Helmet.trimming

[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

I have read everything I can find on trimming an AP stunt helmet. I really need to see how you guys determined *where* to cut. I admit it, I just do not understand and this is rather critical.

 

This is my first build so I have no reference of experience.

 

Thanks. Post pictures please!

[bigtrev503]

That bar up there that says search is your friend. Try using it first before asking questions. Look up build threads for the AP. Type in AP build or AP helmet build or something like that

 

Here's three after about 5 seconds of research.

 

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/24455-punkers-ap-armor-build-thread/page-2?hl=%2Bap+%2Bhelmet#entry309396

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/18746-osothebears-anh-ap-build-ap/page-7?hl=%2Bap+%2Bhelmet#entry309147

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/24260-first-time-build-ap/?hl=%2Bap+%2Bhelmet#entry305297

[Kessel Run[TK]]

Helmets are actually the most forgiving in regards to the trimming, except the ears. look on the inside of the helmet are there lines where the forming buck stopped? if so that could be helpful when it comes to the ears just go SLOWLY and trim it a little bit at a time and check the fit keep going until you get to the desired look, ears are always the hardest part in my opinion. some gaps between the ear and helmet are ok so don't stress over that. as for the bucket itself you can get some of those split brads for paper and use those to temporarily hold the helmet together so you can see the overall look of the helmet and go from there, I have also heard of people using hot glue to hold things down while they trim. Good Luck.

[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

That bar up there that says search is your friend. Try using it first before asking questions. Look up build threads for the AP. Type in AP build or AP helmet build or something like that

 

Here's three after about 5 seconds of research.

 

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/24455-punkers-ap-armor-build-thread/page-2?hl=%2Bap+%2Bhelmet#entry309396

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/18746-osothebears-anh-ap-build-ap/page-7?hl=%2Bap+%2Bhelmet#entry309147

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/24260-first-time-build-ap/?hl=%2Bap+%2Bhelmet#entry305297

 

Trevor,

 

I *did* use my friend, the search engine. 

 

The first link you posted does not address my question of *where* to cut the helmet.

 

The second link has several great images but does not state *how* the cut lines were determined.

 

The third link, same result as the second link.

 

You see, there are so many posts stating “…and then I decided to fit and cut my helmet…†without actually describing *how* that was achieved.

[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

Helmets are actually the most forgiving in regards to the trimming, except the ears. look on the inside of the helmet are there lines where the forming buck stopped? if so that could be helpful when it comes to the ears just go SLOWLY and trim it a little bit at a time and check the fit keep going until you get to the desired look, ears are always the hardest part in my opinion. some gaps between the ear and helmet are ok so don't stress over that. as for the bucket itself you can get some of those split brads for paper and use those to temporarily hold the helmet together so you can see the overall look of the helmet and go from there, I have also heard of people using hot glue to hold things down while they trim. Good Luck.

 

Sound advice, but as far as "check the fit" goes I have to assume a lot.  The helmet will not fit my head as there is no padding yet.  So do you mean I should just eyeball how it looks?  If so, that would be a problem for me.  Is not there an approximate or average measurement for the AP helmet cut lines?

 

Thanks!

[Kessel Run[TK]]

mast helmets are a tight fit, you have to kind of "screw" them on to your head. I personally eyeballed it, but I didn't build an AP kit, one of the guys who built one of those will have to chime in, but I don't know what the average measurements are. when I padded my helmet I just padded the top enough to get my eyes lined up with the lenses. its hard to tell you how I would do it without taking a look at the helmet, but generally speaking you can get away with a little bit under where the ears will cover things tack it together with hot glue and go from there. hopefully someone with an AP will hop in soon.

[Palpatine1977]

On an AP helmet the cut lines should be extremely apparent.. you just go with the mold lines