Hi, need advice and help with snaped Shoulder strap ( RS) . picture inside

[Jackburton]

Hi, 

 

I tried with abs paste didn't last long , the straps a glued on the armor .... do i try again with  ABS paste or try something else ? i just checked the another post in the thread ( is it the only solutions i can try ? )

 

 

i didn't do a great job with my two left hands ...

 

 

Thanks in advance guys

 

Yassine

[Bulldog44[TK]]

I haven't done any repairs with cracked parts and think that over time any mend will only result in the damage to resurface. <br>

Contact RS and explain your situation. They will definitely be able to offer you a replacement shoulder bridge. It might cost a few euros or they may even send one for free. I would request a pair of shoulder bridges just in case the color is slightly off.

[Jackburton]

i might try that but the shoulder strap is glued to the armor, not very easy to take it off without messing the armor ; thanks m8 ! 

Edited August 24, 2015 by Jackburton

[aliens8us]

This exact same thing happened with the. I've used Gorilla Glue 2-part epoxy AND E-6000. For the time being it's holding. I have my mp40 magazine pouch hiding the cracked strap. Ultimately I've contacted AP for replacement straps

[Jackburton]

This exact same thing happened with the. I've used Gorilla Glue 2-part epoxy AND E-6000. For the time being it's holding. I have my mp40 magazine pouch hiding the cracked strap. Ultimately I've contacted AP for replacement straps

 

i cracked it by mistake , it was silly of me thanks Jonathan ( gorilla glue great thanks , i just found it in France  )

[sylverbard[TK]]

What was it glued on with originally?

[Sly11[Admin]]

This same thing has happened to me, although I caught it before it completely separated. I cut two thin strips of ABS approximately 1.75 inch long and only 3-4 mm wide. Luckily I had an area with enough space to slide these under at either side of the bridge, (as wide as the flat side areas are ) under the bridge. I used CA glue and Zipp kicker to set it immediately . For the mid section (where the bumps are underneath) I used a two part epoxy resin and layered it along the crack with a small piece of cloth between the layers. A sort of poor mans fibre glass.

I am away from home at the moment but will come back to this post and and a photo so you can see the side repair. It is not obvious at all and for the time being will suffice.

Long term I wil make a complete rear piece for both sides. It will be identical width to the bridge, and follow the same curvature so improving the overall strength of the entire bridge. I intend to trim out the return edge of the chest plate to the exacting width as well, so the ABS let's call it under bridge , will be glued to the inside of the chest plate forming a sandwiching effect. It will be glued the full length of the bridge. Complete reinforcing. 1mm ABS should be perfect for this leaving some flexibility and not looking obvious hopefully.

 

 

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[Jackburton]

What was it glued on with originally?

yes it's form rsprops commision is glued on the armor , i tried abs paste but didn't hold well 

 

This same thing has happened to me, although I caught it before it completely separated. I cut two thin strips of ABS approximately 1.75 inch long and only 3-4 mm wide. Luckily I had an area with enough space to slide these under at either side of the bridge, (as wide as the flat side areas are ) under the bridge. I used CA glue and Zipp kicker to set it immediately . For the mid section (where the bumps are underneath) I used a two part epoxy resin and layered it along the crack with a small piece of cloth between the layers. A sort of poor mans fibre glass.

I am away from home at the moment but will come back to this post and and a photo so you can see the side repair. It is not obvious at all and for the time being will suffice.

Long term I wil make a complete rear piece for both sides. It will be identical width to the bridge, and follow the same curvature so improving the overall strength of the entire bridge. I intend to trim out the return edge of the chest plate to the exacting width as well, so the ABS let's call it under bridge , will be glued to the inside of the chest plate forming a sandwiching effect. It will be glued the full length of the bridge. Complete reinforcing. 1mm ABS should be perfect for this leaving some flexibility and not looking obvious hopefully.

 

 

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 thanks andrew pictures when you come back will be a great help