lonewolf Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 We don't really know what was originally used but I needed a method which was as close as possible. These are slightly modified Makita drill belt clips, which were happliy supplied by workmates, cheers guys. I dremmelled the edges to make them slightly thinner and removed the angled base, sanded and painted them up. The originals are at the ends of the tube, I was thinking the originals may have been joined on by rivets, like everything else on the Biker Scout. I used M3 screws, passed through adrilled hole in the clips. I think the brackets were at the outer edges of the tube only to allow the maker to reach in with his/her fingers to fit a washer/nut on the backs. Pics are better than words, I cut the plastic thermal detonator box with a slight curvature as well. If anybody thinks this is only on the MOM model/Blu Ray model then take a look here, http://www.studiocre...mponbike_01.jpg 1
chimei Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 LW - once again, you amaze me...these look amazing 1
StudioCreations Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 The spacing of the bars look a little wider apart than they should be, but the principal is spot on. Much more accurate looking than money clips or Alice clips. Kudos!!!
lonewolf Posted April 30, 2012 Author Posted April 30, 2012 Thanks guys, Yes Jeff I agree, they could be a bit tighter , but pretty similar. Possibly the top curvature is a little too wide as well. I think the MC hose is a bit too short and wanted the clips to be further apart as well, I pinced the screen grab from your site, hope you don't mind, the reference pics you have on there are great. As we can see from the screen grab the clips are on view and not hidden so should be seen to make our costumes more accurate.
TB-7076 Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Nice, I think that is the closest solution we have seen yet. Very creative! Were to get these and for how much do these go if they're available as a single part? 1
Chef Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Yup, from the Bay, about £6 each. Search for Makita Belt Hook
lonewolf Posted April 30, 2012 Author Posted April 30, 2012 The Makita belt clip can sell from 99 pence to £6 plus postage, the average price as Rob says. Try some construction workers, many guys I know remove this clip and discard them! This clip is quite a soft metal, quite easy to cut , file ,sand and drill. It feels pretty strong as well. I know it is not perfect, as I have said in a few other posts I have spent a long time searching for some kind of fixing bracket suitable.Money clips could work with a bit of dremelling, I suspected maybe an Army belt clip/hook/ bracket due to the originals being a gun metal appearance and LFL using old army stuff a lot, but still nothing "right". I am quite happy with the look, it will do until I find something closer.
Griffin-X Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Awesome work on this John...as always you are a credit to us all! 1
lonewolf Posted May 1, 2012 Author Posted May 1, 2012 Yes Phil, this was cut and trimmed, they were chromed but I sanded and filed them dowm, primer coated and spray painted them matt black. I am still looking for a better method.
TB-7076 Posted May 2, 2012 Posted May 2, 2012 If you have to change the design I'd rather look into the possibilities to have it laser cut and bent from aluminum sheets and then anodised.
Guest Penn Chemist Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 Ah, all these details are mind boggling to the newb scout btw! Awesome work John! And they do look great. It is rough to keep all these details in mind as I begin my build but sure appreciate the detailed eye you all have for this wonderful armor!
Southscout Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 I liked this idea so much that I have now ordered my own set of belt clips
Fool Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 My det. just got ripped off at the last troop (someone just walking by....) I will start work on making these for me, Thank you!
Southscout Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 Just finished my own set of these, due to nothing else to work on... Not as good as LW's since he's the master, but I think close enough for a rookie.
lonewolf Posted July 1, 2012 Author Posted July 1, 2012 These look great Patrik, the metal is fine to file and shape.
Mr.Mike Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 I was looking though the pics of the original armor and I KNOW I have seen those clips before. I think it might have been in my Coast Guard days but I could be wrong. I have thought about these until my nose bleeds and it still hasnt come to me. Great job making up the new ones!
shdwtrpr13 Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 just got a set of these clips this week. looking forward to nodding them this weekend.
Griffin-X Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 just got a set of these clips this week. looking forward to nodding them this weekend. What did you end up using?
Aeruk Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 These look great! Considering the referenced screencap, would these be acceptable for Lancer?
pleasum Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 Thanks for this tip you guys!! I just bought a pair of two of these clips from the Bay for $8.00. Things like this are a huge help. I have my SC armor on the way and am in the process of gathering parts for all of it. Thanks again!!!!
elwyn5150 Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Thanks for this tip you guys!! I just bought a pair of two of these clips from the Bay for $8.00. Who is selling them on eBay?
Silver Fox Posted April 12, 2013 Posted April 12, 2013 just got a set of these clips this week. looking forward to nodding them this weekend. Where did you get them from?
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