Greaves - Help

[SMilt]

Hi all - I’ve been slowly modifying a new to me kit and facing an issue with my Greaves. As you can see the backs aren’t up to snuff. Can you help me decide the best path forward (should I try cutting them) or are there any suggestions to get these meeting standards? Thanks!

 

 

 

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[BikerScout007]

Hey buddy!

We are all talking about this right now.   What kit maker is this?

[Minimo]

Heyo! Could we also get a few more pics? All sides and top please! Thx!

[MikeRadness]

Hey there! I’m here to help also. I’ll wait for your responses to Mickey and Joe to get a bit more detail.

-Mike

[SMilt]

Thanks everyone! I can only confirm they’re not 850 lol.





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[MikeRadness]

Hey @SMilt! Thanks for the additional shots. You MAY be able to get these repaired by using some ABS and ABS paste (ABS scraps and acetone). If you chose to go that route just look at some reference shots. And do your best. But,  to me It looks like the previous owner has made some mods that may not be salvageable. 
 

I leave this open to other opinions from the team. However, I hate to say this, if this were my build I might consider looking for some replacements. May cost a little, but save lots of time in the long run. And most likely be happier.

 

[SMilt]

Thank you!

I sent 850 a note for a quote. I spent most of my time on the chest but it’s good to get the expert advice - appreciated!


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[BikerScout007]

6 minutes ago, SMilt said:

Thank you!

I sent 850 a note for a quote. I spent most of my time on the chest but it’s good to get the expert advice - appreciated!


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Awesome.  I think that's your best option.  However, even if the molding was correct in the back, don't forget you are still missing the extra layer strip that goes over the cover strip!  Usually just gluing down a strip of ABS over the cover strip gets the job done  

 

[SMilt]

Yeah they’re a tad big too. So instead of Frankenstein shins, new shins it is (:


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[LocoOttomobile]

On 12/20/2024 at 11:12 AM, SMilt said:

Yeah they’re a tad big too. So instead of Frankenstein shins, new shins it is (:


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Take a look at the leg assembly videos on you tube from Imperial Surplus. They use strips of ABS to shim their kit to fit. That can give you ideas on how to use strips of ABS to repair the seams on the back. 

They may be able to sell you spare parts to redo the shin fronts as well.

Is your intent to have the straps close in the front or in the back? If in the front you can remove the straps, hollow them out a bit on the back and use either a strip of flexible plastic, rubber or aluminum along with epoxy and flexible adhesive to get them back into a single piece. 

Alternately, I just saw some straps on sale over at Etsy yesterday that you could use to replace.

Keep us posted!

[Lonetrooper13]

sometimes the time spent isn't worth fixing bad Armour, don't ask me how I know...