Shoulder and Bicep Attachment

[Swift]

So, I've been thinking about this for a while, and I still havn't come to a definite conclusion as to what I should do.

Basically, as some of you are aware, I am currently working on a Halo 3 MK VI Scout, the only differences this carries to the normal MK VI is a different helmet, chest, and shoulders. So, I made the HD_Left_rerebrace by Robogenesis and the Scout SHoulder by VROGY.

Problem is, I'm not too sure as to how I will goabout attaching the two. Here's some pictures:

Bicep:


Shoulder, Bicep and Forearm:


What I'm thinking they should look like:


I was thinking velcro might be the way to go, but I get the feeling it won't hold it too well, so any ideas you guys and gals might have would be much appreicated

 

[Sky Dragon]

I was also planning on eventually using a scout shoulder to be interchangable in my build, and I was considering using velcro as well. There aren't any good reference pictures on how the scout shoulder should fit exactly, the closest i got was:

At first it seemed like your scout attachment was big, but now that I look at it, it seems about accurate. For attachment to your armor, I would probably add some velcro at the indent near the bottom of the shoulder brace, and then some more up in the middle of the flat area.

 

[Agent Arizona]

Yea, interchangeable parts are best. If you want it to stay on better, screws would work well or even a strong epoxy.

 

[Swift]

Thanks guys, I'll give that velcro technique a go
And yes, I was planning on making the parts interchangeable as I wish to make some other permutations at a later date.

This model gives a better image of how the two pieces sit:

 

[gaj2714]

velcro is the way to go. u can also build a harness that will hold all the pieces to u. I built one out of black ribbon and it adds a cool undersuit too

 

[firevoid]

i've had the idea of using super magnets for awhile now.

 

[I AM J0HN RAMBO]

I added a CQB shoulder attachment on my mjolnir. I just used a dremel to make 2 holes in the bicep piece and the CQB piece, then added 2 bolts and nuts. This way I could have the option to wear it or take it off. Mine isn't 100% accurate though, because the bicep piece in H3 is cut off up around the shoulder when the CQB is attached but it still worked out pretty good. Good luck!

 

[Toacrabman]

Lol, i has that figure. what i did was fill the arms with foam, in non fitting spots, and the shoulder screwed on.

 

[firevoid]

i hadn't thought of that. the screws are an amazing idea.

 

[Swift]

I think I'll give the screws a go, as I currently don't have any velcro. Thanks for the input guys!

 

[Jason225]

You can get some of those super strong velcro-ish picture hanging strips from just about any craft shop. I think they're called... *checks*
Here.
http://www.command.com/wps/portal/3...0QE0IIHEICN90GC1_nid=02FTXDLQ2LbeF0GFSQ26BSgl

 

[Swift]

Ah, that's convenient, I think we have a few around! Thanks!

 

[Jason225]

Just so you know, I've never tried those on armor... Can't think of any reason they wouldn't work though, and they don't pull off paint if you ever do take them off.