TK Helmet Mods

[BATS2150]

Ok, I acquired a TK helmet from a friend so I can practice on inserting helmet padding. The helmet is a Shepperton Designs TK helmet and I am trying out different types of padding so when my Armor and other helmet arrive, I will have an idea what to use. How many of you have tried using baseball helmet padding in the Bucket? Any recommendations would be appreciated, and I will keep updated to see how the progress goes. Thanks

[Sn4k3]

> bough yoga mat material for that, a thick one, but i haven't started to work on that yet

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[justjoseph63[Staff]]

When adding padding to the interior, it's important to figure out how much (if any) you want in the top.  Many times we see troopers with pads that are too thick, causing the helmet to sit too high (as seen in the first image below).  Our field of vision is not the best to begin with, and you may find yourself constantly tilting the bucket forward just to be able to see.  Not just inconvenient, but potentially dangerous- as you can trip.

Note in the second photo how low it sits on the chest plate .

                

   

 

If I could suggest one more thing it would be to use pads that are removable.  Even if you have a fan system (recommended) it gets hot, so during a troop we sweat.  Sometimes a LOT.  Being able to take them out and wash them as needed will prevent a smelly bucket.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

I use a thin maple leaf piece in the top and a 1 1/2 block either side of the head to stop any rotation or dropping

 

Originals used the maple leaf design

 

Some use these as you can place them anywhere but I found they are a little stiff for my liking

[BATS2150]

Yeah, it's a give and take with the padding. I took into account the field of vision and the padding on top. I adjusted the pads an got it to where it does not sit high. I think also that the electronics (Fan set up, audio modulator and hearing assist) will also weigh it down a bit. 

 

Edited July 28, 2022 by BATS2150
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[BATS2150]

Well I think I finally got it. Padding is where I like it and still have a good field of view. And if you use a glue gun watch out, that stuff is hot! 

 

Edited July 28, 2022 by BATS2150
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[tat2trooper[TK]]

I use combination of those air soft helmet pads and bicycle helmet pads as well. the bicycle pad has a perfect shaped one for your nose area. But i have also ussed the foam that comes with 3d printer as well in other buckets.

[BATS2150]

Yeah also I took into account how much room I will need for the fans and electronics.  Still a work in progress.