SkaT73 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 So might be able to swing ordering my helmet tomorrow, I've read up on the pros and cons, but wanted to get one more round of opinions. It is between KS and SC (I will be getting the SC armor kit). I have heard that KS is better helmet wise, but it seems not by much. The big thing I see is that KS is quoting a time of 4 to 6 weeks, while SC is quoting about 4 to 5 days. So question my question. Is the KS worth waiting the extra time for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Short answer, In my opinion, yes. As far as vac'formed helmets go KS is still a good choice. LW is the best currently available in kit form, but they are hard to come by. RS will be releasing a kit as well sometime this year i belive as well, cast off a production helmet, but that wont help you now lol. Next best Vac'd helmet, id say is Chef, then KS, then SC. Although the SC helmet will get you by, it is the smallest of the bunch and doesnt have the "ears" cast into the face plate which is a MAJOR help assembling it, and also accurate. The KS does have this on the faceplate. The KS is a good overall helmet, if you get it in kit form. I have one for my shadow scout build im doing. If you have them build it, you will have to rip half of it apart and re do it to get it to look good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkaT73 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Short answer, In my opinion, yes. As far as vac'formed helmets go KS is still a good choice. LW is the best currently available in kit form, but they are hard to come by. RS will be releasing a kit as well sometime this year i belive as well, cast off a production helmet, but that wont help you now lol. Next best Vac'd helmet, id say is Chef, then KS, then SC. Although the SC helmet will get you by, it is the smallest of the bunch and doesnt have the "ears" cast into the face plate which is a MAJOR help assembling it, and also accurate. The KS does have this on the faceplate. The KS is a good overall helmet, if you get it in kit form. I have one for my shadow scout build im doing. If you have them build it, you will have to rip half of it apart and re do it to get it to look good. Thanks, exactly what I was looking for. I'm buying the kit, part of the whole appeal of this is being able to build it myself. Will probably be getting the KS than, I will post up a wip thread when I get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammonites Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I just got my KS helmet. A few things I need to change, but overall very nice. Just expect it to take a lot longer than the quoted time frame. I ordered mind back in February and just got it earlier this week, and that was after contacting them. If you need to contact them, do it through Facebook. Likely you will never hear from an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkaT73 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Hmmmmm, is that normal with KS? Three months seems like a very long time. I understand that it isn't mass produced, but that seems like a bit too long. I'm hoping to have my costume done before October, we are going to my brother in law's wedding in Orlando and are doing the Halloween night at Disney and I would love to be able to wear it (if not I'm going as the 10th Doctor lol)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 In this hobby, 3 months is nothing! lol Ive waited over a year for some parts from other costumes, and even for some Scout parts. Its the nature of this hobby since most makers do this as a side thing and have day jobs. KS is a larger prop company that does deal in the business i beleive, so concidering they have "professiosnl" jobs to attend to, i think 3 months is fairly reasonable. That said when i ordered one they quoted me about 4 months and i got it in about a month, so it does vary im guessing depending on how busy they are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Have you seen this thread? I'd go with an Altmann over a KS. http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=13442 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkaT73 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Have you seen this thread? I'd go with an Altmann over a KS. http://forum.bikersc...showtopic=13442 Yeah I would love an Altmann... Sending him a PM now... lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 THAT is a good choice also. I thought the Altmanns were fiberglass though...but it looks like it may actually be vac formed? the more you know lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkaT73 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Also just realized this was posted in Armor instead of Helmets... Sorry guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 THAT is a good choice also. I thought the Altmanns were fiberglass though...but it looks like it may actually be vac formed? the more you know lol Altmanns are a vac formed bucket, all plastic, visor is "heat formed" 3mm dark clear acrylic, 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theisaac Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Go with the Altmann buddy. It's ready to troop out of the box. Painted inside. Same weight as the KS. I have a thread with the KS and the Altmann side by side. See the difference yourself. KS is great. Takes a long time. It will last a long time too. Altmann was in my hands 3 weeks after paid. Just my 2 cents. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkaT73 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thanks all, I'm going to go with Chef... I love the Altmann, but it is a little out of my budget right now. Might upgrade in the future though. I will let you know when I get my bucket and start the build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theisaac Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'm excited to help with your build bro! I've never seen Chef's helmet so it'll be nice to watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicVeal Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I'm excited to see how things go as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaid764 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 So I got my KS helmet yesterday and reading some of the above comments I am curious what needs to be changed since I had KS assemble it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugdozer Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I'm excited to help with your build bro! I've never seen Chef's helmet so it'll be nice to watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm building a Chef's Hat right now... I should put some pictures up! Poor Rob is probably quite sick of me messaging him every couple of days whining about how I can't figure out how all the bits line up! However, when it's finished it has the potential to be very close to the real thing. He makes them in the same five section design that the originals had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theisaac Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Link to a build thread. I'd love to follow along. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Poor Rob is probably quite sick of me messaging him every couple of days whining about how I can't figure out how all the bits line up! Nah... you're one of the easier ones! heheheheh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugdozer Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 [/size][/font] Nah... you're one of the easier ones! heheheheh. Wow. I can't believe you are still sane if that's the case! But seriously, I do appreciate the after sales service and could have made some blunders without it (yeah, don't tell them about the bolts, OK? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugdozer Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Here is a link to my build thread on the UKG so you can see how far I've got with the helmet (a bit further than this now, screwing the bolts into the visor this evening to test the fit before I glue the faceplate on). http://www.ukgarrison.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=127&t=55591 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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