some questions about connecting chest and back armor.

[TB-1599]

So when I got my armor second hand many,MANY, moons ago. I think white nylon for the drop boxes and the connections from front to back were still ok for basic legion membership. I know that has changed.

 

The shoulder straps are made out of white cotton webbing. The (scout trooper data bank dose not indicate how wide it should be) However are they webbing straps exposed? Or is there a slip cover to to give the illusion of a solid piece?

 

To connect the under arm sections it says you can use white cotton webbing 1.5" wide or elastic. Is there a preference in the Lancer community? With said straps to you connect them together with any kind of clip(under the armor) or are they just short enough to keep the back and chest armor closed around your torso?

 

For the drop boxes the TB data bank says to use white white textile straps.(I am not sure what is ment by this. (white cotton webbing?) also what should be the width?

 

Thank you for your help.

[Eyeslave]

You can use white webbing, but straps & pouches need to be white also.

 

Shoulder straps should be around an inch i believe

 

I used a solid piece joined with elastic on the underside for the shoulder straps. Make it tight & it will sit in place very well.

 

Under arm straps should be cotton webbing 40mm . It's suggested to use elastic on the ends for flexibility. This can be velcroed on the inside of the armor. Or snaps can be used. The strap could be sewn on one end. In screen grabs it looks like it might be done on the front, but if you dress yourself that could be awkward. I done the reverse.

I believe elastic is still acceptable for basic approval but webbing looks better

 

White webbing also for the drop boxes.

 

I hope that makes sense.

[Retrofire]

Eyeslave is right on with his suggestion and why not go Lancer from the start and save work down the road? Here's how I did my side strapping.

 

Works great and keeps the rig tight.