos Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 I made a neck seal today. Just need to pickup some Velcro for the join in the material down the back tomorrow. It has a u shape section cut out of the front for comfort. Thighs are getting glued now. I should be able to take final pics tomorrow of the (hopefully) finished armour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaitoTrooper[TK] Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) You can use a zipper, too. I like that better than velcro. Sent from the shield generator on Endor Looking forward to see the finished armor! Edited March 8, 2015 by KaitoTrooper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyChaos Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Thighs finished so hopefully armour finished... The thighs don't look massively higher on my legs, but definitely look and feel better and I can stride about in comfort now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaitoTrooper[TK] Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Looks stunning! But did you apply white trim on the neck area of your back-plate? It looks a bit strange to me. Sent from the shield generator on Endor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyChaos Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Thanks man. I did yeah. Looks like my neck seal wasn't quite tucked in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyChaos Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Holster attached.Boot soles painted (which I'm not keen on at all)Ab button paint updated.Arms trimmed a little and aligned better. Hasbro blaster modded to look more like an ROTJ one. Some Doopy's bits.. Three 3D printed parts and some halved electrical pipe down the barrel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaitoTrooper[TK] Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 That looks good. You're almost ready for approval Sent from the shield generator on Endor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyChaos Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 thanks man.. I've taken all my pics and just waiting to see what the UKG armourers think. fingers crossed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Work of beauty Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyChaos Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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