blueboxer

Yes, two 1.5v AA batteries (a total of 3 volts) will safely run a 5v fan with no issues at all... there again, lithium cells are gonna give you longer lasting performance. A 3 to 5 volt rechargeable lithium battery pack may be an even better way to go in the long run. Also, when purchasing these small fans to put in your helmet... take a look at the rpm rating and cfm the fan puts out. A higher rating can really help with better airflow and performance in heat-related trooping situations.

FYI... you never want to run any electronic device at a higher voltage than it's rated at. It will burn up very fast if not instantly! The voltage rating is not the issue of how quickly it drains the battery, it's the current draw. Personally, I find the 12v fan with a 9v Lithium power source seems to work the best for trooping. The weight ratio in the helmet is much better too.

Once you've set the snap using the concave side... you have to flip the anvil over and use the "flat" side to seat the snap to make it flush like the first one. It's that simple.

Good point Tiffanie, I have an outdoor event to troop at next week and it's already hovering around 100 degrees daily here in North Texas!!!

Excellent job Tim!!! I've been pullin' for you on this... now SG-NTX has it's first Centurion!

Lucas, thumbs up on the AM armor choice! My AM armor is trooped in constantly and seems quite allright with my squad members (Star Garrison- North Texas Squad). I would consider myself a "serious trooper" too... serious enough to have been granted EIB status with my AM kit.

Excellent job!!!

Tim, FWIW... I used Rustoleum Professional High Performance Enamel (Gloss White) on my helmet. That stuff is rock hard once it cures. Should be a great match!

Tim and Thomas are great guys! Definitely listen to them. I wish I had that kind of help when I was building my TK... I had to go it alone.

I have this same package... I bought it around Christmas last year at Target for $10. Seems just fine to me... matches my old original VHS version.

I agree with everyone else here, that's not a normal thing associated with these helmets. Definitely a "B" grade situation here.

I believe the main concern was getting the Gold EIB coin back to FISD.

Hey guys, FYI... the stray EIB coin is safe and sound.

Looks like y'all had a blast, excellent job on the cake too!!!

There should also be a total of six rivets on the left side of ab/ backplate junction... and an exposed snap at top of ab plate on the right side.