#RaveTrooper Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Starting my first build and decided to begin with Helmet. I will be posting photos periodically as the build progresses for critique. As this is my first go at it and being a hopeful 501st member im going for accuracy. Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose[TK] Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Good luck with the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khazid[TK] Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Brown box....brown box....we want to see the brown box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutter[TK] Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Yes, obligatory brown box pic and then another with armor spread out over the floor! Good luck with your build. Looking forward to watching it come together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 What is your Kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#RaveTrooper Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 So I'm trying to figure out this whole image posting. I have run into a problem, The helmet is riveted together and I trimmed the cap to much and i don't think it wraps under enough to cover with the s black rubber. I'm still waiting on the rubber strip to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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#RaveTrooper Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 1. Yes I realize I'm missing a hole in the Frown. 2. How bad is this and what's the best way to repair if that is at all possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rt65dh[TK] Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 The ear pieces should fix that tube transition. Is that what you're worried about? If you trimmed off too much off the forehead you can always do a high brow version...some troopers love the higher brow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusken RTT Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 1. Yes I realize I'm missing a hole in the Frown. 2. How bad is this and what's the best way to repair if that is at all possible. You can go hero with the helmet- can you post a picture of the ears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 A couple of things... You can always (carefully) drill out the rivets with a cobalt or titanium bit, re-align it, strap it down with blue tape, and re set them in the position you like. For the 4th frown holes, you can use an exacto knife to cut it out, or use a small (5/16ths) bit to drill out a hole, and purchase a "needle file" set from Lowe's for about 5 bucks to shape the sides. Like Rob said, when you attach the ears (with screws), and put the S trim on, that will give you a much better idea of what you are looking at. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khazid[TK] Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) If you decide to drill out the divets, put a very wet (almost dripping) wash cloth behind them as you drill. This will cool the rivet and reduce the chance you melt the surrounding plastic. Drilling out rivets generates lots of heat. The above tip comes from Gazmosis. Edited May 12, 2015 by Khazid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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