Stormtrooper Costume Question

[lysol24]

I am just wondering what size/type rivets anyone has used on their stormtrooper costume. On the modifications I have found, they use rivets to secure the ammo pouch, knee pad, and belt. What type and size rivet would be best to use for tyhis application? Thanks

 

[JoeR]

Have a look at the FISD website, this and the answers to any other Stormtrooper questions can be found on there.

First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment

 

[lysol24]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

 

[Darkturbo04]

I looked and couldn't find an "official" rivet size. People have used 1/8, 5/32 & 3/16. I used 1/8.

 

[Trek920]

i have used most sizes. there really isnt a need for rivets on a stormtrooper. at all. you can build one with just the supplied or purchased ABS glue that came with your kit. (found at home depot/lowes).

ammo pouch should be attached to your backpack and or belt via the loops. the knee pas should be glued, the belt is either bolted together or glued.

I hope this helps

 

[OldKen]

i have used most sizes. there really isnt a need for rivets on a stormtrooper. at all. you can build one with just the supplied or purchased ABS glue that came with your kit. (found at home depot/lowes).

ammo pouch should be attached to your backpack and or belt via the loops. the knee pas should be glued, the belt is either bolted together or glued.

I hope this helps

I think he is looking to find what the ORIGINAL costumes used. And they WERE riveted. 6 on the left side. couple on the right. 3 on the belt 2 on the sniper knee... etc etc. Deffinately check the FISD!

If you WERE asking how you could assemble them, and aren't worried about screen used accuracy... you can deffinately get by without rivets! E6000 and velcro are your friends!

Again the FISD is the place to be for all things TK! :thumbsup

 

[Trek920]

couldve sworn rivets were not allowed. either way, you don't need rivets at all to put together a TD.

 

[Amish Trooper]

couldve sworn rivets were not allowed. either way, you don't need rivets at all to put together a TD.

Are you meaning a Thermal Det. or a Sandtrooper?

 

[Hawkeye]

I only used rivet for the Knee plate and Battery pack on thighs!
E6000 did everything else

 

[Pappy]

Just check this thread for accurate strap system TM Replica ANH suit. - First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment

 

[Homer]

you can use rivits around the belt

 

[CureMode]

The rivets are not allowed on the shoulder straps for FISD EI approval. That is a common mistake because on guides on armor building do recommend that. You can use them on the battery pack on the thigh, knee plate, and side gap.

 

[Trek920]

either way, head over to MEPD.net or FISD for better information.