Murray1134[501st] Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I need to redo the closure on my calves and I've heard about the movie accurate way to do it with the elastic hook and eye. But I couldn't find any threads about it. Anyone have threads or pictures to help me get it started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kessel Run[TK] Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 simpixels uses em heres his Cent App with some pics http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/22744-tk-69069-requesting-anh-stunt-centurion-status-tm77/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Bit of info and pictures here Also here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Wow, reading those threads brought back some memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Step 1 - Remove the velcro and as much of the sticky goop as I could get off. Step 2 - Drill the holes for the hooks. Step 3 - Add elastic Step 4 - Profit! Edited January 19, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Sewing on the elastic is the worst part. So fiddly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkTrooper Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Sewing on the elastic is the worst part. So fiddly... I totally agree - but once I started, I was impressed by my own sewing skills. It's fiddly, but once you get the hang out of it it's pretty simple. Edited February 18, 2013 by HawkTrooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkTrooper Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Sorry - double post Edited February 18, 2013 by HawkTrooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I need to have it done for this weekend's troop, some people have wondered how the hook method will work on my FX shins. I can tell already it's going to need more work, but I wont know exactly what to do until after the troop. Nothing like last minute fixes right before a troop to test them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Straps and hooks are sewn. If this works, I'll do the other one tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmm7375[TK] Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Looking forward to hearing how this worked out for you. I was contemplating using this method for my build when I came across this method in another thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 2nd shin done tonight. The glue on the elastic seems to be holding. I'd post pictures but it's pretty much the same as the other side. A few issues with the length and placement, but nothing too bad. This would probably be much easier to do before the halves were put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted February 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 After Saturday's troop I think the modifications actually worked out well. I do need to adjust the placement on my left side because the straps have too much play and not enough tension to hold. I didn't feel any poking or pinching and they weren't difficult to put on or take off. For anyone thinking about doing this, I don't think you need to make the straps as long as I made them. Most of the photos show them much shorter and you could probably get away with them being shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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