JimmyFilth Posted December 31, 2015 Report Posted December 31, 2015 So my ATA helmet arrived yesterday and I made the initial cuts. All I've done is followed the mold lines on the faceplate sides and the sides of the rear/cap. I've also marked the eyes (but not cut) and have also sanded out the back of the teeth ready to get a small file in them. I really haven't cut much material but am concerned I've cut too much off the left (as you look at the helmet. Quote
JimmyFilth Posted December 31, 2015 Author Report Posted December 31, 2015 I know I need to clean up the front of the cap where the trim will go, but not sure by how much.<br><br> I'm also unsure whether I should extend that trim line a little further.<br><br> Hoping the ears will cover the gap on the side. Or maybe I'm mounting it incorrectly? Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted December 31, 2015 Report Posted December 31, 2015 I wouldn't trim anymore on the cap trim or the sides. Once you screw in the ears, it'll close those the gap made by the cap and face Quote
JimmyFilth Posted December 31, 2015 Author Report Posted December 31, 2015 The brow isn't quite straight where the trim is, not sure if this is normal? The trim will cover it but I am not sure whether to straighten it. Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted December 31, 2015 Report Posted December 31, 2015 Yeah, straitening a little would be fine but I wouldn't go higher. Just try to stay as close to the mold lines as you can. Then go back and sand it smooth. Quote
JimmyFilth Posted January 6, 2016 Author Report Posted January 6, 2016 Ok, I have straightened that bit, cut the eyes out, done the teeth and have initially assembled held in place with bolts. I'm doing the ears but am struggling and can't get rid of the gap completely.<br><br> I have some milliput to fit the lenses and mesh inside the helmet (have also used it to strengthen the plastic where the hovi mic tips are).<br><br> Now, would it pass the 501st test if I were to fill the gap with the milliput?? I'll try and attach pics of the gap... Quote
DarkTrooper[TK] Posted January 6, 2016 Report Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) On 1/7/2016 at 6:42 AM, JimmyFilth said: ---------- Looking good so far. Edited January 5, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted January 7, 2016 Report Posted January 7, 2016 Gaps are screen accurate to a degree. That's fine. If you're overly worried, you can order a second pair of ears. People use all sorts of stuff to mount their lenses and reinforce the hovi mics. You can do whatever you want to the inside of your bucket as long as it doesn't effect the outside appearance (excluding mesh behind teeth) Quote
JimmyFilth Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Posted January 7, 2016 Wait, so mesh behind teeth is wrong???<br> I have a second pair, but just wanted to see if this is salvageable. I think it doesn't help that I'm new so any gaps, although may be screen accurate to me still seem like imperfections. Quote
Rob .T .[TK] Posted January 7, 2016 Report Posted January 7, 2016 Back in the day , everyone seemed to think mouth mesh was good .... I suppose on oversized FX helmets it helped hide the wearer . But these days we know it was never used in the movies , so it seems a bit of a pointless addition . I'm pretty sure at one stage it was required for garrison admission but not now ??? <br> Maybe an armorer can shout up and clear up the question of mesh ...acceptable in 2016 or not ?? Quote
JimmyFilth Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Posted January 7, 2016 Yeah, I would very much like to know as I was about to install it! Good news, I have changed the fitment and it all seems to have Gina together a lot better now. Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted January 7, 2016 Report Posted January 7, 2016 MEPD voted for CRL updates about abandoning mesh or not on level 2 and 3 but it was shot down. Not everyone wants to paint the inside of their helmets black and a little mesh does help being able to see through the teeth some. Quote
JimmyFilth Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the reply. I'll carry on for the time being then. Edited January 7, 2016 by JimmyFilth Quote
gattirenata Posted January 7, 2016 Report Posted January 7, 2016 I have nothing inside my helmet. Besides that flower shaped foam on the top. I'm a bit claustrophobic and it had always been a concern of mine if I'd be able to wear the helmet, especially for long periods of time. So to avoid that feeling I didn't put anything in. And it's great. Super comfy and all! Quote
SirDenzington89 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) I'm kinda OCD about the gaps myself. I just started redoing my helmet and put a new set of ears on. They had small gaps so I just took some calk and smoothed it around the sides. Then let it dry, sanded it all down and painted it and you can't even tell it's there. Not sure if that's an automatic fail or not. I have a HIPS helmet though so I have to do painting anyway. Not sure what you have but if it's ABS or something similar and you don't have to paint then I wouldn't touch it Edited January 10, 2016 by SirDenzington89 Quote
JimmyFilth Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) Mine is ABS, which is quite enjoyable to work with. Have shifted everything around and made good progress. Need to tidy some of the lining up a bit, plus I'm waiting on the tube stripe templates to arrive and the foam for the interior. Please feel free to give criticism as I'd like to get 501st approval.<br><br><br> Feel free to be brutal, this is the first time doing anything like this so need as many pointers as possible.<br><br><br> I can't seem to add photo's, any advice? Edited January 14, 2016 by JimmyFilth Quote
JimmyFilth Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) . Edited January 14, 2016 by JimmyFilth Quote
JimmyFilth Posted February 16, 2016 Author Report Posted February 16, 2016 Have finished both of my ATA helmets now, really happy with them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
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