Need some help

[thadmakesstuff]

currently making my first master chief suit would appreciate if someone could point me in the direction oof a tutorial on how to properly strap it for use?

 

[Cadet]

Hey Thad, we have a whole Tutorial Section with its own Index that has an organized list of many of Tutorials.
It can be found here:

Tutorial Index

Tutorial Index This index is a gateway to a wealth of knowledge shared by community members here at the 405th. Each of the tutorials below was created by a community member who wanted to share their own expert tips, strategies, and creative solutions with all of you! This index is updated...

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The "Strapping Guide" tutorial is here:

Strapping Guide: Making, and sizing it.

SO, I have had a few people asking about strapping recently. After making several suits for my husband @Kusak , I have learned a few things on what has worked for us. So, when @Lobbster contacted me to help him make his strapping I jumped on it. Our plan is to place the strapping inside his...

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And the "Snap Fasteners. Seamless armor to under-suit attachment" guide can be found here:

(Tutorial)Snap Fasteners. Seamless armor to under-suit attachment, with no sewing!

This is a tutorial on how to attach your under-suit to your armor without the use of sewing or buckles creating a seamless attachment to your armor that can also be taken off. The method I used was inspired by PaiganBoi and Sean Anwalt to attach armor to under-suit using snap fasteners. quick...

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[thadmakesstuff]

Hey Thad, we have a whole Tutorial Section with its own Index that has an organized list of many of Tutorials.
It can be found here:

Tutorial Index

Tutorial Index This index is a gateway to a wealth of knowledge shared by community members here at the 405th. Each of the tutorials below was created by a community member who wanted to share their own expert tips, strategies, and creative solutions with all of you! This index is updated...

www.405th.com

The "Strapping Guide" tutorial is here:

Strapping Guide: Making, and sizing it.

SO, I have had a few people asking about strapping recently. After making several suits for my husband @Kusak , I have learned a few things on what has worked for us. So, when @Lobbster contacted me to help him make his strapping I jumped on it. Our plan is to place the strapping inside his...

www.405th.com

And the "Snap Fasteners. Seamless armor to under-suit attachment" guide can be found here:

(Tutorial)Snap Fasteners. Seamless armor to under-suit attachment, with no sewing!

This is a tutorial on how to attach your under-suit to your armor without the use of sewing or buckles creating a seamless attachment to your armor that can also be taken off. The method I used was inspired by PaiganBoi and Sean Anwalt to attach armor to under-suit using snap fasteners. quick...

www.405th.com

dude thank you so much!

 

[JP120800]

In my case, the only armour that really needed strapping was the thigh/calf armour which is velcroed to a strap which attaches to a belt. Everything else if you pack with spongey foam it should stay in place on your arms.

 

[thadmakesstuff]

In my case, the only armour that really needed strapping was the thigh/calf armour which is velcroed to a strap which attaches to a belt. Everything else if you pack with spongey foam it should stay in place on your arms.

ok, thanks for the advice! the shoulders might also need some padding but ill see how far i can go wiht just padding

 

[JP120800]

Just as an example, all the foam i need in my wristt piece. just 3 pieces at either end to surround the arm

 

[SgtSaint]

You're probably not going to be wearing the armor nude.
Filling/foaming the armor to match your naked arm might make it overly tight when you put on your under suit depending on its thickness.
Could be worth figuring out what that under armor is going to be. If its thin performance material it might not be an issues. If it's BDU/ACU type heavier/looser clothing that could be another matter.