DudeSidious Posted November 17, 2011 Report Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) I brought this helmet last week and it arived today!! The pvc kit comes with screen accurate neck and brow trim,hovi mic tips,star shaped padding and a certificate of authenticity plus a 1st edition plaque. Man this thing is sharp! The detail is amazing. Edited November 17, 2011 by DudeSidious Quote
Trooper1972 Posted November 17, 2011 Report Posted November 17, 2011 Ahhh the infamous Siman lid... Such a thing of beauty - Warts an all Good luck with the build Wayne. The lid looks awesome fully built mate Quote
DudeSidious Posted November 17, 2011 Author Report Posted November 17, 2011 Eyes and teeth done. Quote
DudeSidious Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) A test fit. I had to move the face plate forward a bit making the marked holes go a couple of mm out of alignment.Is this the norm? I'm thinking maybe because the pvc is so thin, thinner then the original helmet material that causes the error. Edited November 18, 2011 by DudeSidious Quote
SW1 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Posted November 18, 2011 Hi Wayne , Luvley helmet mate , iam also contructing my PVC RS helmet and armour at the moment , its amazzing that them marked holes are over 30 years old , the lid looks fine to me mate but to make sure maybe ask Rob at RS Props if his other helmets line up to the marked holes . Quote
DudeSidious Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Posted November 18, 2011 thanks guys. Hi Wayne , Luvley helmet mate , iam also contructing my PVC RS helmet and armour at the moment , its amazzing that them marked holes are over 30 years old , the lid looks fine to me mate but to make sure maybe ask Rob at RS Props if his other helmets line up to the marked holes . Im only talking 2 or 3 mm either side, but I will ask just to be on the safe side. Quote
RS Prop Masters Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 Hey guys, looking great so far. No, I don't use the holes either. It is not 100 clear on th back and cap where to drill, so I ignore them and build as I like the look. The original holes were drilled from different angles and not straight in, which can throw it off a little. That said, the holes I end up drilling are not far out by the time you have it finished. I have a step by step of building a lid I will post up as soon as poss. Rob. Quote
DudeSidious Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Posted November 23, 2011 Thanks Rob that would be great. Quote
DudeSidious Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Posted November 26, 2011 The ears are giving me a heap of trouble,I thought I stuffed them a couple of times. Heres some pics. Quote
Griffin-X[TK] Posted November 26, 2011 Report Posted November 26, 2011 Great looking bucket. It is coming along nicely! Quote
DudeSidious Posted November 30, 2011 Author Report Posted November 30, 2011 The frown and vocoder are done and im currently painting the tear traps and all other details as the kit does not come with decals,though I would'nt have used them anyway. Quote
DudeSidious Posted November 30, 2011 Author Report Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) Edited November 30, 2011 by DudeSidious Quote
Trooperman Posted December 1, 2011 Report Posted December 1, 2011 looking spot on!! due to it being PVC is it a lot lighter than the ABS lids? Quote
DudeSidious Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Posted December 1, 2011 seems to be but this is thinner gauge then my AP. Quote
DudeSidious Posted December 7, 2011 Author Report Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) Ive been taking my time with this helmet,trying to enjoy every moment and I was untill my lucky if she turns two daughter found and tipped my no.21 gloss black paint out over the carpet and her self. Heres a few pics of some progress. No pics of the carpet sorry. Edited December 7, 2011 by DudeSidious Quote
DudeSidious Posted December 7, 2011 Author Report Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) Just waiting on my french blue to turn up and I need to add the mesh to the mic tips. Not to sure how to do that. Also need some accurate lenses ,I must of chucked mine out with the packing. Edited December 7, 2011 by DudeSidious Quote
RS Prop Masters Posted December 9, 2011 Report Posted December 9, 2011 Looking sweet. Great work. Quote
DudeSidious Posted December 24, 2011 Author Report Posted December 24, 2011 Ive just added the Hovi mic tips and waiting on trooper bay for my tube stripe templates. let me know what you think. Merry Xmas everyone Quote
Cardiac[TK] Posted December 24, 2011 Report Posted December 24, 2011 Looks really good, like your Hovi mic tips where did you get-em ? Merry Xmas to all Quote
DudeSidious Posted December 24, 2011 Author Report Posted December 24, 2011 came with the lid, though you have to cut & glue the mesh your self. Quote
firebladejedi[TK] Posted February 8, 2012 Report Posted February 8, 2012 Its amazing how much more detail is present on the pvc lids compared to the abs - yours looks amazing so far.... if i was you i would leave the tube stripes off.... Quote
DudeSidious Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Its amazing how much more detail is present on the pvc lids compared to the abs - yours looks amazing so far.... if i was you i would leave the tube stripes off.... too late ive painted them and Ithink im finnished, ill post some pics soon. Edited February 10, 2012 by DudeSidious Quote
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