Pointed or Squared-off forearm pieces

[chimei]

so i'm wondering about the two variations of the forearm plates. MC and KS seem to be much more squared-off than the SC. is it worth trying to mod my SC pieces to be more square?

[lonewolf]

I tried to modify my SC armour a bit, as it had no return edges it could be shaped quite well. Keep tinkering

[chimei]

any pics? i know some folks have used hand irons or something like that...but don't have one, and not sure where to start. i was thinking that i could just buy some MC forearms and knees as they have something of a return edge...but it may look quite obvious that those two pieces "don't belong"...if i choose to remain only a TB, i may upgrade to a full MC set next summer

[bjsavage7]

The MC forearms are more accurate. I've thought about modding my SCs, but figured I'd eventually upgrade anyway.

[Pandatrooper]

Heres my tutorial on how to do a return edge on a TK. Same principle can be applied to most plastic armor. Hope this helps!

 

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I have a lot of people asking me how to do a return edge, or tips when they've bought a heat sealing iron and can't get it to work. So I figured a video tutorial would be helpful.

 

Here's online sources for heat sealing irons:

 

http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/towr3250.html

 

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HAN101

 

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXB361&P=0

 

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXB363&P=0

 

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVPROFIL=++&FVSEARCH=sealing+iron&search=Go

 

With that out of the way, here's a 2 part video tutorial for how to create return edges using a heat sealing iron. I hope it's helpful for all the people asking for tips on how to get a better return edge!

 

 

[chimei]

super helpful...thanks!

[Boba Leo]

Thanks for the tutorial Terry !!!!!!!

 

Leo

[Pandatrooper]

Happy to help and share tips. Enjoy!