Troopacoola[TK] Posted April 27, 2016 Report Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) *Updated with prices* So, I am getting closer to getting a new kit and have started measuring up what I'm going to need to purchase ahead of this. I have the tools, but I'm talking about all the other bits and bobs I need to fulfil the build. There's nothing worse than wanting to get on with something and then realise you need to wait for the postman! I thought I would put this out there for two reasons. 1) being relatively new to all this I found that as I have been going along in my current rebuild. I have often run out of key things required and hopefully this list can help others prepare whist they wait for their BBB to arrive. 2) I will have more than likely missed something, which I would be most great full if you could direct me in what else I need or whether I'm ordering too much or not enough of something! Poppers/snaps Going to be going with the double snap method using webbing instead of elastic for the ab, kidney, back plate etc. So gonna need a lot! 40 poppers going double for back, side, and shoulder straps. 4 poppers for thighs. 4 for chest to abb plate. 10 for arms. 1 for top of ab. 2 for ab to belt. 2 for crotch 2 for shoulder straps Total snaps = 65 order x100 for those ones that don't want to work! X100 =£ 7.99 *ordered* White elastic 50 cm of x50mm wide for chest to back plate. X100cm =£ 1.85 Or 40mm white webbing X100cm = £1.79 50cm of x25mm wide for belt to drop boxes. X100cm =£1.25 50cm x 6mm for rear of shoulder covers. X100cm =£0.99 Black elastic. 50 cm of x20mm wide for Soulder to bell. X100 cm =£0.99 80cm of 25mm for bell straps. 50cm of 25mm for bell to bicep. 50cm of 25mm for chest to ab. 20 cm of 25mm for butt to crotch. (Total of 200 cm ) X200cm =£1.49 50cm of 30mm for forearm to bicep. X100cm =£0.99 100cm of 50mm for thigh garters. X100cm =£1.59 Black Webbing. X20 50mm double snap plates X18 40mm single snap plates Snaps plates 25mm x 300cm. =£2.75 *ordered* Internal strapping 50mm x 80cm. 20cm for split rivet side X100cm =£2.95 White webbing 50 cm x40mm for chest to back plate ( if going that way, instead of elastic ) X1.45 Velcro. White industrial self adhesive 20mm x 100cm for calfs. X100cm =£1.55 Aluminium strip. 50cm of 25mm x 2mm for TD clips. X100cm =£5.09 Inc p&p X4 pan head screws ( need to find dimensions / size! ) Rivets for belt and holster ( need to find sizes! ) Split rivets x10 ( which I already have ) Paint Humbrol admiral grey no 5 X14ml =£2.47 Inc p&p Humbrol gloss black no 21 X14ml =£2.49 Humbrol french blue no 14 X14ml =£2.49 Black sharpie marker X1 =£0.99 So far for all parts required total cost is £41.86 or around $61.15 USD. All orders are at the minimum unit value or length available closest to the required amount. Which allows for the odd mistake here and there. This is excluding the cost of rivets and pan head screws. Note to self.....order more of the following: Rare earth magnets x20 of 15mm x 2mm X20 =£2.68 Rare earth magnets x20 of 20mm x 2mm X10 =£6.59 E6000 Masking tape Edited May 10, 2016 by CTID Quote
Troopacoola[TK] Posted April 27, 2016 Author Report Posted April 27, 2016 Nice! Just thought it could help with the quantities of whats needed Will be using your thread foe refference of course, when my BBB day arrives. Still need to finish my rebuild though! Any advice on the size of the pan heads and rivets? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted April 29, 2016 Report Posted April 29, 2016 Always nice to see another detailed build thread. Quote
Troopacoola[TK] Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Posted May 5, 2016 So here's my plan for the 50mm snap straps Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote
Troopacoola[TK] Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) Double snap plates of which x 20 are required All trimmed down and sealed, ready to punch and fit snaps And single snap plates. Of which x18 are required. Both are 25mm in width Templates made from scrap abs to save time on measuring all of those plates individually Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Edited May 12, 2016 by CTID Quote
Troopacoola[TK] Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) Mmmmmm.......What's wrong with this picture? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Edited May 10, 2016 by CTID Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 10, 2016 Report Posted May 10, 2016 Mmmmmm.......What's wrong with this picture? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Well if you ordered 50 you received extras , if you ordered more you got shafted Quote
Troopacoola[TK] Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Posted May 10, 2016 Well if you ordered 50 you received extras , if you ordered more you got shafted The latter mate! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 10, 2016 Report Posted May 10, 2016 The latter mate! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Shenanigans! 1 Quote
