runJEDIrun Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 yeah those suits are definitely built for taller skinnier people. (AP and TE) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
td2878 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 woo hoo im so excited, i just ordered my ap, i feel like i felt when i first ordered my fx like a little kid, now the wait for the brown box begins, when it arrives im going to ask you guys ???'s hope thats ok im a bit nervous about trimming the armor, i did pay extra to get the helmet trimmed though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Iam her for you buddy, no swet. back up here for out, if you need some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weiBes trooper Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Get ready to wait three to four weeks,but is really worth it .very nice armor!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runJEDIrun Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 woo hoo im so excited, i just ordered my ap, i feel like i felt when i first ordered my fx like a little kid, now the wait for the brown box begins, when it arrives im going to ask you guys ???'s hope thats ok im a bit nervous about trimming the armor, i did pay extra to get the helmet trimmed though!!then you should be set. the lines are very visible and are pretty easy to cut. make sure you get a dremel and sandpaper. i got my armor in about 3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 The Dremel is my best friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maj_hassel Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 The FX *used* to come with better thighs, but sometime after 2001 they switched to the barrel thighs. Not sure why that was, but it was not a good change. When I first got my FX kit I ended up cutting the thighs down so much they looked ridiculous in the back with just a tiny notch remaining of what was originally the arch in the back of the knee. I managed to track down an old pair of the pre-barrel thighs from a supplier which were so box stained he didn't want to sell them. They cleaned up pretty good and they made my FX kit much more acceptable. But, since seeing those pictures of the AP kit fully built, I realized I need to get off my butt and finish mine. I should probably start running some laps so I can get the thing to fit as well. Here's some of my AP kit in what I call the, "..it's only a flesh-wound..." pose. Thanks TD1654 for the inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runJEDIrun Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Here's some of my AP kit in what I call the, "..it's only a flesh-wound..." pose. lol that's awesome. I really like that left pouch too. That armor is gonna look sweet when its done! Happy to inspire more AP's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 you can never have enough magazines to blast some rebels, huh? looks really cool so far! good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maj_hassel Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Thanks for the compliments! Since those pictures were taken I've done more work on my AP helmets. When I first built them, in my ignorance, I made the faceplate go too far into the dome. This made gave the helmets a "squished" look which you can see in the previous pictures. Ugh. Fortunately, I've since rectified the problem and I'm much happier with their appearance. BTW: The pouch is actually a Swedish MP40 pouch, if I remember right. Inside were four compartments for magazines but I cut out two of the dividers to turn it into two large compartments; it's great for holding all of your necessities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 The other advantage of that pouch is that it makes your rig more unique, else you'll start to look like everyone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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