Uplandmacenter Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Here is my (almost) completed KS Helmet! Whew! It was hard to do - but it looks pretty good (not great) I have to put the gray screw covers on and velcro the visor down and that should be about it. I guess I also need to paint the upper half of the snout greeblie gray. Did I do it right? Hopefully there are no major mods to be done Would this be approvable? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 The snout is off center, the fish hook decal is crooked and you need the discs to cover the bolts. Looks fine to me otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uplandmacenter Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 Yeah, I need to remove and paint then reattach (straight) the snout. Do I need to redo the fish hook? I'm afraid to try and remove and recenter it. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Not too bad, I would change the decals to a better quality set, change the nose detail and add a back plate to the nose section, paint the inner nose recess with black matt spray paint making it stop at half way in the nose flat surface. I would cut the inside visor about another 2-3mm to almost remove the second return edge taking care not to take any more off and keeping the visor rounded in the corners. The eyes are too W shaped and I would cut them a bit more in certain areas, sanding the edge to make it a bit smoother than what you have. The edge where you cut to is not so correct. Look at the gallery pics under original helmet pics to get a better idea how to trim the eyes, any questions just ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 The bottom edge may be a bit shapeless but a wee bit of careful sanding can make it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Dont know if you're required to redo the fish hook to get it approved, but I would do it anyway. And if you do as LW sugest and get better decals, it would be a no-brainer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Yep, better decals, redo the fish hook, and get rid of that snout. Order yourself an MC snout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uplandmacenter Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Okay - general consensus is better decals - where do I pick these up? How do I order an MC snout? I'm confused about trimming the eyes - do I just need to make the top edge straighter? Thanks so much for the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Trooperbay.com have the decals. About ordering the MC snout, try and send him a PM in here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automaton Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 MC also does a great set of decals. If you're already contacting him for the snout you can just get decals from him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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