puro Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 I couldn't find a tutorial (even though I remember seeing relevant posts) on how to set up a harness for upper torso and hands, e.g. where to put snaps, which part is elastic and which is connected with strap? Could someone point me to the right direction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTrooper[TK] Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 (edited) I found this There's more on his flicker thread here: -------- Edited December 9, 2020 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 (edited) I just posted this on my build... So I had an idea... These are for Hockey Pants Plus some 3M mini hooks? -------- I had purchased some Jean buttons to use with the suspenders... but now I'm thinking that the hooks might be better? Because with the blue jean buttons... all that force would be pulling on a tack sized area punched through a plastic tab, etc... so I thought perhaps the hooks would be a smarter choice? What do you guys think? Obviously the hooks go upside down, inside the ab/kidney plates. Maybe put a loops of elastic above the hook to keep the suspender from slipping off? huh? huh?? Edited December 9, 2020 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHtrooper21 Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 On 5/25/2010 at 3:52 AM, jawa001 said: I just posted this on my build... So I had an idea... These are for Hockey Pants Plus some 3M mini hooks? ------------ I had purchased some Jean buttons to use with the suspenders... but now I'm thinking that the hooks might be better? Because with the blue jean buttons... all that force would be pulling on a tack sized area punched through a plastic tab, etc... so I thought perhaps the hooks would be a smarter choice? What do you guys think? Obviously the hooks go upside down, inside the ab/kidney plates. Maybe put a loops of elastic above the hook to keep the suspender from slipping off? huh? huh?? Jessie, The Hockey suspenders are a excellent idea!!!! The 3m plastic hooks I may frown upon. The reason why. I use them during Christmas time to hang up green garland around the house. Sometimes the hooks break. Imagine if the hooks break during a troop? Joanne frabrics or Michaels sells fastners like this parachute buckle. http://www.joann.com/ Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 (edited) Hmmm... maybe I could make them out of the same aluminum as my belt clips? And flush? I could rivet those to a x-large plastic tab to attach? Maybe? Yes? Edited May 24, 2010 by jawa001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 (edited) On 5/25/2010 at 3:29 AM, puro said: I couldn't find a tutorial (even though I remember seeing relevant posts) on how to set up a harness for upper torso and hands, e.g. where to put snaps, which part is elastic and which is connected with strap? Could someone point me to the right direction... I took lots of photos on the progress of--------------Maybe it will help? Jess Edited December 9, 2020 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunk[501st] Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Thanks for the great pics. Im at the snap & harness stage in my build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDUEUNO Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) Edited May 25, 2010 by TKDUEUNO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 leave it to Pablo to have the perfectly dialed in rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vecspeed12 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 How do you guys measure or put the snaps on for the shoulders? Do you guys have someone help you measure the distance? Or do you guys go through a lot of test fitting straps. I can't seem to get mine correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 I tried doing it myself but it's a lot of back and forth in front of the mirror. It's much easier if you have two friends - one to hold the pieces on you and another to make the mark lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimotaku Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 These are my mk2 vest pics on flickr, shoulder bells snap to it and thighs are buckled onto it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggleplum Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) On 6/5/2010 at 2:21 AM, Dmian said: This is my system: --------e who recommended me to use elastic. Thanks Paul! ) Also, elastic is screen accurate. Thanks for the pictures, it has really helped me out. Edited November 17, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE[501st] Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) This is a beautiful thread... ------- Edited November 17, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) A harness is so 'over the top' in my opinion. They are just not necessary and complicate things. Something simple like this below is all you need. ------ Edited November 17, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6237[501st] Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 These are my mk2 vest pics on flickr, shoulder bells snap to it and thighs are buckled onto it. I made a harness similar to this, but chose to use a velcro closure in the front instead of a quick release buckle, as the buckle would clank against the ab plate when walking. Before that, I attached my thighs to a waist belt, like others in this thread have done, but the belt would start gnawing at my love handles after a short while...I found the full harness to work a lot better for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculon Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Pablo, Sei grande! Grazie mille! An excellent thread indeed. Thanks for sharing folks! Edited February 9, 2011 by Calculon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 After the requisite mourning period over the loss of Stukatrooper flickr stream... I spent way too much time the other night reading every post in the assembly forum that had the word "snaps" in it. 13 or so pages worth. If it wasn't obvious to previously, I officially have the white plastic virus. I could have saved time if I had found this first. These are great quality photos of exactly how I plan to strap my armor... which is due to arrive September-ish from Rob of RT-MOD. So thanks to everyone... especially Troopermaster and Dmian for this thread. The only thing I'm missing for my build (besides armor) are snaps from Tandy. They shipped them parcel post a month ago Aloha nui, -Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSivertsen[501st] Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Yes, what happened to Stukatroopers flickr stream? I have tried contacting him, but he has gone incognito apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 He removed it because the content was taken for granted after a dispute between FISD and LSD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Nothing was taken for granted. Pete just changed his mind was all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) Well, here's the thread anyways---------- Edited December 9, 2020 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSivertsen[501st] Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Thanks for the link, Mathias. Very sad turn of events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-42779[501st] Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Hey Pablo, this looks like a great way to rig the armor. I have no skills in this crafting and will get my armor some time this year so I am doing all of the research now. The snaps that are attached to the armor, you attach them how? Edited August 24, 2012 by columbiamo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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