MLC jet pack questions

bigkidbiggertoys

Well-Known Hunter

• May 25, 2003

• #141

I would suggest using the low tech solution of a velcro strip on the lower part of the JP & backplate. I was thinking about adding a clip here but I think that the buckle might dig in your back. The velcro wouldn't be noticable & as long as the backplate is securely held the JP shouldn't shift around.

 

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mlcallanta

Active Hunter

• May 25, 2003

• #142

It seems like it, eh Rex?
Honestly, there's nothing on the lower JP that holds to the harness - what you see on the pics is the weight of the JP and its rear contour giving you the illusion of hugging the back.

I can already see that designing the rear armor backplate would be a pain

Mardon

 

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Defiler

Active Hunter

• May 25, 2003

• #143

Wow, I thought that the back of the jet pack was secured in place. Never thought that it was hold in place by it's owne weight.

By the way Mardon, can I also have the U-bar upgrade in my jet pack??

 

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Bountys Hunted

Well-Known Hunter

• May 25, 2003

• #144

Hmmm, never thought of velcro! Sounds like a plan, I'll give it a try.



I have a backplate as well, so it should still work? There's two openings at the top for the clips, and the bottom has a large opening...

 

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bigkidbiggertoys

Well-Known Hunter

• May 25, 2003

• #145

Hi Rex, I already started a signup list here: http://tdh.prop-planet.com/viewtopic.php?topic=4861&forum=6
Mods, could we please combine these two threads?

 

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Bountys Hunted

Well-Known Hunter

• May 25, 2003

• #146

ah heck, I guess I just didn't read far enough down those posts...!!!

I'll just go back and edit mine...

 

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Bountys Hunted

Well-Known Hunter

• May 25, 2003

• #147

Looks good to me BKBT!!

 

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TK Fett

Well-Known Hunter

• May 25, 2003

• #148

Im not sure I understand how the "U" bars hold the strap in at the bottom of the JP, and how do you get the strap through?

 

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bigkidbiggertoys

Well-Known Hunter

• May 25, 2003

• #149

It looks like Mardon added another set of clips. I think all I would do is to pass the strap through the U bar & rivet it back on itself. Quick & dirty! Seeker used some rivets on his JP in a similar method & as long as you use some washers the rivet won't pull through. Remember that these JP's are feather weights & come in around 4 lbs so there is not going to be alot of stress here.

 

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mlcallanta

Active Hunter

• May 26, 2003

• #150

Here ya go Tk-Fett:

1. Cut "coin bank" slits above the JP & glue those 2 U-bars below the front facade of the interior about 2" above the base of the JP -frankly, you could also glue the 2 u-bars on the base of the JP if you preffer - it really doesnt matter which. Just as long as the straps could be routed to pass by it.

2. Slip your strap from the "coin bank" slits, and down the interior, slip a plastic buckle (like a belt buckle), then route the strap to pass thru the U-bars & strap it back to itself using the plastic buckle.
This method will make it adjustable & dettachable if needed.
No need to use a riveter...unless you want to.

Here's a "KISS" method:

- cut slits on the JP, slip your strap & tie a knot on the strap

Mardon

 

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DarthVader1

Well-Known Hunter

• May 26, 2003

• #151

:cryI wish I'd have the money to have Mardon's classic JP :cry

Robert

 

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ukscout

Active Hunter

• May 27, 2003

• #152

hi Rex

will it be possible to be added on the next batch as i should have the funds ready by mid June

cheers

neil
uk-scout

www.uk-scout.co.uk
ukbikerscout@hotmail.com

 

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Bountys Hunted

Well-Known Hunter

• May 27, 2003

• #153

Neil, got you covered!



Matt- PM sent!

If anyone would like to be added to the third batch, LMK!

take care all,

-Rex

 

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SEEKER

Well-Known Hunter

• May 27, 2003

• #154

Add me to the third batch.

 

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Defiler

Active Hunter

• May 27, 2003

• #155

Wow SEEKER, how many jet packs will you owne with this last one??

 

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SEEKER

Well-Known Hunter

• May 27, 2003

• #156

3

Jango
Jango Stubby
ESB

 

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Jaster Mereel

Active Hunter

• May 27, 2003

• #157

Damn SEEKER, don't you have enough already

BTW.. Anybody willing to trade a JP for a painted ESB (best paint job I've ever seen for an ESB pack) Jet Pack? LMK :evil

 

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bigkidbiggertoys

Well-Known Hunter

• May 27, 2003

• #158

I just want to get an official tally of names that I can add to the list. For those of you who posted earlier in the interest thread, if you could please post here or PM me, I'll add your name to the list.

 

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TK Fett

Well-Known Hunter

• May 27, 2003

• #159

One question BKBT how much for the harness?

 

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bigkidbiggertoys

Well-Known Hunter

• May 27, 2003

• #160

PM sent.

 

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