Ear troubles

[Christian Dunham[TK]]

I need some advice with putting on these ears

 

 

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[CableGuy[TK]]

Hey buddy,

Do you have shots from all angles to let us take a look at the alignment and positioning, please? Initially, it looks like too much has been removed but additional angles would help. :-)

[Christian Dunham[TK]]

Hey buddy,

Do you have shots from all angles to let us take a look at the alignment and positioning, please? Initially, it looks like too much has been removed but additional angles would help. :-)

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[Christian Dunham[TK]]

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[Christian Dunham[TK]]

Hey buddy,

Do you have shots from all angles to let us take a look at the alignment and positioning, please? Initially, it looks like too much has been removed but additional angles would help. :-)

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[CableGuy[TK]]

Hi Christian

Cool. Ideally, I mean from the front, sides, back etc.

A bit like these, for example;

[Christian Dunham[TK]]

Hi Christian

Cool. Ideally, I mean from the front, sides, back etc.

A bit like these, for example;

Should I get new ear pieces do you think?


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[Christian Dunham[TK]]

Hi Christian

Cool. Ideally, I mean from the front, sides, back etc.

A bit like these, for example;

Or do you think I can save it


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[CableGuy[TK]]

Are you able to post some more pictures? We can then take a look and see what the options are. :-)

[Christian Dunham[TK]]

Are you able to post some more pictures? We can then take a look and see what the options are. :-)

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[Christian Dunham[TK]]

Are you able to post some more pictures? We can then take a look and see what the options are. :-)

Did these photos work? Or do you need any more


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[CableGuy[TK]]

Did these photos work? Or do you need any more


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Hiya. Can’t see any additional photos apart from internal shots. :-(

[Christian Dunham[TK]]

Hiya. Can’t see any additional photos apart from internal shots. :-(

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[Christian Dunham[TK]]

Hiya. Can’t see any additional photos apart from internal shots. :-(

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[CableGuy[TK]]

Hiya,

 

Thanks for the extra photos.

 

I think the first thing to look at is how the faceplate and back/cap are aligned. I noticed from the below shot that the two parts don’t really meet;

 

 

 

I believe this is because the faceplate is mounted too high into the cap. Notice the green line on the screen used helmet. The eyes are roughly lined up with the rear line on the back/cap.

 

 

 

It looks like your faceplate is mounted very high into the cap.

 

I’d suggest removing the ears and adjusting the alignment to allow an overlap where the ears attach. Aligning the eyes, as above, will give you a more accurate appearance but also a more solid connection between the faceplate and back/cap.

 

Once your alignment is sorted, you can then take another look at the ears and see how they match up.

 

That would be my advice, however, I’m sure others will chip in too. :-)

 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Hey Christian in addition to what Dan is recommending you can also remove the ear and try adding additional screws or pop rivets to secure the two halves that are still overlapping, Since the ear will hide this area you can use as many as needed. 

 

[Christian Dunham[TK]]

Hiya,
 
Thanks for the extra photos.
 
I think the first thing to look at is how the faceplate and back/cap are aligned. I noticed from the below shot that the two parts don’t really meet;
 

 
 
I believe this is because the faceplate is mounted too high into the cap. Notice the green line on the screen used helmet. The eyes are roughly lined up with the rear line on the back/cap.
 

 

 
It looks like your faceplate is mounted very high into the cap.
 
I’d suggest removing the ears and adjusting the alignment to allow an overlap where the ears attach. Aligning the eyes, as above, will give you a more accurate appearance but also a more solid connection between the faceplate and back/cap.
 
Once your alignment is sorted, you can then take another look at the ears and see how they match up.
 
That would be my advice, however, I’m sure others will chip in too. :-)
 

Thank yo soooo much!


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[Christian Dunham[TK]]

Hey Christian in addition to what Dan is recommending you can also remove the ear and try adding additional screws or pop rivets to secure the two halves that are still overlapping, Since the ear will hide this area you can use as many as needed. 
 

Ok! Thank you!


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[msouza[TK]]

Looks like you've got the A team on it Christian, You couldn't be in better hands then with these two troopers.  

Who's the armor maker? If all else fails I think I have a  extra set of WTF ears if you need them. 

[Christian Dunham[TK]]

Looks like you've got the A team on it Christian, You couldn't be in better hands then with these two troopers.  
Who's the armor maker? If all else fails I think I have a  extra set of WTF ears if you need them. 

Its ATA Thank you so much my friend! These guys are great! That is very kind of you I will keep you posted;)


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[TKSpartan[Staff]]

Hi Christian glad to see you have started a build thread, and  Yes, you are in good hands.  Keep on doing a great job and hope to see your TK ID soon.

 

  

Edited September 2, 2019 by TKSpartan

[Christian Dunham[TK]]

Hi Christian glad to see you have started a build thread, and  Yes, you are in good hands.  Keep on doing a great job and hope to see your TK ID soon.
 
  

Thanks man good to hear from you!


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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Angling the ears forward from the bottom will reduce the gap, have a play in different positions and see if the gap closes up, some kits just won't give the "ideal screen angle" due to how they were formed. 

 

I found ears to be the most diabolical part of trimming the whole kit.

 

Some great threads on trimming ears, which may explain the process a little more.

https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/29238-my-helmet-ear-tutorial/

https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/27375-howto-draw-an-approximate-ear-trim-line-with-no-gaps/

https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/41250-ear-trimming-made-easy/

 

[Christian Dunham[TK]]

Angling the ears forward from the bottom will reduce the gap, have a play in different positions and see if the gap closes up, some kits just won't give the "ideal screen angle" due to how they were formed. 
 
I found ears to be the most diabolical part of trimming the whole kit.
 
Some great threads on trimming ears, which may explain the process a little more.
https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/29238-my-helmet-ear-tutorial/
https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/27375-howto-draw-an-approximate-ear-trim-line-with-no-gaps/
https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/41250-ear-trimming-made-easy/
 

Thank you!!


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[Christian Dunham[TK]]

Its ATA Thank you so much my friend! These guys are great! That is very kind of you I will keep you posted;)


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Hello! Are those ears up for grabs still?


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