Ryan Posted July 27, 2006 Report Posted July 27, 2006 I'm in the process of assembling everything, and unfortunately my armor didn't come with any of the extra tidbits... So, I'm not 100% sure of what I should use for the 9 black snaps for the ab plate. Any recommendations of what type/size to use what be appreciated muchly. -Ryan Quote
Butah Fett Posted July 27, 2006 Report Posted July 27, 2006 (edited) First, if you haven't already got a pair, go pick up a pair of heavy duty suspenders. I got mine at Sears for about $8, but you can pick them up in just about any hardware store. TK-899's got a good tutorial over @ -----------ou'll probably have to make the back part of the suspenders shorter or you'll end up like I did on my first troops and had saggy trooper butt! If you're worried about the brown leather part of the suspenders showing, you can alway dye it later. I can't remember what snaps I used, but I didn't attach them to the ab place. For the thigh pieces, I got a simple nylon belt, like the kind that you can find in sporting good shops that hold shot gun shells. Once I got the snaps on the elastic cords, I made a loop and put the belt through it. I'll see if I can find what snaps I used, but someone else will probably post it before I find it. EDIT: Wait, do you mean the ab plate buttons? I just drilled a hole for each, pushed them through, and hot glued the back. Or are they missing all together? Edited December 6, 2020 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2020 Quote
Ryan Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Posted July 27, 2006 Wait, do you mean the ab plate buttons? I just drilled a hole for each, pushed them through, and hot glued the back. Or are they missing all together? Hey, thanks for the reply. Yeah, they're missing all together. So, I was wondering what type to use. Quote
Butah Fett Posted July 28, 2006 Report Posted July 28, 2006 No problem! That's what we're here for! A guy in my garrison have actually canon buttons (grey and dark blue). He sells them for about $10. PM me your email and I'll have him get a hold of you. That's pretty odd that the kit didn't come with it. Which armor kit is it, by the way? Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted July 28, 2006 Report Posted July 28, 2006 Ooh - I'm all over those buttons. Pls PM me with info too! Quote
Butah Fett Posted July 28, 2006 Report Posted July 28, 2006 I'll do that as soon as I get word if he still has some. I've been wanting to get some myself. Quote
DoubleTap Posted July 28, 2006 Report Posted July 28, 2006 (edited) If that falls through check out ------------- Edited December 6, 2020 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2020 Quote
tk0084[501st] Posted July 28, 2006 Report Posted July 28, 2006 Ok, so this isn't exactly on topic. Ryan where did you get that cylon armor? That would be the next coolest thing to be after a Stormtrooper. Quote
Butah Fett Posted July 28, 2006 Report Posted July 28, 2006 Just got a hold of the guy. He does have some and is in the process of making more. Ryan, I PM'd him your email. TK-8020, PM me your email address and I'll send it off to him. I'm gonna see if he will come over here and post all the info plus pics. Quote
Boozel Posted July 28, 2006 Report Posted July 28, 2006 I painted my buttons awhile ago, cost me just the paint, and clear coat I had lying around. looks great and a VERY cheap but noticable mod. Boozel Quote
Butah Fett Posted July 28, 2006 Report Posted July 28, 2006 I painted my buttons awhile ago, cost me just the paint, and clear coat I had lying around. looks great and a VERY cheap but noticable mod.Boozel Yeah, but it helps if you have the buttons to begin with. Quote
Ryan Posted July 28, 2006 Author Report Posted July 28, 2006 Ryan where did you get that cylon armor? That would be the next coolest thing to be after a Stormtrooper. That's not me in the pic. I found it on someone's livejournal, and made an icon out of it. Sorry about that. -Ryan Quote
Kahler TK-8029 Posted July 28, 2006 Report Posted July 28, 2006 No Carlos, I'm here. It just took me a few minutes to get squared away so that I could post here. Okay so what are we talking about here? Ab plate buttons? I've got some that I made up. They are metal, have a coat of primer, three coats of paint, and three coats of clear coat. I have three sets available, and I'm in the process of making up three more sets. This usually takes about four to five days. PM me for price, and paypal info. Quote
Butah Fett Posted July 28, 2006 Report Posted July 28, 2006 Thanks Kahler, I still need to get a set myself Quote
Kahler TK-8029 Posted July 28, 2006 Report Posted July 28, 2006 No problem bro, just let me know when you're ready. Quote
Ryan Posted August 19, 2006 Author Report Posted August 19, 2006 Hey, did anyone else order these? I haven't received mine yet, and my PMs to the guy have, so far, gone unanswered... Just curious. Thanks, -Ryan Quote
TK-1161 Curt[TK] Posted August 20, 2006 Report Posted August 20, 2006 Aaron's great to deal with. I'm sure you will hear from him soon. Quote
DoubleTap Posted August 20, 2006 Report Posted August 20, 2006 Hey, did anyone else order these? I haven't received mine yet, and my PMs to the guy have, so far, gone unanswered... Just curious. Thanks, -Ryan I ordered them too. I just sent a message a couple days ago because I haven't heard anything either. I'm sure that they will be coming soon. Quote
Butah Fett Posted August 20, 2006 Report Posted August 20, 2006 I ordered a set myself and just got in touch with him. He's been super swamped with things and I think everyone should be getting them soon. Quote
Kahler TK-8029 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Posted August 21, 2006 I ordered a set myself and just got in touch with him. He's been super swamped with things and I think everyone should be getting them soon. Yes, I have been swamped, but I haven't forgotten about you guys. You should all have them by DC. One of the problems I've had, is the last coat of clear I put on them, dulled the hell out of them, so I'm having to do a little more work than I expected. I apologize for the delay, and I will have these out to you shortly. Quote
DoubleTap Posted September 2, 2006 Report Posted September 2, 2006 Yes, I have been swamped, but I haven't forgotten about you guys. You should all have them by DC. One of the problems I've had, is the last coat of clear I put on them, dulled the hell out of them, so I'm having to do a little more work than I expected. I apologize for the delay, and I will have these out to you shortly. Aaron, I recieved the buttons today and they look really nice. Do you have any suggestions for attaching other then just glue. I noticed that they are threaded, do you use a screw also? Quote
Butah Fett Posted September 6, 2006 Report Posted September 6, 2006 Got mine a couple days ago. I haven't put them in either, but they should be just fine with hot glue. Once I pad the underside of my chest place to prevent scratching of the buttons, I'll be slapping them on. Quote
Exodus[TK] Posted September 6, 2006 Report Posted September 6, 2006 I believe that makes them easier to put on via a twisting motion. The buttons for a TK are push in and a pain. I had wished the TK black butttons where threaded. I recieved the buttons today and they look really nice. Do you have any suggestions for attaching other then just glue. I noticed that they are threaded, do you use a screw also? Quote
Mattax[TK] Posted November 5, 2006 Report Posted November 5, 2006 If these button are the same as a snap head, once you get them through the Ab armor, use the snap flare tool and widen the inside. Then put a dab of hot glue on them to protect your undersuit from gettin grabbed, shredded, ripped, etc. Quote
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