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I’ll have to disagree I don’t find them an issue at all. Just remember using a single snap can be the difference from not trooping due to one failing. I know I’ve lost the odd snap over the years and without a spare I would have been benched

So many different ways to make snap plates, ABS plastic or nylon webbing, really depends what you have available. ABS plates will need to be heated and bent to the contours of the armor where nylon webbing doesn't. I do like using a soldering iron to make the hole in the nylon webbing as it seals and doesn't allow the snap to pull through Snaps different ways thread here Also this great thread here from Joseph Also I suggest using double snaps on the plates, for just in case one pops off you have a spare

FYI any patch using any detachment or legion names/logos must get approval through the LMBO With 421 being such a recognisable number it may also have to get LFL approval to use on a patch, wouldn’t hurt to contact the LMBO for clarification Also be aware the legion is waiting on some new info coming through from LFL in regards to the use of merchandise which may also have an impact to what can be produced.

Tony posted a paint code breakdown A couple of other colour matches here another thread here and another here Personally I used an automotive acrylic gloss white, easier to work with and find locally and matches the Anovos helmet spot on..

So many different ways to make snap plates, ABS plastic or nylon webbing, really depends what you have available. ABS plates will need to be heated and bent to the contours of the armor where nylon webbing doesn't. I do like using a soldering iron to make the hole in the nylon webbing as it seals and doesn't allow the snap to pull through Snaps different ways thread here Also this great thread here from Joseph Also I suggest using double snaps on the plates, for just in case one pops off you have a spare

Working now, nothing better than some BBB's and some crispy white armor ready to get trimmed Good luck with the build

I'll be swapping out some pieces in the not too distant future to a dirty sandy, my TK is getting a few scratches and marks after 6 years of heavy trooping, luckily I have a spare set of armor sitting in a BBB ready to go, just finding the time to get at it Going TK, then TK HWT and then on to TD is great advice, you'll get a lot of wear out of the one set

Exactly

I have managed to get some ABS plastic from a local sign business, just watch out though as different makes of armor can have a colour difference so if you do go this route make sure you take a piece to check on colour

That is a big colour difference, could also be from aging, some ABS discolours over time depending on what type and also if it's been out in the sun. Personally as a GML I wouldn't be able to approve it, I would suggest either looking for a helmet closer to the colour of the armor or last resort trying to paint the helmet to match the armor. Original helmets where painted so it would be screen accurate -----------

Nice work, I did find with my kit I needed a little bit of a curve in the bent section just so it sat a bit flatter. I found everything was a little snug once you have backplate and chest connected over the TD, a little thin foam or tape on the top of the TD will help stop some rubbing off of paint too

It is important though just to make sure you sand areas that will catch when you move, sharp edges can leave some nasty armor bites . But you are correct, there are always different ways to assemble armor and when ever you think you've seen it all, someone comes up with something new. Keep up the good work

I didn't need to use them on my own kit, being skinny and straight up and down, I need something on my sides though so I came up with some bent tabs for those, did a post here . After coming up with the side tabs it then gave me the idea for the butt plate tabs. I've used the butt plate tabs a couple of times on armor I have made for others, so far for 2 RS kits and 1 AM kit and 1 AP kit. Not sure if it was the armor or the wearers but on all the butt plate was being pushed out and no matter what type of elastic or how tight it was it didn't seem to fix it, hence I came up with the tab idea. I just place them on either side right next to the snap plates. Can still move and bend but I wouldn't recommend sitting, that could be a bit too much for the tabs. Once I catch up with one of the wearers I'll take a few photos

I think you may have posted this in the wrong area Not that I have seen, someone may have over the years but I find it doubtful you could get enough airflow to circulate well enough. Apart from fans in the helmet the only other cooling I have seen is freezer bags slipped in a vest or pockets in undersuits. Something like these which are able to conform to the body Or there are actual ice vests BUT I've attended a couple of 39 Deg C troops (102F) and never needed one, as long as you take enough water breaks you will survive

Don't really have an issue with them coming out of alignment sideways, most of the time it's an issue of trying to keep the butt plate from pushing out, this can be achieved with tight elastic connecting the pieces or a tighter strap between cod and butt plate. If you still have issues with the butt sticking out you could use a couple of pieces of rectangle ABS, use some heat and mould it over the joins on either side, bit like making a V tab, hopefully you get what I mean. You can then glue one side of the V and the other will be free to allow movement. Bit like this.

Nice work, always great to see another way to do a thing

Just pinged the request, hopefully you'll get a reply soon

Someone with a fused back and bulging disc in his neck

Actually with the allowable Sandrooper combinations you don’t necessarily need a backpack or DLT-19 for approval or in fact even for some of the higher levels. A pouldron and pouch/es yes.

Some photos would definately help guide you in the right direction

Nice work, having the extra support works well, I added one to mine

I prefer elastic, good for bending, especially useful when giving younglings high fives. I also incorperated adjusters on them, handy for when the elastic stretches over time.

Nice work trooper, good luck

Nice work, should be an easy pass, good luck