spoeni Report post Posted March 17, 2013 Finished an interesting job in January: A guy bought a Solidfox CPC and wanted me to replace all the PALS/MOLLE webbing with original Multicam webbing. Was quite interesting to take apart and to see how the Chinese guys made it. Build quality wasn't even that bad, they just used a a non-bonded thread. BTW this mod costs around the same as the carrier itself, but it's still cheaper than the original... And I bought some Cobra Buckles! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Report post Posted March 18, 2013 Bloody nice work spoeni. Ever thought of doing a similar belt with a velcro attached pad system broken in to multiple sections (to fit between belt loops)? To my mind, that'd be the ideal solution for people who want to rock the ever-fashionable (for good reason) kydex belt-mounted holster/mag pouches combo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spoeni Report post Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks CKinnerley! I know what you mean. The belt itself is 2" (50mm), I don't think a lot of pant have belt loops that big. I have 1.5" (38mm) webbing, but the belt loops are usually in the place where one would benefit the most from the padding (on the sides, right next to the hip bone). A pad for 1.5" might even fit through most loops, I'll do a proto when I'm not as busy as right now. Got another idea for a MOLLE/PALS compatible belt that is only 1.5" wide... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.J.Simpson Report post Posted April 3, 2013 Hi folks, I have been looking int DIY gear for a month or two and I was thinking to sign up for sewing courses sometime this summer. Before I hop into spending money (like buying old school sewing machine with walking foot and big bobbin FTW), I wander where is the heaven to buy all the DIY goods with decent EU shipping: 500D and 1000D or similar nylon in color like CB, OD, TAN. Webbing OD, TAN, CB Nylon Threads OD, TAN, CB Buckles and other plastic/metal parts (like American molding stuff) Kydex I read DIY forum, but I do not seem to find any real guides for noobs, like selecting needles, threads, troubleshooting etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blarock86 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 I used to get it from DIYtactical, but since they are out of business, I get it from Tacticaltrim dot DE. I've searched for a long time for a decent alternative, and that's the only one I found till now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.J.Simpson Report post Posted April 3, 2013 wow, that is rather pricey. So how much does it cost to make M4 shinge 10 EUR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blarock86 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) My latest builds: Shotgun-shell pouch. Holds 8 shells.The tab keeps in in place, but is flexible enough to bend when pulling a shell out.Empty shells can just be put back in from the top. Double Slapstick pouch, made for a teammate: Personal Wallet. (My leather wallet was at his end, and the coins were crushing my bank-cards)And Mbitr pouch: Edited April 5, 2013 by blarock86 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titchikov Report post Posted April 8, 2013 Double slapstick? It can hold both Laurel and Hardy? Just kidding mate, nice work, liking that wallet in particular. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Report post Posted April 20, 2013 Finished making a leather chest holster for my XP-100. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Report post Posted April 26, 2013 PC belongs to my brother, the pouch is a birthday present he did for me. Partly as an experiment as well as a gift, the material for the backing is so thin it's translucent. Seems to hold up on a basic level using 2 layers of the stuff, but we'll see what happens in game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eklam Report post Posted May 3, 2013 Made this a while back for a customer: double 7.62 kangaroo insert, which can fold flat when not in use. Below are photos from the customer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ollie_ty Report post Posted May 3, 2013 A very Happy customer I might add! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simba4793 Report post Posted May 3, 2013 I run dual pistols so I started last year on my own custom rig. I think I am finished with my rig for a while. All parts of the rig are modular ...I have the bottom piece in the picture with the dump pouch and glock holsters and another bottom that is bare for a minimal rig. The top suspenders with my radio button and knife can be replaced with a bare pair of bare suspenders. The custom drop legs snap off so I don't have to have them on the rig either. Of course the belt holds all my mag pouches still. I have a holster that hooks to the back of my rig so I can carry the bazooka vertical on my back, but I need to secure it better. The bazooka holster slides over a strap sewn on the right side of the top section. Ok that. Is amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judgeman Report post Posted May 7, 2013 Hoping one of you gents can give me some advice, as i'm putting together something here. Basically built myself a one-point for my Mk-43 Mod 1 out of a old Blackhawk 2 point, a ATS buckle and a lot of gorilla tape. Now I do not have a sewing machine, but I want to cut down the amount of tape used to hold this thing together to reduce the overall ghetto look. Also it desperately needs padding. Advice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Report post Posted May 7, 2013 Chicago screw if you need it removable otherwise you could put a couple rivets/eyelets to keep it together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesKACF Report post Posted May 9, 2013 Not much I know but, I "Short-sleeved" my S95 DPM shirt. Great for spring/summer skirmishes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robinio Report post Posted May 10, 2013 Had a safariland copy holster, but I was a leg holster, so I remove some straps and wolla! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
druid799 Report post Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) Not a particularly complex DIY job but serves the purpose of in field reloads without the noise . Screw the bag on , reload , unscrew no rattle ! Edited May 16, 2013 by druid799 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Report post Posted May 27, 2013 Holsters, holsters everywhere! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imperator Report post Posted May 29, 2013 (edited) PC belongs to my brother, the pouch is a birthday present he did for me. Partly as an experiment as well as a gift, the material for the backing is so thin it's translucent. Seems to hold up on a basic level using 2 layers of the stuff, but we'll see what happens in game. CKinnerley, where did you find the elastic webbing for the mag pouch? Edited May 29, 2013 by Imperator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Jon Report post Posted May 29, 2013 Welp, I'll chime in as I constructed it. It's actually stretch fabric, similar to Lycra, and it's doubled over. It seems to work okay but could do with some more refining. Honestly I have no idea where you'd get more of that specific fabric as I'm fairly sure it's an overrun from years ago, it's got DGII watermarks at least.I imagine more or less any lycra would do with some experimentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Report post Posted May 29, 2013 My brother picked it up from a web store somewhere in North America that sells various fabrics and materials etc. They had the AOR 1 & 2 type stuff for a brief period but it sold out a long time ago I believe. If you PM him (@Mr. Jon) he'll be able to tell you more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gisburn20 Report post Posted May 29, 2013 Druid799, I see what you were trying to do there, I did it like this... Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
druid799 Report post Posted May 29, 2013 Druid799, I see what you were trying to do there, Jim I did it like that so I can chop and change the BBs I'm using , .25s in the AEG , .35s in the pistol and .42s in the L96 . One loader , three bags . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gisburn20 Report post Posted May 29, 2013 Ah I see, I dont store bbs in cloth bags long term. I keep my bbs in the original plastic bags or tubs and fill the cloth bag on the moring of game day. Most of the time I use Guarder 0.28s in everything, pistols/aegs/bolties, simplifies logistics somewhat, On odd occasions when I use Madbull 0.4s they go in the bag and I keep pistol ammo in a very small cloth bag and load the pistol mags by hand (tm pistol mags load quickly by hand from the base of the slot) Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
