EJGreen Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 So I've been searching all over the forums and can't really find the information that I'm looking for so I'm hoping that someone can help me out or point me in the right direction... I'm working on the calve pieces (RT-Mod) and I know that in the films, hooks were used to close the shins up in the back as opposed to velcro which is commonly used around here. I'm looking for specifics on what types of hooks were used and how they were added to the armor. Photos would definitely be a major plus here! If anyone else has used this method, do they keep everything closed up in the back pretty well? Do they have a tendency to break off or come unclasped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJGreen Posted May 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I found this video on Trooperbay... Is this pretty much the way the hooks are used? https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=113&v=TZFLO8PJjcw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 this is the clearest shot I know of the calf closure hooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone[TK] Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Or take a look at troopermasters thread in this very forum: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/19340-tms-anh-hero-buildtm/page-2 You'll also learn a lot about strapping your kit ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SofusSnake Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I think that's the correct, or screen-used, method. The hooks won't come off as long as there is enough pressure so that the hooks/clasps don't move in the opposite direction, IE letting the elastic do it's job in keeping it snugly agains your calf and muscles. Correctly fitting the shins is probably crucial in any case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone[TK] Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 The hooks won't come off under any circumstance, because not only does the shin tend to expand outwards so that the elastics are under constant pull, but they are also clamped between the two shin halves and are thereby kept in place. The plastic itself is also sturdy enough so that the holes won't tear or rip. This method of closing your shins is in my eyes preferable, because the shins are not "clamped" to your leg, like they can be with velcro closures, but are able to "breathe", meaning, they are able to expand if it becomes necessary while walking. Another plus: it is screen accurate. Take a look at the "replica section". There is a thread called"What we know about strapping". I think you'll find all the details there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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