tk7713gra30 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 Hi all, Well thanks to my wife, and the kitchen being down a sieve, I found a softer mesh. Please let me know what you think. I just need feedback on the tips themselves and price. I will post these in the ongoing sales section as soon as I get some more cast and some more mesh from the market and see if there is an interest,I will make a list up then, think I can do them £3.50 a pair. As mentioned they are meant to be a budget alternative. but I think better than a lot of tips and a good starter before upgrading. They are Hovi casts. Regards Graham Quote
Scootch[TK] Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 Nice Graham; will you be creating these with a mounting screw built in? Or are they hollow with enough backing to dril out and insert a screw? They look nice. Quote
tk7713gra30 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) On 1/5/2011 at 7:22 AM, Scootch said: Nice Graham; will you be creating these with a mounting screw built in? Or are they hollow with enough backing to dril out and insert a screw? They look nice. Hi Scott, Thanks, glad you think they are ok. I used 2 part epoxy glue to glue a flat head screw to the back. When dry I attached a felt pad with a hole drilled, to the inside of the helmet and screwed, its very strong. I wanted to avoid drilling as the back is not that thick due to using a proper hovi and a 1 piece mould. A screw could be added inside but I would have to drill the hole before adding the mesh and it looks a bit unsightly, the screw method should hold really well but would be great to hear your views and others. Here they are in one of my lids. All the best graham Edited January 24, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated gmrhodes13 2021 Quote
Scootch[TK] Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 They are cool, I'de defo be in for a couple sets to toy with. Price sounds nice. Quote
tk7713gra30 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Posted January 5, 2011 They are cool, I'de defo be in for a couple sets to toy with. Price sounds nice. Cheers mate, no worries. I'll post Budget mic Tips for sale in the correct forum when done and the run number. I expect to do about 20 sets at first but I'll let you know. If i can do this number then thats how I can keep the prices really low. All the best graham Quote
ean Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 I'll have set when you start your run. Quote
Sonnenschein Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 Where did you get the original tip you cast? Quote
tk7713gra30 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) Hi Karin, its a cast I had of a Hovi. I adjusted, cleaned to be able to make 1 piece moulds, painted and added the mesh. They are cast in good quality Urethane Resin, as I use for my figure castings. I didn't mean to imply I had the original, hope that does not take away the look of them or the good price ( I think). As you know the originals are like gold dust, in fact I have never seen an original so all the tips are usually a cast, as far as I am aware. I don't think this is wrong as they are all copies of an industrial item and not a sculpt of an individual. If this offends anyone greatly I will remove. PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE NOT CASTINGS FROM TIPS I HAVE PURCHASED FROM ANY MEMBER OF FISD OR ANY MEMBER OF ANY OTHER FORUM. I only want to offer some nice cheap tips to spruce up helmets Kindest regards Graham Edited January 5, 2011 by tk7713gra30 Quote
Sonnenschein Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 I was just being curious Excellent casts, I can image pouring so thin walled items can be quite tricky. The mesh looks quite good. But I'm missing the "nipple". Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) I was just being curious Excellent casts, I can image pouring so thin walled items can be quite tricky. The mesh looks quite good. But I'm missing the "nipple". As a budget alternative, I guess it's WYSIWYG. But surely it would be nice with a nipple. But the extra work casting that could possibly break the "budget"-side of it. I believe it would be healthy for the community as a whole to have good quality items in a range of price levels (but I do not want to advocate inaccuracy), where everyone can find whichever level of accuracy they desire. Edited January 5, 2011 by Locitus Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 I should also add that I think your hovis look great and you should keep up the production! Those who want to go the extra mile have others to buy their hovis from. Quote
tk7713gra30 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Posted January 5, 2011 Many thanks for your kind words. Can you explain the nipple better for me. I had no knowledge of this when I did the mould as the tip I have is just smooth. If you can show me the nipple I will try to add to the mould and if i can get out of a 1 piece it will not add any costs extra. Thankyou again graham Quote
JoeR Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 Awesome price and thanks for offering these Graham. I will take a few sets in a month or so. Joe Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) I'm kindly borrowing a picture of Marks (sskunky) hovis he makes. The nipple would be second from the left, which sits inside the hovi when assembled. Edited January 24, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated gmrhodes13 2021 Quote
Sonnenschein Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 on the other hand, it makes it easier to install speakers without the nipple. you could offer it as an "add.on" part (for an additional cost, of course) Quote
john danter Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 Yeah I was about to say about speakers My mod relies on hollow tips like yours, especially if they just hollow tubes not cup like, like yours Nipples are cool but you'll have to do a chest mod or belts then Me, I love in lid speakers! Much more confident trooping Quote
Sonnenschein Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) On 1/6/2011 at 1:27 AM, john danter said: Nipples are cool ... Don't you think you should rephrase that? ----------- Edited January 24, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote
tk7713gra30 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Posted January 5, 2011 Thanks all so much and especially to Locitus for the pics. I reckon I can do the nipple as an add piece that drops in. Hopefully then it will fit all requirements :-) I will get onto it, had some good advice about using a punch for the mesh so all being well that will be even better too. i am enjoying this. Best wishes graham Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 Me, I love in lid speakers! Much more confident trooping I love in helmet speakers too! Although mine are in the hovis. But your mod is really cool. More people should look into it. Maybe if I get a cheaper helmet to "play with" I should give it a try. Thanks all so much and especially to Locitus for the pics. No worries mate! Credit should go to Mark who made the hovis and took the picture. Quote
NewTrooper2 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) Great hovi casts! Please keep us posted on the site, and let us know when these might be available. Sincerely, "NewTrooper2" Edited January 17, 2011 by NewTrooper2 Quote
tk7713gra30 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Posted January 17, 2011 hi mate just did 10 sets of cast this weekend. Will finish painting this week, I will PM you when on the selling page, needless to say there is definately a set for you mate ;-) all the best Gra Quote
stevechewbacca[501st] Posted May 30, 2012 Report Posted May 30, 2012 Hi ! Do you still have a pair of them, please ? Thanks ! Quote
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