lonewolf Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 I have tried to show how I put my kit together, with a lot of pics and less explanations. I am pretty sure the originals were made in a similar way. 2
NegativeEleven Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 You didn't show much of the most difficult part: filling the seam down the middle. I think the KS and SC kits are a better choice for someone who is not experienced at building stuff because their seam is on top and doesn't necessarily have to be filled. That is a great looking helmet though. It's gotta be the best visor/face fit to bucket I've seen.
lonewolf Posted September 7, 2014 Author Posted September 7, 2014 Thanks, filling the seam is actually an easy part of the build, various ways to do it from car body repair paste to abs sludge, then a bit of sanding and that is it. Any questions please ask.
Darth Voorhees Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 Yea the seam filling is the easy part, for me anyway. I used bondo and just sanded it down. Tried to get it just in the seam by running a piece of cardboard across the top like a squeegee to make it as flush as possible while it was still wet. Then I sanded it and did it again until I was happy. I actually think this is easier then the KS for assembly. The KS is a royal pain to get together. Although the LW has more steps, I actually think is easier to assemble and get it looking right. I love my LW, and want another for display. My wife also wants one lol 1
Southscout Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Are these kits available now? Skickat från min LG-D802 via Tapatalk
Darth Chridan Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Awesome build, dude.... but it would have been better for me, I would have seen this pics earlier But I did it ...I love your stuff Cheers...
Darth Chridan Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Oh...I've one question... How do you install the chin strap...or what is the better way?
lonewolf Posted September 8, 2014 Author Posted September 8, 2014 The chin cups were all cut differently ,quite roughly tbh, slotted at different places etc but the way the 3/4" black elastic was threaded through the original helmets is the same. Of course there may have been variations but this is the way I have seen two originals done on the inside and have seen other Biker Scout original helmets from behind the scenes with the black elastic running up the outer side. It is the best way to do this for general accuracy and it actually works really well. The inner bottom elastic ends were either glued and/or stapled [steve Sansweet/Prop Store lid is stapled] and "rolled"to keep them from slipping through the bottom slots. 2
Oberkisstillalive Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 sweet tutorial man! I always wondered exactly how they put these together. Please let me know if you are willing to sell some!
lonewolf Posted September 9, 2014 Author Posted September 9, 2014 Using bondo/car body repair, as long as the back is well glued and has the jointying strips well fitted it is a strong seamline. 2
lonewolf Posted September 9, 2014 Author Posted September 9, 2014 A nice original feature to try to add is the notch on the visor, http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=12008 1
Mandalorean Posted September 10, 2014 Posted September 10, 2014 I need to make an effort to finish mine. Just need to find some room to start the painting...
Oberkisstillalive Posted September 10, 2014 Posted September 10, 2014 Do you know if the notch on the original helmet was a part of the mold or was it just added on after the helmet was vacuformed?
Mandalorean Posted September 10, 2014 Posted September 10, 2014 By the look of this image, from the EFX page I believe, there was a notch as part of the original vac-form buck. Though maybe not in exactly the same place.
sharpe1902 Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 im new to all this and want to build my own scout so i can join. ive heard some people talking about different size helemts. how do i figure out and find the person that sells the helmet i need? Adam Sharpe
jkno Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 FANTASTIC build John!! I love my LW lid, even when eFX one will arrive LW will keep its place as being one of my all time favorite helmts from my collection. A superb piece! 1
Thxboy Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 Any one know hot to reach LW to get on the list? Tried to PM and it wouldn't let a message through. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
spookymufu Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 Any one know hot to reach LW to get on the list? Tried to PM and it wouldn't let a message through. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk thats because everyone else is trying to get a kit
Oberkisstillalive Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 Any one know hot to reach LW to get on the list? Tried to PM and it wouldn't let a message through. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk step in line LOL
jameserec Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 For those asking...you have already reached LW. He reads this list and has already posted in this thread. From what I understand he is very busy and not taking orders at the moment. If he ever does go in for another order you will have to be patient. None of us would possibly be able to keep up with that volume of orders.
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