Dark PWF[Staff] Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/tutorials/article/41-howto-make-your-own-belt-rivet-covers/This is the post you're looking for. You can use it if you'd like! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/tutorials/article/41-howto-make-your-own-belt-rivet-covers/ This is the post you're looking for. You can use it if you'd like! You are a star! Thank you! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/tutorials/article/41-howto-make-your-own-belt-rivet-covers/ This is the post you're looking for. You can use it if you'd like! YESSSS!!! that's it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Anymore thoughts on how to stop these bells rotating backwards? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Anymore thoughts on how to stop these bells rotating backwards? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Adding snaps to lock it to the ab plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Another quick question.... The thighs are overlap method. Do I need to go butt join for EIB? Only there is no "molded" cover on the inside pieces of either thighs. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Butt joint for Centurion - Overlap is fine for EIB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Happy days (until I can afford new thighs!) Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Happy days (until I can afford new thighs!) Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Is it possible to cut the overlap down to perform butt joints with slightly larger cover strips without affecting sizing and then reinforce with internal cover strips to fill in the gap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Is it possible to cut the overlap down to perform butt joints with slightly larger cover strips without affecting sizing and then reinforce with internal cover strips to fill in the gap? My first set of armor was overlap, with CA glue. I was able to split the seams with a hammer and butter knife. Rebuilt the entire armor to SWAT level. It's doable if you have the patience and stomach 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Is it possible to cut the overlap down to perform butt joints with slightly larger cover strips without affecting sizing and then reinforce with internal cover strips to fill in the gap? Remove the whole overlap (between red lines ) and butt together with cover? Would this be allowed ? As there would be no raised part on the front, apart from the cover strip over a flat seam. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Remove the whole overlap (between red lines ) and butt together with cover? Would this be allowed ? As there would be no raised part on the front, apart from the cover strip over a flat seam. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Hard to explain in words - give me a second with that picture and I will pm you mate - unless Tony can beat me to the punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Here's one for you - what app or program are you guys using to use arrows and lines like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Here's one for you - what app or program are you guys using to use arrows and lines like that?I'm using the picsart app from the playstore Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I'm using the picsart app from the playstore Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Thanks kindly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I was just looking at that pic again - do both pieces have a raised overlap? Can I also see the inside seam if possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I was just looking at that pic again - do both pieces have a raised overlap? Can I also see the inside seam if possible?Only one has a raised seam. That's my concern about removing the one raised seam. If they had both I would year them apart and do the butt method. I don't think it could get cleared with no raised seam. I apologise for the condition. Like I said, when I first got it I didn't know what I was doing when I built it! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Only one has a raised seam. That's my concern about removing the one raised seam. If they had both I would year them apart and do the butt method. I don't think it could get cleared with no raised seam. I apologise for the condition. Like I said, when I first got it I didn't know what I was doing when I built it! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk This is how it is assembled, if I remove the raised seam then it would look like this with the cover strip Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Only one has a raised seam. That's my concern about removing the one raised seam. If they had both I would year them apart and do the butt method. I don't think it could get cleared with no raised seam. I apologise for the condition. Like I said, when I first got it I didn't know what I was doing when I built it! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk No worries mate - K I just got that app so I will get you a better explained picture - is that e-6000 or CA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 No worries mate - K I just got that app so I will get you a better explained picture - is that e-6000 or CA?6000 Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) 6000 Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Awesome! Stand-by working on it PM's inbound Edited March 11, 2016 by Pyrates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 I have been thinking long and hard about using the heat iron to replicate the piece that was chopped off. And to be honest am really anxious / reluctant to. Is there any way around this? Here's what I have.... The green highlights the shape of the outer thigh with the original molded raised seam. The purple on the inner has had the respective seam removed. Do I remove the remaining molded cover and butt the inner to the outer an place a cover strip which would look like this? Is this clearable? I am am really concerned as it should look like this. Would love to hear what you guys suggest. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Had a thought. Would it be possible to run abs paste down the seam, sand it down and polish it up? Or would this be too corrosive? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Pretty risky to use paste - possible bubbles and a lot of sanding. Try sending a PM to Andrew or Tony they might be able to guide you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) Having accepted that the thighs are as they are, and not much I can do about them at the moment ( but still open to suggestions! ) I have decided to carry on the rebuild none the less. As I have ordered a new belt and have covers on the way I thought I would begin the prep. I have removed the old press stud covers which were used. Attached the drop boxes via studs ( I will change this method to the loop system further down the line if needed ) which when hanging free give around 1 mm clearance between boxes and belt. Marked out the 45° cuts I have to make in order to correct the rounded corners. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Edited March 20, 2016 by CTID 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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