Rat[TK] Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 This is the type of gap I thought you meant, but this is how the thighs should be. The other pieces should be just to the edge or a mm or 2 shorter.Sent from my 5054N using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 When in doubt you can always check the gallery for references. Also you want as little a gap as you can between the bottom ridges as they aren't covered with the strips so they do stand out, if you do have a gap you can always glues a strip of abs behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootstraight Posted September 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Sorry man, can I get the link for the gallery? Found member one, but think you mean picture gallery of armor images.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 11 minutes ago, shootstraight said: Sorry man, can I get the link for the gallery? Found member one, but think you mean picture gallery of armor images. It's on the top menu go across to Gallery https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/ There are several folders, general reference, screen captures, costume parts and so on. It's a great section to go to when you are stuck, just don't add rivets on the coverstrips, that was an on set quick fix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootstraight Posted September 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Thanks, how does this look before I reglue them down and do the others! Thanks for all the helpSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Perfect!Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 hour ago, shootstraight said: Can I get a picture of what the strips should look like on the ends? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Interior strip length doesn't matter so long as it doesn't extend past the edge of the armor also. Here's a canon photo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootstraight Posted September 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Thanks a lot! I will fix and continue on. Can you tell me how to wash them for fitting/shaping. I assume I need to remove the plastic, then not sure from there. Plan to wrap this up this week to move onto the legs unless body is better to do first. Thanks againSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Thanks a lot! I will fix and continue on. Can you tell me how to wash them for fitting/shaping. I assume I need to remove the plastic, then not sure from there. Plan to wrap this up this week to move onto the legs unless body is better to do first. Thanks againSent from my iPhone using TapatalkWashing for fitting and shaping? Not sure I understand what you mean by this. Once you start gluing you can remove the protective film as it will get into the way.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootstraight Posted September 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 I heard about washing in hot water to mold/reshape to fit better. Refer to it as washing! Looking on how this is doneSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, shootstraight said: I heard about washing in hot water to mold/reshape to fit better. Refer to it as washing! Looking on how this is done It’s not really washing it’s more soaking in hot water and it really depends on what sections and if they actually need any heat at all. Using heat on ABS is tricky and does need some practice before you jump right in I suggest that you continue to build everything and post images of areas you think may need some heat shaping, I’m sure you’ll get all the responses needed ASAP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 I see yeah remove the film. Boil water then submerge parts for 15-20 seconds, shape and run under cold water to set the shape. Repeat as necessary.I heard about washing in hot water to mold/reshape to fit better. Refer to it as washing! Looking on how this is doneSent from my iPhone using TapatalkSent from my VK815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Ignore me for now listen to Glen. Build post pictures as questions arise and get feedback then proceed.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableGuy[Admin] Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Hiya,Reshaping the parts in hot water should only be used if there is a specific part where you need to adjust the shape. Most armour is made to the right shape in the first place so won’t require a hot water bath. If you find a specific area that isn’t quite fitting you correctly, post it up and we’ll advise ref hot water bath, if required. :-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootstraight Posted September 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 See attached pick of oval tight on strip ends, more round will fit evenly, as for forearms, do these look right. More round would evenly fit forearmsSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootstraight Posted September 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Should upper arm be so oval and oddly fitting to arm. Making it a little more round will provide a better fitSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Yes that right forearm is quite oval and yeah it could use some re-shaping. The bicep seems it could use a bit as well, but it does seem to be a bit tight fitting. Unless you have more space on the other side of it, it difficult to tell without being able to see both sides.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 That`s a feature of the original armor 18 minutes ago, shootstraight said: Making it a little more round will provide a better fit That`s up to you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableGuy[Admin] Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 I’d agree with my fellow Daniel. ;-)From the RS gallery:Wonderfully wonky. :-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootstraight Posted September 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 How do I reshape then?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 How do I reshape then?Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkGo back a few posts.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootstraight Posted September 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Ok I have the arms complete in terms of fitting and strips. Next is my effort on the calves. Can I get any advise on where the should fit or align. I need to trim some from the length at the bottom, but want to make sure I don’t cut too much off... where should they align at the top and bottom. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Do you have your boots yet?Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootstraight Posted September 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Not yet, should I order and then continue from there with the lower legs? Can you provide who I should order from in terms of boot?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Yeah boots are important when fitting the shins, I thought I would need to trim them down, but with the boots they fit just fine. So far as ordering boots go they are done in runs and I'm not sure if there are any going right now though. Now for options I know there is Imperial Boots and I don't think TKBoots are doing them anymore, but they may have some stock left. Check the CRL's on them. I know that a painted Chelsea boot can be used.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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