DAngel Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hi everyone! First I want to say a big thank you to all who have followed my work and gave all sorts of advice. You guys are just awesome Now, new topic with new q. After several troopings, I identified several problems in the armor which I want to solve (yes and slowly prepare everything for the application for lancer) First - HELMET While I'm not going to buy a new kit with a smaller helmet, I need to improve my helmet inside. During last trooping with Nordic Garrison, I saw different solutions for the wearer's comfort. I'm not too happy with my quick solution, so I want to consult with others. 1. How did you fill your helmet inside? (photo welcome) 2. How do you solve the problem right proportion? *I'm not high, so I need to use pillows for helmet for right proportion I will appreciate any answers, but please be specific. I know about pillows for helmet, but I would like to know how you have them laid out, where to buy and the rest of the secrets to a comfortable life of the head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRISTONAMO Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I will take a better picture later today but here you see I have 2 foam strips about an inch thick on the sides, keeps my head from bobbling, 2 long foam strips in the back of my helmet, in the front forehead part another strip of foam that and the back one wrap around my head perfect. and once i get more pics you can see a strip of foam at the top of my head to keep the head raised high and not sitting on my neck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hel0wrench Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I see a lot of people using a hard hat liner. My SC came with helmet style foam pads with velcro on them. I'm sorry I don't have pictures, I'm still finishing mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjsavage7 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Mine is padded similarly to Cristian's, but a hard-hat liner would be more screen-accurate to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameserec Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 If the hard hat liner doesn't work out I have seen one example of using a bicycle helmet inside your bucket. Buy one that fits and shave down the outside so it fits in your helmet. Glue or tape in place and you should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NegativeEleven Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Hardhat liner isn't going to fit. I put the cradle from a Hasbro Darth Vader in mine. It's small, but adjustable. I put the elevator bolt from the visor thru a piece of sintra that I cut to fit where the top part of that cradle was. I should really take some pictures one of these days because it fits really well and isn't as hot as all that padding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie TK Head Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 screen accurate 3m headgear, it's adjustable and there is some air to breath..looking at all this foam somehow leave me breathless.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRISTONAMO Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 screen accurate 3m headgear, it's adjustable and there is some air to breath..looking at all this foam somehow leave me breathless.. That's how I have my tk setup. I need just a hard hat liner in it or else I will burn up in it. but on my scout I dont mind too much cause i could just flip the visor open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout Sniper 23 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Chin Strap provided by yours truly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdwtrpr13 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 One of my guys modifies the padding for a motorcycle hemlet. Very confy and very stable on the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scout.trooper Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hey, guys! Great thread! I recently got my bucket in and it needs a bit more padding on the inside. I went to a craft store and they had some Foamology Design Foam with adhesive backing (for decorative crafts) that I thought would be perfect. I was checking out the instructions on the back and saw that the material, polyurethane, was known by some state code to contain materials that cause health issues...?! I don't want that on my face! Anyhoo... I've been looking for baseball/football helmet foam, motorcycle foam, and even military helmet foam. I can't find anyone who sells replacement foam... just the helmets. Where did you guys get your foam from? Besides that, where do you get that 3M hardware that forcesensitive posted? It would be cool to have it adjustable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookymufu Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=10270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameserec Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 screen accurate 3m headgear, it's adjustable and there is some air to breath..looking at all this foam somehow leave me breathless.. Is the chin strap held on by velcro pads on each side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie TK Head Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 No, it has two openings on each side, first enters in low one(inside folded and secured with paper clip) then goes up on the outer side of the helmet and enters inside through the outer opening Hope that helps, it is screen accurate way Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie TK Head Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 That's how I have my tk setup. I need just a hard hat liner in it or else I will burn up in it. but on my scout I dont mind too much cause i could just flip the visor open. Well Anh/esb TK has star foam inside, Rotj has headband..(if screen accuracy is your goal)..personaly I would rather install fans for trooping, but I completely understand your thoughts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameserec Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I use the "Condor" helmet pads that came with my SC helmet. They use velcro pads which you stick in the helmet so you can move the pads around to suit your needs. The pads themselves are adjustable in thickness with several layers of memory foam in each pouch. You will need to glue in the sticky velcro with E6000 or contact cement since the adhesive is really weak and pulls away when you remove the pads. http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=11969&hl=&fromsearch=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRISTONAMO Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Well Anh/esb TK has star foam inside, Rotj has headband..(if screen accuracy is your goal)..personaly I would rather install fans for trooping, but I completely understand your thoughts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Oh yeah i don't mind if the inside is not screen accurate I use the hard hat liner and now fans in my tk with frown mesh added as well. Although my ANH helmet is screen accurate from the outside, with all hand painted details and built exactly to original specs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Negativeeleven I disagree, I have an sc helmet and a hardhat liner fit perfect in my bucket. when I upgrade I'm going to put the 3m headgear in though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NegativeEleven Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I used the headband from a Hasbro Darth Vader helmet and a couple of pieces of styrofoam that something else was shipped in. I always save foam if it doesn't make crunchy noises when you squeeze it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topherhunter Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I use a set of these: http://www.amazon.com/NEW-ORIGINAL-US-ARMY-ISSUE/dp/B004RCLM8Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405367466&sr=8-2&keywords=helmet+padding Very comfy and adjustable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameserec Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I use a set of these: http://www.amazon.com/NEW-ORIGINAL-US-ARMY-ISSUE/dp/B004RCLM8Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405367466&sr=8-2&keywords=helmet+padding Very comfy and adjustable. Yup...pretty much the same as the Condor Pads that SC sends with their kits. They work so well I picked up 2 more kits for use with other helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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