A Master Builder Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hey Guys, How many total snaps/rivets do I need for my assembly of AP armor? Im only aiming for 501st Approval ONLY. People have mentioned to me that I order a 100PK of snaps, but why do I need that many? As for the rivet sizes, what sizes do I need for the belt, butt, and knee pack? Im planning on cutting out plastic abs squares for my rivets/snaps to glue them on, also including washers to them also As for elastic straps, I know I need white for shoulders and black for arms, and other assembly, what size? 1 " or 1"1/2 or 2? Please Help me out guys! Thank You! I AM MAKING A LIST FOR THE STORE TOMORROW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditch[501st] Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Just go ahead and get the 100. You will mess up a few while constructing and then it is always wise to have extras for modifications and repairs. So when you think you have enough, just get extras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK1636[TK] Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) I only used 10 snaps for my TK, but I also used the metal brackets because I don't like the snaps to attach the chest to ab and the back to kidney. Two for the shoulder bells, two for the canvas belt, two for the butt plate, and one for the right side clam shell closure for the ab plate. I also used seven split rivets and two cap rivets, just like they did during filming. Edited August 20, 2013 by TK1636 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Master Builder Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Well I was going to use brackets but then, I was just going to put my snaps in my elastic straps and glue them to square plastic to glue onto my armor. Does it matter what type of snaps? Nickel? Black? Brass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamTrooper Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Mike, were the rivets 8mm or 10mm (I have seen builds with both) also what colour were they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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