C cr4nky Hunter Oct 15, 2009 #2 There are several ways, a quick search will turn up loads of threads on this. I myself glued screws to the back of the armor plates and attached eyelets on the vest so i can screw the armor pieces on. Snaps or velcro are other options.
There are several ways, a quick search will turn up loads of threads on this. I myself glued screws to the back of the armor plates and attached eyelets on the vest so i can screw the armor pieces on. Snaps or velcro are other options.
A al13ns Active Hunter Oct 15, 2009 #4 i'm using velcro, one side [rough] glued to the back of the armor, the other side [soft] sewed to the vest.
i'm using velcro, one side [rough] glued to the back of the armor, the other side [soft] sewed to the vest.
F FettDad Active Hunter Oct 15, 2009 #5 bolts are good, but snaps are easier...it is mainly personal pref...
B Bossywalker Jr Hunter Oct 15, 2009 #6 I used the bolt method. It's a bit of a pain but you won't get armour falling off in the middle of a troop. al13ns shouldn't you have the velcro round the other way? Soft on the armour so it doesn't wreck the vest?
I used the bolt method. It's a bit of a pain but you won't get armour falling off in the middle of a troop. al13ns shouldn't you have the velcro round the other way? Soft on the armour so it doesn't wreck the vest?
stormtrooperguy Sr Hunter Oct 16, 2009 #7 There's even a page in the wiki, under the Tutorials section. http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/wiki/Tutorials
There's even a page in the wiki, under the Tutorials section. http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/wiki/Tutorials
C cr4nky Hunter Oct 19, 2009 #10 You take squares of ABS, drill a hole and attach the snap. Glue the piece onto your armor. Punch holes in your vest for the other snap piece and attach them. Voilà! You can find a good tutorial for snaps at www.tk409.com as well.
You take squares of ABS, drill a hole and attach the snap. Glue the piece onto your armor. Punch holes in your vest for the other snap piece and attach them. Voilà! You can find a good tutorial for snaps at www.tk409.com as well.