justjoseph63[Staff] Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Yet another newb question... It has been suggested that when I glue my snaps/elastic to my armor that I do NOT glue it directly to the armor itself, but that I attach it to a small piece of ABS, and then glue it on. Any thoughts/suggestions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Batman[501st] Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Can't say I've come across that before. I'd be doing heaps of research viewing the EIB and Centurion threads - they all have pictures of strapping, and of course the photo gallery for original costume pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Batman[501st] Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Sorry, I think you've asked two separate questions. Glueing snaps to armor - definately. But glueing elastic/webbing to armor - no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 If you use snap plates then if your elastic stretches you can replace it easily. I find elastic better than webbing as it allows better movement http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/20999-howto-make-snap-plates-3-different-ways/?hl=%2Bsnaps#entry260207 http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/20893-how-to-recess-press-studs/?hl=%2Bsnaps#entry282965 http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/22177-howto-flat-snap-plates/?hl=%2Bsnaps#entry276743 http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/28934-howto-make-snaps-hold/?hl=%2Bsnaps#entry369370 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 You will not hurt anything by gluing elastic or webbing directly to the inside of the armor. But as Rhodie, said, if your elastic wears out and over stretches, you will need to rip it off and start again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) My build has webbing used as snap plates, and those are glues directly to my armor. No problems whatsoever. Granted, there aren't many of them, but they've been perfectly fine. Edited February 2, 2015 by Dark CMF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdgr[501st] Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Yet another newb question... It has been suggested that when I glue my snaps/elastic to my armor that I do NOT glue it directly to the armor itself, but that I attach it to a small piece of ABS, and then glue it on. Any thoughts/suggestions? Thanks! Elastic can be directly glued to the armor. This is a very pretty popular method for the elastic & hook calf armor closure strip. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/19340-tms-anh-hero-buildtm/page-2 For underside armor snaps, you should use a small piece of ABS so that you have more surface to apply the glue. The snap & ABS piece will be a much stronger bond to the armor then just with the snap piece alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 A big THANK YOU to all of you! My queries have been answered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansDC[TK] Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I use webbing instead of ABS pieces to mount my snaps as I find them easier to glue onto curved areas especially. Also glued elastics straight onto armour - on the inside of the shoulders and the main elastic straps in the thighs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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