My First kit (updated page 2)

[Ko' Tetsu]

I had to increase the x-large template by 44% to get the size I need so I would like to see what the experts think of the sizing.  My bellybutton is about two inches below the belly plate, so I think I need an ab extender plate since I am so tall.  I could not put the collar template on because the hoodie got in the way, I dont have my actual vest yet so I used a snug fitting sweater for temporary.  Sorry for the crookedness, tried to tape it all on myself lol.

[Hondo Karr]

Sizing looks about right. Keep in mind on the ab extender... it may not be needed depending on how and where you place your belts.

[Ko' Tetsu]

I hadnt thought of that, I was originally planning on a smaller belt but after looking at some others i may go with a wider one.  Thanks

[Kel T Skirata]

Plus you have to think about the collar plate then work down from there 

[Niabi]

Looks Good Vod

I have an extender plate as i have a long Body (and a big belly ) one thing i do find is that most of it is covered by my belts but with out it im just not 100% happy. personaly i say give both with and without a try and use what you feel happy with

[Ko' Tetsu]

Not really a sizing issue now but I ran across another issue. The back plate templates from wof are not making sense. there are three parts but I don't see how they connect. I tried finding some pics or tips but had no luck.

[Kel T Skirata]

There should be fine lines printed along them that help to piece the whole thing together, like a jigsaw.

[Jaing Garr]

You should have 6 pieces for the back plate. 3 for the right and 3 for the left. When putting them together from left to right it should be part 3, part 2, part 1.

[Kel T Skirata]

Nice one Jaing thanks for helping.

[Ko' Tetsu]

Awesome.I see what I did now.I cut too much out of part 2 so it did not look right. Its difficult because of the increased size since each template prints across 3 or 4 pieces of paper which I then cut and tape together.

Thanks. Jaing you rock!

[Ko' Tetsu]

Awesome.I see what I did now.I cut too much out of part 2 so it did not look right. Its difficult because of the increased size since each template prints across 3 or 4 pieces of paper which I then cut and tape together.

Thanks. Jaing you rock!

Yeah, the back plate right side i cut out too much on parts one and two, so I cut out my left sides and am reprinting the right sides.  I am almost done with the upper body templates.  Once I get them all cut I will take some pics before i transfer the templates to posterboard. 

[Ko' Tetsu]

Thanks for the help guys.  I finally got them all cut out, it takes some time between work and parenting to get to work on them but here they are with a root beer 12 ounce can for size comparison on the back plate and a xbox 360 controller for the rest of the plates.  I am a big dude. 




Hopefully I will be able to buy my flight suit soon but my wife just lost her job so I have to wait til she finds a new one probably.  I also found (and by "I" I mean my wife) a yard or so of vinyl silvery stuff which might make a good vest for my color scheme, only cost a buck so i am gonna attempt to make a lace up vest out of it.  Also i am going to have to segment the back plate as my material doesn't come large enough to cut the whole piece.  I am thinking that I will trim about a quarter inch off all the touching sides of the 6 backplate template pieces and make the back plate that way.  Should give me about a half inch gap one I get them on the flak vest.

Thanks, I would have been a lot longer getting this done without your help.

[Jaing Garr]

Glad we could help

I ended up segmenting my back plate for the same reason. I'll have to see if I can find those pictures....

[Ko' Tetsu]

Okay, so using a spray on adhesive I glued the templates to some posterboard sheets. 



Tomorrow I will start cutting them out and then I can start transferring to my plastic.  Although I still need to do the backplate but am not sure how I want to segment it yet so I am waiting.

[Ko' Tetsu]

Ok, so it has been awhile since I was able to work on this but since my vest is with the seamstress and I am waiting for a little extra cash to buy my flight suit I will be trying to transfer these to my plastic.  I will be having a friend help me tape them on and I will post a pic to make sure the sizing is right.  I already had to cut down the collar so far and I may need to do the same with the thigh plates.  I will be segmenting the back plate simply so it will fit on my material since the size is limited by the size of the material I have.  I will post pics as soon as I can get my friend over to help with taping the templates on.