bselphfsu282
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Rob that's exactly what mine looks like! There was no way I could shim it all in the back being that big of a gap, so it is 40mm in the front and around 65mm in the back. As long as it gets approved, I'm good. Unfortunately I used CA glue, so ripping it apart would be a difficult thing to do.
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Working on my MTK but had an issue with the finishing strip size for the thighs. I have some monster thighs and to go to the edges of the front, the strip ended up being about 40mm. Would this be approved?
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Also, the kidney plate and shoulders, have return edges?
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What grit sandpaper is usually used?
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Hey Brent
Good post.....how is the MTK amour? I've just sent a tentative email to RS about there amour, expensive$$
Great to referrance articles like yours, so hopefully I have a guide as how to do what when my armor arrives. Good luck and keep posting!
love the MTK armor! heavy duty and accurate from what I have seen and what other squad members have stated. The customer service has been great as well. i'm 6'1", 205lbs and for my body size, this is a great fit. I would consider it.
Hey im in the same position as you, just trying to learn here!
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Awesome! Thanks for the input
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Is this how you are saying to add the return edge? I cut out most of the abs but left a little lip there for the "edge." it is around 2 millimeters. not sure if you can tell or not.
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Not quite. I'll need to grab the scissors cause I literally stabbed myself in the chest and didn't know it! I'm educated, but not smart it seems!
I'll post some pics tonight to see if I know what you are talking about. Thanks for all the help!
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Thanks for the help! I think I am understanding the concept now. I took a cut of one of the pieces and left a couple millimeter lip for this purpose. It would seem this is all that would be required and not have to use a heat gun to bend it down. Yes this is the first build of actual armor, got a tusken done, and very excited, but very nervous to start. Don't want to cut too much and have to buy new pieces. Already had a slip of the razor and ended up wounded in the chest!
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Alright, I just got in my MTK armor and had an issue on return edges. I watch Mikes videos, he cuts the armor where there is no return edge left, however I see numerous individuals here creating them. One, is it mandatory to have a retun edge and what are the benefits and downsides to a retun edge. Also, my armor needs much trimming. Could I not just leave a few millimeter lip on the trimming to work as a return edge? Thanks guys and sorry about simpleton questions!
Finishing strip size
in Sandtrooper Armor
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Thanks for the help guys. Since I have already done it, I will dirty it up and see how it goes at that point. If I need to change them out at a later time then I can.