likemike973 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Hello, I just received my first kit and already started on the helmet. I ave a question about the teeth. I am looking to do a Level 3 Certification and was wondering do I remove the teeth area and add mesh or does the plastic stay in and I paint it black? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank75139[501st] Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Remove the portion between the teeth and install the mesh inside. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likemike973 Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 8 hours ago, likemike973 said: Hello, I just received my first kit and already started on the helmet. I ave a question about the teeth. I am looking to do a Level 3 Certification and was wondering do I remove the teeth area and add mesh or does the plastic stay in and I paint it black? Thanks Assuming you are going for ANH Stunt, here are some pics of screen used helmets that may help, Mike. Always feel free to ask questions if you have any.. we are here to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likemike973 Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Thanks for the pics! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 That looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank75139[501st] Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Perfect!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msouza[TK] Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Nice, only thing I would do is see if you can get in the corners and square the edges a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Looking good! Going for the twinkie teeth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Looking at the ref pic that Joseph provided, you can go either way - straight or more round and most helmets as you can see have a mix of both. Have you started a build thread? If not I suggest you do so and then you can receive all the help in one spot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likemike973 Posted April 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 I will start a build thread since I feel I will have more questions. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabe Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Question, what is the best way to cut out the teeth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, gabe said: Question, what is the best way to cut out the teeth? I dremmel from the inside and then use a utility knife to finish it off. Another way is to drill some holes and use files. Or, a combination of the above 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank75139[501st] Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Just be careful doing it. Don’t go too far or you’ll have a whole other issue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabe Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple D[TK] Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Exactly what Daniel has suggested. Most of the time I drill out holes in the front and then use a knife (carefully) and a file to clean them up. Best advise is just to Take your time. Looks good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alay[TK] Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 dremmel sanding bit on the back side of them has always been my method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 A GREAT start there, sir! As mentioned, squaring out those teeth would be more screen accurate and give you a better look. If you live near a Lowe's or Home Depot, I suggest getting a Needle File set for a few bucks: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Hamler[TK] Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Here's what worked for me. As a couple folks already noted, a Dremel rotary tool with a sanding drum used from the inside of the helmet face removes waste plastic quickly and evenly. From the inside, those teeth openings are like little domes from the vacuum-molding process. The idea is that you use the sanding drum to simply level off the backs of those domes to create the teeth openings. Also, by doing the plastic removal from inside, you can see exactly how deeply set the teeth openings are, allowing you to better judge how much plastic to remove. After removing most of the waste, you can sharpen the opening -- and remove any "flange" left over from the sanding -- with a razor knife. And as JustJoseph noted above, those inexpensive detail files from Lowe's add the finishing touch to square off the corners. Hope this helps, and good luck on your journey! A.J. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabe Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Thanks everyone, the pictures were very helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Dremel to start, files for the details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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