Kunra Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 hi, i have just started working on my armour (got it about half a year ago but worked on my brothers first and then stopped just after Halloween as work area was taken back off us) and i have misplaced the buttons that came with my fx kit. what is an alternative for this? i will be using the snap system that tk300 mentions on his site (http://www.tonybarnett.plus.com/) so i have the snaps for than (more than i need in the bag i bought) could i use them or would it be better with something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefhawk[501st] Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi kunra, I have seen flat head drawing pins used. you will have to dremmel off some of the ol pointy bit though. and paint with humbrol paints hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kunra Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 thanks that will be a big help, helpfully i will be able to find the buttons somewhere in the house. you know what its like "I'll put that some where safe", then you forget where you put it yeah we have the paints from when we done my brothers, and i have a dremmel, so it should be easy to get the pins, even if i have to nick them from work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefhawk[501st] Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Nice one...dont forget to post up some pics when your done. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burge Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Tandy leather supplies screw posts a very good alternative to the large FX buttons suppplied with your kit. Screw Post 1/4" Nickel Plated Steel 10/pk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 plus Vader Dave has a good deal on screen accurate ab button kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 plus Vader Dave has a good deal on screen accurate ab button kits. Thats what I am going with as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burge Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 As far as using the snaps… I did that first and they look ok, but are sized too big. There almost the same size as the FX. If you don't care about accuracy or elite status then the snaps will work just fine. Your best bet is buy a set from VaderDave for $10 + shipping or make them your self with the ¼ Tandy screw posts and ¼ nylon spacer or a couple of washers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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