Flack vest question

[Torm]

I did ask this question once before tho I only got a link to how to make the flak vest . The question is on the front does the flak vest meet the neckline or is the front or the flak vest hidden under the armor ? Thanks

[stasz]

In the front, the neck line should be under the chest armor. In the back, the vest will extend up beyond the tank for a few inches.

[Chunk]

I don't think there is a set way. The vest i make come right up to the collar so all you see of the jumpsuit is the collar.

[Smiling Fox]

I made mine with the front showing just above the armor. The back, as Chunk said, comes up several inches above.

[stasz]

Sounds like it's one of those things that isn't particularly set in stone, but for what it's worth here's the vest section from the CRL:

 

Vest

For 501st approval:

Made out of black, matt finish, heavy weight cotton fabric.

Sleeves are padded and contain ribbing similar to the front of the cummerbund.

The sleeves end just slightly longer than the bottom edge of the shoulder armor.

Vest has a much wider neck opening than the flight suit.

Secured at the back using 50mm (2") black hook and loop fastener.

 

In hindsight, I'm not sure where I got the "under the armor" from, but I remember being really stuck on making sure it wasn't showing in the front while I was making the vest...

[kayelbe]

I read/saw somewhere that the person drafting the pattern suggested drawing the neck line right at the armor in the front. Might be what you are thinking? FWIW, mine is probably a finger or two above in front, but clearly larger than a regular t shirt neckline.

[stasz]

That sounds familiar

[Torm]

Thanks everyone . Very helpful:) my biker scout is coming along well