Soundwave Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hello All. I'm trying to piece together by build and in all of the overwhelmingness, I don't know if I've had a moment of brilliancy, or insanity... I'm wondering if it'd be possible to omit some of the velcro and elastic strapping to hold the armor on for a more 'clean' look by using high powered magnets adhered to the inside of the armor, and on the inside of the suit pieces... The idea came to me the other night. I'm not sure if I was dreaming, or laying in bed stressing over how to get it all together... So, I wanted to see what everyone thought. I know I'll be removing my velcro from my bucket and adding the magnets there already, because when you close the bucket, you don't know if your velcro is showing on the outside if you lift and lower your visor mid troops... So anyways... What do you think? Good idea or bad idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 To be honest I'd say it would be pointless, magnets tend to get knocked about quite abit. You will have to use the elastics as described any way for clearance, and then stick with the tried and tested Velcro or even poppers would be my advice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Yeah, I wasn't planning on doing away with any of the needed elastic strapping to hold the armor on... I think that what I'm trying to say is I was thinking about using it to fasten. I don't know how to explain it... Like, towards the back of the shoulder armor for example... You'd fasten your elastic with velcro as normal. Then, in a way to assist with ease of getting the armor on with minimal help, you'd use the magnets in the front shoulders. ...Does that make sense? But yeah, I do see what you are saying, Marcel. Sorry if it came across as more confusing than what I meant for it to. And thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaEngine Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I should've made this clearer when we spoke yesterday, but we were both mid-work and some of it got glossed over. Yeah, velcro or snaps is gonna be easier and more reliable anyway....and I don't even undo it to put my armor on. I just pull the whole shebang over my head, then fasten the bottom strap of the shoulder bells. Fun fact, spellcheck dinged "velcro" but not "shebang". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 tried the snaps, thing... I don't know if I just don't know how to use the snapper doohickie, or what, But I Could not get the thing to work. That's why I figured I'd try magnets. I think I saw that PandaTrooper used snaps... I'm just not appearing to be near as lucky with them. Then again, I've never done anything like this before. The last time I assembled a model car, I think I was 9. Maybe my head is just making things more complex. I don't know. Either way... I just thought I'd throw the idea out there and see if anyone thought it would improve the process, or if I was just crazy. Thanks, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Velcro is what most use to keep placement but a lot also have luck with poppers, I personally use velcro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Yeah, I'm thinking Velcro will be the choice all the way, except for on the bucket... And it will just be minimal. Thanks, guys! It is greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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