Any pics of a pre assembled KS helmet?

[Bobik96]

Are there any pics out there of a pre assembled KS helmet?

 

It seems to be popular opinion to purchase the kit but I'm scared. I think its the trimming that scares me. I think I could handle could assembly. Is there much of a difference in price kit vs assembled?

[Darthzemog]

You can see some pics of my KS helmet kit in my build thread here: http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=9671

 

I was a little intimidated at first, but I used the following guide and it wasn't so scary after that.

http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=77&st=0

 

I did end up replacing the lens material and decals that they sent with stuff from Trooperbay on eBay. The lens material KS included was too thick for me to use and the decals were a joke. I also didn't use the furnature pads they sent for the bolt covers, instead just painted the elevator bolts I picked up at Lowes since the kit didn't come with any. I also didn't use the screens on the ear vents, since it wasn't screen accurate. I know I'll eventually have to replace the nose bit for one that is more screen accurate, but for now its fine. My kit was a good pull, a couple of flaws here and there, but most were trimmed away or don't affect the overall look of the helmet. I've read horror stories though about bad pulls from KS.

 

My buddy has a Mon Cal helmet and its very nice. I'm considering ordering one of his kits though his wait times are insane. Another alternative is a SC (Studio Creations) helmet kit. It looks similar to the KS kit, but might be a little smaller, so if your head is big it might not work for you. I'd suggest contacting Jeff at SC to ask for details about it. My armor came from SC and I can't say enough good things about Jeff and SC!

 

Good luck!

[Guest BenPass]

I have a preassembled KS helmet if you're still looking for pics. I'm not sure where my camera went to, but I can get some crappy camera pics later on tonight if you'd like.

[jkno]

You can see pics of the KS helmet I sold on BSN forum last year. I was lucky and got a very good quality KS lid. Here is the thread: http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=9891&hl=&fromsearch=1

[NegativeEleven]

I've been waiting for a couple of months now for a KS kit (said it'd ship by the end of January). I had in my hands a while back, a pre-assembled KS. I was repainting the snout and replacing the snout detail piece for a friend. I would not recommend getting it pre-assembled. It was put together with this nasty double sided tape and it was put together crooked. Since you're gonna have to pull out the bolts on the visor and re-do the snout anyway, you might as well get the kit. Just don't believe them when they tell you their typical delivery is 4 weeks (or in my case they said it'd ship in one or two).

 

This is the only picture I have of it, with a DVH nose greeble. You can kinda tell how the visor/face are put together crooked here, even though it's sitting crooked on a barstool. The black on the snout is a vinyl sticker that's coming up. The helmet was assembled in October, so I assume it was like that when it shipped. You'll have to remove that sticker and the greeble, then mask/paint and put a new greeble (paint it light grey obviously, DVH made them with black resin) on there.

[Bobik96]

Thank you for all of the replies! I guess it does make sense to put together with all of the mods that need to be made anyway. I did find out that there is an option for a pre trimmed unassembled kit. I would have difficulty trimming so I am considering this route.