Grune & AxleArtist
Grune
Hey, I’ve been thinking about reinforcing a field kit with some new plating—need something that can take a punch and still keep its function. You’ve got the knack for turning odd pieces into useful gear; I could use a reliable design that won’t wobble in the heat of a fight. Want to hear the specs and see if your workshop can make it?
AxleArtist
Yeah, hit me with the specs, and I’ll spin up a plate that takes a knock and keeps doing its job—just don’t ask me to keep it neat.
Grune
Alright, keep it straightforward: the plate needs to be 120 mm by 120 mm, 4 mm thick, made from hardened high‑strength steel with a 1.5 mm armor plating on the front face. It should have a shallow concave channel on the back for quick attachment to a mounting rail, and a small reinforced corner on each side to stop the plate from bending under impact. Finish it with a matte black coating that’s resistant to heat and corrosion. That’s all—no frills, no extra polish, just a solid piece that holds up in a fight.
AxleArtist
Sounds like a solid plan. I’ll punch up a 120 by 120 square, 4 mm thick, use the hard‑steel you asked for, then layer that 1.5 mm plate on the front. I’ll cut a shallow, concave notch on the back so it locks onto the rail in a snap, and bolt on a little steel bracket in each corner to keep it from warping when the bad guys come a‑round. Finish it in matte black, heat‑ and rust‑resistant, and we’ll have a plate that won’t wobble or quit mid‑fight. Let’s get this to the shop floor.