Madmartigan Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 How's that for subtle?? Actually, I was wondering about the strapping from the butt plate to the cod piece. I've seen one reference where -- rather than snap plates -- the snap backs actually show on the outside of the armor on the butt, at least. Do you guys use a snap plate inside and hide the connection or drill the hole and put the male snap directly through the armor?? One or two male snaps there (thought I saw 2 in one reference shot)? And do you do the same for the cod? Snap plate to hide it or drill right through? Thanks! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Show me yours and I'll show you mine Rivet holding a 1" elastic strap to the crotch and a two male snaps through the butt plate and two female snaps on the end of the elastic. Use small 's' spring snaps for authenticity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I have put the snaps direct through the armour, which seems to be screen accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Use small 's' spring snaps for authenticity Myself and Pete have been looking for these snaps everywhere with no luck. I know you know where to get them as i have seen them on your armour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Ask and yee shall receive Snaps You need the 15mm caps though. He usually has them for sale, so you could ask him about them. 10mm or the 12.5 are too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Your, Sir, are the Trooper Master Thanks Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDUEUNO Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Since it's a delicate part I didn't want to weaken it by drilling holes, so I used snap plates as like in the rest of the armor, and connected them with a piece of elastic. This way I can easily change the length or the elastic itself if it wears out. If you experience butt-pinching problems you want a loose one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-2126_MD[TK] Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Since it's a delicate part I didn't want to weaken it by drilling holes, u can always renforce it if thats your worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-9820 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I went with line 24 (5/8") snaps on snap plates. The 1" elastic strip is reinforced with vinyl at the snaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I like snap plates. On a clone I had it directly in the plastic but it put a lot of stress there, so I'm back to snap plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmartigan Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Well, I went with the direct snaps for accuracy and simplicity's sake. Gluing snap plates there would also have meant heating the tabs to shape to the curves, so it seemed simpler. And I don't plan on putting too much stress there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 How solid are the spring snaps? Those are not always the most secure... I want accuracy, but I also don't want saggy trooper butt either. Trunk has to remain closed... know what I mean...?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmian Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 And I don't plan on putting too much stress there. That's until you see your first Femtrooper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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