Replica Armor Plates for Cumberbund?

Donster · April 2nd, 2009, 22:46

As the title says, i was thinking of picking up a pair of replica plates for my vest, but do they make any such plates for my cumberbund?

If you are aware of such items, please let me know, as i have yet to find any online at the major airsoft stores (i.e.: Redwolf, WGC, Airsoft GI, etc etc)

Thanks,

D

Ace of Spades© · April 2nd, 2009, 22:49

Toy Soldiers do

Donster · April 2nd, 2009, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace of Spades

Toy Soldiers do

link by any chance?

ILLusion · April 2nd, 2009, 23:21

http://ascmart.ca/product_info.php?products_id=19

Cheaper than if you bought it on your own from overseas.

ShelledPants · April 2nd, 2009, 23:22

http://ascmart.ca/product_info.php?products_id=19 In country. ASC Mart.

-Per- · April 2nd, 2009, 23:43

I think he's talking about side SAPI plates...I don't know any company who make side plates replica...

Drake · April 2nd, 2009, 23:55

Yeah, I think he means 6x8 or 8x8 Side SAPI plates, too... I've been looking for some but haven't found any (fakes).

ShelledPants · April 3rd, 2009, 00:01

ooooooo. I seeeeeee.

In that case disregard the above.

Donster · April 3rd, 2009, 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drake

Yeah, I think he means 6x8 or 8x8 Side SAPI plates, too... I've been looking for some but haven't found any (fakes).

That is what i was talking about and that is too bad that you haven't found any. i might just have to make my own... or cut down some existing plates. thanks for the response guys

Drake · April 3rd, 2009, 00:25

I did mention side SAPI plates to our Pantac contact since several of their plate carriers accept them, as well as their MTV -- and they now sell fake plastic plates, too. But I was told the cost to start producing them is quite high, so if there isn't much demand it's not worth it for them to try and manufacture them.

But there's still a tiny bit of hope.

Specially since the MTV hasn't been such a hit. Marines current in Afghanistan (III MEF, IIRC) have been getting the Eagle SPC, which also has side SAPI pockets. And whatever the final replacement for the MTV ends up being will probably have at least an option for them as well.

Darklen · April 3rd, 2009, 03:01

I bought some blue closed cellsleeping pad foam from MaoMart and cut it up for my side plates. Worked well for my deltoid pads too.

Capt. Tyco · April 3rd, 2009, 03:17

The foam works great for soft armor like the deltoids but, it does not come close to the feeling of hard plates.

bleaches · April 3rd, 2009, 04:02

toy soldier does make them now, i saw it on a magazine. lemme scan it

edit： nvm i saw it on airsoft news eu. but here it is. its for the OTV which might be oversized. but it might work

http://www.airsoft-news.eu/e107_imag...older_1803.jpg

ILLusion · April 3rd, 2009, 04:04

Toy Soldier's made them for quite a while. It's been at least 3 years now

Mikhail · April 3rd, 2009, 04:22

Could you not contact cement 'pickle barrel' plastic to the closed cell foam to turn soft armour into a hard plate feel? Heck, cut out two plates and use the foam as filler in the middle for added realistic thickness.

Those barrels are high impact plastic so they can take a lot of abuse, are cheap, easy to cut with cheap jigsaw, and are moldable with a torch or oven.

Oven warmed, they can be molded to your body shape...remember to cover side with wet towel first....hssssss!

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April 2nd, 2009, 22:46	#1
Donster Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GTA	Replica Armor Plates for Cumberbund? As the title says, i was thinking of picking up a pair of replica plates for my vest, but do they make any such plates for my cumberbund? If you are aware of such items, please let me know, as i have yet to find any online at the major airsoft stores (i.e.: Redwolf, WGC, Airsoft GI, etc etc) Thanks, D Last edited by Donster; April 2nd, 2009 at 22:58..

April 2nd, 2009, 23:21	#4
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	http://ascmart.ca/product_info.php?products_id=19 Cheaper than if you bought it on your own from overseas. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

April 2nd, 2009, 23:22	#5
ShelledPants Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, On	http://ascmart.ca/product_info.php?products_id=19 In country. ASC Mart. __________________ Ár skal r?*sa, sá er annars vill fé eða fjör hafa. Sjaldan liggjandi úlfur lær um getur né sofandi maður sigur.

April 2nd, 2009, 23:43	#6
-Per- Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Montreal,Qc	I think he's talking about side SAPI plates...I don't know any company who make side plates replica...

April 2nd, 2009, 23:55	#7
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	Yeah, I think he means 6x8 or 8x8 Side SAPI plates, too... I've been looking for some but haven't found any (fakes). __________________

April 3rd, 2009, 00:01	#8
ShelledPants Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, On	ooooooo. I seeeeeee. In that case disregard the above. __________________ Ár skal r?*sa, sá er annars vill fé eða fjör hafa. Sjaldan liggjandi úlfur lær um getur né sofandi maður sigur.

April 3rd, 2009, 00:25	#10
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	I did mention side SAPI plates to our Pantac contact since several of their plate carriers accept them, as well as their MTV -- and they now sell fake plastic plates, too. But I was told the cost to start producing them is quite high, so if there isn't much demand it's not worth it for them to try and manufacture them. But there's still a tiny bit of hope. Specially since the MTV hasn't been such a hit. Marines current in Afghanistan (III MEF, IIRC) have been getting the Eagle SPC, which also has side SAPI pockets. And whatever the final replacement for the MTV ends up being will probably have at least an option for them as well. __________________

April 3rd, 2009, 03:01	#11
Darklen Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB	I bought some blue closed cellsleeping pad foam from MaoMart and cut it up for my side plates. Worked well for my deltoid pads too. __________________ *ASC Age Verifier for Red Deer & Area Alberta*

April 3rd, 2009, 03:17	#12
Capt. Tyco Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Victoria, B.C.	The foam works great for soft armor like the deltoids but, it does not come close to the feeling of hard plates. __________________ Eagles may soar, but WEASLES, don't get sucked into jet engines. 20 Bucks is 20 Bucks

April 3rd, 2009, 04:02	#13
bleaches Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: vancouver	toy soldier does make them now, i saw it on a magazine. lemme scan it edit： nvm i saw it on airsoft news eu. but here it is. its for the OTV which might be oversized. but it might work http://www.airsoft-news.eu/e107_imag...older_1803.jpg Last edited by bleaches; April 3rd, 2009 at 04:26..

April 3rd, 2009, 04:04	#14
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Toy Soldier's made them for quite a while. It's been at least 3 years now __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

April 3rd, 2009, 04:22	#15
Mikhail Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: N/A	Could you not contact cement 'pickle barrel' plastic to the closed cell foam to turn soft armour into a hard plate feel? Heck, cut out two plates and use the foam as filler in the middle for added realistic thickness. Those barrels are high impact plastic so they can take a lot of abuse, are cheap, easy to cut with cheap jigsaw, and are moldable with a torch or oven. Oven warmed, they can be molded to your body shape...remember to cover side with wet towel first....hssssss!

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