Shimbo[TK] Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Hi everyone! So I’ve gotten some help from the local armor party, but if I only work on this there it will be a year before it’s done...not acceptable! So it was suggested I started a wip because I’m a dummy and posted a question in the wrong place so here I am. So I’ve got my forearms done (well drying) and now I’m onto my biceps. I have a wtf set and I have fat biceps. My forearms went together fine with 15mm cover strips, however my biceps seem to be a different story. What it looks like with a 15mm strip. I think I can shave off some return edge to gain a little but I’m thinking it’s not going to be enough Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Hello and welcome! I did my WTF TK and have had a lot of fun with it while learning alot. Do you need those ridges on the biceps? What does your forearms look like? If you can go without those ridges it would look sharp but if you need them do to larger arm size we can work with it. It may be a trim in the front and let the back be larger type deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shimbo[TK] Posted August 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 here’s my forearms (sorry still drying) they sized where I could use 15mm on both sides hiding the remaining ridge. I just trimmed the last of the return edge on the right bicep and it helped but it’s not enough. Last 4 pics are after the last of the return edge has been trimmed and a 15mm strip for scale. Still jacked up.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magni[TK] Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 I would lose all the return edge. Especially on top. Not seen under bell anyway. Ideally all coverstrips on arms are 15mm. In your case that'ss not gonna work and you've already done forarms. I would go with a 20mm coverstrip on front but trim butt joint for 22mm. Leaving 11mm on each side. Giving 1mm to ridge. The 2mm doesn't sound like much but will help with room in bicep. Make the back coverstrip as small as you can leaving enough room to slide on and a whisker for comfort. The best advice I can give ya 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 1 minute ago, magni said: I would lose all the return edge. Especially on top. Not seen under bell anyway. Ideally all coverstrips on arms are 15mm. In your case that'ss not gonna work and you've already done forarms. I would go with a 20mm coverstrip on front but trim butt joint for 22mm. Leaving 11mm on each side. Giving 1mm to ridge. The 2mm doesn't sound like much but will help with room in bicep. Make the back coverstrip as small as you can leaving enough room to slide on and a whisker for comfort. The best advice I can give ya ^This^ Also are you trying on with your undersuit on? It appears you are but wanted to confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shimbo[TK] Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Yes, I used the under suit when I did the fit. (Took off in the pic below) So using the above advise for 20mm coverstrips this is what it looks like. I could pull the 15mm off the forearms and replace with a little larger, not sure what way would be preferred. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magni[TK] Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Ideally the strips would be the same size. But from the pictures it doesn't jump right at you that one is wider then other. The question is how far are you going? Basic or hopefully Centurion. Unless you have a super strict GML you can get approval with what you have so far. Higher levels I think the fronts would need to be same. Tony or Joseph can answer that one. And not to skip ahead but I have a WTF and you're gonna want to hot water bath that left bicep to make rounder. And Shingate spoiler: longer pcs. go on outside for when you get to them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shimbo[TK] Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Since you mentioned it!! So I need to trim the bottom a tad keeping the same profile?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magni[TK] Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 I actually tapered the difference down to nothing leaving the side long. The look is nice and ankle protection from Smurf Jedi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shimbo[TK] Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 also made 12 of these for the arms, is everything else 2” double snaps? (Torso etc) then for the straps, do I wait for help with sizing at the armor party to make them or can I make them ahead of time?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shimbo[TK] Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Like so?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magni[TK] Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Shin and snap checklistSent from my LGMS631 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magni[TK] Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 I used same leg for clarity. Yes thats how I trimmed them.Sent from my LGMS631 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shimbo[TK] Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Thanks a ton! Onward!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shimbo[TK] Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 forearms and biceps are looking much better!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shimbo[TK] Posted August 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Plugging awaySent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shimbo[TK] Posted August 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 So close yet so farSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shimbo[TK] Posted August 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 For level 1 are the hand guards just attached to the gloves by an elastic strap around the palm? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 (edited) per the CRL Hand Plates Roughly pentagonal in shape, the hand plates are mounted securely over the back of the glove. As an alternative to plastic, these may be made out of latex or latex-like material. Ask your GML, they may have a different opinion on what the "mounted securely over the back of the glove" entails Edited August 22, 2018 by StrmTRPR85 addin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucnak[TK] Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 At basic, most methods of attaching are fine. Elastic around the wrist and palm (or around the two middle fingers), velcro, glue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shimbo[TK] Posted August 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 made it to another armor party yesterday. I’ll get some more pics on here in a bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shimbo[TK] Posted August 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 I better step my game up, ukswrath got the popcorn out...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Shimbo said: I better step my game up, ukswrath got the popcorn out... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Honestly I do that to remind myself to follow a build thread, kinda like a Post It lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magni[TK] Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Tony you broke the first rule. Now they know we're watching. Honestly I do that to remind myself to follow a build thread, kinda like a Post It lolSent from my LGMS631 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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