Pretzel[TK] Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Nice work so far on your bucket Craig. Joseph just provided some kick-an impolite person links. Go Get Those! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthais Posted September 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Quick question. I've never used rivets or snaps before. I assume you pre-drill the holes for them?What size drill bit do you use?Sent from my MSE-6 droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Xanthais said: Quick question. I've never used rivets or snaps before. I assume you pre-drill the holes for them? What size drill bit do you use? Sent from my MSE-6 droid using Tapatalk Yes but you can also use a punch tool, soldering iron or pretty much anything that makes a hole depending on preference and material as I wouldn’t recommend using a drill on soft materials. And size is to use something making a hole just big enough for the post to go through, soft materials as webbing and elastic has a tendancy to frey so a soldering iron would be my choice for that as it seals it when making the hole. And it works great on plastic to 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 For drilling holes in ABS, I suggest a 5/32 size bit. For the nylon/elastic strapping, I have found a soldering/wood burning iron like this one https://www.lowes.com/pd/Weller-Electric-15-Piece-Wood-Burning-Kit/3402984 works great. It seals the edges of the holes preventing fraying. Here is a tutorial that may help: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/44617-snap-setting-101/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Xanthais said: Quick question. I've never used rivets or snaps before. I assume you pre-drill the holes for them? What size drill bit do you use? Sent from my MSE-6 droid using Tapatalk You can also buy snap kits already made. https://trooperbay.com/line-24-ez-snap-tabs-and-elastic-straps-set 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 If you do use nylon or elastic I would suggest using a soldering iron to make the holes, just helps to seal the edges around the holes and prevents the snap from pulling though 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 1 hour ago, gmrhodes13 said: If you do use nylon or elastic I would suggest using a soldering iron to make the holes, just helps to seal the edges around the holes and prevents the snap from pulling though Yep. I use a leather punch to create the hole then a lighter to cauterize it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthais Posted September 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 Got my trooping crate. And no sooner did I get home than I got an email from ATA that my armor has shipped!BBB-Day coming soon!Sent from my MSE-6 droid using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 Great news, looking forward to those BBB pics soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 Awesome news and we'll timed but. Looking forward to them BBB photos.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 5 hours ago, Xanthais said: Got my trooping crate. And no sooner did I get home than I got an email from ATA that my armor has shipped! Great to hear! While waiting for you armor, I recommend heading to Joanne's fabrics (or something similar) and picking up some 1 inch thick sheets of foam to line your bin sides/bottom with. Bins get knocked around a lot, and this will protect your armor from getting banged all to heck during transport. Just cut them to size and use a heavy-duty spray adhesive to hold them in place. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthais Posted September 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Assorted soft goods and hardware arrived today. BBB should arrive Wednesday or so. I sprung for expedited shipping just because I'm so eager. Sent from my MSE-6 droid using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLorelei[TK] Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 Exciting times! Looking forward to your BBB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthais Posted September 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 35 minutes ago, TheLorelei said: Exciting times! Looking forward to your BBB! According to the tracking number, it arrives tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 That is good news.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthais Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 BBB DAY HAS ARRIVED!Sent from my MSE-6 droid using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthais Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) As a cool bonus treat, this lapel pin was included. Sent from my MSE-6 droid using Tapatalk Edited September 12, 2018 by Xanthais Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Nothing better that a BBB full of shiny white, good luck, looking forward to the progress 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Yay! BBB day for you now it is popcorn time. Good luck.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Yes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthais Posted September 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 As a side note, I enjoy my real firearms, and the notion of ANH holster being on the left side, even though all the troopers in the movie shoot right handed, and the thought of drawing with the left and transitioning to my right hand, makes my OCD ping like crazy. Hahahaha. No wonder they can't hit anything! LOLOh, and gonna go for Centurion right out the gate! Sent from my MSE-6 droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 As a side note, I enjoy my real firearms, and the notion of ANH holster being on the left side, even though all the troopers in the movie shoot right handed, and the thought of drawing with the left and transitioning to my right hand, makes my OCD ping like crazy. Hahahaha. No wonder they can't hit anything! LOLOh, and gonna go for Centurion right out the gate! Sent from my MSE-6 droid using TapatalkI hear ya on the left to right transition. Straight to centurion that is what we like to see. I did the same on mine, just waiting on my EIB application so I can move forward towards centurion. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthais Posted September 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 So before I bust out the shears and start cutting, I have seen very few ATA build threads. Is there anything about ATA that makes it different from any others to where if I follow instruction on say an Anovos build, I'll be in trouble? I mean I assume all manufacturers are not made the same so there will be differences correct? Sent from my MSE-6 droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 ATA is pretty much like most, it does have a round and an oval forearm, most apply a little heat once assembled to make the oval one a little rounder to match, other wise one looks huge in photos. It is also a lot thicker than most other armor, score and snap will work with cover strips once you give them a few passes, but you won’t score and snap the armor pieces, better off getting a dremel (or knock off version), I use 3 of them with different heads, drum sander, cutting disk and drill, saves a whole lot of time trying to cut with sheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthais Posted September 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 Yeah I noticed some of the pieces were close to almost 1/8" inch thick in some trim areas. I have a dremmel which I used the drill bit and cutting bit on my bucket for the eyes and teeth. Good to know on the forearms. I will be trimming off excess and hopefully taping things together for initial sizing this weekend with photos. Sent from my MSE-6 droid using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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