Jdmtuner13 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 I met a few scout troopers this weekend and a couple were using a KS helmet. If you own and use one what are your thoughts on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 I've heard some more recent issues about their pulls being soft. The ones I've seen in my garrison were a few years old but they looked ok. The KS helmet is slightly larger than the SC helmet and uses a similar construction. It's reasonably accurate enough, though the Lone Wolf and RS helmets are both more accurate. If you go that way, get the kit. If you buy it assembled from KS, they'll use 3M tape to pit it together, which is not an ideal construction method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdmtuner13 Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, Chopper said: I've heard some more recent issues about their pulls being soft. The ones I've seen in my garrison were a few years old but they looked ok. The KS helmet is slightly larger than the SC helmet and uses a similar construction. It's reasonably accurate enough, though the Lone Wolf and RS helmets are both more accurate. If you go that way, get the kit. If you buy it assembled from KS, they'll use 3M tape to pit it together, which is not an ideal construction method. Not my first choice by any means but made the cardinal sin and purchased a helmet I thought was good and was complete trash and lost all that extra cash so I’m kinda in the middle of being disgusted and wanting to quite my scout build and rushing to search for a replacement so I don’t loose my mojo to do the build and at the same time with a significant lesser budget because of the garbage I purchased. So yeah not in a good place right now lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 What was the helmet you purchased? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdmtuner13 Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 13 minutes ago, Chopper said: What was the helmet you purchased? Almost ashamed to say it. I thought I did good enough research turned out I did not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 I bet you got a hold of one of CB's hips helmets? It's hard to put together, but it's a nice helmet once finished. Hips is harder to work with than abs. I really hope you didn't trash it man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 I paid extra for them to send it assembled it wasn't perfect with quite a number of flaws, folding and bends. I have since purchased a SC love it. My old KS helmet my son was wearing is now yellow...pretty much useless. So yeah a lesson learned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 I still have my KS bucket. It's 10 years old having been worn for over 100 troops. It's yellowed, but so has my MC armour which is older. It's a decent kit for the price, but if you're willing to do some more work, you can get a nicer one. Also, mine's held together with the 3m indoor/outdoor tape and it's fine. It's held for 10 years, no problemo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Dart said: I still have my KS bucket. It's 10 years old having been worn for over 100 troops. It's yellowed, but so has my MC armour which is older. It's a decent kit for the price, but if you're willing to do some more work, you can get a nicer one. Also, mine's held together with the 3m indoor/outdoor tape and it's fine. It's held for 10 years, no problemo. I was just about to say... my first bucket was an assembled KS. I had no idea it was held together with 3M tape until I watched Scott's how-to video. I only wore it for 2 years but it was fine. It's not the neatest helmet out there, but it's relatively good on accuracy, good for big heads and is very affordable. Now the rest of KS's armor? Uh.....no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdmtuner13 Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/24/2019 at 5:33 PM, Stroker said: I bet you got a hold of one of CB's hips helmets? It's hard to put together, but it's a nice helmet once finished. Hips is harder to work with than abs. I really hope you didn't trash it man. It was. I decided to pull it out the trash. Yes it really was in my trash can. I began to rework it and fill the cracks in the plastic and the holes ect. Devcon plastic weld is now my best friend. I redid the inner Skelton to strengthen it aswell. This is after some sanding and first coat of filler primer to see we’re I have to work next on. I think I may be able to actually get this to look half way decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Yeah man. That's not that bad at all. You can totally work with that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Indeed! That's super nice helmet when it's done! Fill,sand,repeat. Your halfway there! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdmtuner13 Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 15 minutes ago, Chopper said: Yeah man. That's not that bad at all. You can totally work with that. Believe me it was horrible I wish I would have took pics lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdmtuner13 Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 45 minutes ago, Stroker said: Indeed! That's super nice helmet when it's done! Fill,sand,repeat. Your halfway there! Keep it up! Working on it some more. Almost have all the blemishes fixed. Were all the joint lines smooth on the screen used helmetS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Jdmtuner13 said: Working on it some more. Almost have all the blemishes fixed. Were all the joint lines smooth on the screen used helmetS? Like most of star wars especially empire and jedi the costumes were rough. My lone wolf helmet isn't perfect nor is my RS,but nither was the film used helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdmtuner13 Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 Yeah I’m trying to make it as good as possible but I want to leave some imperfections to make it screen accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 For your reference, here are some photos of the original screen used helmet that was procured by RS Props: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdmtuner13 Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 13 minutes ago, Chopper said: For your reference, here are some photos of the original screen used helmet that was procured by RS Props: So when I paint the helmet should I put a coat of clear on it? I am going with rustoleum 2x ultra cover gloss white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 If you're using gloss already, no. Not necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdmtuner13 Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 15 minutes ago, Chopper said: If you're using gloss already, no. Not necessary. Ok was just thinking extra protection I’ll follow your recommendation though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdmtuner13 Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 So filled sanded, repeated ect. First coats of paint on now after wet sanding the primer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 That looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdmtuner13 Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, Stroker said: That looks great! Thanks bud. Now to figure out how to paint the black part of the snout lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 I'd let it gas out for about a week before I did that. Check this link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdmtuner13 Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 27 minutes ago, Stroker said: I'd let it gas out for about a week before I did that. Check this link Hmm I would be worried that tape would peel off the paint. I have a pretty steady hand use to be an art major. I may try to free hand it to have more control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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