new biker scout armor

[Nes]

OK. I want it for basic clearance.

Another question I have is that the front and rear armor come attached. How can they be separated and what system can I use to attach the two parts?

[Chopper]

I can't answer how to separate the front and rear without seeing how they're attached to begin with. Post a photo and we'll take a look.

[Nes]

Ok. The clamp that goes to the bridge as shown in the photo is glued with double-sided tape. I don´t know if the manufacturer has glued the bridges together afterwards.

 

[Chopper]

Knowing RS, it's very likely that the bridge cover and the bridges themselves are glued with super glue.

Is there a reason you're looking to take it apart? Is it a sizing issue?

you can use velcro on the underside to hold the front and back armor together if you decide to take it apart, but there will likely be glue residue on the underside of the coverstrip.

[Nes]

Ok. There are two reasons why I thought people separated the two parts of the armor:

1- Because I plan to reinforce the armor on the inside to prevent it from cracking with use

2- To transport it in a trunk.
 

What do you recommend?

[Aradun]

The shoulder bridge is glued on my RS kit. I’d caution against trying to take it apart. The CA glue they use is very strong and you may end up damaging the abs. If it’s a fit issue, try it on and post up a photo so we can see what you’re dealing with. Then we can go from there with some recommendations.

[Aradun]

For transport, you don’t need to take it apart. In fact, it serves as a great way to nest the forearm, bicep, knee, and TD inside. You can even put your gloves and cod piece in there it it’s not attached to your bund or vest.

[Nes]

Ok. I'm going to leave the armor assembled following your recommendation. I wanted to know how you transport it in the trunk and how you reinforce the armor.

[Aradun]

You shouldn’t need to reinforce the shoulder bridge. It’s not really a stress point. I’ve had mine for 5 years and wore it for 80+ troops with no issue there. For RS armor the weak spot is the notched V at the bottom center of the chest armor and top center of the chest.

[Nes]

4 minutes ago, Aradun said:

For transport, you don’t need to take it apart. In fact, it serves as a great way to nest the forearm, bicep, knee, and TD inside. You can even put your gloves and cod piece in there it it’s not attached to your bund or vest.

Ok. What’s TD? Do you mean putting the soft parts inside the armor?

[Aradun]

Thermal detonator. Here’s a pick of my tote packed.



The helmet is wrapped in my flak jacket (center). The chest and back armor have the other armor parts nested inside it. The bund lays over the back armor and then the flight suit lays over everything. It’s a 35 gal husky tote.

[Nes]

11 minutes ago, Aradun said:

You shouldn’t need to reinforce the shoulder bridge. It’s not really a stress point. I’ve had mine for 5 years and wore it for 80+ troops with no issue there. For RS armor the weak spot is the notched V at the bottom center of the chest armor and top center of the chest.

Do you recommend that I reinforce the armor where I indicate in the two photos?

 

[Aradun]

Those are the spots. They will stress over time as you put the armor on and take it off.

You can cut a small piece of abs, heat it slightly so that it’s pliable and then while flexible, push it in place and allow it to conform to the armor. Once cool use some plastic weld to mount it in place.

[Nes]

10 minutes ago, Aradun said:

Thermal detonator. Here’s a pick of my tote packed.



The helmet is wrapped in my flak jacket (center). The chest and back armor have the other armor parts nested inside it. The bund lays over the back armor and then the flight suit lays over everything. It’s a 35 gal husky tote.

Do you have a picture of just the chest armor stored in the trunk?I´d like to see what´s inside the armor

[Nes]

4 minutes ago, Aradun said:

Those are the spots. They will stress over time as you put the armor on and take it off.

You can cut a small piece of abs, heat it slightly so that it’s pliable and then while flexible, push it in place and allow it to conform to the armor. Once cool use some plastic weld to mount it in place.

Do you mean to reinforce the armor where I put the blue background?

[Aradun]

I don’t have one handy and my crate is packed away for the holidays. Won’t be trooping again until February.

Here’s a video from another member using the same crate as I use.




I do not remove my tank. I put my thermal detonator in the chest armor too, but wrap it in my cod piece.

My helmet fits in the case too. I don’t use a separate bag.

[Aradun]

Do you mean to reinforce the armor where I put the blue background?

Your location for the top is good. For the bottom the center blue line. You don’t need to reinforce on either side of the notch there. You want a 3/4” x 2” piece for both. You can see why you need to heat the reinforcement pieces to get them to mold to the proper shape for adhesion. There are some funky bends in those two spots.

[Nes]

3 minutes ago, Aradun said:

I don’t have on handy and my crate is packed away for the holidays. Won’t be tripping again until February.

Here’s a video from another member using the same crate as I use.
 

 

I do not remove my tank. I out my thermal detonator in there chest armor too, but wrap it in my cod piece.

My helmet fits in there too. I don’t use a separate bag.

 

Now I understand with the video. Doesn´t putting things on top of it crush the armor?

[Aradun]

I’ve had no issue. The abs is very sturdy and with proper placement nothing should shift around during transport. It’s usually when things are bouncing around and loose in a crate that issues can occur. My gear is really snug and I lay the under suit on top of everything for added padding/protection.

[Nes]

9 minutes ago, Aradun said:

Your location for the top is good. For the bottom the center blue line. You don’t need to reinforce on either side of the notch there. You want a 3/4” x 2” piece for both. You can see why you need to heat the reinforcement pieces to get them to mold to the proper shape for adhesion. There are some funky bends in those two spots.

Say you to reinforce the armor like I show you?

 

[Nes]

4 minutes ago, Aradun said:

I’ve had no issue. The abs is very sturdy and with proper placement nothing should shift around during transport. It’s usually when things are bouncing around and loose in a crate that issues can occur. My gear is really snug and I lay the under suit on top of everything for added padding/protection.

I understand you 😉

[Aradun]

Say you to reinforce the armor like I show you?
 

[L0CKSTER]

TD means thermal detonator


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[Nes]

Ok. 
 

Do you think it’s safe to transport the armor in the suitcase?

[Aradun]

Not a suitcase, but a plastic tote/bin or  tool chest.  Suitcases tend to have softer shells or are cloth.  You want to transport it a hard case.  See the following post for some ideas on what others are using.