Short4ATrooper Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 Sugru mouldable glue is a really quick, easy, and neat way to install mouth mesh. It’s like black plasticine, once it dries it’s rock solid and won’t come off unless you really want it to. Did it for my current TX build. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Very nice work on the helmet interior Rodney, very clean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinfer[TK] Posted March 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) Thanks to my local Garrison for the suggestion on the screen mesh and the feedback here with the Detachment. Should help with exposure to being visible through the teeth. Went to Menards and found a roll of something called ScreenMend. Cut a section of it and sweated the install with a hair dryer. Was concerned with the heat next to the lens acetate and directly on the PVC of the lid. Next up, attempting to secure the IComm unit and Amp to the chest plate with Velcro. Any tips? Edited March 21, 2021 by Zinfer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 I double over min so it's even harder to see through We have metal flyscreen mesh here so easy to fold oh and easy to find 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinfer[TK] Posted March 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, gmrhodes13 said: I double over min so it's even harder to see through We have metal flyscreen mesh here so easy to fold oh and easy to find I was considering that. Didn't want to push my luck with the heat from the hair dryer on another piece. I may. Not sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tat2trooper[TK] Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 Here's how mine looks now. Just Velcro and used a little strap to help hold it on also. I will eventually tighten the tube up. There is Velcro behind the Icomm and the amp. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinfer[TK] Posted March 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 Ok, so installing the Icomm voice communication system tonight. I applied some industrial strength velcro to both the Amp and Icomm unit. Applied the two to pretty much the only available area, inside the chest plate. The only fear I have is the audio being muffled by the velcro. We'll just have to see I guess. One thing I do need to pick up is a substatially reduced Output/Line in wire. I will inquire with Icomm to find if there is a reduced section available. The only wire left is going up into my lid for the mic. Untested for muffle as the speaker faces the plate/velcro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 I glued a small angled piece of ABS just underneath both units to to help hold them up, less strain on the velcro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 I have also seen Velcro used as a strap from top to bottom running vertically over the top of the units for additional security/stability if you didn't want to glue angle brackets on the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hupspring[TK] Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 9 hours ago, Zinfer said: Ok, so installing the Icomm voice communication system tonight. I applied some industrial strength velcro to both the Amp and Icomm unit. Applied the two to pretty much the only available area, inside the chest plate. The only fear I have is the audio being muffled by the velcro. We'll just have to see I guess. One thing I do need to pick up is a substatially reduced Output/Line in wire. I will inquire with Icomm to find if there is a reduced section available. The only wire left is going up into my lid for the mic. Untested for muffle as the speaker faces the plate/velcro. Another option in case you need more: I made a little bracket from ABS which I bent on both sides and glued inside the ab section. The speaker then clips onto the middle section. There is also room in there for the extra cabling. When I had an icomm, it was velcroed onto a part of the bracket that was glued down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tat2trooper[TK] Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 I just broke the clip off the back of the speaker on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Short4ATrooper Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 You could also wear the speaker around your neck on a lanyard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinfer[TK] Posted March 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, hupspring said: Another option in case you need more: I made a little bracket from ABS which I bent on both sides and glued inside the ab section. The speaker then clips onto the middle section. There is also room in there for the extra cabling. When I had an icomm, it was velcroed onto a part of the bracket that was glued down. You must be very slim and trim. I am fighting for every bit of space in that ab section. I haven't tried on the armor since I velcro'd in the chest. Hoping that's not going to be a problem either. Edited March 25, 2021 by Zinfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinfer[TK] Posted April 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2021 (edited) Alright Icomm finished. Next stop helmet fans and cooling. Hope I can get my head in there when installed. Still working on the diet. Nice 2 hour bike ride Easter afternoon. Edited April 5, 2021 by Zinfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinfer[TK] Posted April 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 Ordered the Troopacoola 2 fan unit, but I imagine it'll be a while with the Covid shipping to Ohio. Next up is the final piece. The E-11 Prop. Which is better? The Troopacoola or RS? What say you CableGuy? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Good to see things are still moving along for you with this build. Not long now and we shall see you as an approved 501st Stormtrooper, very exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableGuy[Admin] Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Ordered the Troopacoola 2 fan unit, but I imagine it'll be a while with the Covid shipping to Ohio. Next up is the final piece. The E-11 Prop. Which is better? The Troopacoola or RS? What say you CableGuy?Hi Rodney,From what I’ve read, I think RS only sell their blaster with a full commission build. I don’t think it’s available on its own. If you’re looking to build your own, TroopaCoola’s JMC E-11 kit is very detailed. Quest Designs Canada also made a nice resin kit. From what I’ve seen, the Quest Design model is a little more basic, however, the end result is still nice. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) RS do sell them seperatly but currently out of stock, building it yourself always has a great feel to it but...If you like a finished product I can recommend Imperial Warfighters and their rubber E-11, You can find them on FB Edited April 26, 2021 by TheSwede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinfer[TK] Posted April 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Thanks guys! Yea I am looking forward to having it all done. But the hard part is the diet and squeezing completely into the clamshell yet. Think I'm going to go for the TroopaCoola’s JMC E-11 kit but still waiting for the fans to arrive yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinfer[TK] Posted May 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Fan kit has arrived. Now to begin looking up best install practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinfer[TK] Posted May 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Finished a primary install. I may end up redoing it as there are a couple things that came up during the install. Namely the Duracell PB 6700 puts the helmet a little off balance with placing it in the rear. I also had to flip the left fan upside down to get the same symmetry. I found that it does flow some breathable air but it's like a light breeze. Not cool, but enough to keep you from fogging up. Maybe this needs reworked. Not sure that upside down fan will make any difference other than cosmetic. But weight is def on the back of the helmet. I suppose anywhere I put that PB is going to be heavy on that side. On the upside, despite it's heaviness it should last all day at full speed I guess. Wish battery technology were further along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinfer[TK] Posted May 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 The Story is Yet Over 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinfer[TK] Posted May 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Is there actually an air intake on the Troopacoola fans? I'm just worried about flipping that one fan upside down to blow in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinfer[TK] Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Still trying to hit my target weight of 170-175 pounds. So hard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 12 hours ago, Zinfer said: Still trying to hit my target weight of 170-175 pounds. So hard. yeah it is hard, but you are still at it and that is certainly the most important factor here. You can do it Rodney and we will be here to cheer you on when you do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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