SanTan Scout Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I live in AZ.. it gets hot here, very hot...I want to vent the helmet but want to stay in reg...OR I may NEED TWO lids??? One for casual trooping and One for Cannon events??? Question 1: the snout , has the decal for the nose hole- can I make those vent hole and still decal the blue in between the vent slots??? Plan: open ear vents and get small fans to pull in fresh air AND want to add tiny fan to snout vents. Additional plan: Hovi and aerator - when I redo the snout details I want to find a way to STAND off the details from the snout just enough to have air pass by but not be seen... Sorry if Not very clear- but..I can see what I want not explain it so well.....the aerator also would allow for Air to enter and pass into and out of helmet???Right?? I saw a speaker mounting in that part, is there still open air passing in and out?? 2nd bad question?? I saw a post where the entire detail with the backing area was removed...if I leave or add tiny stand off piece it would let in air ??? Like not sealing the eye shields to allow air passage....it would look flush from the out side and just have a tiny slit around the perimeter of the or behind it?? Wanting to troop all year means 100+ F for over 6-8 months of the year.. DAY AND NIGHT .we will only have cool days for 2 months in a really good year. like today 70's day time 40/upper 50's night time...NOT complaining except the HEAT and Armor even WHITE plastic armor.... I don't need another heat exposure , drop dead heat exhaustion event -- "call the CorpsMan" again.....or does the 501st call them medics?? thanks in advance for any help and putting up with dumb long question/ explanations....I will have more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shada Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I'd suggest trying wearing the helmet a few times in the heat before you think about this. Unlike a TK, who all seem to have helmet fans, the Scout bucket has a lot of existing ventilation and good air flow. I personally don't have fans - although I don't live in an oven-like region - but I've seen a lot of comments from others who also don't have them. To be honest, your bigger worry is going to be the soft armour: flight suit + vest + ABS over the top is where the heat is going to build up. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I don't have any ventilation system in my helmet and find it pretty comfortable to wear. No comparison to a TK helmet eg. Like Shada said your biggest worry will probably be the multiple layers of soft parts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayelbe Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Alan, I have trooped in my Scout here since April (indoors and out). The worst part of this costume AIN'T the helmet, lemme tell ya! Have you registered on the DSG yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanTan Scout Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 will do that today after some house work and some REAL work too...- yes I am the stay at home parent of 3- & run a small Co. from home and do some rep work for a couple other firms that just took me on for sales.... But yes I will register with DSG very soon..today , tonight..? I have been in some very hot places of the world with a ton- tons of gear on, heavy stupid packs, some serious heavy Weps, with no venting, no cooling no nothing- just pain and sweat and more pain and tons of heat and gear- Heat exposure events are no joke.. been there done that,, have the scars to prove it !!!....ALL mental, mostly. Soft goods ?? I think I may have that covered . reaching out to Max's Sci-Fi , he comes highly recommended ...USA source and he delivers on his sales NO waiting 2 years with no show for goods.... thank You All again. I just want to jump in to my suit and go go go, alas I have much work ahead before I can join the ranks .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Like stated above the helmet is probaly the most comfortable when it comes to heat. The ears make all the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indylead Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I added a 3D printer fan to my helmet, run off a 9V battery. It was more to keep the visor and my glasses from steaming up; I've orientated it to send my breath downwards out of the helmet. However...given the size of it (2" x 2" x 3/4") it would probably fit elsewhere in the helmet (buckets of space...pun intended) to move air around to cool you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I've trooped in Southern California heat of 100 degrees with no fans. They knew what they were doing when they designed this lid and the air ventilation is very, very good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I have the ears cut out and also have a fan installed above my forehead, it's a 5mm thin squirrel blower, hooked up to a 4 x AA battery holder, works well keeping the lens clear at warm troops, at cooler troops I find I don't even need the fan. Lot more airflow in a Biker helmet than many other helmets I wear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk1234 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I tried out the helmet without a fan. I don't like it. I did a temporary install of a 9V fan, it works great. No visor fogging. No moisture accumulation behind the snout from my breath. I'm working to permanently install the fan next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanTan Scout Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 Thanks to all for intel... We get 115 in the shade for days and days, those night can be 105 at midnight--- The mods done well looks like it should , or was done at the Imperial Helmet factory or what planet, but it gives it a finished look, not just yellow foam or padding .... Got to have intercom. Cooling...Heating, hearing assist gear, drink tube, night vision, thermal, Sound protection against loud blasts, RFI locator, gps land and marine nav. input, radio jamming gear, Satcom phones to call wife from event let them know I am coming home late, right?? There's tons of room in those, can'y wait to have mine....I think Spike's Lid will be on my list and give the DP to my kids to mess with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanTan Scout Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 So if you put fan in fore head area did you cut the slits just under the visor to let air in??- I want to add a drink holder too... camel back in the "back pack hump"??..(joke)--- well not so much but maybe not practical.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayelbe Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 If you are determined to put fan(s) in your bucket, you won't need to cut any holes. The bottom opening of the helmet is plenty large enough to draw air in (as well as the ear holes). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I use my snout for ventilation. I got a hollow snout from MonCal that comes with some mesh. Drilled through that and my helmet's faceplate. I installed a ducted (squirrel) fan to blow up towards my lens. Never had a problem except when walking behind smelly people (then the fan gets turned off, ha!). I'd strongly advise against making any holes that aren't supposed to be there. Armour ain't cheap and finding out the hard way that it's not approvable after doing mods sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I use my snout for ventilation. I got a hollow snout from MonCal that comes with some mesh. Drilled through that and my helmet's faceplate. I installed a ducted (squirrel) fan to blow up towards my lens. Never had a problem except when walking behind smelly people (then the fan gets turned off, ha!). I'd strongly advise against making any holes that aren't supposed to be there. Armour ain't cheap and finding out the hard way that it's not approvable after doing mods sucks. Also would probably be a party foul if going for Lancer.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanTan Scout Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Check!! No un-needed hole any where. stick to the script!! thanks again. Old DP Helmet here tonight- Wow very raw, very old cracked visor, little warped, yellowing, Awesome.....perfect candidate for Rebel Scout Lid. if I ever saw one!! Mods beyond my skills and time allotment but I know some one doing the same mod. Very trusted in the PropCom. so it may need to make that trip out west for them to play with. Maybe with the one already in the planning/ making and mine on his shelf that would be the start of a another item for them ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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