Potty Meister

looking great! I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of my ata kit....happy building!

just got mine. I'm 5'10" and 165 lbs. Got medium top and bottom. Fits great

Preliminary painting done. I've just noticed how crooked the top section of the helmet is compared to eyes. Not nearly as noticeable when the trim is on but still....I may end up trimming it down a little, but might wait til everything is painted to see how it ends up looking. Comments/input appreciated!

I put plasti-dip on the inside of mine. Seems to work ok. Went on without any problems. But I just did it, so not sure how it will work out in the long run.

making progress. I coated the inside with plasti-dip and got the lens and s trim installed. I'm thinking I'll just paint the parts inside that were masked off. If I was thinking I would've coated the inside before putting it all together, but too late now. Now it just needs some paint, mic tips and padding! Any recommendations for padding? What have people tried and what seems to work best?

I have both ears on now. These things are so hard to do! I've gotten pretty good with a dremel I still think the top section of the right ear is a little too thick and might trim that down some more to help make the bottom more flush. Also, are the eyes and teeth ok? Not a fan of these gaps... I don't have the screws tightened down all the way, but is this how everything is supposed to line up at the bottom??

With much patience and use of the force (and a steady a dremel), the first ear appears to be coming together. Do I need to trim some more off the top section?? I'm thinking that I can get it as close as I dare then just fill in the gaps with some white caulk or something...or is that not advisable? Or what do you guys normally fill in the gaps with? If anything at all... Any input is appreciated! Front: Back:

I remember I created a flickr account once upon a time....here we go! Ok...the STUPID ears. Maybe I'm just think about it too hard or being too much of a perfectionist, but I know it's possible to make them flush and I can't seem to get it.

apparently the upload size for any post is 31.5k now??? I can't get a picture posted unless I make it really small and crappy looking. not sure when that changed. Anyway, I've got the two halves of the lid put together, but the ears are a PAIN!!! My brother and I spent three hours trying to get one side to fit right and still couldn't get it. I would love to post some good looking pictures...

Okay, I think I've got the eyes and teeth where I want them. I'm wondering if the teeth need to be a little bigger but it's scary trimming to that fine line of too much ....thoughts? Also, I picked up some filing blade things from hobby lobby. They work great for the teeth.

Made some progress tonight. Got the general shape of the eyes and teeth cut out and the edges trimmed off. Still need to fine tune. Sorry about the picture quality. The lens on my phone is slightly broken. Dremeled out the backs of the teeth A preview of things to come...

yeah I just saw...it's split at the bottom lol

Got a little surprise today. I'm totally geeking out right now. I mean, total geekdom here. I'm a little nervous about starting on this thing, but there are plenty of tutorials around here to reference so I should survive. I don't think I've ever seen how the brow actually attaches...is it just glued on with E6000 or something?? Ima go get some tools now.

I'm also on the list for ATA. Looks like he should have the lid out relatively quick.

Based on what I've seen, it looks like people are using a heat gun to bend it. Can't speak from experience, I'm waiting for my armor to come.

I am 5'10" 165 pounds and heavily considering an ATA kit. Looks like it should fit ok based on what others with the same build are doing. Looks like the AP kit is about the same size as the ATA kit too.

how long is the inseam on the medium? I can't seem to find it on their website. I have pretty much the same build; 5'10" 165 lbs. so if it fits you ok I can't imagine I'd have a problem

Did you fill in the gap between the ears and the helmet itself? Or did you just make it fit that perfectly?

LOL I'll remember this. I have almost the exact same build

I'm looking at an ATA kit myself. I think you've done great.