stukatrooper Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I get a news letter from Fenixprops once a month and there new stormtrooper helmet padding cought my eye.There are two versions available. One is for lids that have a hard hat linner already in,the other is for a clean inner lid.This means they have done there homework on this . I have ordered one and will post a full review when it hits my door on size and quality etc. I own several makers helmets so will be able to give a broad outlook to how it fits in these lids. Im not sure if this will work for all you guys ,the first thing that springs to mind is a heat issue but thats why we fit fans in our lids. Im not sure of the helmet shown in the picture.The padding is shown inside out on some of the shots. heres the link direct to FENIXPROPS for some trooper shopping. I have used them in the past for a clone trooper helmet upgrade set and found the service and quality of product to be very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy[TK] Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I will be interested in your review of the product. I saw it on ebay and had questions about its use, especially in the heat. It ought to be warm in chilly weather, but here when the temperatures get over 100 degrees, I had concerns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 My god that looks hot. Ive yet to see a better alternative than the batting helmet padding ripped out of a $6 T ball helmet. Looking forward to your review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7980 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I'd suggest cutting away the excess around the face if it feels hot? Just my 0.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 There not all that hot. I have a set in my Vader, and trust me, Thats a hot costume. TK is nuthin to Vader. My only thing is that the fan placement will be tricky in a full padded lid. Might have to mod it to allow for the fans. I like it. Will make a lid look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I was thinking the same thing - HOT! The more stuff in the bucket, the less room for air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jah5150 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 My god that looks hot. Ive yet to see a better alternative than the batting helmet padding ripped out of a $6 T ball helmet. Looking forward to your review! I bought a T ball helmet from WalMart and removed the padding from it. When I test fit it in my MRCE helmet, the helmet won't stay put on my head - it keeps popping up. My head is not really large at all. Is there a trick to this, or something I'm mising? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I bought a T ball helmet from WalMart and removed the padding from it. When I test fit it in my MRCE helmet, the helmet won't stay put on my head -it keeps popping up. My head is not really large at all. Is there a trick to this, or something I'm mising? James I had the same problem mate, but it fitted just fine after the hair cut Sorry mate, couldn't resist it , You could try triming off some of the padding from the backs of the pads until it sits right. That should do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 hmmmm, I havent tried it in an MRCE. You may want to try it without the small top pad and tinker with the placement of the two side pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burge Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I don't think it will be as hot as people imagine, but more like a motorcycle helmet. Plus I think it will help to keep the condensation down, so it might help keep lens fogging to a minimum since there won't be a layer of hot air between me and my bucket. People who wear the FX helmets have so much room they could put box fans and AC units in their lids, but for correctly sized helmets this might be a good alterative. I just ordered one today to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Sweet - I'll try yours when you get it ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopy trooper[TK] Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I was thinking the same thing - HOT! The more stuff in the bucket, the less room for air. thinking the same thing HOT . just like another said in winter when its 20 out it would be nice . but in summer when it gets 80-110 out . you could fry like a egg . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamfoxdavis Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 It gets pretty darn cold here in Ithaca, NY so not worried about heat either. I can't wait to hear some feedabck on these. Seems like the padding might move around on you, have to sew some Velcro on the top & sides to adhere to the lid. Those eye slits are way to small IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I think that padding would be really hot. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bindybandy Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) Hi, I'm a completely new member. Just got a MR CE helmet and since I don't have a huge head it moves all over the place so was thinking of ripping out the standard foam and putting something else in. This caught my eye bu apart from this product, does anybody else know of a place online that you can order self adhesive padding? I have a Vader Supreme helmet and something like the padding in there I was thinking of like the pic below? Thanks ---------- Edited February 22, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radude210 Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I am thinking of picking up an MRCE bucket soon and was wondering if anyone knew how well this padding would fit because it would be fantastic to have something like that considering i have a fairly small head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MAC Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Where/How are you supposed to fit the fans, you'l have to cut holes in the padding for the air flow. It would probably be alright as a static display for could you imagine Trooping it..one way to find what a Roast Turkey feels like DISPLAY - TROOPING- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bindybandy Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Where/How are you supposed to fit the fans, you'l have to cut holes in the padding for the air flow. It would probably be alright as a static display for could you imagine Trooping it..one way to find what a Roast Turkey feels like DISPLAY - TROOPING- You are right it would be hot as hell in there. Mine is more for display really but then again if display i guess I don't need the padding after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk9323 Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I don't think it will be as hot as people imagine, but more like a motorcycle helmet. Plus I think it will help to keep the condensation down, so it might help keep lens fogging to a minimum since there won't be a layer of hot air between me and my bucket. People who wear the FX helmets have so much room they could put box fans and AC units in their lids, but for correctly sized helmets this might be a good alterative. I just ordered one today to give it a try. I agree with Bryce. However, it looks like it is made to fit in an FX lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroRoom[TK] Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 And hell- if it doesn't work for you inside your helmet you can always use it for your next bank robbery spree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jah5150 Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 FYI I emailed the maker of these, and he confirmed that they are designed to fit FX helmets. He also told me that he thought it should fit the MRCE just fine, even though he hasn't actually tried it. My FX is quite a bit larger than my MRCE, so I have my doubts. Can't wait until Peter gets his, so we can get a review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I love how so many can have an opinion without trying it on. The man was doing a review. Like I said before, there not all that hot. I have a set in Vader and I have had a set in my TR and the foam actualy hepls to absorb the sweat a little. You will have to wash it after a time, thats the only flaw I see. I attach it with velcro so it comes out. Loop side to the helmet, Pile to the foam. The pad on top is a plus, it comes out with velcro. I still think though a painted and padded TK is better looking, but this is a good meathod as well. Ill take some pics. I like mine, it needs mods for fans and like everything else, skill in making it look right. I would venture to say that it would be better for fiberglass lids, for there harder on the face if you know what I mean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radude210 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Yeah, i have an impressivly tiny head and live in a fairly cool climate so i think this padding looks right for me.....but not too sure if it will fit an MRCE bucket :S i'd hate to get it and have it not even fit the helmet. But i am hoping for the best and probably ordering soon ~Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jah5150 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Did the full helmet padding ever come in? I'm extremely curious how it fits, even though I've already put T-ball helmet padding in my MRCE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radude210 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Did the full helmet padding ever come in? I'm extremely curious how it fits, even though I've already put T-ball helmet padding in my MRCE. i did end up getting it, it most definitly is designed for FX and was extremely hard to fit in properly soooo i ended up gutting it and making it fit how i wanted.... and now i love it i even used a piece of the scraps i cut off for a nose cushion. I'll take some pics and post them up sometime soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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