Gruntsky Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 For those of you that have used the zip tie shoulder bell connections, how well do the shoulder bells sit on your shoulders? I have the zip tie mounting bases and am planning on doing the connectors as seen here: But I was just wondering if the shoulder bells sit up to high due to the loop in the zip tie and, if they do, what would be a workaround for it? Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 You want that floating look. If th tie job is done half right you can't go wrong! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruntsky Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Thanks mate, I'll hook 'em up and see how they go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 As far as I know, there was no loop. Not sure where everyone is getting that from. The anchor is in the bell and the other end is glued to the shoulder loop. With mine I E6000ed the other end to another ziptie anchor, and then put velcro loop on the end of the anchor. Under the shoulder loop I put some velcro hook and it holds very well. I used the glue method for awhile but a spell of hot weather put a stop to that! I'll try to post pics later. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesewhoopy Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I did mine like this with two anchors. To me it made the most logical sense. It's easy to adjust and swap out with a new zip tie if you want to change the fit. When I was at celebration I took a look at the scout on display and thought it was done the same way. Also in this classic photo we use as reference, when I look at it I definitely see a looped zip tie. My eyes could just be imagining it, but it definitely appears that way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I didn't use a loop on mine. I ran the zip tie through a piece of nylon closed the tie and glued the end of the zip tie inside the bell. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I took about 1,000,000,000 pictures of the Scout at Celebration from just about every angle. I don't see any loop my dudes Now do I think a loop would be more secure? Absolutely! And if that works for you and trooping, go for it. For me though, I have found that the more I make my costume like the screen used one, the more it behaves like one. Little things like attaching the cod to the vest, attaching the pouches to the bund, making the bund much shorter, using zip ties.... anytime I've made a change like that my Scout looks better and moves better. So I'm not as big on the hardiness of it or the convenience. But we are all in this for different reason! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesewhoopy Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I took about 1,000,000,000 pictures of the Scout at Celebration from just about every angle. I don't see any loop my dudes Now do I think a loop would be more secure? Absolutely! And if that works for you and trooping, go for it. For me though, I have found that the more I make my costume like the screen used one, the more it behaves like one. Little things like attaching the cod to the vest, attaching the pouches to the bund, making the bund much shorter, using zip ties.... anytime I've made a change like that my Scout looks better and moves better. So I'm not as big on the hardiness of it or the convenience. But we are all in this for different reason! My memory fails me! My bad. I guess in my excitement I thought I saw that. There's a pretty good chance I will end up changing mine now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyeslave Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Does it look like the zip tie is attached to the white elastic strap under the armor? On the right shoulder it looks like it's pulling it out 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Does it look like the zip tie is attached to the white elastic strap under the armor? On the right shoulder it looks like it's pulling it out I've always thought so too Alan. That the zip tie is glued to fabric that is in turn glued under the shoulder join. And yes it looks like it is ripping out. But the blue screen Scout scenes were the last thing shot for the movie and I imagine by then these suits were being held together by a lot of tape, glue and bubble gum! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I've always thought so too Alan. That the zip tie is glued to fabric that is in turn glued under the shoulder join. And yes it looks like it is ripping out. But the blue screen Scout scenes were the last thing shot for the movie and I imagine by then these suits were being held together by a lot of tape, glue and bubble gum! That what I've always assumed since I seen the pic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruntsky Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 Thanks for all the replies guys, looks like I'll go with the non-looped zip ties for the shoulders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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