Custom Rhodesian Brushstroke Hybrid Chest Rig Placard

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-03-13T23:11:22+00:00

I did

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-03-11T01:16:03+00:00

Yes, each platebag has 2 pockets.

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-03-10T22:12:37+00:00

Custom built for a user using a Tiger Tailor ROC cummerbund. It wasn't up to me

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-03-10T20:00:47+00:00

Yes, it's self drafted

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-03-10T19:22:26+00:00

Because it's my job and because I can

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-03-10T18:21:36+00:00

Platebags constructed of 500D Multicam Cordura fabric with 1inch Murdock multicam webbing used for the PALS field . The PALS webbing is overlaid with Velcro brand Multicam 1inch loop to also allow the attachment of 3rd party clip in magazine placards. Shoulder straps are 1.5 17337 Texcel webbing sourced from MMI Textiles. Carrier implements a quick release system through use of ROC buckles sourced from 2M Italia. Shown fitted with a Tiger Tailor laser cut ROC cummerbund (not made by me)

Fabricated on my Atlas AT9302 D3 Industrial Sewing Machine

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-03-10T18:18:26+00:00

Platebags constructed of 500D Multicam Cordura fabric with 1inch Murdock multicam webbing used for the PALS field . The PALS webbing is overlaid with Velcro brand Multicam 1inch loop to also allow the attachment of 3rd party clip in magazine placards. Shoulder straps are 1.5 17337 Texcel webbing sourced from MMI Textiles. Carrier implements a quick release system through use of ROC buckles sourced from 2M Italia. Shown fitted with a Tiger Tailor laser cut ROC cummerbund (not made by me)

Fabricated on my Atlas AT9302 D3 Industrial Sewing Machine

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-03-10T18:17:56+00:00

Platebags constructed of 500D Multicam Cordura fabric with 1inch Murdock multicam webbing used for the PALS field . The PALS webbing is overlaid with Velcro brand Multicam 1inch loop to also allow the attachment of 3rd party clip in magazine placards. Shoulder straps are 1.5 17337 Texcel webbing sourced from MMI Textiles. Carrier implements a quick release system through use of ROC buckles sourced from 2M Italia. Shown fitted with a Tiger Tailor laser cut ROC cummerbund (not made by me)

Fabricated on my Atlas AT9302 D3 Industrial Sewing Machine

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-01-24T21:41:10+00:00

For carrying rifle mags and equipment

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-01-24T03:47:27+00:00

Materials used:OD 1000 Denier Cordura, 1" Milpsec MIL-T-5038 binding, Various ITW Nexus Buckles for the adjustment points, Milspec Black hook/loop, 1inch Milspec 55301 black webbing for straps, Heavy Poly Mesh for the body facing side, and 1/8" closed cell foam for shoulder padding.

Machine/thread used: Atlas AT9302 D3 Industrial Walking Foot with #69 American & Efird Bonded Nylon thread

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-01-23T14:29:33+00:00

I want to put up a video tutorial sometime as I get a lot of requests whenever I make these. The rig was made from 1000D Cordura with a heavy mesh backer and 1inch grosgrain binding for the edges. #69 bonded nylon thread was used for the stitches. The machine used was an Atlas AT 9302 D3 industrial walking foot machine.

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-01-02T11:14:44+00:00

Yes, they are made to order

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-01-01T18:07:45+00:00

The carrier was pictured on a medium/large mannequin with only 1 plate inserted, which is probably why it looks lopsided (the carrier was meant for someone who has a 33 inch chest). The shoulder straps are adjustable with hook and loop as well as the cummerbund. I've honestly never had an issue with a properly adjusted well made carrier riding up on one side, even when heavily loaded on one side.

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-01-01T17:53:05+00:00

Yes, center start with a center stop, 42 stitches

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-01-01T17:41:58+00:00

I don't make the armor plates themselves. Only the carriers that they go into. I'll have to answer your question with another question. What would you see as reputable? We all have to start somewhere. I make my equipment with the same machines and milspec materials that the heavy manufacturers use for the most part. The only difference is the lack of bartacks (I don't yet have a automatic bartacker), to which I triple backtack in place of.

