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OK WOW. That not so accurate jacket I have would easily fit someone with 18" arms.

Yeah, if the chest is say packed out 1" out at the top, you will want the base at least 4" deep.


Here's a look...

Note how even though just a Medium, it doesn't look too small? Length below the pant waist is just about right. It is tight in the shoulders, but good in the chest and waist. The Large size is 4" bigger in both chest and waist - too big.

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20" upper arm.
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The tape string your seeing is actually the cleavage of the chest!

Lens won't be changed; that's what went in 10-15 years ago when I did the bust, and won't be coming back out. Oh well...

The black markings on the chrome skull actually went on to mask some finishing defects in the Fanta-chroming process!

:lol :lol never you mind

At least it's not blue :p

Awesome looking defects, that's for sure haha
 
He looks good, I just think he is not wide enough.

His right arm isn't installed making his shoulder seen small. I think once that arm goes in he'll be perfect size

That's pretty much it. Because the right arm is a bit too big right now and needs adjustments, its not stuffed into the jacket. Again its at about 19"-20" and to fit reasonably well into the jacket, 16"-18" will be the ideal compromise.

Plus, the left arm has no padding at all, so it is just 14". And there is no shoulder or trap padding. I won't go too heavy on the shoulders and traps, though, because I do think its pretty close as it is. I will add maybe 1/2"- 1" at the most.
 
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All makes sense now. Looking forward to seeing him padded out.

Got the arms down to 18.5" But will need to go lower. The fit of the original jacket offered roominess for his guns. Only way I could do this would be to take the XL and the M coats I have, and have a tailor swap the sleeves. I'm certain Bates used a fairly medium sized jacket, but custom-tailored to fit his arms and chest (to some degree).

I don't want to use two jackets or pay a tailor. The 14" left arm didn't look horrendous. I think if I can get it below 18", I'll be fine.
 
OK just confirmed what I just posted.

The arms - at 18.5" - fit comfortably into the XL sleeves with about 1.5" - 2" of material to spare.
 
Why not meet in the middle and get a large jacket? I bought a large for mine and it's a perfect fit. Big enough to fit his muscles but tight enough around the shoulders for a nice tight fit
 
His chest sits out nice. Looks good.

Thanks - I took a little mass out by driving some screws into the top of the sternum, adding bit of cleavage at the top. Helped a lot.

Then of course when I add the chest plate, the whole center of the chest will be cut out!
 
That second last image is pure planet Hollywood!!!! Love it. Certainly inspires me to redress my eyebrow. I think my hair is far too short as well. Your looks stellar mate. Well done.

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T
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That second last image is pure planet Hollywood!!!! Love it. Certainly inspires me to redress my eyebrow. I think my hair is far too short as well. Your looks stellar mate. Well done.

Regards
T
A
Z



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Awesome compliment, Taz! You know that's what I'm aiming for...! ;)
 
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