MLC v3 Build thread

[elwyn5150]

I thought I should create a new thread rather than inadvertently derail someone else's thread.

 

I recently received my MLC v3 helmet kit. I've started working on it myself because I feel like I should work on my own helmet kit. (Last costume, I just purchased an EFX TK and modified it.) I want to try to aim for Lancer status eventually.

 

 

Anyway, cutting and pasting from this thread (http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=8521) to avoid derailing...

 

Yesterday I painted the inside of the helmet black and replaced the wingnut and bolt.

 

I should have come to the forums to read up on things before buying things from the hardware store. I bought some black grommets that fit over the bolt. They are too tall so I cut it in half and it sits *almost* flush when I place it over the bolt. I'd say it's 1 mm too tall.

 

Fotr lancer staus the bolts need to be the 3M ones or similar I believe... I will have to chew the brains out of my greater knowledged scouts for that I'm afraid. I believe that its in the Lancer requirements page on here bud.. Happy hunting as they are quite hard to get hold of.

 

The Lancer specification says:

"Visor hinge bolt covers must be replaced with accurate, flat disc ones."

http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=1364

 

Anyway, here's my actual questions:

 

Is this okay?

 

Is there a specific grey that I need to use?

 

[303trooper]

Found a thread where humbrol #5 is used as a grey over here. Some also mentioned grey primer..

 

Hope this helps?

[Witness]

Those are ok, need to be the same color grey as the plate on the snout.

[303trooper]

You mentioned humbrol #040 too. So as long as it all matches then it should be ok? Guess it's a trial and error situation dependent on the grey matching up to your snout plate but taking into consideration the decal shade...