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Thank you for confirming that I am correct that rivets are measured by the diameter and length of the shaft the binds the material together. That packaging does not give the diameter of the flange. However your measurement of a 1/4 inch (aprox 6mm) flange diameter is helpful. So, as we use the metric system in the UK, are we agreed that a rivet labelled as 3mm is correct?

We need to sort this rivet sizing out. In the UK (and I'm pretty sure over in the US as well) dome head pop rivets are measured by the shaft that binds the material together. The flange, or head, is then a certain amount larger. The smallest I've come across is a 2.4mm (or in imperial 3/32) diameter which should give the closest flange diameter (around 4mm) being asked for for Lancer. Would it be possible for a level 2 armourer post an image of the required rivet against a tape measure please. Cheers Andy

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Rightio.. Hi Phil, Thought I'd pop over as you mention on the UKG you have a Lancer build going on. I reckon we can salvage this. If you used the rivets above that fine, those are correct. What you have there are 4x8mm rivets - the 4mm refers to the diameter of the rivet body, 8mm the length. Whoever labelled those as 10mm is wrong. But now you have the holster off.. I reckon you could use the same holes to re-mount the holster by re hemming the top of the boot to be a bit shorter. By looking at your pictures I think you'd have enough of a margin that it would still sit around the right distance below your knee armour. I'll post on you UKG WIP as well. Andy

Would only pass basic clearance, not accurate enough for lancer I'm afraid. Andy

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I've made my last few cummerbunds from nylon based material. I believe Chef has started doing the same. I think it does give a more accurate appearance than cotton. Has a different contrast to the canvas of the pouches and reflects light differently. Andy

As Stasz suggests, I would be tempred to have another go. I'm on my 4th self made bund and planning a 5th to get detials right. But to answer your question, and reiterate Stasz answer, putting in a zip would be fine as long as it was hidden and the outward appearance was that of a 2" velcro fixture. From your description it sounds like you have taken a different measurement for your chest and of your waist and then used that for the top and bottom lengths of your 'bund. I find just using the chest measurement for both top and bottom lengths works best as having differetn lengths means its tricky to get the back to look square when closed. Andy

Very nice, though IMO the cog should be green to reflect the detachments colour scheme. Andy

All parts of the armour are different in shape and/or dimensions from ROTJ armour. I don't think any part of an ROTJ armour kit could be used without modification. The ribs on the 'bund do look as if they go all they way around and there looks to be no visible closure to the 'bund either. Pouches, flack vest and TD seem to have been omitted and so far we have no confirmation for a riding patch, thigh elastics or but flap either

And then only a "Rebels" Scout would be able to wear one, not an "ROTJ" Scout.

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I have two of these upto lancer spec. The embroidered logos can be removed quite easily with a seam ripper, tweezers and a smidge of patience. Then just remove the thigh pockets and add the riding patch, flap and thigh elastic. Andy

Looking good Mark. Yeah, as Peter says, the boxes should hang about 2" below your belt. How you've connected the drop box clips there is fine, but thought I'd point out that the screen used ones were non functional and the webbing just passed behind the clip in one length. With regards to the DLT; I know here in the UK we class all troops as canon and I'm not sure we can take Battlefront images as canon as the game allows any character to carry any weapon. Might be worth a converation with Rob and Marcel. Keep up the good work, Andy

Indeed, there are a lot of inaccuracies on that CRL page. We must get it updated. Andy

Can't you just remove the bolt and change it for a new one? I'm guessing you've lost the nut from the inside? Andy

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Pouches are very easy to make if you've access to a sewing machine. I followed the patterns linked above to make mine. And, yes, I also use foam to fill out the pouches and I use mine to hold all the voice amp and Rom FX stuff. However, I would leave making the 'bund and pouches till toward the end of your build. That way, once you have the upper torso armour and belt sitting where they should be you will have a much better idea on what size pouches you will need to fit your frame. They are not a one size fits all unfortunately. Andy

Faceplate pull looks very soft (unless its the lighting) compared to the propstore images to me.

Don't need to worry about that if you keep your helmet on. No bucket - no armour.

I concur that a black uniform would be the most appropriate. Caps in armour disturbs me though... <shudder> Andy

Or the weapon in the exhibition is not the same one in the screen cap. I expect there were more than one and probabaly hero and stunt versions too... Andy