TK_LEPER Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) Building this helmet for a friend out of State. Thought I would share the progress for both of you to enjoy. This is the ABS version, the 1st ATA that Ive worked with in this material. Overall a great looking kit, and you really can't beat the price. Nice work T! Kit showed up today at work. Parts included Surprised to find two sets of ears Fairly accurate brow trim Kinda funky lookin' S-Trim Face-shield like material for the lenses Hardware, etc. Tips are very nice, but seem a bit too large The infamous ATA cap n Back logo Marking areas for trimming Some plastic weird stuff going on here Test fit after a bit 'o' trimming Edited July 18, 2012 by TK_LEPER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) Brilliant idea holding it together with magnets. Sometimes I remember I'm such a newb at all this! Looks good so far. Not sure what those images of "plastic weird stuff" were showing - any explanation there? Edited June 23, 2012 by LadyInWhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirix[TK] Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 By the looks of it, the two sets of ears are for whatever type of helmet you're building, stunt (four bumps) and hero (three bumps). I should hopefully receive my ATA helmet soon to replace the abomination I'm using. (FX, its horrible) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 No hero ears here. Both of these sets are Stunt ears... With the stunt helmets, the left ear always had a smaller set of bumps, compared to the right. By the looks of it, the two sets of ears are for whatever type of helmet you're building, stunt (four bumps) and hero (three bumps). I should hopefully receive my ATA helmet soon to replace the abomination I'm using. (FX, its horrible) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Some plastic stretch-marks Brilliant idea holding it together with magnets. Sometimes I remember I'm such a newb at all this! Looks good so far. Not sure what those images of "plastic weird stuff" were showing - any explanation there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 By the looks of it, the two sets of ears are for whatever type of helmet you're building, stunt (four bumps) and hero (three bumps). I should hopefully receive my ATA helmet soon to replace the abomination I'm using. (FX, its horrible) Nope. ATA simply supplies 2 sets of stunt ears in case you mess up the first pair, you have a spare set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted June 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Nice to have. Not that I have ever screw up or anything. Nope. ATA simply supplies 2 sets of stunt ears in case you mess up the first pair, you have a spare set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted June 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) Hey, I have the faceplate and cap glued together for resin coating. Started trimming the ears as well ... I'll wait to attach those when the inside is finished. But I just wanted to show some progress, and let you know that I'm working on it. Edited July 18, 2012 by TK_LEPER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cKranez Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) thanks man! great work so far.. no worries take your time man.. Real life first.. i still need to get my armor done anyways :3! oh btw, the lens i ordered from trooperbay should be on its way.. i just received the shipping notice! Edited June 26, 2012 by cKranez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) Kool! I worked more on it last night. As a base, I coated the inside with a rigid foam. I'll sand this down some, and give it a layer of light weight resin. Then eventual give it a coat of paint for a more finished look. Edited July 18, 2012 by TK_LEPER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSivertsen[501st] Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I never get tired of looking at helmetbuilds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potty Meister Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 looks great so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gep Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 After all the trouble I'm having with my ATA ears, I'm loving how yours look. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Painted the exterior ... just waiting for it to dry for a few days. Then I'll start adding the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Very nice Jesse, is the ATA helmet easier to put together than an RS props kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterFubar[TK] Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 What do you charge? I've got an ATA ABS helmet sitting on my workbench that doesn't want to put itself together. I thought they self-assembled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted July 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Very nice Jesse, is the ATA helmet easier to put together than an RS props kit. Maybe ... only because the plastic is much thicker. What do you charge? I've got an ATA ABS helmet sitting on my workbench that doesn't want to put itself together. I thought they self-assembled. Depends on what you want done to it ... But this projects cost $150 + S&H. That includes the cost for supplies (Rigid foam, resin coat, paints, padding, straps). He supplied the kit any additional upgrades would have to be purchased and supplied to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cKranez Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Awesome job so far! Thanks for the updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Looking good, thanks for posting, just about to start putting mine together and was worried at first, now it all seems clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogwai[TK] Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Great looking Helmet. Like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Sanded out some imperfections in the paint last weekend, and gave it a second coat this Morning. Once the paint is dry... I'll wet sand it once more, polish add the hand-painted details. Production Steps: 01. Trim and assembly 02. Seal for resin coating 03. Apply rigid foam and resin interior 04. Smooth resin surface (sanding) 05. Prime and paint helmet interior 06. Prime & paint exterior (1st Coat) 07. Wet sand exterior paint 08. Prime & paint exterior (2nd Coat) 09. Wet sand & Clear Coat (1st Coat) 10. Wet sand & Polish Clear Coat 11. Hand paint details 12. Install trim, lens, straps, foam padding 13. Prep for shipping Edited July 27, 2012 by TK_LEPER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cKranez Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 thanks great service indeed haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) I updated/modified the list ... At stage 10 now. Edited July 27, 2012 by TK_LEPER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Production Steps: 01. Trim and assembly 02. Seal for resin coating 03. Apply rigid foam and resin interior 04. Smooth resin surface (sanding) 05. Prime and paint helmet interior 06. Prime & paint exterior (1st Coat) 07. Wet sand exterior paint 08. Prime & paint exterior (2nd Coat) 09. Wet sand & Clear Coat (1st Coat) 10. Wet sand & Polish Clear Coat 11. Hand painting details 12. Install trim, lens, straps, foam padding 13. Prep for shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Should finish the painting up the details tonight, and would expect it to be ready to ship by Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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