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Post by Big Friggin Jimmy on Jan 30, 2008 17:02:54 GMT -5
So, I've decided that if/when I get body armor, I wanted to go with a studded/brig vest with a suede casing. Something like this:  I've only looked for like 30 seconds, but haven't been able to find any instruction. I understand the pockets and steel plates and how that would work, it's the riveting them in (which I want, because I love the look) that I can't figure out. |
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Post by Kyrian on Jan 30, 2008 17:16:08 GMT -5
The trick is using rivets that aren't going to tear your fabric apart and/or finding a fabric that's tough enough to resist tearing. If you make the plates out of leather, then the armor won't be as encumbering. You could also make the plates out of 18-20 gauge steel which is not that thick. As far as how to lay out the rivets, you could use a plate template to mark out the holes on the fabric. You need to use an awl, not a punch, because you want the holes in the fabric to go between the gaps in the threads. If you use a punch, then you're actually cutting the fabric and introducing points where it can pull apart and tear.
I know that Kronos has one of those suits. You might want to talk to him about it or possibly order it though him at Kult of Athena.
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Post by Magpie Saegar on Jan 30, 2008 17:47:09 GMT -5
Are you going to put the chain under it too? (cause that's a pretty sweet look, you must admit).
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Post by Kayle on Jan 30, 2008 18:28:04 GMT -5
Putting chain under it would look awesome, but you wouldn't feel ANYTHING.
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Post by Administrator on Jan 30, 2008 18:29:23 GMT -5
You say that like it's a problem.
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Post by Smiley McPoopie Pants on Jan 30, 2008 23:05:51 GMT -5
then no more horrible nipple shots
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Post by Big Friggin Jimmy on Jan 31, 2008 2:42:41 GMT -5
No chain under it, I must be the exception to the rule for Hydra.
What I actually don't get, is how you would rivet through the metal plate. Like, you punch through leather and then rivet the hole... how do you punch through steel?
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Post by Kayle on Jan 31, 2008 12:22:57 GMT -5
A drill probably.
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Post by Sir Peregrine on Jan 31, 2008 14:00:12 GMT -5
oh ,your going to make real brig. very cool!
drill your holes
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Post by Sir Beauregaurd on Feb 1, 2008 18:06:13 GMT -5
actually, if i may offer a solution, cause i know everybody is waiting for my take on this, you should use a vise grips to hold several plates together. then use a drill press to drill through several plates at once. useing a drill press is easier, faster and safer. it also makes sure that your holes go square and straight so it is prefectly aligned with every plate being identicle. I see no reason to not attach a pair of chain sleeves to keep the awesome look.
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Post by Big Friggin Jimmy on Feb 3, 2008 3:46:37 GMT -5
actually, if i may offer a solution, cause i know everybody is waiting for my take on this, you should use a vise grips to hold several plates together. then use a drill press to drill through several plates at once. useing a drill press is easier, faster and safer. it also makes sure that your holes go square and straight so it is prefectly aligned with every plate being identicle. I see no reason to not attach a pair of chain sleeves to keep the awesome look. I'm gonna have a leather arm-cannon for my sword arm, and this will cover my shield arm shoulder, I'd be nearly perectly armored after this. |
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Post by Sir Peregrine on Feb 4, 2008 10:05:21 GMT -5
very cool!
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Post by Sir Beauregaurd on Feb 5, 2008 0:45:30 GMT -5
perfect then.
step 2 is starting the project
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Post by Big Friggin Jimmy on Feb 5, 2008 2:58:55 GMT -5
No, step 4 is starting this project, step 2 being getting the arm cannon from Morph and step 3 being making a new shield.
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Post by Sir Beauregaurd on Feb 5, 2008 17:03:39 GMT -5
ok, but those are nto steps in this project. they are different projects all to gether.
no tto be a douche, i am just saying...
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