pdieken Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 my kit didn't have to notches removed from the bottom edge of the kidney plate. do I need to make that change and if so how big do they need to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyWebb1075 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 my kit didn't have to notches removed from the bottom edge of the kidney plate. do I need to make that change and if so how big do they need to be?This is from the ANH Stormtrooper CRL and is a requirement for Level 3 only. I do not see the notch listed as a requirement for Sandtrooper, but you should add it anyway, in my opinion.For level three certification (if applicable):Squared cut-out sections at the lower left and right corners of the Kidney Armor.The cut out is roughly 22 mm tall from the bottom and 22 mm in from the side.Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 If you had to shim your kidney, you can make the notches wider. The whole point of the notch is so the butt plate is flush with the bottom of the kidney and the top of the notch is flush with the ab piece. AP for example, includes a longer notch built into the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 There's a planned update to the CRL for ANH Stormtroopers that hasn't made it onto the "live" CRL yet. I believe TyWebb is correct that it is for Level 3 only. Also, ONLY for armor that did not have a notch molded in by the manufacturer. The discussion thread re the CRL update (which was approved, but again, has not yet been integrated in the main CRL page yet) is here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/36618-crl-change-discussion-kindey-notches-for-all-tk-costumes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 There are a lot of discrepancies between TK and TD armor, but IMHO we all need to look at it like this, if armor is built to Centurion TK level, you're not going to have any issue obtaining basic, PO, and SWAT level from a build perspective. The obvious differences are the knee plate, no shoulder bridges, E-11 holster, etc. We also have our caveats as well such as starting with level 2/Police Officer you have to mimic the original strapping method (it doesn't have to be functional). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdieken Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 I'll try to get a pic posted soon so you can see its looking like but looking at the diagram provided mine was actually molded with the butt plate and kidney plate exactly matching each other on the sides where they meet up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdieken Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 I'll try to get a pic posted soon so you can see its looking like but looking at the diagram provided mine was actually molded with the butt plate and kidney plate exactly matching each other on the sides where they meet up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdieken Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 I'll try to get a pic posted soon so you can see its looking like but looking at the diagram provided mine was actually molded with the butt plate and kidney plate exactly matching each other on the sides where they meet up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootlegger137 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Bringing this topic back, after a year, rather than start a new one. Is the notch required for PO or SWAT, even if I don't need to shim, and my kidney and butt don't need to be trimmed back? Working with AM 2.0 armor, for reference. Putting in the strapping brackets now, and it got me thinking. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcalus Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Even though it doesn't say it in the CRL, the case for "core" armour consistently of TK & TD seems like a good idea to me. Plus in this pic it looks like there is a vertical part to the kidney. Just doesn't line up nicely with the posterior. Just my two cents.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Just trim it! Even though the belt covers it, you know it's accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 If your kidney plate doesn't protrude past your butt plate, don't cut the notch out. The idea of the notch that is moulded into the original armour is so it lines up with your butt plate. Cutting the notch into a kidney plate that is the length size as your butt plate just looks odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inklegg Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I know the picture isn’t great (and its upside down), but what is the general consensus here? Red or green cuts?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootlegger137 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I believe it’s the red. That’s what I did, anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covafett Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 I have the red as well.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inklegg Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Ok, Im going to make the red cuts. One more question though, post #2 says 22mm x 22mm. My blue line is about 40mm. Should I make the cut even though its bigger than 22mm? Or should I make the notch smaller than the red lines to match up w/22mm?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootlegger137 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 22x22. It should be covered by the belt, anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inklegg Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 22x22. It should be covered by the belt, anyway.Thanks, dude!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 22x22. You are skinny so knock off that excess butt plate too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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