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Thank you Steve! Ive got one week to get it all ready to go, but feel the hardest part is now behind me lol. Time to make me some abs paste

Lol thats a quick fix. Opinions on the centering?

I bought an extra bucket from AM just in case of emergencies, plus the face that came with mine was scratched pretty badly by the eye. Here is the progress I made so far, attached the ears with a LOT of frustration, as the dimples do not align correctly. I will need to whip up some ABS paste to cover one slightly visible hole the left ear couldn't cover up. Also installed the s trim. How does this look? I also mentioned that I chose the helmet first specifically for the sake of my wedding photos. Here is the reason why I need it These are kokeshi dolls, I had these specific two custom made from the kokeshi clan as my wedding cake topper. It is the exact clothing myself and my fiancé will be wearing. Thought it would be cool to have a matching wedding photo to go with these, which is the ONLY reason i began my build with the bucket lol. And yes I will be using e6k on my build, and on my next bucket for sure! I was convinced the cap and back were aligned perfectly, so I got a little bit brave lol

I am having the same issue now with my helmet. I will have to make some abs paste to clean up some extra holes, well at least the ones that may be visible after the ears are put on. Back to square one tomorrow for me

Awesome, then I can totally live with that lol. I won't be using the lens material provided with the helmet, I bought darker lenses from Tk-1422 member here http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/2869-flat-green-or-smoke-tk-lens-run/ Still fiddling around to see how to mount them. I would like to make them removable, and have seen another member use dowels to secure them in place. Would solar screens be sufficient for the lid, or am I better of just going with FISD or trooperbay

Thanks Rick and Ron! Ron, I did have to stop myself lol, I think I am going to attack the ears today after work, and perhaps add the hand painted decals. I do have to kind of fit my head into the bucket somewhat sideways to get it on as well, is this true with most of these helmets? I actually went ahead and ordered another AM 2.0 bucket, either as a display, or ESB, or as a backup, as I am thinking of going TD at some point. Question for everyone, I was looking at using some solar panel patio screens for the frown. Am I better off finding something else?

Well I was finally able to make progress now that the house is mostly together I went straight to the helmet, not for the sake of doing it, but for the sake of my wedding photos! And my fiance is completely game for it! We are having a suprise made, and will tie in with my helmet build(photos to come when suprise arrives!) ANYWAYS, back to the helmet build After test fitting everything, I decided to glue the cap and back first and foremost. I decided to go with Zap A Gap, since I am more than confident the placement was spot on. Then went ahead and added the rubber trim, and screwed the helmet together using the pre made dimples I drilled holes in the teeth, and did some filing to get this. How does it look? More filing needed? Thats all I had time for tonight, i pieced the shins together and taped them so I don't get confused when it is time to fit and trim those, pics will be up of that tomorrow. Questions, comments, concerns? I think it came out great, but what say you FISD?

Did ya follow the dimples on the bucket exactly btw?

Did ya end up just following the pre made dimples to screw the face and cap/back together?

Ok guys, haven't been able to do much besides test fitting the helmet together with some painters tape. I have been busy getting our house guest appropriate and getting wedding things situated, so basically life lol. Is it best to paint the inside of the helmet black BEFORE I begin to piece it together?

I have seen it done successfully. I believe most use a boring drill bit to do so. Or if you have access to a drill press it would make it easier to use a basic drill bit. The resin cleaned up for me real good

Thank you! I am having the stand commissioned for paint. Got confirmation it will be ready this weekend! Will post pics as soon as i get it!

Looks to be an AM community build lol. Wish we all lived in closer proximity to host our own armor party! Armor party on FISD it is then!

Definitely utilizing this thread for my build as well! Thanks for making this seem not as daunting lol

I did the same thing. Actually pretty dang easy to put together! With tape at least lol. Im sure ill be freaking out when it comes to glue! Guess we have big noggins lol

Lol luckily, and at the same time unfortunately, i dont own a sewing machine. I MAY start with the helmet, but the ears scare the crap outta me. The eyes come fully trimmed though!

Just arrived! Obligatory big brown box photo with more pics to come! I will try to be as thorough as possible with this build as time permits. So excited my first build is about to happen!

Awesome build Ron!! The armor looks amazing!

Nice! Thanks for the pic! The padding I ordered is a little different than yours. It looks like mine may have came with more pieces, but your picture will surely help me out with placement! Heres the one I purchased

Just one side of the barrel. The side with the magazine and counter

Sounds great! Thanks sir!

I almost bought the pads provided by trooper bay, will try out the MICH pads first and see how I like it. I plan on eventually buying a second helmet anyways so may as well experiment. Ron if you could PM or email some pics that'd be great! Thanks everyone!

I second that. While its in 2, its easier to drill the new holes on the barrel if you plan to have the correct amount of t tracks

I almost got some, they look extremely comfortable! My only concern wad not being able to take them out and wash them. I would think the sticky back would not allow it, along with the type of material. I went ahead and ordered memory foam MICH tactical helmet padding. Comes with velcro dots for easy installation and removal. Like I said, the heat is my main concern, so removability and washability, along with comfortability were my goals.