A CUCBlack helmet by another name.

[tk1234]

I purchased a H.I.P.S. helmet kit off of eBay from a seller that goes by the name of "irwili_0". He emailed me directly concerning shipping info and in his email he went by the name of the "Irwin". It wasn't until a week after I made the purchase that I realized that the individual in question is a former forum member that went by the tag of CUCBlack. Although he seems to have gotten great reviews on Etsy, his reputation on this site is highly questionable. So needless to say I was nervous about receiving my kit on the promised shipping date. My package arrived five days ahead of the expected shipping date. I wish he could have done the same thing for the members on this forum.

 

Anyways, if anyone else is considering a new lid and finds irwili_0's Scout Helmet kit on eBay, you won't be disappointed. I had a horrible time with the KS kit. But I have to admit, this kit in H.I.P.S. is very good. I have no issues with the white plastic. The quality of the plastic pulls are excellent. However, the visor bolts are recast 3M Speedglass bolts. I already had a set of 3M bolts ready for the KS helmet so the comparison was easy to make. Also, the snout is a recast of the DJ resin snout. I also have the DJ snout and the resemblance is obvious. And I must say "Irwin's" attempt at a recast is very poor. It's just my opinion, but I find it to be bad-form for someone to copy another fan's parts to sell as his/her own. The decals are not as accurate as TrooperBay. And there's no visor lens included with the kit.

 

As long as the main helmet parts are good, I'm happy. The bolts, snout, lens and decals can be had more accurately from other suppliers. I did not enjoy my experience with the KS helmet. But this new one will be a pleasure to build. Photos to follow.

[BikerScout007]

I have stuff from Cucblack and I will stand by the statement that he makes quality props. The issue has been the shipping service he's used in the past. Hopefully he has remedied this and he will come back here and make amends with the folks that have outstanding orders with him.

[Chunk]

I have a CB & was one of his 1st customers here to buy one from him. Its a work of art, & i gave a great review on here about. People felt more comfortable buying from him after my experiance with him. Sadly right after is when he stopped delivering.

[syllander]

I purchased one from him on Etsy. Paid Aug 7 so I waited a few weeks to file a claim with PP. Figured it was time to start that ball rolling.

[bikerscout73]

I have his bucket .....also

[tk1234]

I couldn't wait to start working on this kit. As others have already alluded to, this guy does do really good work. The plastic pulled parts are very well done. The details are excellent. The fit is much better than what I experienced with the KS. I already have a replacement snout, decals and the proper visor bolts. Looking forward to finishing it up.