Shoulder Strap question....

[TKheehaw[501st]]

In the process of building a ATA kit and would love to have a more durable set-up.  One of the weak points in daily wear and tear is the shoulder straps. Seems like the elastic would wearout easily then in turn crack the plastic straps over time.  Doing some reasearch, I came across this web site.http://www.legionxxiv.org/starmormods/. TD 124 seemed to have a pretty good solution for this. But I would like to submit for Expert Inf. when 501st approves. So the rivets are out of the question, per http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_anh_stunt.     Thought about subing in white leather for the elastic, attached w/ velcro to satisfy the level 2 requirements.

 

Any body got any other solutions, ideas, comments????

[pandatrooper[TK]]

Just stick with the elastic and install snaps at the front connecting to the chest for putting on the costume and taking it off. If the 2" elastic straps are installed properly you won't damage anything. I've done it the same way for many builds and never had a failure.

[Locitus[Admin]]

This is a replica suit, but it's assembled the same way as the orignals, IE the elastic strap that goes from front to back never touches the ribbed plastic bridges, and the straps holding the shoulder bells are connected to these elastics with snaps.

[TKheehaw[501st]]

Thanks Guys! Looks like I may have been over thinking this.