butt joint and cover strip method

[TKEddie]

I was reading the Hero CRL and I didn't understand the butt joint and cover strip method. Can someone explain it please? 

[allan1313[TK]]

 

Here is a little visual sketch. You basically bring the two half together, for instance the biceps, butt them together and cover with a strip.

 

I hope this clears is up a little.

[Shanester[TK]]

Look at post #2 of this thread.

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/16417-butt-joining-am-armor/

[Triple D[TK]]

exactly what Allan said. I did mine like this but also added another strip on the inside for extra strength. Good luck!!

[TKEddie]

 

Here is a little visual sketch. You basically bring the two half together, for instance the biceps, butt them together and cover with a strip.

 

I hope this clears is up a little.

 

Look at post #2 of this thread.

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/16417-butt-joining-am-armor/

Thank you! This was helpful.

[Shanester[TK]]

I used scraps to create strips for the inside, as well.  Added strength.

[Slayer6769[501st]]

As far as the inside strips goes, you do not need to make them perfect. They are only for strength and do not need to be perfect. They are not seen. I have some butt joints that I used two or three smaller pieces, instead of using one ling strip. That way I could use up my small scrap pieces and save the bigger pieces in case I needed them.

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

Some great there advice about interior cover strips.  The most important place to have them is on the calves, as these get a lot of stress from opening and closing them.  Some kits include enough extra ABS for these, but scraps will do just fine.  They don't have to be pretty (no-one sees them), just functional.

HINT:  Do the inside cover strips first.