aardvark891[TK] Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 (edited) My first kit. Trimming pieces down. I'm noticing my body is a bit bigger than what I thought. Is a hot bath the best way to loosen up the plastic or are there other techniques that have been used? Edited August 12, 2018 by aardvark891 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 Welcome! A couple questions on your build, are you aiming for higher level approvals? what parts are going to need to be larger? forearms, abs, shins etc? A hot water bath will definitely help with fitting but some things may need to be trimmed larger or even shimmed. Post up some pictures and lots of detail on what is not fitting and we will get you where you want to be. I have a WTF kit myself and very pleased with the kit and also the customer service Walt provides. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucnak[TK] Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 Hi Robert, a bit more info and maybe some photos will help us answer your questions, as Jeff mentioned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 Photos, photos, photos lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 As mentioned, some photos of the areas in question would help immensely, Robert! I have found that the easiest way to do this is sign up for a free imgur account, which lets you edit and post pics here. For more info., here is a thread that will help: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/42381-howto-post-images-in-threads-using-imgur-easy/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 I used Google photos for all my pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowbodies[TK] Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 Hi there and welcome! Hot baths are a good way... can't wait to see some pics of your progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 Hey Robert and like other have said - photos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark891[TK] Posted July 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) -------------- Edited May 6, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link removed no longer working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark891[TK] Posted July 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 It feels tight on lower area. I know I need more trimming, but I'm being a bit cautious about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 Remove as much return edge as you need. !/8" remaining is a nice safe number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark891[TK] Posted July 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 First glued part. Sewing my own hooks as well. http://imgur.com/a/GxRlRTn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark891[TK] Posted August 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Hi all! Here is a mock up before fastening. I'm finding that leaving it in a mock up over night helps with some fitting. Tell me what you think. https://photos.app.goo.gl/1SH9NNdeSQEjxTJy8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark891[TK] Posted August 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) Measured shims and made joint strips . My shims are 2 inches wide. I made them a bit bigger do I can trim if needed. I measured my true waist, 41". Then I mated the ab and kidney with tape, 37.5 ". Did the math to get shim size equal on both sides. https://photos.app.goo.gl/khRsFmJxSnshepcn8 Edited August 12, 2018 by aardvark891 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Hey could you try and upload the pics directly into the thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Now time to make abs paste, and smooth it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magni[TK] Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Don't forget Robert. Shims go on kidney. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Str8 Shooter Stormtrooper Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Following. I have the same kit and am 5'8" 180 lbs. I've found it a bit tight on my chest. Did you use water bath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark891[TK] Posted August 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 On 8/12/2018 at 4:59 PM, TheSwede said: Hey could you try and upload the pics directly into the thread? I tried that one app. Couldn't get it to work. I have an S8. I'd love to though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark891[TK] Posted August 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Ripped off other shims. Didn't look right. Re did it and looks better. Will takes some paste and sanding. But I'm happy . https://photos.app.goo.gl/SfE8R4F6tuhGv9A2A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 2 hours ago, aardvark891 said: I tried that one app. Couldn't get it to work. I have an S8. I'd love to though follow this It works from phone or your computer. If from phone make sure you highlight the code that is generated and select all. It will populate the photos directly into your thread. Its what I used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark891[TK] Posted August 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Looking good Robert . IF you don't mind me asking are you shooting for Expert Infantry or Centurion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 11 minutes ago, ukswrath said: Expert Infantry or Centurion You should join me Ohio Garrison buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark891[TK] Posted August 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Yes. Going to join Ohio Garrison. Right now I'm going for basic. I will be upgrading asap to get to Centurion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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