justin Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 So here is the beginning of my journey towards building my TB. I selected KS's kit to be able to build from scratch and modify parts needed for Lancer and comfort during the build. Base Kit: KS Upgrades: - Spray paint inside black - Helmet padding (replacement baseball pads) - replacing plastic bolt covers with 3m plastic bolts - Install magnet to secure face plate when lowered - Add chin cup - Fans and other electronics - Upgrade snout gribblie and decals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Day 1: Everything trimmed. Next step is to paint the inside black. I did this with a TK bucket and really liked the look. Also this will help with the depth on the side holes so that I do not have to use the mesh KS sent with their kit. After painting, I will do a soft assembly with painters tape to line pieces up before using glue/bolts to permanently attach everythibg together. I will post some photos when I get on my laptop. They seem to be too large of a file to upload from my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Bring on the pics! I'm renovating a second hand KS that I bought here so I'm interested in how your bucket is progressing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Out of the box... Gribblies (I will not be using the button covers, nor the mesh.) Visor (Rough trimmed by KS) Faceplate (Rough trimmed by KS) Back globe (Rough trimmed by KS) Top dome (Rough trimmed by KS) All pieces have been fully trimmed as of today and I am in the process of prepping them to paint the inside black. I will post more photos and update tomorrow with my progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Wow! Ask and you shall receive! Thanks brother! I'm painting the inside all black as well but got some bondo/sanding to do before I give it a coat. Picked up a lens from Trooperbay but much work to do before then. I guess I should start a thread. Thanks for the pics they're a great reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Day 1 Pics... Always remember, safety first! Laying everything out... Trimmed the visor... Visor was trimmed with the dremel cutting wheel and sanding wheel... Cleaned up with some 300grit sand paper afterwards. (visor is not attached) Edges were cleaned up using dremel sanding wheel and 300grit sandpaper afterwards. Leaving the side holes for after painting the inside of the helmet black. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift234 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Justin, the progress pics are pretty awesome. I am building a ks kit as well. Im having difficulty getting the visor trimmed correctly on the bottom front corner. Can you take a couple of pics of just the corners so i can compare? Heres mine so far, but i still need to paint the inside as this pic still has the mesh on the ear holes, and replace the snout / vinyl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk1234 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Joe, my KS is on the way. I'm doing everything as accurately as I can upfront. I don't want to revisit the helmet later on. With that said, what type of mesh did you use on the ear holes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Joe, my KS is on the way. I'm doing everything as accurately as I can upfront. I don't want to revisit the helmet later on. With that said, what type of mesh did you use on the ear holes ? I wouldn't use any mesh and you really don't need any. Besides it's better for air circulation not to have anything in the ear holes. Paint the inside of the bucket black and you'll be good no one will be able to see inside your lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik R Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 The area looks big enough for a couple 20mm fans. They barely do anything, but I've noticed a difference on my mando helm and can't wait to try it on my scout helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkfett Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steoconnor Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I'm really looking forward to seeing this build progress as I'm about to start one myself and I've never done much of this before. It will be very interesting to see what you do to attach (and perhaps fill with ABS paste?) the back helmet piece to the top, as I'd imagine there will be a defined and visible separation line between the 2 pieces? Thanks for the thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clgeorge Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Great thread. This is going to be helpful. I just received my KS kit today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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