Mishka Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Hi! I've been researching my outfit. I think I've figured out the armor, cloth parts, boots, and gloves. I've located reliable sources for everything. Half the kits or parts are already on the way for all that. However, I'm finding the helmet extremely confusing. I started my adventure to build my uniform with an EFX scout trooper helmet. I quickly learned that just wasn't going to work. But it is pretty in my office, so there she lives as a silent reminder of the goal. So I started doing research and I keep reading or getting conflicting advice of which one to get. Everyone seems to love the RS helmet, but I don't know where to find the kit and keep getting told conflicting advice on it being too big or not. I keep getting told the CS helmet is too small, but I'm just shy of 5'5 and the people saying it's too small are 6 feet tall or taller. Something about an Australian helmet that ... can't be found any more? Then there's building them which looks like a terrifying process for what is to me the coolest and most important part of the uniform. Stuff about the lenses and and and then ... ... I'll just be honest. I'm so confused about buckets at this point that I'm just not sure where to even start when it comes to the helmet for research, actually getting one, or building it once I make up my mind. I'm just spinning my wheels and getting nowhere with my research on it. Some of it would be easier if I could see the different kits in person and just figure out which ones fit right and which ones make me look like a pop figure, and which one I'll actually be able to build without completely screwing it up (some of the kits I've seen look a lot more complex than others). ... As pathetic and as much of a beginner question as it is that I'm sure gets asked every day here .... ... I just need assistance figuring out which direction to look. Help please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Hi Amy. I know the sheer amount if information can be overwhelming, but that's why we're here! If you want to see a good comparison of the various armor and helmets, check here: http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=17774&hl=&fromsearch=1 The RS Props helmet is a kit, so you'll have to assemble and paint it. It's currently out of stock. They do them in runs, so you can always keep an eye out for a restock. http://www.rspropmasters.com/product/biker-scout-helmet-kit/ The Australian helmet is an Altmann, which is available from Spike, who is one of the vendors on here. http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=13442&hl=%2Baltmann+%2Bbarn&fromsearch=1 There's also the SC helmet, which, you're right, is on the smaller size, but I think for your height it would be just fine. Take a look and let us know if you have further questions. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mishka Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thank you very much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomob419 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Chopper is spot on, Amy. This is my first build and I went with SC. I found the helmet kit totally do-able and that it fit well. (I'm 5'10") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 My fellow scouts are correct. There are some great comparison threads for you to look through. You’re doing the right thing and asking questions which is why we’re here. Take a look at the comparison threads and keep asking those questions. Research is key! Take a deep breath and relax it can be a bit daunting but that’s why the community is here. You’re surrounded by a host of folks that are here to help you be successful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottF Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 I have a big melon — the SC i hope fits! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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