CCBacara Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 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.
automaton Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 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.
Griffin-X Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 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!
303trooper Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 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...
CCBacara Posted August 23, 2011 Author Posted August 23, 2011 Look what I got today!!! --- My son Gabriel test driving the helmet!!! --- --- 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!! ---
Guest Emilym Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Very Cool! Looks awesome! I can't wait to get mine - Now I'm really anxious to get going!
TB-8719 Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Awesome! i ordered my MLC helmet today, starting a new scout build! can't wait to see it finished.
automaton Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Hey Luis, I'd check with some other people that know better than me but I'm pretty sure the helmet is already sprayed with primer. You should be able to skip that step. -a
Griffin-X Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 Wow, that looks pretty cool. The lens should be there soon too!
chimei Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 I'm curious to know about the durability of the MLC. this is fiberglass, yes? if it is dropped, will it break easily like resin?
CCBacara Posted August 24, 2011 Author Posted August 24, 2011 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.
CCBacara Posted August 25, 2011 Author Posted August 25, 2011 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?
CCBacara Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 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. 1
Griffin-X Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 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. 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?
CCBacara Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 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?
TB-8719 Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 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!
Griffin-X Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 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...
automaton Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 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?
CCBacara Posted August 30, 2011 Author Posted August 30, 2011 I asked my wife this morning how hot her hair dryer gets, and when I told her why I needed it she revealed that she has an embossing heat gun! Go Wife!!! LOL who knew? 1
ukscout Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 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
CCBacara Posted August 31, 2011 Author Posted August 31, 2011 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!!!
TB-8719 Posted August 31, 2011 Posted August 31, 2011 Excellent looking helmet! Great job on the paint, snout and overal interior.. Iam amazed on how tight your painted the black snout area
Griffin-X Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 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!!! WOW, that's all I can say Luis! That really looks outstanding sir!
BH-0938 Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Where did you get the bolt covers? My MLC did not come with any.
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