TK Helmet Interiors

[gdeputydog]

I am currently attempting to build up the interior of two TK Buckets. One as a display/backup, just in case something happens to my main Bucket. I've seen some other people's buckets and got some ideas, but I am always looking to make things better in all aspects. I am asking that people post photos and info on what they did and used on theirs. What worked and did not work and where certain parts (ie. fans, switches, padding, helmet liners, speakers) were found? Of course please follow all FISD Forum rules with this info.

 

The TK (VT) shown below is not one of the two I am going to work on, but it is what I am currently using. No electronics are installed in it. I am only waiting on the Static Burst Box to come in before I begin construction on the other two. For this one below I just used the SKYDEX Helmet Padding System commonly found in Kevlar Helmets. They can be purchased for about $80.00 on either Military or Law Enforcement Equipment web sites. I do like the pads because they stick to the small velcro disks, that come in the package, and can be easily removed for repositioning or washing. The pads can be thrown into a washing machine after a hot sweaty troop. I thought the pads inside my Kevlar were to bulky but I do really like them inside the TK.

 

I've only trooped twice with it, both recently. Since I am planning on selling it, I have not removed those long screws or built it up any further.

 

Chris G

TK-5556

 

 

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[cr4nky]

Here´s mine:

 

 

I used kneepads that I cut pieces of and hotglued them to the interior. Works like a charm.

 

I used one set of fans I bought here on the forum (they are 80mm CPU-fans), I also installed two more fans (40mm) which I connected to a small switch then to a 9 volt battery (one battery for each fan). Fans are from a local computer store, and the switches are available in most stores selling electrical gadgets (Radioshack etc.)

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[gdeputydog]

Do you have a static burst box, amp or speakers in that. I really like the looks of it.

[cr4nky]

Not yet. I´m probably going with the Voice Core set from plecterlabs. That´s the last detail before it´s done.

[psychotropic]

you might have seen mine already but here it is.

 

 

 

the padding i got from the ukebay site even though im from the us. for the little mechanical parts i used a jet engine model kit i had from a long time ago. i used some wires i found in an old dvd player and speakers from bad headphones. the fan i got from radioshack. i just got a cpu fan and soldered it to a 9v clip thing. i didnt bother butting on an on/off switch because i just unplug it when i dont use it and it works fine. and yes it still fits

[Mr_Vader]

I'm always amazed at these interiors. I'm lucky if I can pack my giant head and the lens in mine

[Imperial Knight Jajj]

holy cow guys... those look amazing... i can only hope mine will look half as good as one of these...

[D-MAC]

My MR before modding.

 

 

 

After Modding but i'm still tweeking with it.

 

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[Nur0fen]

Here's my MR interior

 

 

Yep, that's D-MAC padding dude, that stuff is soooo versatile - thanks!

 

I've added some more packing foam since - around the cheek level, so it's padded out more like a motorbike lid.

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[carbonitekid]

Here is mine. Its recently had the fan in the right tube removed and the RomFX put in its place. The velcro around the mouth holds my mike in place, but I'm still not happy with the front area.

 

 

 

 

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[ThayNerd[TK]]

Nice interiors.

[Jello[501st]]

Whoa! I'm almost speechless. Excellent work guys!

[EXPLOSION ED]

Show us some more pictures!

[ThayNerd[TK]]

I'll take some pics tonight of the interiors of my TE2s and post them up.

[TheGhraveArtist]

Woah! These are some brilliant interiors. I'll definatley have to keep this thread in mind when I finally crack out my FX bucket. But in the meantime, does anyone have a cheap yet effective means of padding they recommend?

 

Thanks,

Ryan

[4505 Marcel]

I used the knee pads from ebay in the stromtrooper listings, but your better off looking trough the work wear section and saving alot of money as there only about £3. But for me they are way too hard, I prefer foam. I cant get any where near as much padding in mine as most have shown as I just wouldnt get it on my melon

 

Ive not relly bothered with looks in my bucket, as long as it works will do me as no one sees in there anyway. But those are some sweet looking internals dudes

[littledragon88[TK]]

Very impressive! My bucket (similar to AP) is kinda small, and I had problems finding free space for anything. Everything I've done has been to paint the interior black, and added foam around the eyes, and put round foam pieces on each side of the helmet to keep it tight when my head's in.

[ThayNerd[TK]]

Took some snaps of mine this morning.

 

 

ESB interior:

 

 

ANH interior:

 

[TK-9820]

Another MR CE with that cool padding from D-MAC and lenses from Smitty. Interior was painted with Plasti-Kote.

 

[ThayNerd[TK]]

Mine are plain I need to spice mine up a bit.

[EXPLOSION ED]

Man some look so damn good! So many hours must have been put to them.

 

I had my first troop on firday night, a long 10k walk for MS I managed to get fans in my bucket the day before, huge help

[Gunchy]

So i've reached the interior stage of modding my mrce and im at a crossroads, or perhaps looking at a hybrid of helmet functionality. The hard hat suspension comes with the FX but i noticed not many people have them in their buckets that have posted the interiors, is this because they're inferior? what makes someone choose foaming all around the helmet? My head is just a touch taller than being a big circle My worry is that I wont have something secure with just foam padding.. the helmet will still be bobble heading around after I stop moving.

[ThayNerd[TK]]

I used t-ball helmet padding in both of my buckets and haven't had any problems with mine.

[TrooperKerry]

I'm still working on my FX bucket ( I know it's a dirty word ) I just trimmed the ear pieces down since I thought they were way too big, if nothing else my FX will be different from everyone elses!

 

But I plan on using the foam padding, as I want it to fit more along the lines of a motorcycle helmet (firm and in place) although this is my personal preference.

 

So until such time, as I upgrade......................I will be comfortable!

[NAZGÛL]

This is what Ive done so far. Ive used knepads and that stuff u sit/lie on when camping (what is that called???).

 

Its very snug and I tried to leave "ventilation channels". I made the top part removable. I might paint it silver to match the knepads, but I kinda like the military colour too.

 

 

Cheers