mudhawg Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Like 1000's of other people, I got my Anovos kit last week! Things came in good shape. I definitely need a new neck seal, no way to zip it up on a 19.5" neck. I'm about 5'8", almost 300 pounds. I have my doubts about this fitting, but I couldn't pass up trying at this price. So here's my build thread. First thing, I am not going to rush through this build. I've been trimming a couple of pieces a day. I am an official member of the Mercs, so I'm not in any rush for a con or anything. My desire is to do this right, if at all possible. Below are pictures of a rough trim. Seriously, need to smooth edges, it's cutting into my neck, ouch! Anyway, I feel alright about the up/down fit, but really worried about the sides. Really looks like there is going to be a large space there. As I go, of course I'll add more pictures. As always, feedback is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypig[TK] Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 You'll need to add some side shims. Check out this tutorial. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/30448-adding-kidney-shims-for-larger-troopers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudhawg Posted February 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Thanks for the link. Very good info there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Foe shims, you may be able to use the extra ABS from the bottom and top of the kidney (or bottom of the chest) that was cut out during trimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gep Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Another shim option is sign plastic in a pinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylverbard[TK] Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 I'm more concerned about arm and leg diameters... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhaag[501st] Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 We're about the same size, so definitely will be following along for your adventure in building. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman[TK] Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 You'll need to add some side shims. Check out this tutorial. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/30448-adding-kidney-shims-for-larger-troopers/ Good link! There's some good info here, as well: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/32266-side-shims-and-rivets/ I'll be needing some side shims myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Pimpernel[501st] Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Check out my build thread. I had to mod almost every part to get a good fit. I had to buy a large 2 x 4 ft sheet of 2mm ABS ($20) and cut out custom shims. Luckily I had my wife who was also building a TD help shape the biceps, bells, and butt to fit with a heat gun. Best advice if you decide to use a heat gun: go slow and practice on a scrap first. Heat the part while it's on your body. When you get the fit you want, let it cool on your body so that part will keep its shape. Post pics and ask questions if you want more specific help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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