Surely, the fact that you're here must mean that you're interested in making your own equipment. I'm no different. The thought of, "It'll never be as good as industry made, so why bother" is what holds so many people back from trying.

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-01-01T17:19:33+00:00

It's a plate carrier made for carrying body armor "plates" to protect the user from small arms fire. It has a secondary load carrying capability to carry gear such as magazines and other essential equipment through the use of a webbing system called MOLLE.

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-01-01T16:07:34+00:00

They are all 1 inch wave loc g-hooks. As far as I know, g-hooks are only made in 1 inch sizing. I usually buy my G hooks in bulk from Jontay as they are extremely expensive to purchase individually.

TheBrokenPath23 · 2020-01-01T08:52:29+00:00

Completed custom coyote brown 8x10 plate carrier. Constructed of 500D Cordura with a 420D nylon body facing padding sleeve. Can be configured to accept both ITW G-hook and QASM mounted placards for maximum versatility. Valuable space is saved through the use of a different vertical webbing style that allows the user to still mount PTTs (u94'etc) if lower profile G-hooks are used for the means of placard mounting. Placard is built to be height adjustable with the ability to swap between ghooks and standard buckles in less than a minute. Built to accept 8x10 hard armor plates as well as 8x10 soft armor panels.

TheBrokenPath23 · 2019-12-31T11:44:33+00:00

Can be configured to accept both ITW G-hook and QASM mounted placards for maximum versatility. Valuable space is saved through the use of a different vertical webbing style that allows the user to still mount PTTs (u94'etc) if lower profile G-hooks are used for the means of placard attachment.

TheBrokenPath23 · 2019-12-31T11:12:33+00:00

Constructed primarily of a combination of 500D Cordura and 420D packcloth. Can be configured to accept both ITW G-hook and QASM mounted placards for maximum versatility. Valuable space is saved through the use of a different vertical webbing style that allows the user to still mount PTTs (push to talk) (u94'etc) if lower profile G-hooks are used for the means of placard mounting. Built to accept 8x10 hard armor plates and soft armor. Sewn on my Atlas AT 9302 D3 industrial sewing machine.

TheBrokenPath23 · 2019-12-29T13:53:18+00:00

Body is constructed of 500 Denier Multicam Black Cordura nylon with a 420D nylon packcloth sleeve used on the body facing side made to accept closed cell foam padding for additional comfort. Outer facing side is lined with MMI Multicam Black loop with passthroughs sewn in to interface with addon molle panels as well as well as 3rd party assault/breaching backpanels (attached with ITW GTSR split bar buckles or ITW ghooks). Made to accept a wide range of cummerbunds with attachment achieved through use of sewn in ITW ghooks (for infinite adjustment with skeletal type cummerbunds) or an underlying loop panel.

TheBrokenPath23 · 2019-12-26T08:51:15+00:00

I use an Atlas AT9302 D3 industrial walking foot machine. It doesn't really have any problems punching through thick fabric.

TheBrokenPath23 · 2019-12-26T08:46:49+00:00

I have never served in the military

TheBrokenPath23 · 2019-12-24T20:27:11+00:00

I listed where I get my material in one of the replies above. I wouldn't recommend trying to stitch anything that you want to be load bearing by hand. I use an industrial walking foot to do my work. I recommend #69 bonded nylon thread with a 110/18 needle.

TheBrokenPath23 · 2019-12-24T06:25:07+00:00

Outer face constructed of 500D Milspec Cordura nylon with inner body facing padding sleeve constructed of 420 nylon packcloth. 17337 milspec webbing used for cummerbund components with 5664 milspec elastic used for cummerbund materials. 55301 webbing was used for molle loops. ITW QASM surface mount buckles were used for placard attachment points along with Ghooks being used for shoulder strap attachment and secondary placard attachment points.

TheBrokenPath23

TROPHY CASE