TD10815 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) Hi guys!!! Finally yesterday is arrived my ata helmet!!So..my long adventure can start!! i start to trim not overly some part ....now word to you experts!! i proceed in the right way? i have to trim much more right? Edited October 11, 2012 by tyrion Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 11, 2012 Report Posted October 11, 2012 Yes the lines you have drawn look good to trim, just take your time, trim, check, trim, check. Found at first I was cautious too but by the end you think what was all the fuss about lol. Good luck with the build Quote
Valgars[TK] Posted October 11, 2012 Report Posted October 11, 2012 The bottom of the cap and back will need to be cut some more but, I say leave the sides until you get it all positioned together the way you want it. I cut too much off of mine though I think it still turned out nice. This is the thread I used to build mine: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/14806-how-to-assembling-ata-abs-helmet-1/page__fromsearch__1 The experts should chime in in no time. Quote
captsafe66[Admin] Posted October 11, 2012 Report Posted October 11, 2012 You have a good start, trim a little first and then trim more if needed, it is hard to "untrim." Keep in mind, the ATA is screen acurate and will NOT be symetrical. It is correct, don't panic like I did. It will look great when you are done! Good Luck!! Quote
TD10815 Posted October 11, 2012 Author Report Posted October 11, 2012 ok thx a lot....the first cut was tragic(do or not do)like the first cut of a surgeon novice Quote
TD10815 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Posted October 12, 2012 some updates...i cut and sand the eyes and start to cut the teeth Quote
Potty Meister Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 The bottom of the cap and back will need to be cut some more but, I say leave the sides until you get it all positioned together the way you want it. I cut too much off of mine though I think it still turned out nice. This is the thread I used to build mine: http://www.whitearmo...__fromsearch__1 The experts should chime in in no time. I also used this thread to help with my build. Some of the build is a little nerve racking (at least it was for me) but you'll get through it. Just take your time and make it awesome! Quote
TD10815 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Posted October 13, 2012 with a file and elbow grease i finish the teeth....what do you think? Quote
Dr.Senf Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 Not bad but try to make squares and no round corners. I know in the beginning you try to keep a "realistic" look but screenused helmets have squares and a lot of the flashing is removed, look at referencepics and you ll see what i mean. Good efford keep the spirit up and good luck with your build! Dr. Tapatalk. Quote
TD10815 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Posted October 13, 2012 Not bad but try to make squares and no round corners. I know in the beginning you try to keep a "realistic" look but screenused helmets have squares and a lot of the flashing is removed, look at referencepics and you ll see what i mean. Good efford keep the spirit up and good luck with your build! Dr. Tapatalk. ok thx a lot.... 1 question guys..in my kit there aren't riverts only the 6 screws,washer and bolts for the ears...there are other 2 little screws;i think they are for the assembly but i would like to use rivets.i have some of size3.5mm ....can i use them? Quote
TD10815 Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Posted October 16, 2012 Hi guys!!After realizing that my question was stupid i have continued with my build!!! I fixed and finished the teeth i think.After i cut not too much the sides of the cap and the top of the face plate!!! After taking all the measures i install the rivets with washers.....it's awesome!! i have only one doubt about the right side...what do you think? Quote
Dr.Senf Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 Teeth looking much better !!! Dont worry about gaps they will all be covered by the ears. Looking godd so far! Dr. Tapatalk. Quote
TD10815 Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Posted October 17, 2012 this is the right ear!!! comments about the shape and position? Quote
TD10815 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Posted October 19, 2012 hi guys finally i have finished the left ear....i spent some hours to sand and check and sand etc..,blood of two my fingers and but i have finished and assembled both ears!! Quote
Mogwai[TK] Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) Looks very good, ears are fine. Good work on them. You are on a good way. Now put the Paint on! Edited October 19, 2012 by Mogwai Quote
TD10815 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Posted October 19, 2012 do you think i have to trim much more the bottom of cap?? Quote
Mogwai[TK] Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 Where you have your black line, that should be ok. You can allways trimm more, but wait till you finish the bucket. Try it on with the s-trim, then you will see if it works for you. Quote
TD10815 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Posted October 23, 2012 i would like to paint also the inside,can i use an acrylic enamel spray? Quote
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