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[Anja Kad'la]

Hey everyone!
I've cut out my back plates and thought I'd start my WIP for armor...

[GreatSkyRiver Falco]

thats a great idea! super flexable. mine are 4 horizontal segments.

[Dar Kyram]

I really like that, Anj'ika. Ive always been a sucker for uniqueness. And being as there's no specific rule to back plates, I'm glad you're taking advantage of that.

How  do you plan to attatch them?

[whitecrow1]

oh very similar to what i had planned haha =D i like it...let us know how it works out for you

[RoboEmma]

What's the material?

[Hondo Karr]

Very cool design!

[GreatSkyRiver Falco]

yeah, how do you keep em on? i use snaps. they work pretty well but if i tighten my vest too much one of them pops off when i bend down!

[Cyrus Rang]

Anj'ika, your backplate is comming along very nicely. 

[Anja Kad'la]

Thanks
The design was inspired by motorcycle armor and Nadia's jacket from the movie Pandorum. I wanted to balance out the front and back of the costume since most of the detail and design goes into the front. I figured I'd take advantage of the rules a little.

I'd like to see the designs you guys have for your plates! They seem the way to go for comfort and flexibility.

I've been told heavy duty snaps work really well, especially to keep the plates in place, so I plan on trying that out. these are 3mm Sintra.

[GreatSkyRiver Falco]

i think the snaps are the most conveniant way if you need to take plates off, but the placement must be exact or, like i said if there is too much tension in one spot they will pop..trial an error..

[Tyrian_Kell]

Looks great! Snaps work very well. Let me know if you need some suggestions. I sort of came up with my own way of doing it.

[GreatSkyRiver Falco]

heres a quik look at my backplates. i cant find the underside pics with the snaps showing ,but the pic with the plates hangin from a chair are all snapped up...there a pic to see size verses the other plates. btw i used pop rivets to secure snaps. what will you use to hold them?
when i first made em.
http://img214.imageshack.us/i/img0948t.jpg/
all snapped up and on old bullet proof vest
http://img64.imageshack.us/i/img1252m.jpg/
and comparison to other plates. the color is supposed to look like ancient bronze plate taken from a tomb.
http://img4.imageshack.us/i/img4016z.jpg/
hope you gets some extra ideas!

[Anja Kad'la]

Cool segmented design.
Tyrian's the Mando to ask exactly how he did the snaps, I'll be taking his advice.
From what I remember from the advice he gave me at the armor party, he glued one half of the snap to a piece of plastic then glued that to the underside of the armor. Then using chalk ect. on that snap placed the plate where he wanted it leaving the exact placement for the other half of the snap.

[GreatSkyRiver Falco]

i think rivets are strongerfor the plate side , but whatever floats your boat..

[-Vid Sybot-]

- wicked! looking good!

[GreatSkyRiver Falco]

i think rivets are strongerfor the plate side , but whatever floats your boat..

i just remembered i couldnt use glue because it would not stick to the plastic.scratch what i said before.

[Ori Cabur]

I'm a fan, this is looking very promising. Kandosii ner vod!

[Revan Ordo]

Nice backplate design Anja. This is looking interesting.

[Rhyen Skytracker]

Awessome looking back plates.  Great job.

[Kris Lyssara]

Shab, nice design for the back plate.  I've been thinking of doing something similar already, and now you've provided some extra motivation.  =]

[Sinclair Reau]

woah!?  Thats your back plate?? thats awesome!

[Anja Kad'la]

Thanks soooo much everyone!
 I'm in the process of re-cutting a few of the pieces, shaping, and getting them ready for priming. More pics to come soon.

[Ick'tan Wesdar]

I may have to emulate your back plate design when I do my back over.

Great job so far Anja!! 

[Praetor Ordo]

I love seeing all of the custom back armor.  I think it shows true ownership of the armor when you design parts of it by hand rather than using the "typical" single-piece back plate.  I love it!

[Cando Pax]