Darth Sarcasms RS PVC Build

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Some references for you

     

 

I've never seen the ref pic about the ear placement! Thanks, that's a big help. Removing ear tonight.

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Throwing in some pics of my sight for E-11.







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Can I get some suggestions for the approximate thickness of the bridge between the eyes.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

There is no actual thickness listed, just a matter of using the reference images

 

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So before everyone asks, all the tape is to protect the protruding edges so they don't get scratched when I move the bucket around. I tend to get really focused and take less care when moving it around.

Now, on with our show...

I'm working out where I want the brow to be above the lenses. I used blue tape to get a decent straight line that was equally spaced above the lenses.

The bottom edge of the tape is where I want the bottom of the black rubber to sit.

Now, Time for a station break...

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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

8 minutes ago, DarthSarcasm said:

So before everyone asks, all the tape is to protect the protruding edges so they don't get scratched when I move the bucket around. I tend to get really focused and take less care when moving it around.

A good idea, looking forward to seeing the progress.

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Most builders know that it can be a real hassle to marry up the back of the bucket to the front and keep everything from going akimbo (Akimbo is actually a Ewok word that loosely translates in basic as "To Sh*t) every time you make an adjustment. Since I can't afford the two extra cybernetic limbs I saw on Ebay and I don't think I'll be bitten by a radioactive spider anytime in the near future, I had to improvise.

My remedy is, as you can see in the first photo, to make a Jig out of two pieces of scrap taped together and then I heat bended them to conform to the area above the lenses.



Then I tapped it below the area I've chosen to be my brow line



I back rolled some tape (Sticky side out) and stuck it under the center of the jig to give support so it does not slide down.

And so it goes...

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The brow now sits cleanly on the jig an I can move the sides around and get a good alignment before the drilling starts.

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Can anybody who has assembled an RS suit let me know if this gap is normal?

If I push up the front section to lessen the gap the brow trim will sit on top of the lenses

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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Dan has an nice documented RS build which may help

 

There is a lot of tweaking with helmet builds, move one spot and it affects another spot, you will find most helmets will have a gap until pieces are pulled together, using magnets can help aligning things up

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Can anyone who has built a RS Bucket let me know if this gap is normal?

I could raise the face piece but that would put the brow gasket right on top of the lenses like a hero bucket.

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30 minutes ago, gmrhodes13 said:

Dan has an nice documented RS build which may help
 
There is a lot of tweaking with helmet builds, move one spot and it affects another spot, you will find most helmets will have a gap until pieces are pulled together, using magnets can help aligning things up

GREAT! Thanks!

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Guess this answers my question!

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[Rob .T .[TK]]

When building an RS helmet, always always start with the left side . Line the eye up with the forehead trap, and make the first hole . Use an ear nut n bolt to secure it , then work round to the right side . Don't fit the rivets until you are happy with the fit . 

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Copy, Copy!

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I've got the front and back together, now time for the ears.

Here I'm lining up the screw holes with the edge of the trap.

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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Nice positioning 

[DarthSarcasm]

Nice positioning 

Thanks, this is by far the most unnerving part of the bucket.

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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

5 hours ago, DarthSarcasm said:

Thanks, this is by far the most unnerving part of the bucket.

I agree, I had a heck of a time with my first helmet, ears where the worst

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I ordered machine screws from amazon and they sent me zinc instead of brass. Are these acceptable since they will be painted over?

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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Can't quite see in your image but as long as they are tapered screws they will be fine 

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Yea, here's a better angle.

Thanks

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Got two screws into right ear to check alignment.

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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Nice alignment

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My Hovi's arrived from UKSWRATH today, I will be putting them on tomorrow.

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