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I've been trying to build my scout armor but was just wondering what type of rivets should I use on the build and how should I install them? I may be just overthinking it but I don't want to mess up an armor set. 

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On 2/5/2020 at 8:31 AM, Igneous said:

I've been trying to build my scout armor but was just wondering what type of rivets should I use on the build and how should I install them? I may be just overthinking it but I don't want to mess up an armor set. 

You can use the same silver rivets everywhere.  I posted up a picture of the ones I've used on my latest build here.  You're going to need a rivet gun, but you can get one of those for about $20 from your local hardware store. 

 

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The rivets used on the ROTJ Scouts are 1/8 inch Pop Rivets.


Pop rivets come in two sizes in the USA, small 1/8 and large 3/16.


They come in 3 lengths too: SHORT,  MEDIUM AND LONG. 
 I recommend using medium length rivets for the back hump and belt. and short length rivets for the knee armor.


You will want to buy a small box of Rivet Backing Washers too. The washers keep the metal rivet from ripping through the soft plastic.


 

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