bearden6521 Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 My left calf armor seems to turn outward after a few minutes of wearing/walking in it. I added foam to the inside to make it more snug but it doesn't seem to be working. Perhaps I need to add more. Does anyone have any ideas on correcting this issue? I'd hate to have kids pointing at my leg at an event "daddy, daddy his leg is twisted! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 did you padd both sides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 You could try using velcro to stop it sliding. My guess is that you have the armour assembled incorrectly. I see it so many times with the shins and it's always the left shin that is assembled with right side parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 You could try using velcro to stop it sliding. My guess is that you have the armour assembled incorrectly. I see it so many times with the shins and it's always the left shin that is assembled with right side parts. ...and that's how the AP kit actually comes, BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD1043 Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 I have the oh-so lovely FX armor (some day it will be upgraded, I promise!) and my whole left leg looks odd. The thigh piece is flattened just like I've seen so many other FX armor wearers, and then the shin piece is totally twisted. You can clearly see what I'm talking about below... http://www.td1043.com/photos/2007_03_26 ... c_6062.jpg I don't think it's because I put the armor together incorrectly, but I think it simply has to do with the way the armor was sculpted/casted. I could be wrong, but that's my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 ...and that's how the AP kit actually comes, BTW. Mike from what I have seen, it's the way people assemble them rather than the kit. I know the AP/SDS don't have four seperate parts, usually three and one doubled up outer right. People are building the complete right leg and putting it on their left with the sniper plate on and the only left leg part (outer left) is being used for the inner right. Maybe they are just copying what AA does but it isn't the right way which is resulting in the sliding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 I thought the entire calf was identical on left and right. That would explain why one doesn't sit correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-459 Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I'm having this problem too, but on the right shin turning out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden6521 Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 I have to agree with Mike on this one TM. I really don't think I assembled it wrong. They both appear to be the same (either rights or lefts ). I only have foam padding on one of the sides. I will try putting it on both but I think I may have trouble closing it if I do. My calves are slightly larger than then norm. I think the velcro idea might just work. I pondered that idea but was worried about the lycra undersuit fraying up. Thanks for the help guys! ...and that's how the AP kit actually comes, BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodle3 Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 If it's any help? on the sds armour, the first thing I needed to change was swaping the sniper plate over onto the other calf piece & then added a little foam to the inside leg. Now I've got complete circulation running through both my legs again & my kneecaps are free from pain. I just have to remember that the red dot means left leg now. I'll be interested to know what solution you find works the best looking at the docking bay some troopers have calf problems too http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u127 ... p_troo.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Oh OK. So the AP only comes with two doubled up parts for the shins? I thought they were just like the GF with three parts and one doubled up but AP must have ditched the other mould Maybe if your shins are too big, try taping them closed tighter than normal and gently reheat them and when you remove the tape, they should spring open slightly but be tighter than before. That's what I do when I need to make parts smaller/narrower even though I use HIPS, ABS is still a thermoplastic and should work the same. Some pics would be nice -Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden6521 Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 I added a piece of foam to the inner bottom of my ankle. It seemed to correct the problem I was having and it actually gave the calf armor a "straighter" appearance . TM...as for pics, it's at work in my storage tub . Maybe someone else can post a few pics side by side of their AP calves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Oh OK. So the AP only comes with two doubled up parts for the shins? I thought they were just like the GF with three parts and one doubled up but AP must have ditched the other mould Maybe if your shins are too big, try taping them closed tighter than normal and gently reheat them and when you remove the tape, they should spring open slightly but be tighter than before. That's what I do when I need to make parts smaller/narrower even though I use HIPS, ABS is still a thermoplastic and should work the same. Some pics would be nice -Paul. My AP are like TM says. Whit 3 different ones, and two of them are the same. Just like the GF. I got two GF before my two AP. And they was the same skin bones. Cheers. Rolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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