spyder918 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 I just pulled the trigger on this and wanted to see if anyone else ordered this version, what your experiences were, did you have to still do a lot of mods to make it fit, etc. I'm just a bit worried about how it will fit and what all I may have to mod. Mark reassures me that sizing will be custom to me as much as possible and I don't doubt him, I just wanted to see what others experienced who actually bought this version. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks! 1 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 Well I haven't personally but have spoken to quite a few that have (bought pre-built) and the general consensus is unless you fit the armor to a "T" (which you won't know until it arrives ) you might want to prepare yourself mentally and knowledgeably for some adjustments that may need to be made. Just to be on the safe side. 3 Quote
TD42115[501st] Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) Well I haven't personally but have spoken to quite a few that have (bought pre-built) and the general consensus is unless you fit the armor to a "T" (which you won't know until it arrives ) you might want to prepare yourself mentally and knowledgeably for some adjustments that may need to be made. Just to be on the safe side. I would second this as well, i have heard the same about fully built (ready to wear) armors. AP does make a very nice TK, i also have one but i prefered untrimmed. Edited February 25, 2016 by TD42115 1 Quote
spyder918 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Posted February 25, 2016 Thanks Tony! Yeah I'm preparing myself. I actually don't mind the work, just don't think I can do one ground up. My ocd almost killed me with my last armor 5 Quote
spyder918 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Posted February 25, 2016 Thanks Chris, my biggest concern is the waist - kidney/ab/notch sections. 1 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 I will, hopefully be working on that notch this weekend - the plan is to slice the seam on the notch and push the un-used portion back in with a back plate on the inside of the armor - if that makes sense. This way there is only a small seam that can be concealed with abs paste - which can be sanded and buffed up. 1 Quote
spyder918 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Posted February 25, 2016 I will, hopefully be working on that notch this weekend - the plan is to slice the seam on the notch and push the un-used portion back in with a back plate on the inside of the armor - if that makes sense. This way there is only a small seam that can be concealed with abs paste - which can be sanded and buffed up. Ah I'd like to see that..sounds awesome. But then of course you either lose the return edges or have to re-make em. Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 Ah I'd like to see that..sounds awesome. But then of course you either lose the return edges or have to re-make em. I have a plan for that too - I will work on it tonight instead of this weekend and let you know 1 Quote
spyder918 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Posted February 25, 2016 I have a plan for that too - I will work on it tonight instead of this weekend and let you know Sounds awesome! Thanks for the support Aaron! 1 Quote
TD42115[501st] Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) On 2/26/2016 at 2:26 AM, spyder560 said: Thanks Chris, my biggest concern is the waist - kidney/ab/notch sections. I ended up taking almost 6 inches out of the ab kidney area as i got it untrimmed, as long as you tell Mark your dimension, they should be able to make it for that dimension no problem Here is a pic or 2 of the new Kidney piece and ab ------------- Since these pictures and my 501st approval after converting to Sandy, i did have to take another 2 inches out of them as they were overlapping when belt is on.. Hope this helps Chris TD 42115 Edited January 4, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 2 Quote
spyder918 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Posted February 25, 2016 Thanks Chris for sharing that! So even with that 'indent' showing, as long as the notch is 22x22 it should still be good to go with 501st approval? Even at Centurion level? Quote
TKZombie[TK] Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 What is your height and weight that will help gice people a better idea how it will fit you. 1 Quote
spyder918 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Posted February 25, 2016 What is your height and weight that will help gice people a better idea how it will fit you. I'm 5'7, 185 lbs. Mark said it's definitely not a problem Quote
TD42115[501st] Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) Thanks Chris for sharing that! So even with that 'indent' showing, as long as the notch is 22x22 it should still be good to go with 501st approval? Even at Centurion level? I do believe its ok and passable as it is, have heard from several sources it would be ok (Belt hides it anyways), have seen some people fill it in. With your dimensions you shouldn't have any issues at all for fitting. Edited February 25, 2016 by TD42115 1 Quote
spyder918 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Posted February 25, 2016 I do believe its ok and passable as it is, have heard from several sources it would be ok (Belt hides it anyways), have seen some people fill it in. With your dimensions you shouldn't have any issues at all for fitting. Very cool. Thanks again Chris for the help and pics! Dang that armor is just beautiful, look how it gleans and shines! Sorry I'm having a moment 2 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 Quick update mate: I'm about half way through the mod and things are going as planned. 1 Quote
spyder918 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Posted February 25, 2016 Quick update mate: I'm about half way through the mod and things are going as planned. You mean you're half way to having things become 'fully operational'? Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 The kidney notch has just come out of surgery with only an approximate 1/8" seam to fill with abs paste. It will be in the recovery room clamped with E-6000 for the next 24 hours until paste can be applied 1 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 Just one side to use as an example - thread will be ready in about 10 min - I will post link here in a few Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 Pyrates AP Kidney Notch Modification http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?/topic/35909-Pyrates-AP-Kidney-Notch-Modification 1 Quote
spyder918 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Posted February 26, 2016 I was thinking, should I start a build thread even though I ordered the pre-built version? Or should I just post the mods I may/will probably make in the Assembly Mods section? Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 That's a good question - I would check with the more vetted troopers on that topic Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 I was thinking, should I start a build thread even though I ordered the pre-built version? Or should I just post the mods I may/will probably make in the Assembly Mods section? May I suggest once you have your armor to start a "Pre-Assembled armor fitment modifications" or similar thread in the "How To" forums http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/79-tips-and-howtos/ 1 Quote
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