THX1978[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Report Posted March 11, 2016 I bought one just recently and it fits and looks great. Quote
dclampffer[TK] Posted March 26, 2016 Report Posted March 26, 2016 Thanks for this list, it is amazing! 1 Quote
TrekkinTrooper[TK] Posted March 26, 2016 Report Posted March 26, 2016 Welcome, Dominic! Use this link http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11538-the-various-types-of-armor-and-where-to-find-them/ to find a list of all the vetted armorers you can use. This site is a recent popular location: http://www.anovos.com Quote
TK 22686[TK] Posted April 4, 2016 Report Posted April 4, 2016 I'm planning on using the Anovos strapping to get the spacing and everything down...and then swapping out the pieces for snaps as I work through the armor. That way you don't have to re-adjust glued on snap plates and can get the best feel for how things fit without looking like a member of the Blue Man group. Question about the Line 24 Snaps. I've recently seen that Tandy has changed the design of their snaps. They're stamped to say "Tandy" on the backs and I think fronts now. Does this matter? You don't see the snaps anyways, right? Someone said that the new Tandy snaps were unusable. I want to know if this is true before I put in an order. 1 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted April 4, 2016 Author Report Posted April 4, 2016 So VERY glad you are replacing the Velcro with snaps, Jason! Those who don't may will end up having pieces fall off, and probably at inopportune times. Velcro only lasts so long. As for the Tandy stamp on the snaps, I can't foresee a problem with it, as like you said, no-one can see them anyway! Quote
TK 22686[TK] Posted April 6, 2016 Report Posted April 6, 2016 Any idea how often the snaps go on sale? I know a few weeks ago they had them half off on the website. I'm most likely going the 100 snap route so I can double snap the body and more important pieces, and single snap things like the shoulder bells, arms, thighs, etc. Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Posted April 6, 2016 From what I've heard, it's best to Google Tandy line 24 snaps. This will bring you to sites and sales not readily available if you go straight to their site. Glad to hear you are going for the double snap system! Yes, it takes a bit longer and is a bit pricier, but you will feel more secure knowing that things won't pop off unexpectedly. Edit: I am sure you have heard it before, but make SURE you purchase quality snaps. On my first build, I "cheaped out", and ended up replacing every single one. Not a job I would recommend. Quote
TK 22686[TK] Posted April 6, 2016 Report Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) Last question, I promise....I'm reading about screen accurate builds as far as screws, rivets, and snaps.Do you have a list of what screws, rivets, and snaps are necessary for things like: Helmet Ears, Ab/Kidney connection, Cod/Butt connection, TD clips, Belt armor to cloth, and Belt cloth to Ab Plate.I'm trying to get a comprehensive list going to see what is recommended to be replaced from the Anovos kit, but it's hard to piece this stuff together. I'm looking at Centurion suggested fixes for accuracy. Edited April 6, 2016 by E_Palpatine Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) I think your best bet would be to not only check out, but study Tony's (ukswrath) incredible Anovos build thread located here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35086-ukswraths-anovos-tk-build/page-1 He is building it to Centurion level right out of the box, and everything (including a materials list) is explained in detail. Note that he is using the "classic" (movie accurate) strapping system, but there are many builds on here that use nylon straps. My buddy Jeff (wingnut65) has a great diagram (below) that shows the placement of snaps/rivets, etc. If you need any further clarification, just ask! Edited July 29, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated 3 Quote
TK 22686[TK] Posted April 6, 2016 Report Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) Gotcha!...I reached out to Ukswrath about what he used...as I know he had a mix of Anovos pieces and others. He has mentioned that he is one who approves Centurion Applications and they always recommend changing this and that...and It would be the recommended, most accurate list that I'd be interested in seeing...so we'll see what he says. It gets confusing when people are throwing out Line 24's, S Poppers, Chicago screws, Split rivets, speed rivets, slot head screws, pan head screws, V head screws, etc. Especially when it gets to the size/length of some of these pieces. Thanks for your help! Edited April 6, 2016 by E_Palpatine Quote
lucnak[TK] Posted April 10, 2016 Report Posted April 10, 2016 So VERY glad you are replacing the Velcro with snaps, Jason! Those who don't may will end up having pieces fall off, and probably at inopportune times. Velcro only lasts so long. As for the Tandy stamp on the snaps, I can't foresee a problem with it, as like you said, no-one can see them anyway! Only thing I would mention here is if going for Centurion, three male snaps should be visible...male snap in upper right ab corner and two male snaps on butt plate. So there you might be picky with having snaps without the text. Quote
THX1978[TK] Posted April 13, 2016 Report Posted April 13, 2016 Just wanted to get your opinion on strapping material as I have heard two different approaches. Should the material that holds the armour together (the back plate and kidney for example) be nylon webbing or black elastic? I thought nylon webbing but I have heard people say elastic for flexibility. The worry I have is elastic my have too much give and leave extra space between the armour. Quote
lucnak[TK] Posted April 13, 2016 Report Posted April 13, 2016 Just wanted to get your opinion on strapping material as I have heard two different approaches. Should the material that holds the armour together (the back plate and kidney for example) be nylon webbing or black elastic? I thought nylon webbing but I have heard people say elastic for flexibility. The worry I have is elastic my have too much give and leave extra space between the armour.This is mostly a matter of personal preference. I have elastic everywhere but I think I might switch my back to kidney to nylon. Elastic just gives you some flexibility. Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted April 14, 2016 Author Report Posted April 14, 2016 I personally went with nylon for all the torso connections, and have had no real problem with flexibility. My main concern was the gap issues. If you do decide to use elastic, be sure to double over the ends before attaching the snaps, as they will tear out after a while from the constant snapping and unsnapping from disassembling your armor. Quote