Troopacoola[TK] Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Posted May 11, 2016 Still in dispute over my order! On a side note how do I know what size pan head or japanned screw to get for my TD? I have absolutely no idea! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Troopacoola[TK] Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Posted May 19, 2016 This is going to be a slowwwwww build! Trimmed and sealed my internal straps / snap plates. Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 20, 2016 Report Posted May 20, 2016 Good thing it's not a race. Take your time, measure twice & cut once, but most of all enjoy the journey. 1 Quote
Troopacoola[TK] Posted May 24, 2016 Author Report Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) Had a little time this morning so I decided I would do the mundane task of making my snap plate holes. First off I set my soldering iron up using a small vice. Despite what I've read, I had no issues keeping the iron clean of melted plastic. A wee sponge every now and then kept it clean. Beware though, the widows should be open as the fumes are not good. Centering the 40mm plates was easy. Just fold in half and away you go! Simples! The 50mm doubles were a little trickier but not an issue. Again, just fold in half, and then fold the first half again and that's your mark. Do the same for the other hole. About an hour later and all the plates are done and ready to go! I also found that by looping an elastic band through my roll of webbing and tying it off gave me a more convenient way of cutting the plates as it kept it all neat and tidy. When I needed more webbing I just rolled the band backwards. May be my OCD kicking in but it worked for me in my limited workspace (AKA the kitchen counter!) Some sad news to report though, some of the little guys didn't make it. RIP chaps. Marc Edited May 24, 2016 by CTID 4 Quote
kman[TK] Posted May 26, 2016 Report Posted May 26, 2016 Nice work so far! I wish I had been as disciplined with making my snap plates... they're sort of all over the place, each one likely a little different. It works, but I anticipate some annoyances in the future... 1 Quote
Troopacoola[TK] Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) A quick question. Has anyone got any experience of using white webbing instead of elastic for the chest to back connection? I'm considering the webbing for a more rigid fit. Also,Surely this would not affect clearance for EIB, but Centurion? Your thoughts would be appreciated. Marc Edited May 26, 2016 by CTID Quote
Troopacoola[TK] Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Posted May 26, 2016 Nice work so far! I wish I had been as disciplined with making my snap plates... they're sort of all over the place, each one likely a little different. It works, but I anticipate some annoyances in the future...Cheers, My plan is to glue all the lower plates on each individual piece of the torso first, along with fitting the straps once dry ( which will be between 100mm to 150mm in length - not decided yet) then, measure up , Mark off where the upper plates will sit, and glue the upper plates once aligned. If that makes sense? This should hopefully reduce wastage and give a cleaner fit etc. 1 Quote
Troopacoola[TK] Posted June 1, 2016 Author Report Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) Just finished planning the layout for fittings and placement for the torso Updated.. Edited June 2, 2016 by CTID Quote
kman[TK] Posted June 1, 2016 Report Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) Nice graphic. You may have said this somewhere above, but why the two different size snaps? (and why the curve at the top of the kidney plate?) Edited June 1, 2016 by kman Quote
Troopacoola[TK] Posted June 2, 2016 Author Report Posted June 2, 2016 Nice graphic. You may have said this somewhere above, but why the two different size snaps? (and why the curve at the top of the kidney plate?) I'm gonna get rid of the curve on the plan. It's just how the armour I used as a template was shot!Webbing for the double snaps, elastic for singles. 1 Quote
Troopacoola[TK] Posted June 2, 2016 Author Report Posted June 2, 2016 I am currently working on my other templates at the moment. Here is a copy of the blank torso I made to use in photoshop. Not sure if anybody else wants to use it for their plans, but feel free to download a copy if you do. Marc 2 Quote
Troopacoola[TK] Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Posted June 28, 2016 Ok.... need to get my things in place...... now armour order placed today! Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 8, 2016 Report Posted July 8, 2016 Two sized snaps and doubly snaps? To be honest, and this just my opinion, why? I've running single snap for some time now, never an issue. I'm all for creativity and improvements but if you use quality snaps you shouldn't have any issues. I agree with Kman, why two different size snaps, just curious. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Quote
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