Xybe Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Alright, so here is my issue: I've been working on my ANOVOS kit, and everything is going swimingly... until I get to the greaves. I don't think this is what the rear velcro strip assembly is supposed to look like. What tips/tricks could I use to make that cover strip, well, cover better? I was thinking of possibly bending it over with heat. Honestly, I'm SUPER green at this whole armor making and am kinda finding my own way as I go. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypig[TK] Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 On my AM kit, I cut the velcro in half so the cover strip would, well, cover it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xybe Posted February 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 I was thinking the same. I guess my main concern is that on the one side, the cover strip kinda sticks up a bit. Looks odd to me. Maybe when combined with the rest of the gear its not as noticeable as I would think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiedoll Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 I believe there was a post on these forums about trying to fix the shape of shins by submerging it in a bucket of boiling water to soften it up, while it is tied closed. At least that's what I got from the pictures. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Can you post a pic of it completely closed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Yea a typical issue with this ANOVOS armor. I personally plan on giving mine a hot water bath after testing it out on some scrap, not exactly sure how it will effect larger areas. Anyways, if all goes well my goal is to bring a bit more of a curvature to the area. Probably won't be showing this on my build, don't want to give beginners the idea and have something backfire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpireJAG[TK] Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Hi I used a heat gun for mine but be very VERY careful not to melt. It works great with multiple passes, stop and mold slightly with your hand using a cloth for insulation. May go over it again Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Xybe, what did you end up doing to fix your greaves issue? Did you use a heat gun, water bath, hair dryer, or other method? I'm having the same issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naglium[TK] Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 I'm having the same problem. I taped and clamped it shut, so it was in the shape I wanted it to be in. I used a heat gun on low, 15-20 passes, and didn't see much change in the shape of the armor. I'm hesitant about a higher setting on the heat gun because I don't want to damage the plastic. Aside from a hot water bath, is there anything else that's recommended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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