Pledford[TK] Posted March 10, 2016 Report Posted March 10, 2016 Okay guys so I have a lot done on my build but I need some feedback from the experts. This is my first build so I'm sure I made lots of rookie mistakes and I have lots of questions I will post pictures later today for you guys to look at any thoughts or expert opinions would be greatly appreciated Quote
Pledford[TK] Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Posted March 10, 2016 <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b451/pledford1/Mobile%20Uploads/build%20pics/IMG_20160310_065843_zpsrxewmeax.jpg'>http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b451/pledford1/Mobile%20Uploads/build%20pics/IMG_20160310_065843_zpsrxewmeax.jpg</a><br> Hopefully this link works Quote
Superbee[TK] Posted March 10, 2016 Report Posted March 10, 2016 Phil try to upload these pictures to the thread also would be very helpful to see the armor on you , fit and finish is what we're really looking for . I saw that the return edges on the forearms need to be trimmed more ( there should be none ) and also do the drop boxes slide more to the edges . Get some pictures up of you in the armor on ! I'm sure you'll get a lot more feedback that way , Plus you will need them for submission pictures . Quote
Pledford[TK] Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Posted March 10, 2016 Ok thanks. About the forearms. ..if I cut more return edge back it may cut into the intended notches that are down the side. Is that ok? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote
Pledford[TK] Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Posted March 10, 2016 Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote
Pledford[TK] Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Posted March 10, 2016 My worry is that if I trim more off of the forearms then I will cut into the notches Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted March 10, 2016 Report Posted March 10, 2016 You're suppose to remove some in the notches on the wrist side. What you have there is still considered return edge. Quote
Pledford[TK] Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Posted March 10, 2016 But am I supposed to have 12 notches or is that not set in stone? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted March 10, 2016 Report Posted March 10, 2016 What I mean is you have a lot of return edge on the bottom on the wrist end. Quote
Pledford[TK] Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Posted March 10, 2016 Gottcha....I will trim and repost pics. Thanks for the feedback!! Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote
Pledford[TK] Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Posted March 10, 2016 Like this? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote
Pledford[TK] Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Posted March 10, 2016 So is there a better way to keep the thighs from sagging? Right now they are touching my knees which makes it hard to walk. I have elastic with snaps attached to the inside of the abs. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted March 10, 2016 Report Posted March 10, 2016 Hike them up as high as you can. I'm a 5' 5" trooper so I had to trim my tops. Quote
Pledford[TK] Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Posted March 10, 2016 Ok. So I will need to fix the snaps so that they will stay hiked up I guess.....these snaps are killing me! Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote
Pledford[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Posted March 11, 2016 <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://s1045.photobucket.com/user/pledford1/media/IMG_20160310_205357_zpsyifprlxz.jpg.html' class="bbc_url" title="External link"><img src="http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b451/pledford1/IMG_20160310_205357_zpsyifprlxz.jpg" alt="IMG_20160310_205357_zpsyifprlxz.jpg"></a><br> Still lots to do. I have to get the shoulder bells closer, and hike up the thighs. The forearms still feel uncomfortable on me. I don't have much wrist mobility. <br> I tried walking up and down stairs. I did it but it was a real struggle.....which can't be right. Quote
Pledford[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Posted March 11, 2016 <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://s1045.photobucket.com/user/pledford1/media/IMG_20160310_205357_zpsyifprlxz.jpg.html' class="bbc_url" title="External link"><img src="http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b451/pledford1/IMG_20160310_205357_zpsyifprlxz.jpg" alt="IMG_20160310_205357_zpsyifprlxz.jpg"></a> Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted March 11, 2016 Report Posted March 11, 2016 Did you cut out a notch in the back of the thighs? I can't go up and down stairs without a little creativity even with my modifications. It's doable just not preferable in my situation. Quote
Pledford[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Posted March 11, 2016 I did not yet. Wasn't sure if that was acceptable or not Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted March 11, 2016 Report Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) Watch this scene and you can see some troopers with the notch. Oh, and the trooper with the calf piece not even connected lol. Once you build armor you can point out all the imperfections in the movie that you otherwise would never have noticed. Now a days everything is looked at with a microscope so "mistakes" like these don't happen as often. I personally think it's another reason that makes Star Wars so great. Edited March 11, 2016 by Airborne Trooper Quote
Pledford[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Posted March 11, 2016 <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://s1045.photobucket.com/user/pledford1/media/IMG_20160310_205357_zpsyifprlxz.jpg.html' class="bbc_url" title="External link"><img src="http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b451/pledford1/IMG_20160310_205357_zpsyifprlxz.jpg" alt="IMG_20160310_205357_zpsyifprlxz.jpg"></a> Quote
Pledford[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Posted March 11, 2016 Ugh These Links Are Not working!!!! Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted March 11, 2016 Report Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) If you're using Tapatalk or Safari on the iPad there's an issue. I just use Full Version mode of the site from Chrome on my iPhone Edited March 11, 2016 by Airborne Trooper Quote
Pledford[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Posted March 11, 2016 I know. It's killing me! Maybe there is a way to look at my photo bucket by accessing other postes. I have realized that I have lots to trim off of the thighs to have more mobility....but would love to have someone else take a look Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote
C0bra_M3nace Posted April 11, 2016 Report Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) You should also be doing your fitting with your undersuit on! You'll get a much better idea of the fit and feel. Edited April 11, 2016 by C0bra_M3nace Quote
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