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james007bond

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  1. AP helmet build question...[*AP]

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    seems you drilled multiple holes on the lower left side of the helmet. i also made those mistakes good thing it was on the faceplate side so it was hidden even without the ears. :) nice job so far bro! keep us posted with more pics!

     

    Yup, it's known as the swiss cheese effect... :D and yes the ears will hide them....thank God... I was trying too hard to get the ears married up as I foolishly trimmed the ears first thinking that I knew what I ws doing. It's just a shame this is an AP lid I trialled on... hehe

     

    I do have some replacement ears being sent to me, just in case though.... :rolleyes:

  4. Why paint the inside of the bucket black?

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    Interesting point there regarding the shade 3 & 5 lens. I have a shade 5 welders goggles and yes indeed they are uber dark, indoors looks as though one is 20000feet under the sea..... :o

     

    I'll experiment and see what the black/dark grey nonslip mat does to the inside of mine... otherwsie i may use satin black plati-kote paint... According to their website they recommend a primer first (white I guess to stop any black frm coming through), then the first coat of black, then the second coat of black and then clear lacquer on top...

  8. Why paint the inside of the bucket black?

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    I beginning to see the attraction of a black interior.....

    Over here in the UK, with have plasti-kote paint/spray, I think the way forward is to first spray or paint the inside of the lid with white primer, just to ensure there is an extra barrier between the black coat and the plastic shell... and then blast it with matt black paint.... and finish off with clear lacquer... I'm also toying with the idea of using non-slip mat material for the inside of my lid.... decisions, decisions.... :D

  9. AP helmet build question...[*AP]

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    One more thing, is my bumpy eye ok, or should I open it up a bit more? I've seen so many pics from starwarshelmets to the build threads on here that I can't decide whether to leave the bump as is or sand it down a wee bit more hence opening up the eye? As this is not an exact science comments from fellow troopers are appreciated...

     

    Mark, will trim off the back of the neck first and then take it from there.... I will make sure that at least I have a clean cut hole all around so-to-speak.... I'll post up pictures sometime tomorrow or more likely Monday when I'll get round to doing more work on the lid...

     

    thx

  12. AP helmet build question...[*AP]

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    Thanks Guys

     

    I've bolted on the ears.... and it actually does look much better....phew... I can't believe how small the head hole is...... jeeez I can just about get my melon through it.... Tomorrow I will cut and sand away the bottom of the lid.... Any tips appreciated...

     

    If anyone can add some pics of the bottom of their AP lid, this will help me.....

     

     

    Thanks

  13. AP helmet build question...[*AP]

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    Hi Guys,

     

    Those who know me on UKG, know that I'm currently building my AP lid.

     

    However, i've come across a small issue upon which I need clarity..

     

    When I bolt on the faceplate to the cap, my face plate is off centre. I know the lid is assemtrical, but should the faceplate not be completely square or is this a feature of the AP mold....?

     

    Also it appears that the Cap itself is not completely symmetrical from the top... i.e., it kinda curves more in one direction... I think this is why the face plate is off centre...

     

    Anyway, the trapezoids on both left and right temples pretty much line up with the edge of the eyes... so am I being too paranoid?

     

    Thanks

     

    Here are the pics..

     

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    About time I joined FISD - TK4841

    in New Member Introductions Archive

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    G'day Daz,

     

    Nice to see you over here buddy... :rolleyes:

     

    It's gonna be great on Saturday in Wolves, at least it's all under cover and plenty of good black country ale if you boys get thirsty....

     

    See you guys at around 2pm'ish....

     

    OK history lesson now:..... For those of our non UK friends, the black country refers to an area of the UK which used to have a large coal mining industry... :D

  23. What white paint for AP armour - UK

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    Hi John

     

    The plastic weld, does what it says on the tin... However I was able to pull my forearms apart (ouch) using a very sharp modelling knife, cutting into the welded plastic... bit by bit.... One thing though, it takes time and above all patience.... be careful you don't slice any of your fingers off in the process....!!! Oh another tool I used was one of those wooden spatula things.... the ones that doctor's shove into your mouth to keep your tongue down.... vere good to pry apart the plastic....

     

    Then it was a question of sanding down using my Dremel and hey presto... job done....

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