kman[TK] Posted April 19, 2016 Report Posted April 19, 2016 I'm planning on using the Anovos strapping to get the spacing and everything down...and then swapping out the pieces for snaps as I work through the armor. That way you don't have to re-adjust glued on snap plates and can get the best feel for how things fit without looking like a member of the Blue Man group. Question about the Line 24 Snaps. I've recently seen that Tandy has changed the design of their snaps. They're stamped to say "Tandy" on the backs and I think fronts now. Does this matter? You don't see the snaps anyways, right? Someone said that the new Tandy snaps were unusable. I want to know if this is true before I put in an order. It's a little late, but I wanted to point out one thing: As lucnak pointed out, there are only three snaps visible from the outside: The two on the butt plate, and the one male snap in the corner of the ab plate. For those three, I'd go to eBay or something to do whatever you can to find the "old style" Tandy snaps, which had no printing on them. You really won't want to see "TANDY" printed over those snaps, and I don't think those doing approvals would think very highly of it, either. Other than those, though, the newer Tandy snaps work perfectly for snap plates. In fact, on all interior snaps, the bottom of the male snap plate is underneath the plate, so it's the part that gets glued to your armor, making it impossible to see! So not a problem at all, to use the new style, for all interior snaps. Quote
mablax12 Posted May 26, 2016 Report Posted May 26, 2016 First of all, thanks Joseph for setting this up! Lot of really great info here. If anyone can fill in the following for 100% (as far as we know) screen accuracy, it would be much appreciated. Also please feel free to add things! If it's not on or related to something on the list though, please add to the bottom and/or differentiate what you have added somehow (bold, color, italic, caps etc. Thanks in advance guys! 1. Bracket system (chest➡️ab/back➡️kidney➡️butt (6 for each connection)). from the originator of this thread - $45 (including the elastic for those) 2. Rivet set (left side of clamshell (3), cod (1), also from this person - $3 3. Snaps (shoulders (2), ab➡️Belt (2) (or 1?), butt (2), right side (believe it's 1 as seen on Han, if I'm wrong, please correct!) Are these all the same size????? 4. Hooks (6) - $5 (in NYC, prob cheaper elsewhere) 5. Elastic (most people have a minimum of a yard which should be enough of each size for one suit build, again, correct if wrong) White Under plastic shoulder straps = WIDTH? (Or if not elastic please let me know) Calf (with hooks) = WIDTH? Black Shoulder➡️Shoulder strap (2 pieces, with snaps) = WIDTH? Shoulder ➡️ Bicep = WIDTH? (Glued on both bottom of shoulder and top of bicep right?) Bicep➡️Forearm = 2" (inches)? I've seen that somewhere Kidney➡️Ab (3 left and 1 right) = WIDTH? Cod (1)= WIDTH? Calf (6) = WIDTH? Thighs (2) = 3" (inches) width, I'm told Then there are the ammo pack rivets/ caps that come with the aforementioned rivet set, detonator, belt, etc which I didn't want to get too into, but I'm sure other people would appreciate any other advice. Thanks again all!!! It's a little late, but I wanted to point out one thing: As lucnak pointed out, there are only three snaps visible from the outside: The two on the butt plate, and the one male snap in the corner of the ab plate. For those three, I'd go to eBay or something to do whatever you can to find the "old style" Tandy snaps, which had no printing on them. You really won't want to see "TANDY" printed over those snaps, and I don't think those doing approvals would think very highly of it, either.Other than those, though, the newer Tandy snaps work perfectly for snap plates. In fact, on all interior snaps, the bottom of the male snap plate is underneath the plate, so it's the part that gets glued to your armor, making it impossible to see! So not a problem at all, to use the new style, for all interior snaps. Quote
bwattsup[501st] Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 Love the info in this post. Thank you. 1 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Posted June 8, 2016 Glad you like it, Barry! 1 Quote
Alay[TK] Posted June 10, 2016 Report Posted June 10, 2016 This thread has been a huge help for getting a list of everything. Huge thanks! 1 Quote
bowski477 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 This thread is amazing. I have a long wait for BBB day so this list is the first thing I'm going to tackle. 1 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted July 15, 2016 Report Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) 9 months with the FISD, and I can no longer count the number of times I have used this thread, for myself and for helping other troopers. Joseph, there's truly not enough thanks in the galaxy for this list and how it is maintained. Bucket off to you again good sir and thanks none the less for this priceless reference. Salute and fist bump Edited July 15, 2016 by Pyrates 3 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Posted July 15, 2016 9 months with the FISD, and I can longer count the number of times I have used this thread, for myself and for helping other troopers. Joseph, there's truly not enough thanks in the galaxy for this list and how it is maintained. Bucket off to you again good sir and thanks none the less for this priceless reference. Salute and fist bump Very kind words, Aaron. Thank you! 1 Quote
Dough Windtaker Posted August 3, 2016 Report Posted August 3, 2016 All I'll need soon in one list. Aweseome 1 Quote
Kacrut[501st] Posted August 12, 2016 Report Posted August 12, 2016 Thank youu, really helpful for me to start my list of tools etc... i have a question regarding the e-6000 glue are there any other 'brand' that the same type/good as e-6000?<br> Thanks. Quote
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