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So I haven't actually started my helmet build yet, cause my helmet isn't here yet. Today marks week 4 since I placed my order and week 2 since the helmet actually shipped. I am told the helmet takes about two weeks to get stateside but the mail was not in my favor today. Better luck tomorrow I guess...

 

I did a WIP for my blaster and I am still working on one for my armor, so it only seem fitting I do one for my helmet as well.

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So I haven't actually started my helmet build yet, cause my helmet isn't here yet. Today marks week 4 since I placed my order and week 2 since the helmet actually shipped. I am told the helmet takes about two weeks to get stateside but the mail was not in my favor today. Better luck tomorrow I guess...

 

I did a WIP for my blaster and I am still working on one for my armor, so it only seem fitting I do one for my helmet as well.

 

My helmet from MLC took just over two weeks to get to me in California. It was just long enough for me to start freaking out that it got lost and would never show up. But it showed up and was SO worth the wait.

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So I haven't actually started my helmet build yet, cause my helmet isn't here yet. Today marks week 4 since I placed my order and week 2 since the helmet actually shipped. I am told the helmet takes about two weeks to get stateside but the mail was not in my favor today. Better luck tomorrow I guess...

 

I did a WIP for my blaster and I am still working on one for my armor, so it only seem fitting I do one for my helmet as well.

 

Can't wait to see how it turns out! :)

 

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My helmet from MLC took just over two weeks to get to me in California. It was just long enough for me to start freaking out that it got lost and would never show up. But it showed up and was SO worth the wait.

 

 

Mine took 3 and a half weeks to build and send primed from his homeland to uk so don't stress too much mate....

 

Any day now and you will be the Cheshire cat mate... :)

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Look what I got today!!!

 

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--- My son Gabriel test driving the helmet!!! ---

 

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--- Took the helmet apart and wet sanded it to prep for primer and paint. Gonna let it dry overnight and hopefully I can start on the primer tomorrow!! ---

 

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So I gave it the first coat of primer and I got a couple quick questions.

 

1) How many coats of primer, paint, and clear coat should I go with?

 

2) Should I wet sand in between each coat of primer/paint?

 

Please let me know your thoughts as soon as possible.

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So after some serious research, I think I have an understanding of wetsanding and its purpose. After the first coat of primer I gave it another wetsand and I immediately realized why this needs to be done! So since it came pre-primered, I think I will stick with just one extra primer coat from me. So here is the order in which I have done things so far:

 

Step 1: Disassemble all parts and wet sand all surfaces with a 320 grit sanding sponge/block (Allow 6-12 hrs to dry)

 

Step 2: Primed all surfaces with basic Krylon Grey Indoor/Outdoor Primer (this is all I have access to) (Allow overnight to dry)

 

Step 3: Wet sanded all primed surfaces with 320 grit sanding sponge/block (Allow 6-12 hrs to dry)

 

Pictures to follow later today. Next step is the white base coat.

 

 

So I plan to put down about 3 coats of white, wet sanding after each coat. But should I wet sand after the last coat before the clear goes on? From what I read online I gather that I should leave the last base coat alone and put one coat of clear on...wet sand...and then one final coat of clear...so it looks something like this:

 

Pre-Primed

Wet Sand

Primer

Wet Sand

White Coat

Wet Sand

White Coat

Wet Sand

White Coat

Clear

Wet Sand

Clear

 

 

Thoughts on if this looks or sounds correct?

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Here is an update on what I got done last week and this past weekend. Decals and snout greeblie next. What do you guys use to glue the lens? Better yet what technique do you use? I thought about apply glue around the inside area, but I am afraid the glue will leak out when I press down and you will be able to see it. Plus that seems impossible to clamp down.

 

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Here is an update on what I got done last week and this past weekend. Decals and snout greeblie next. What do you guys use to glue the lens? Better yet what technique do you use? I thought about apply glue around the inside area, but I am afraid the glue will leak out when I press down and you will be able to see it. Plus that seems impossible to clamp down.

 

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Very nice! For the lens, I use a heat gun to get the bend/angle just right. That should help you to hold it in place as you glue it. are you going inside or outside for the lens placement?

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Very nice! For the lens, I use a heat gun to get the bend/angle just right. That should help you to hold it in place as you glue it. are you going inside or outside for the lens placement?

 

I don't have a heat gun :( Any other suggestions?

 

I was going to glue inside the helmet and then press the lens into the glue and hope it doesn't squeeze out.

 

Super glue? Hot Glue? E6000?

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I don't have a heat gun :( Any other suggestions?

 

I was going to glue inside the helmet and then press the lens into the glue and hope it doesn't squeeze out.

 

Super glue? Hot Glue? E6000?

 

I have the same issue regarding my new MLC helmet, iam also not sure on how to secure it properly.. anyway you did a great job on painting the snout area!

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I don't have a heat gun :( Any other suggestions?

 

I was going to glue inside the helmet and then press the lens into the glue and hope it doesn't squeeze out.

 

Super glue? Hot Glue? E6000?

 

I think a hair dryer should work. That lens material is strong but should get plyable once it's warmer and you can get some bend out of it. Okay, I'm sure there are a lot of takes on glue. I personally use Gorilla Glue - Super for most plastic things. I've found it works good for me, sets quickly, and lasts if you let is bond and cure/dry. Just my 2 cents... B)

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I used a heat gun to shape the lens to my helmet but I think a hair dryer would work. It didn't take much to get it to start bending. Once it started to get soft I laid it on the inside of the helmet where I wanted the lens and it molded itself to the proper shape. Once it cooled it held the correct shape. I still haven't glued it in. I'm gonna leave that for last. But I was planning to just use some hot glue around the inside edges. I didn't want the lens to be permanently attached since it'll probably get scratched up over time and I'll want to replace it.

 

On another note, great job painting the snout area black! Can you post a close up of it painted like you did of it taped?

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great progress BTW - I'm waiting for some good weather to spray my helmet

 

glue the lense into place with a hot glue gun, superglue is to runny and will run over the visor....and will ruin it

 

to glue the snout detail on use a product called Evostick - a brown glue, I find super glue ok but it gets brittle

after a period of time.

 

Evostick takes a little while to cure but lasts along time and is really good glue for sticking

material on hiking boots to make the scout boots

 

http://www.bostik.co.uk/diy/product/evo-stik/Impact/6

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With the exception of some fans and a wireless mic later on down the road...I think my bucket is all done.

 

I attached the snout and bolt covers with E6000. The lens (which I bent with an embossing gun, thanks to an awesome BSN member) and mesh vent covers with hot glue. My decals are from trooperbay. The padded liner inside is from a baseball helmet and the chin strap is just a piece of elastic. And of course the helmet is MLC and the snout is MC.

 

Feedback, positive or otherwise is welcome!!!

 

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With the exception of some fans and a wireless mic later on down the road...I think my bucket is all done.

 

I attached the snout and bolt covers with E6000. The lens (which I bent with an embossing gun, thanks to an awesome BSN member) and mesh vent covers with hot glue. My decals are from trooperbay. The padded liner inside is from a baseball helmet and the chin strap is just a piece of elastic. And of course the helmet is MLC and the snout is MC.

 

Feedback, positive or otherwise is welcome!!!

 

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WOW, that's all I can say Luis! That really looks outstanding sir!

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