Strapping It All Together

[Aron Jemison]

Im new and have i am making a Marc VI that I have finished glassing and how at the point of applying bondo and sanding. My question (i have read and seached) when it comes to appling the straping there is not a how 2. Can some one shed some light on how to accomplish this. Thanks in advanced for your help..

 

[Psychopanda]

I think there isn't a sticky for this because there may not be a definite way to do it.



Each rig has to be made for each person and their convenience and comfort. One person may find a buckle helpful in one area where another thinks it would be completely useless..



But I did see a video on youtube where someone was putting on the armor and I got ideas on how to rig my armor.



Here's the link:

Now if you were just wanting to know how most people apply the straps to their armor, rivets.. I think most people just use little rivets or something of that sort.

 

[Aron Jemison]

Thanks for the info it is helpful, but how do you attach the straps to the armor?

 

[LdoSpartN]

You could try using some chicago screws with nylon webbing you could buy at hobby lobby. there is a sticky on strapping on the forums (Noob forum) check it out there's different ideals out there.

 

[Aron Jemison]

You could try using some chicago screws with nylon webbing you could buy at hobby lobby. there is a sticky on strapping on the forums (Noob forum) check it out there's different ideals out there.

This is what I was looking 4:

Strapping and snaps

 

[top shape]

For some pieces like my thighs I used "sticky back" velcro to hold the strap that connects my thigh to my belt. I also used a plastic chicago screws for my shoulder strap, and to attach my space diaper to my belt. I would've used epoxy to keep the screws is place, but ended up using super glue and baking soda only because I had those handy.

 

[agroom]

Here's one of the best armor strapping tutorials I found. Going with the sette protective hear might be a little pricey, but the strapping techniques are excellent.



http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13808&st=0



PS. Need to search a little more. I found this in about 10 min when i was at the same stage.

 

[SeamusRocks999]

Where can I buy the 15mm Heavy Duty Sport + Camping Poppers? Do they have any at Home Depot?

 

[Liq]

For the chestpiece I used my wifes bra as a model for strapping the front and back together. I used 2 part epoxy resin designed for plastics to hold the straps to the armor. Let it sit for a day untouched and you won't be able to pry the straps off the armor. This works well with the thigh armor straps as well. I went with chicago screws for the codpiece. There is a little figuring involved on your part, but strapping really isn't that bad.



Just make 100% sure you take comfort into account. If it isn't strapped/padded properly you won't want to wear it no matter how cool it looks.

 

[Aron Jemison]

A big "THANKS" to all that helped. I now have a good idea of how I'm going to attach this. Again, thanks for your assistance/advise.



AJ