Pandatrooper Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Trying to help a friend replace their smashed helmet. Is there a vetted seller of a decent accuracy helmet? A bunch that I see look too much like Don Post helmets, visors are wrong, or the snout to short etc. Any feedback would be great. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gree23 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Trying to help a friend replace their smashed helmet. Is there a vetted seller of a decent accuracy helmet? A bunch that I see look too much like Don Post helmets, visors are wrong, or the snout to short etc. Any feedback would be great. Thanks!I havent found one. The way the 3d prints have been dont make them as accurate as the ABS kits. So I am 3d printing everything but the helmet. Went with a Studio Creations helmet (3 of them) and saved a tonSent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 That's correct. From what we've seen there is no perfect 3D scout helmet model. All seem to have some level of inaccuracies. A lot of folks have used the Jesus Salomon 3D helmet, but even that one, while totally approvable, is not completely accurate either. @MrPoopie might have additional feedback. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 11 minutes ago, Chopper said: That's correct. From what we've seen there is no perfect 3D scout helmet model. All seem to have some level of inaccuracies. A lot of folks have used the Jesus Salomon 3D helmet, but even that one, while totally approvable, is not completely accurate either. @MrPoopie might have additional feedback. This is exactly correct. The Jesus Salomon helmet has the greatest accuracy but it's not perfect. Also, 3D printed helmets will not be as good as ABS helmets for many reasons (weight, durability, accuracy, etc.) but are good if you want something perfectly scaled to your build. 3D print will never save you money or time but some folks want to create as much of their kit from scratch and this is a good way to accomplish that. I usually suggest that if someone wants to 3D print their armor that they still get an ABS kit helmet. It's the focal point of your armor and the first thing people notice so why not try to look your best and most accurate. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gree23 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 This is exactly correct. The Jesus Salomon helmet has the greatest accuracy but it's not perfect. Also, 3D printed helmets will not be as good as ABS helmets for many reasons (weight, durability, accuracy, etc.) but are good if you want something perfectly scaled to your build. 3D print will never save you money or time but some folks want to create as much of their kit from scratch and this is a good way to accomplish that. I usually suggest that if someone wants to 3D print their armor that they still get an ABS kit helmet. It's the focal point of your armor and the first thing people notice so why not try to look your best and most accurate. Sorry what? "3d print will never save you...money"? Ive saved a but load 3d printing lol. Maybe that was a typo? Time no, i spent alot of time on my prints but its time that would have been wasted if not having something to do. But i cant agree if you are claiming it doesnt save money. For the cost of my helmet I am able to print and finish the rest of my kitSent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 9 minutes ago, Gree23 said: Sorry what? "3d print will never save you...money"? Ive saved a but load 3d printing lol. Maybe that was a typo? Time no, i spent alot of time on my prints but its time that would have been wasted if not having something to do. But i cant agree if you are claiming it doesnt save money. For the cost of my helmet I am able to print and finish the rest of my kit Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk I include time as cost. Time isn't free and therefore it's ultimately part of the price of a build. 3D Printing comes with a lot of upfront costs for printers tools and finishing equipment (paint, sanding, coating, sanders, dremels, etc.). When you factor these things it's usually not any cheaper to 3D print then to buy a kit. This does get cheaper when you create multiple kits or already have these tools but for most people they don't and it's a misconception when they first start looking down the 3D Printing path. I'm trying to be realistic for anyone who might want to try to print their armor. I say these things as someone who's printed many full armor sets as well as large scale props. Ever Avenue for creating armor has its uses. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gree23 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 I include time as cost. Time isn't free and therefore it's ultimately part of the price of a build. 3D Printing comes with a lot of upfront costs for printers tools and finishing equipment (paint, sanding, coating, sanders, dremels, etc.). When you factor these things it's usually not any cheaper to 3D print then to buy a kit. This does get cheaper when you create multiple kits or already have these tools but for most people they don't and it's a misconception when they first start looking down the 3D Printing path. I'm trying to be realistic for anyone who might want to try to print their armor. I say these things as someone who's printed many full armor sets as well as large scale props. Ever Avenue for creating armor has its uses. Totally agree. Good way to lay that outSent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Yeah I have to agree with @MrPoopie-- after 3d printing everything from helmets to weapons to armor, I think I just prefer an ABS kit and save the 3D printing to accessories. All the sanding and finishing time just really gets to be a bit much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gree23 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Yeah I have to agree with [mention=80362]MrPoopie[/mention]-- after 3d printing everything from helmets to weapons to armor, I think I just prefer an ABS kit and save the 3D printing to accessories. All the sanding and finishing time just really gets to be a bit much.And I prefer the 3d print. To me the work that goes into is therapeutic. But it has to be worth it to the person doing it. Its a lot of work. But if I wasnt doing it my time would just be spent watching TV or something. So for me, its time well spentSent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, Gree23 said: And I prefer the 3d print. To me the work that goes into is therapeutic. But it has to be worth it to the person doing it. Its a lot of work. But if I wasnt doing it my time would just be spent watching TV or something. So for me, its time well spent Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk Mine is spent running this Detachment 3 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gree23 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Yeah, love my GML job too Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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