TK Helmet Build (build kit from Scootch) by Haribon72 (Silicon Valley,CA)

[Haribon72[TK]]

Hello Everyone!

 

I joined FISD last month (October 2013) and within a couple weeks, I purchased my first build kit - TK Helmet from FISD member "Scootch".    

I hope my topic here will inspire new troopers and get feedback from the 501st members.  I have never done this before however, I'm a facilities worker by day (electrician...HVAC..  handyman.....etc..etc..etc...) so I already had the tools to get start with.    I've put in my free time during the weekends to slowly start this project. 

Edited November 22, 2013 by Haribon72

[Haribon72[TK]]

sorry the delay.... all my pictures are "too big to upload".   Let me see if I can come up with an online gallery or something.  

[zebrabuse]

Welcome! I got approved in a Scootch lid. Good stuff. Take your time and all the best on your build!

[Haribon72[TK]]

Thank you!  

Edited November 22, 2013 by Haribon72

[tightlines]

Use photo bucket. It worked very well for my submissions.

[sve5mh]

Hey Haribon72,

 

im excited to see the process i just ordered my kit a couple of days ago and i cant wait to get started!  good luck with the build!

 

Eugene

[TheKido[501st]]

As mentioned use photobucket, it's easy and free. Can''t wait to see the progress. 

[Haribon72[TK]]

First Weekend on the build

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Edited December 26, 2021 by gmrhodes13
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[Haribon72[TK]]

Second Weekend on the build.

 

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/107611232966841542690/albums/5948920176034456065?sort=1

[Haribon72[TK]]

Third Weekend on the build

 

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/107611232966841542690/albums/5948922349494780641

[Haribon72[TK]]

This weekend I will start painting.  Let me know your thoughts!    Thanks!

[Haribon72[TK]]

Fourth & Fifth weekend pictures are uploaded!   This is picture heavy with my tips and tricks on painting the helmet, ears, and mic tips. 

 

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/107611232966841542690/albums/5957851255463013713

Edited December 16, 2013 by Haribon72

[Haribon72[TK]]

Today, I finished my helmet!   Please see below!   Let me know your thoughts.   I would like to get your feedback.  I would definitely get another helmet kit from Scootch.  This was a great build because I learned some much details on identifying a helmet.  

Edited December 16, 2013 by Haribon72

[Haribon72[TK]]

Here's the finished helmet!

[Haribon72[TK]]

More pictures of the finish helmet can be found here . . .

 

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/107611232966841542690/albums/5957864506244663377

[mikedwelle94[TK]]

Thanks for this. I just got my Scootch helmet kit this morning and I'll be using this thread for reference. 

[maxsteele[TK]]

Did you use decals for the traps and tears as well as the tube stripes?

[Tolo[TK]]

Holly crap dude, that's a nice looking bucket!!!

 

 

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[Locitus[Admin]]

Here's the finished helmet!

You should change the last grey teeth to pointy. It should be pointy at both ends and not squared off like yours. I did the same mistake when I was new, but you would want to fix it. It'll only take a minute or so.

 

Take a look here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/image/2247-anhstuntfrown2/

[Haribon72[TK]]

Thanks guys! I will get the pointed tips on the frowns this weekend. Great reference pictures on the frowns.

Edited January 9, 2014 by Haribon72

[Haribon72[TK]]

 

maxsteele (ron)..Yes, I used the decals that came with the kit.   They work great.  Someday I will remove them and paint the details.

 

[Haribon72[TK]]

Here's my latest updates on my helmet = TrooperBay's welders dark green lens, helmet padding, Echo's fan system, corrected frown...

 

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/107611232966841542690/albums/5964166231811357153/5964166236209268402?pid=5964166236209268402&oid=107611232966841542690

Edited January 9, 2014 by Haribon72

[Haribon72[TK]]

Please let me know if the helmet is done or anything that requires attention.    I'd like to meet Centurion requirements on the Helmet now before I continue on with my NE armor.

[The5thHorseman[501st]]

Helmet should be good to go.

However i think you could tighten up the bottom screw of the right ear to bring the curve closer to the tube, or maybe even drill a new hole closer to the neck opening.

[pandatrooper[TK]]

I think your tube stripes are a little low. They should be about a pencil width approx. 3/8" away from the cheek valley.

 

Not a requirement for centurion but there was no mesh under the teeth on the originals.

Edited January 9, 2014 by pandatrooper