Armor Chest, back and cod armor

darthdav

Active Hunter

• Oct 8, 2002

• #81

Thanks so much for all the compliments. When I first got that metal armor it was ALLL messed up. It had a few thick coats of primer on it that I had to strip off, then I had to sand and buff it to a shine and cut the "notches" in the right breast plate.
As for the attachment- well its been a few days and it is still holding strong and without any glue or anything. Just using the sticky back Velcro.
As for the vest, yes- I was VERY stoked when I found that color vinyl. They only had a few yards of it left at the fabric store so I got it ALL! I shipped it to my good buddy Biggerkid and he put it all together for me. It is perfect. I have some more of the vinyl left that I may be using for a second vest, or trade it.

 

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mgr

Active Hunter

• Oct 8, 2002

• #82

Kylash,
Home Depot does not carry Sintra, at least the HD around my neck of the woods does not. You might try hitting the web by typing in sitra. If you have them cut the 1/8" stuff in 2x4 sheets it should not cost that much to ship.

Mike

 

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gwizah_fett

Guest

• Oct 8, 2002

• #83

I ordered mine from here http://www.usplastic.com/

Just search for sintra in the search box.



Fast shipping, No minimum, and what else can I say?

 

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Star Wars Chick

Sr Hunter

• Oct 9, 2002

• #84

GF, have you already used your sintra from there? I had someone say that the sintra they sell is not the correct stuff to use. I just wanted to double check with someone that has gone through them before.

 

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darksidedesign

Active Hunter

• Oct 9, 2002

• #85

Check out a sign shop near you.

I work at a sign shop and we work with sintra all the time.
Your local sign shop should have access to some, depending on the shop, of course.

If all else fails, give me a hollar. I'll see what I can find for ya.

 

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Bobbywan

Active Hunter

• Oct 14, 2002

• #86

Seeker,

Pantera has a VERY good question that I would also like to know.

What method did you use to mark the location on the vest to correspond to the armor?

Or more so, how did you match up the snaps??



Thanks man!!

~Bobby

 

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Got Maul

Well-Known Hunter

• Oct 14, 2002

• #87

why not just use chalk ? Comes off easy...or perhaps a wax pencil ?

 

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Bobbywan

Active Hunter

• Oct 14, 2002

• #88

hhmm....good idea! Anyone else have any different ways they did theirs??

THANKS!!


~Bobby

 

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sith camaro

Active Hunter

• Oct 15, 2002

• #89

Just put a dab of paint on the snaps on your armor, and press them up against the vest. Then you'll know where to put the other side.

 

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Got Maul

Well-Known Hunter

• Oct 15, 2002

• #90

the old white out trick...works everytime !

 

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Got Maul

Well-Known Hunter

• Oct 15, 2002

• #91

BTW- what do people have against industrial stregnth velcro ?

 

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Bobbywan

Active Hunter

• Oct 15, 2002

• #92

Got Maul

Sith_camaro

Thanks for the great tips!!!!! Much appreciated!!

I just like the snap Idea

~Bobby

 

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Soju

Guest

• Oct 15, 2002

• #93

Seeker, do you have any picks of the neck and back armor attachment points?

 

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Bobbywan

Active Hunter

• Oct 16, 2002

• #94

Good question!


~Bobby

 

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SEEKER

Well-Known Hunter

• Oct 16, 2002

• #95

yep I'll post them later tonite

 

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Bobbywan

Active Hunter

• Oct 16, 2002

• #96

You da man!!


~Bobby

 

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The Dark Fett

Guest

• Oct 23, 2002

• #97

How do u attach armor to outfit????

Do most of u use velcro? I was thinking i would use velcro but i need some pointers hehe.

 

Well Paid Killer

Active Hunter

• Oct 23, 2002

• #98

Dark Fett, I realize you are new to the forum but you need to go and look through the information up here before you post. When we post we try to keep it with fresh topics or bring back old ones unanswered. The information your looking for is all over this site, just go dig a little!!!

 

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mgr

Active Hunter

• Oct 23, 2002

• #99

I used the industrial strength sticky back to mount to the armor then used the sew on type for my vest and jumpsuit. Hope this helps.

Mike

 

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Gilmortar

Well-Known Hunter

• Oct 23, 2002

• #100

Trust the search engine! Reach out with your feelings! The search engine will find anythin u need for you. I am using snaps, velcro, and straps for like knee and shin.

 

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