stasz Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I've been leaning KS - prebuilt then applicable mods - as it's always described as bigger. Mainly because I wear glasses. It also seems a fairly reasonable price/quality/turnaround time. Now, I've just come across this NI on etsy. I've seen them mentioned once or twice around here, but they don't seen to be too popular compared to the SC, KS, MLC, etc. Anyone have/had/seen them in person? Thoughts? Thanks y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 I searched and found a handful of posts/pics from last year. Meh. I think I'll stick with my original KS plan for now. Unless anyone has an extra LW laying around I should just put "...unless anyone has an LW laying around" in my sig... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyjellyfish77 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I see you found some posts. Yeah unfortunately someone finally bit the bullet on the NI lid and found that it wasn't as good as the others. I'm personally favorites to a real helmet like my MLCv3 because it's fiberglass so it actually feels like it's a real helmet. Another good suggestion is to find out what other scouts that you'll be trooping with have because it helps since all the helmets have some slight differences and you will all be trooping together. They can also assist better if they've already worked on whichever maker you choose. GOOD LUCK! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks for the tips, Justin! The one scout I got to see up close and personal (thanks, Dan!) has an MLC. Man, they are sharp. I'd love to score one, but I'm also really hoping to have everything done - if not approved - in time for Free Comic Book Day. I've heard MLC takes quite a while. The KS can be a great looking helmet (I've already got a DVH snout ordered) and I'm hoping going that route might get it to me a little sooner. I can always get a different lid down the road. I do like the idea of the fiberglass and was also considering a CB, but there's the significant wait factor again. I'm pulling the trigger on something quickly though, in the hopes it will show up about the same time as I finish up my armor. We'll see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theisaac Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I ordered a KS and a CB because I need a larger helmet myself. RS Props also has a scout lid in the works and releases on May 5th I believe. You might want to use the KS for the time being and wait and see how large the RS turns out to be. Just a suggestion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 You know, and this may be just because I troop in one, but I think the KS lid is pretty damn good. I mean, once you change out the bolts, replace the snout and decals and paint the inside black, it's a nice ABS lid that doesn't look too far off from the original. The SC lid looks too small to me, and the visor area always looks too small. The MLC lid, besides being fiberglass and therefore heavier, has an odd shape to the visor that makes it look like the wearer is a very sad scout. A very sad scout indeed! Love to get my hands on an LW, but that seems very remote. EFX is too expensive AND fiberglass. NI doesn't look so hot. The less said about DP and Star Fortress the better. My point is, don't think you are "settling" with the KS. It's a very solid lid! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks, guys! (Haha! ...A very sad scout indeed) Yeah, the KS lids - when tweaked out properly - look awesome. And I'm prepared to do those mods. I've emailed back and forth with Brenda over there since I started this lil project, and she's been very helpful. That's probably what I'll end up doing as it's quality, convenient, and fairly priced. I just want to check out every viable option. With the time I've got into it already, my rig deserves it! By the way, Mickey, I love the avatar! You don't see lefty Pauls everyday, and no one can ever say the armor doesn't match the ax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 ...RS Props also has a scout lid in the works and releases on May 5th I believe. You might want to use the KS for the time being and wait and see how large the RS turns out to be. Considering it's cast directly from a production-made bucket, it'll be be at least as large as the KS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 By the way, Mickey, I love the avatar! You don't see lefty Pauls everyday, and no one can ever say the armor doesn't match the ax Thanks, buddy! Yeah we really don't have many choices when it comes to guitars. So I bought two LP customs, one white and one black! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMC Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I can attest to what Mickey said about the SC being a smaller lid, I had to trade mine up to a CB. As for the CB, it takes a bit to get it, about 6 to 8 weeks, as he ships from Bolivia. I'm still waiting on mine but the other stuff I have gotten from him has been top notch so I doubt the lid will be any different. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I can attest to what Mickey said about the SC being a smaller lid, I had to trade mine up to a CB. As for the CB, it takes a bit to get it, about 6 to 8 weeks, as he ships from Bolivia. I'm still waiting on mine but the other stuff I have gotten from him has been top notch so I doubt the lid will be any different. I've heard good things about the CB lid. My only issue with it is that it's fiberglass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 You know, and this may be just because I troop in one, but I think the KS lid is pretty damn good. I mean, once you change out the bolts, replace the snout and decals and paint the inside black, it's a nice ABS lid that doesn't look too far off from the original. The SC lid looks too small to me, and the visor area always looks too small. The MLC lid, besides being fiberglass and therefore heavier, has an odd shape to the visor that makes it look like the wearer is a very sad scout. A very sad scout indeed! Love to get my hands on an LW, but that seems very remote. EFX is too expensive AND fiberglass. NI doesn't look so hot. The less said about DP and Star Fortress the better. My point is, don't think you are "settling" with the KS. It's a very solid lid! This, all of this lol I think the MLC looks sad too lol. and a little narrow for my taste. The KS can be made to look pretty good. I like the LW the best , but they are hard to snag. You couldn't pry mine from my cold dead hands lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookymufu Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 for me the problem with the KS, and the reason I didnt get one, was that godawful seam around the back/crown of the helmet, IMO it's a design flaw that just looks hideous. They should have used the split halves like the originals had... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 for me the problem with the KS, and the reason I didnt get one, was that godawful seam around the back/crown of the helmet, IMO it's a design flaw that just looks hideous. They should have used the split halves like the originals had... Don't look so sad buddy, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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