Alternative Inner Drop Boxes

[Midnyt17]

I'm going to be shooting for EIB when I start my armor build in a couple of months and I was wondering what EIB acceptable alternatives are there to "close" the drop boxes?

 

And an OT question: Is an ATA bucket EIB passable?

 

Thanks

[DarkTrooper[TK]]

Well, to answer your 2nd question there. YES, ATA is EIB passable. I did it with one.

[Daetrin[Admin]]

And also, closed drop boxes are not required for EIB, though they are recommended.

[DarkTrooper[TK]]

Yes. It said "Drop boxes should be closed in back"

 

not must

 

Edited June 25, 2010 by DarkTrooper

[Midnyt17]

Ok, that's a bit confusing 'cos the "* Drop boxes should be closed in back" item is under the MUST HAVE list for ANH Stunt EIB. So if I understand correctly, if the item says should even if it's under the MUST HAVE list then it's not required for EIB just recommended?

 

'Cos all of these are under the MUST HAVE list:

 

* Shoulder straps should not be attached with rivets, and should free float in the back rather than being permanently attached.

* Armor side gaps should be closed. This should be done by adding a shim or shims of material that must be of similar material and color as the ab and back plate. Shims should fit flush and may have seams. Ideally they will be seamless if possible to the ab and/or back plate, resulting in a single seam between the ab/back rather than extra seams for where the shims are joined.

* O2 canister should be attached via metal clips approximately 1 inch wide, and should be all gray without silver stickers or silver paint.

* Drop boxes should be closed in back

* Holster should be attached to the belt from behind instead with no loops covering the outside of the belt, using two fasteners at the bottom. These may be rivets or Chicago screws.

* Lenses should be flat green only.

* Ears should have three screws used per side, one above and below the ear bump and one at the base of the helmet

* Ears should have four bumps only instead of three

[bluehickey]

Just get these:-----

They are what I got and they fit great, and they are cheap too. Why re-invent the wheel when someone has already done the work?

Edited December 5, 2020 by gmrhodes13
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[Daetrin[Admin]]

Martin - this is my bad and a typo. Closing the drop boxes should be a "should have" for EIB. I'll make that update now.

[Madmartigan]

You can also use Sintra or even For Sale sign plastic to cover the backs.

[Midnyt17]

On 6/26/2010 at 9:20 AM, bluehickey said:

Just get these: -----

They are what I got and they fit great, and they are cheap too. Why re-invent the wheel when someone has already done the work?

 

Yeah I've seen those and would love to get a pair someday. I was just wondering if there were any other acceptable alternatives like fitting Styrofoam and wrapping it with latex or something

 

On 6/26/2010 at 10:02 AM, Daetrin said:

Martin - this is my bad and a typo. Closing the drop boxes should be a "should have" for EIB. I'll make that update now.

 

Thanks for clearing that up Daetrin. I started getting confused with the SHOULD'S and the MUST'S. But at least that's one less thing to do/buy/make to get EIB. Thanks again Daetrin.

Edited December 5, 2020 by gmrhodes13
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