batninja Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I've got all my pieces cut and sanded. I still need to trim out the ear holes, and do some light sanding, but I started test fitting tonight. In the sparse instructions provided with the helmet kit, in regards to the dome, it states: "rounded cut edge faces forward" However, after test-fitting the pieces, I've found that the reverse of that actually works much better, and seems to 'fit' as intended. I can't seem to find any pics of anyone's bucket who actually did it this way. I can post pics later, but has anyone been successful in mounting the dome backwards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Interesting...I sent you pics of mine, hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batninja Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 It did, but there's still an unfillable gap between the dome and the front edges of the back piece, if I follow KS instructions. When I reverse it, the gap disappears, and it almost fits perfectly. Very strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fistful of Energon Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I too feel like it is meant to fit with the rounded cut facing back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batninja Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 I did a total tape-up with it in that position, but there was a 3/4" gap between the front edge of the dome and the rear of the blinder. So, even though it should work, it won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fistful of Energon Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Very strange. Thanks for looking into out though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunk Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Im in the same boat. My KS has a gap where the dome meets the back. I did not buy the kit & received it in a trade. These two parts were already glues together. I havn't worked on it because I don't know what to fill the gap with. All the helmets I see seem to be made to look as one piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NegativeEleven Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I filled mine with paste made from sealing the trimmed off ABS in a jar with Acetone. It was rough, but I smoothed it out with Bondo spot putty. That's not really an option for you because you don't want to repaint the whole thing and spot putty is dark red. I had a KS kit that was clearly two different colors of ABS so I had to paint mine anyway. I just met a TK who used caulk to seal the gap in his bucket. That could work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIECKZEON Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hi BatNinja, I also had acquired a KS bucket kit recently. Faced the same situation where gaps are prone if I assemble the dome according to build instruction. Hence I reversed the dome and my bucket looked much better. Fit nicely. I haven't glued both dome (in backward position) with the rear piece. Still contemplating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Its most likely an instruction print error, especially as its KS. Anyone who collects Lego (Technic) or those 'Transmorphers' figures knows the annoying frustration of 'That piece is the wrong way round!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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