maj_hassel Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 While I love my AP kit to pieces (no pun intended), I'm having a bit of trouble with the narrowness of the shoulder bells. I've tried using a hairdryer but they always seem to retain their shape. Any suggestions? Also, is it me or do the shoulder bells seem a little small? It might be my build--I'm 6'--but it don't think so. Maybe I got an odd pull. To what degree are the AP shoulders ANH-screen-accurate? Are there any alternatives out there that might be more accurate? How close are the FX? Thanks in advance for any advice given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 If you want to make them wider,you can try doing what I do when reshaping plastic.I do this on HIPS but should imagine it will work for ABS too. Cut a wooden template or use pieces of wood to push out the plastic to the desired shape.Then take a heat gun and gently heat the bell evenly all over the entire surface.Keep the gun at least 8-10 inches away and try heating for 30 seconds.If the bell springs back to original shape try for one minute,then 1.30 minutes and so on until it retains it's new shape.Whatever you do,take your time and don't over heat the plastic.Use spiraling action or similar and don't just heat one spot.You must gently heat the plastic and it will change it's shape. -Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 The AP shoulder bells are decendents from the TE shoulder bells, which are supposedly made from the screen used stuff. They are VASTLY different in shape and size from an FX equivalent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydave Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 The shoulder bells are from a ROTJ suit which are different then ANH bells,they are more pinched,I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4935 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 hi there, i have an AP and an SDS set ( although i understand the sds is somewhat taboo) and as far as i know there is a swoop detail on the bottom of the ridge on the shoulder bells that appears only on the SDS armour, they have the same overall contour to them as AP bells. i am skinny so didnt need to adjust. newboy, bobtherocker73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4935 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 sorry, forgot to mention reshaping technique. i used a high powered hair dryer to reshape the sides of my helmet, heat guns can be quite fearce if you havent attempted an adjustment before but the hairdryer generated enough heat to soften the ABS, mind those fingers tho, you may get indents of your fingers if not carefull. i feel like i'm helping, yay!! Simon'bobtherocker73' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maj_hassel Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Thanks for the tips! I'll give the old hairdryer another go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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