Rivets for belt, tank, holster, and knees

[Igneous]

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. 

[BikerScout007]

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. 

 

[StudioCreations]

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.


 

[CatfoodRob]

What Jeff says is dead correct . No metric rivets were used , just imperial sizes 1/8 and 3/16 . 

[Swfangirl]

This is timely info, I’m shopping for them as well

[StudioCreations]

Depending how you attach your two metal belt clips to the Thermal Det Pipe, you might need two (2) more Medium Length Rivets.


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[troygordon2]

I'm putting my SC kit together now.  Appears there is a rivet on the outside and inside of the top hole, but is the bottom only supported on the inside of the armor?

 

[StudioCreations]

Troy, Can you post a photo of the area in question?    i am not sure what part of the costume you are referring to when you say "outside and inside of the top hole".

Thanks,
-Jeff