bwsnyder2005 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Hello All, I am a new member to this site. I am building my first helmet build as a Scout Biker helmet from RS Propmasters. After I am finished building my helmet can I get it verified/approved by the 501st? I am new to this, which is why I ask. Whats the process to get this done? As far as my question for the build: Are the ear holes just cut out and then back filled with a black liner on the inside of the helmet? Can I use black spray paint inside the helmet for the black background or should I use a black liner? Thanks for all the advice and help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 15 minutes ago, bwsnyder2005 said: Hello All, I am a new member to this site. I am building my first helmet build as a Scout Biker helmet from RS Propmasters. After I am finished building my helmet can I get it verified/approved by the 501st? I am new to this, which is why I ask. Whats the process to get this done? As far as my question for the build: Are the ear holes just cut out and then back filled with a black liner on the inside of the helmet? Can I use black spray paint inside the helmet for the black background or should I use a black liner? Thanks for all the advice and help. 1. Your helmet gets approved along with your entire costume. When you are ready to get your costume approved, you reach out to the GML of your local Garrison. See this link: http://www.carolinagarrison.net/?page_id=915 2. The ear holes are cut out. You can either paint the inside black or use black tape, which is what they did on the film helmets. Please check out the Scoutopedia if you want some production references for your build: http://www.501stpathfinders.com/scoutopedia.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwsnyder2005 Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 Thanks Biker Scout! I appreciate the help with this and the links on things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 If you haven’t checked them out yet, RS has put together some build videos for their scout armor on their YouTube channel. I think it’s their latest and most recent video tutorial and they will be adding more.TK1636 has several videos detailing his RS helmet build on YouTube. I haven’t viewed them so I can’t tell you how beneficial they’d be.https://m.youtube.com/c/ArmorBuildingwithTK1636/videosOf course you can always post your questions here on the forum! We’ve got the best armorers who know the scout and RS inside out and every which way to Sunday. So ask away!If you want, consider creating a build thread to document your progress and keep all those questions, tips, and trick organized in one spot. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/forum/96-biker-scout-wip/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatfoodRob Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Inside the helmet they used a strip of black fabric tape, large enough to make the hole look black from outside . I don’t know if it’s available in the us, but they used two inch wide “ tessa” brand tape. It’s a sort of insulation tape used to wrap (among other things” car wiring looms . It has a sort of short furry feel to it , not shiny plastic insulation tape . Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 On 4/22/2022 at 3:29 PM, CatfoodRob said: Inside the helmet they used a strip of black fabric tape, large enough to make the hole look black from outside . I don’t know if it’s available in the us, but they used two inch wide “ tessa” brand tape. It’s a sort of insulation tape used to wrap (among other things” car wiring looms . It has a sort of short furry feel to it , not shiny plastic insulation tape . Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Gaffer tape/hockey tape is probably the closest thing we have here. Can be had in multiple widths suitable for this job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 On 4/22/2022 at 8:29 PM, CatfoodRob said: Inside the helmet they used a strip of black fabric tape, large enough to make the hole look black from outside . I don’t know if it’s available in the us, but they used two inch wide “ tessa” brand tape. It’s a sort of insulation tape used to wrap (among other things” car wiring looms . It has a sort of short furry feel to it , not shiny plastic insulation tape . Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Can we get this on uk Amazon Rob? Or do you know where I could pick it up Im in Edinburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 This the stuff? Insulating Tape 25km Car Fabric Tape Cotton Tape https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0029XY3UE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VY6HMNDAE4QQX0NF0S3T?psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatfoodRob Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Yep that’s it, but you really need the two inch wide variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Cheers Rob. That’s no prob. Just wanted to make sure was right tape. Found the 25mm stuff on Amazon so all good 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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