TK bondservnt[501st] Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 he pre stretches the plastic into a vertical bubble almost as high as the mould buck. then again, after it's cooled he uses the formech manual machine to again blow air into it to release it from the buck. I finally found the gif animation I did from his video to show this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarathe Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Hey...I may have a solution for you. Did you get taken care of? Nope...I emailed asking how long it would take to get a new one with less of a line/ridge, but haven't heard back. He might be on vaca or something. What's your idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 I cant say just yet, but I will know very soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarathe Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Awesome....I'm not going anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 hope everything works out for you sarah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarathe Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Thanks, Vern! If nothing else, TrooperTim is going to help me with it, I just hate to ask him to do so much work if it's not necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorran Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 I'm eagerly awaiting an answer on this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Awe, things didnt pan out like I thought they would so disregard.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarathe Posted April 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Awww, thanks anyway, sweetie. Tim is going to help, so it will be all good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABS80 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 he pre stretches the plastic into a vertical bubble almost as high as the mould buck. then again, after it's cooled he uses the formech manual machine to again blow air into it to release it from the buck. I finally found the gif animation I did from his video to show this: Ok I see what you mean, If you look carefully thats a bad pull he did right there, you can actually see a webbing forming on the forehead which runs from bottom to top front, the plastic was too soft or had too much sag creating webbings (wrinkles) Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 The ridge is caused by hot plastic hitting the cold mould, nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarathe Posted April 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) TrooperTim came over today to help me, and got the ridge completely sanded down. It can't be felt at all now, although the discoloration is still present. He also tried polishing out the sanding marks, but they wouldn't polish out. So we're going to prime and paint it, once I find out which color of white will work best on it. Starting to feel like this is all going to be ok! I'll post the pics, if anyone can't tell where the line is, let me know and I'll add arrows. It looks a LOT better, and feels smooth. Thank you, TrooperTim. Edited April 10, 2011 by Sarathe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v7sg[TK] Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Troopers helping Troopers, that's what we stand for. Glad that this could be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrooperTim Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 It's closer. I sanded this thing for 3 hours with 120 - 1,000 - 2,000 then applied novus scratch remover and spray on turtle wax. Those tiny sandpaper scratches are tough to get out. I think a higher grit sandpaper and wet sanding will most likely fix that issue. More sanding is in order and maybe also a buffer. You also need to decide on Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy or Rustoleum high performance enamel paint. I don't know for sure, but I assume either one would match T/MC armor fairly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboxer[501st] Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 It's closer. I sanded this thing for 3 hours with 120 - 1,000 - 2,000 then applied novus scratch remover and spray on turtle wax. Those tiny sandpaper scratches are tough to get out. I think a higher grit sandpaper and wet sanding will most likely fix that issue. More sanding is in order and maybe also a buffer. You also need to decide on Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy or Rustoleum high performance enamel paint. I don't know for sure, but I assume either one would match T/MC armor fairly well. 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tray[TK] Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) Sarah, I know you've put a lot of time and have had help from Tim putting time into your helmet but I have been working on getting new plastic done for you and hoped you would wait before you starting sanding and having to paint your helmet. After a lot of testing We have gotten the best pulls ever on the helmets. He assures me there is little to no lines anywhere on the dome. New plastic parts will be coming to you and hopefully you will be able to use the new helmet parts instead. I am sorry it has taken so long to get back with you on this. Maybe you can use one of the helmets as a display helmet. I'm sorry the helmet you received wasn't in better shape. I hope with the new parts you get you would reconsider recommending our full kits, helmet included. After yours and Michael's bad pulls we went back to the drawing board on how to best pull the helmets. We think we've done a great job and have something better to offer now. They should be going out to you this week. Please let me know when you get them. Edited April 13, 2011 by Tray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarathe Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Oh wow, Tray, that is awesome! I'm speechless....which never happens, haha. Thanks so much. Can't wait to see it! One thing I know I will recommend you guys for is your excellent customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarathe Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Picture of the new helmet Tray sent me. I'm very happy with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananoPower22[TK] Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Yay! Looks awesome. No ridges on this one.. right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarathe Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Yup, no ridge at ALL! I love it I am so excited and ready to get done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tray[TK] Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Glad you like it Sarah. We tried hard to make it right. Can't wait to see the finished build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarathe Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Won't be long now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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