Metal Bracket Connecting Chest to Ab Plate?

[cocomonk22]

Does anyone know what the name of this metal bracket is? I need to get a longer one to bring the chest lower and ab plate higher, since the upper armor is currently too long on me.

[Starfox2010[TK]]

I think they just call them Strapping Brackets.

 

You can buy some on the Ongoing Sale section.

 

I believe they are made from piano cords and I could swear theres a How-to topic in the How-to section.

 

Hope this helps.

[cocomonk22]

Thanks, I was able to find the threads you mentioned.

 

Found the sale thread here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=20859

The How To here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=14331#entry173761

(Original How To post): http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=13706&page=3#entry172174

 

I think I'll try the wire whisk method, since I need to make the brackets longer than the screen accurate versions.

[firebladejedi[TK]]

Just lengthen the elastic, no need to change the wire bracket.

[cocomonk22]

Well, if I lengthen the elastic, when worn that would cause the ab plate to stretch down farther, causing the suit to become taller instead of shorter.

 

EDIT: It seems to have worked, but one of the screw holes in the chest is enlarged, so I will need to repair it with ABS paste.

Edited January 19, 2015 by cocomonk22