Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 Where did you source your snaps for the ab to hold the belt and also the knee ammo belt? The only snaps I have right now are the Tandy Line 24 for my snap system. Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Where did you source your snaps for the ab to hold the belt and also the knee ammo belt? The only snaps I have right now are the Tandy Line 24 for my snap system. EDIT: For the "S" snaps and tool kit you will need to contact the seller who is in the UK and have him set up a auction with US shipping. The original sales threads DO NOT ship to US. "S" snaps or poppers - http://www.ebay.com/itm/181579549046?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=480539046239&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Snap die punch ans set tool - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Die-Punch-Tool-Set-For-10-12-5-15-17mm-Popper-Snap-Fasteners-Press-Studs-Button-/361106769378?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item5413a405e2 Double Cap Rivet - http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Pack-of-Nickel-Plate-MEDIUM-DOUBLE-CAP-RIVETS-1373-12-Tandy-Leather-Rivet-/231284619814?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35d9a33a26 Split rivets - http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-8-Split-Nickel-Plate-Rivets-Cymbal-Sizzlers-/271469335067?hash=item3f34d5521b Edited July 13, 2015 by ukswrath 1 Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 Those first two are the same link. Is that correct? Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Posted July 13, 2015 Those first two are the same link. Is that correct? Sorry corrected, also note the edit info. Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 I see on the ebay links that they do ship to the US. Maybe they updated them? Sorry for all the questions but can you verify the sizes since they list multiple options, just rather get it right the first time Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Posted July 13, 2015 I see on the ebay links that they do ship to the US. Maybe they updated them? Sorry for all the questions but can you verify the sizes since they list multiple options, just rather get it right the first time 15mm, no need to apologize. The tool kit you want is 15-17mm 1 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Posted July 13, 2015 Thanks, Trooper Dad! You're killing me Quote
SeanTX Posted July 17, 2015 Report Posted July 17, 2015 I made Bicep clips to your instructions and they came out well. Thanks for the simpler design. But what says we need them? I don't see any centurion applications with them. Do they just make the suit wear better? Quote
sandtrooper[501st] Posted July 17, 2015 Report Posted July 17, 2015 Fantastic tutorial! You deserve a medal. Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Posted July 17, 2015 I made Bicep clips to your instructions and they came out well. Thanks for the simpler design. But what says we need them? I don't see any centurion applications with them. Do they just make the suit wear better?Hey Sean, they're not required. Many applications have them you just don't see them. Yes, they help keep your bicep alligned with your shoulder bell and help support tou forearms if they're secured to the biceps. Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) Double post Edited July 17, 2015 by ukswrath Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Posted July 17, 2015 Fantastic tutorial! You deserve a medal. Haha you're awesome my friend thanks for your support. Quote
SeanTX Posted July 17, 2015 Report Posted July 17, 2015 Cool so are they screen accurate? I guess if the pros do it I will too. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I257 using Tapatalk Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 18, 2015 Author Report Posted July 18, 2015 I don't believe the hooks are. Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted July 20, 2015 Report Posted July 20, 2015 They are apparent on the Hero costume. There's a screen still of Han Solo where it is very clear. Just like how a lot of people do snaps instead of the traditional strapping method, do what works for you the best. 1 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 20, 2015 Author Report Posted July 20, 2015 They are apparent on the Hero costume. There's a screen still of Han Solo where it is very clear. Just like how a lot of people do snaps instead of the traditional strapping method, do what works for you the best. I know some versions had hooks but with the stunt I hadn't seen them in and reference pics. As with a lot of minor additions it won't effect EIB or Centurion either way. As for screen accuracy with this particular build, that went out the window when we had to go with snaps Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted July 20, 2015 Report Posted July 20, 2015 Your TFA TK build is getting lonely. Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 20, 2015 Author Report Posted July 20, 2015 Your TFA TK build is getting lonely. Tell me about it, I have to walk by the brown box every day. On a positive note, watching everyone else going through build issues will help me avoid them lol Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted July 20, 2015 Report Posted July 20, 2015 I don't blame you! There are not cheap replacements or replacements at all if you mess up. Still, this thread and eventually your TFA will be the new Panda go-to build threads. Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 20, 2015 Author Report Posted July 20, 2015 I don't blame you! There are not cheap replacements or replacements at all if you mess up. Still, this thread and eventually your TFA will be the new Panda go-to build threads. Trying to get it correct the first time is my goal. Thanks for your support Jason Quote
SeanTX Posted July 20, 2015 Report Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) What kind of snaps did you buy to attach the belt to the abb plate? Those look beefier than the ones used for the ussual strappings. Oh Snap just saw your ebay listing post. My bad. Edited July 20, 2015 by SeanTX Quote
SeanTX Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 So on the belt of my AM 2.0 kit. The height of the belt is 4" already but the distance from the top of the boxes to the edge of the belt is 6mm. Which is the critical dimension the 3mm you trimmed to or the overall 4"? Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Posted July 21, 2015 So on the belt of my AM 2.0 kit. The height of the belt is 4" already but the distance from the top of the boxes to the edge of the belt is 6mm. Which is the critical dimension the 3mm you trimmed to or the overall 4"? Hey Sean good question. Not all ammo belts are created equal. With that said my ultimate goal was to leave as little return edge as possible yet not cutting into the box return edge themselves as seen here in the RS reference pic. In my case this left me 2-3mm clearance of the boxes on each side of the belt. This just so happen to leave me almost exactly 4" total width when finished. If you have a ammo belt total width of 4" (101.6mm), removing 3mm on each side of the belt sill leaves the belt width at 3-3/4" (95.6mm) or 3/8" (9.5mm) over on each side of the cloth belt (granted the cloth belt you have is 3"). Bottom line, trimming the belt 3mm on each side shouldn't sacrifice the overall look of the belt especially as in the area where you will taper it in the corners to meet the cloth belt edge. Hope this answers your question. Quote
SeanTX Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 Awesome. So in your mind less of an edge is more desirable. And yes I just got my Tkittell belt yesterday so it is a perfect 3". Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I257 using Tapatalk Quote
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