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What's the best "troop-friendly" way to attach the belt in the back? I've seen those black paratrooping clips used. I've also seen velcro. Suggestions?

Never underestimate what a heat gun and some patience can do for some plastic. Problem solved.

My chest is 52 inches at the rib cage.

So while test fitting the chest and back armor, it's not wrapping around my chest very well. Has anyone tried to fit SC armor on a fat guy before? I dont think heating the armor will open it up on the sides without causing a ripple. Suggestions? (Besides go on a diet Isaac).

This came in the mail today from Marcel (Thanks brother!) Do I secure the pouches to the armor or the bund itself?

I used the stickers they had in the kit.

Just kinda stumbling my way through this one. Got the tank on and the belt is clamped and curing now. [/url]

I came home planning to sew elastic and velcro but the SC kit only comes with enough elastic to fit in the knees. The slots that were pre-cut on the biceps and forearms were too small for the longer 1.5 inch velcro. I'm going to rivet the tank on tonight after reviewing some different ways people have attached it. It looks like the rivet will fit on the bottom just fine, but the top looks like it needs something added to give it more room to seat.

Used PandaTrooper's sick shoulder rounding trick to make the bells look better. (I've used his tutorials for Sandtroope weathering... building an AM TK kit... and now here)

Thanks for the feedback on the added plastic. If you guys haven't had tearing, I won't worry about it. Washed all of the armor to get any release agents off of the inside where I would be sticking adhesive velcro. I never thought this was a big deal until I made a Mando kit using some Sith Jedi shins and couldn't keep the velcro from peeling off during a troop. Cut the velcro stips and used E6000 to add the tank topper and T-Bits to the biceps. ] Once the E6000 dries, I'll feel off the parts that leaked out.

I'll be doing the biceps and forearms tonight. Does anyone have an opinion about adding extra ABS behind the cuts in the armor to help with any stress the elastic can place on the armor? I'd like to avoid any tearing after a few years of trooping. Thanks.

Hi all, I'm starting a TB build and want to share my experience and ask a ton of questions along the way. I've built a TK and a TI before so I'm really looking forward to a new challenge. So far, I've got some gloves from WampaWear and my SC armor arrived today. I've ordered both a KS and CB helmet and a Bund/pouches from Marcel. I'll probably go with a red kap jumpsuit but I haven't settled on that quite yet. I'm really open to suggestions on the suit. I'll build for Lancer but settle for basic approval. more to come....

I too want to thank you for the heads up on sizing. I normally wear a size Large but went with the XL and they fit perfectly

Thanks Chunk! I'm 6 foot and 245 lbs. I "think" i'll need a bigger helmet to balance the look of my kit. I could be totally wrong though. KS has rad customer service. They were replying to my email on a Sunday so that won my business. Then Christian's passion for prop making also sold me. So, I'll have fun and build them both and try and talk the wife into adding a TB to her Legion costumes.

I just ordered them both and I'll keep the one I like the best. Made it easy on myself.

and the thread title is proof you should never start a topic at 1am from your cell phone. CB vs KS... my bad.

I'm looking at both the CB and the KS helmets. I've heard sketchy things about KS pulls lately. I'm ok with the price of either as long as the quality is good. I figured I'd ask here since you guys have the most experience looking at these things. I'm looking for pros vs cons for each helmet.