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In my excitement, I forgot to thank you again Paul. So, a huge thank you for those kind words B):D

 

Ben,

I am more than happy to help, just let me know if I can be of assistance. Thank you!

 

I would also like to acknowledge 2 more great guys who have helped with future projects.

Wyatt (TK4205)- for the great cargo straps

Bernard (TK8280)- for the cool ANH holster

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Hey there,

I decided it's time to update my build thread with my helmet mods. After trooping a couple of times, I realized a couple things. People can not hear you well from your bucket and it gets hot and sweaty in there. With some help from some squad members I obtained some generic hovis w/ speakers, amp and mic. Got some tubing and ran some wires. I got my fan from TK-4261, this is an awsome gem of a fan that sucks from one side and has a wide blow vent. He saved the day, ATA is probably the smallest bucket and I was having trouble finding something to fit. It runs on 3 AAA batteries and has lasted several trooping events at a time. The ATA bucket is very similar to the AP, at first glance they look the same. The biggest diff I found was the tube area on the cap-n-back

is more shallow on the ATA, so I had to place my battery boxes in the face. I have added padding to the front and back to stablize the helmet and provide range of motion. I used a locking velcro for the fan, and industrial for the padding, amp and battery boxes. The fan is controlled by the red push button and the sound a rocker switch. Let me know what you guys think!

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Christaan, wow. I didn't see your build thread until now. Amazing. I love the split cable tubing running around the neck of your bucket like a cable raceway. I may incorporate that in my bucket even though I'll initially only be managing a fan and battery pack.

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I finally found the paint on Plastidip, expensive and worth it. I gutted my bucket and re-painted the black back in. The overspray from the painter negated my spray job and it has been driving me crazy. I brushed in 3 coats and let cure for a day. Replaced my mic tip holder w/ a black one and re-installed my electronics. I am really happy w/ the end result, it looks so much cleaner.I still need to add a bit more padding in the dome, but I am ready for trooping. I have a second fan to add when needed and have figured out how to get one more battery box into my little ATA.

Here is the new and improved black interior

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Would you happen to have the specific product name from Plastidip by any chance? I went to their website, and it looks like they have a million products. I'm curious as to which one you used, and the size container you bought.

 

Thanks!

Tom,

Performix is the maker. My can is 14.5 oz. Here is a pic of the can. ;)

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I just wanted to update my build with some pics of my new physique. I am finally screen accurate(no more shims :D ).

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If you are trying to lose the shims I suggest you follow the trooper fit club!

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Thank you Wayne!

I lost 50 pounds, was 235 with a 36-37 waist to 185 with a 33 waist. I have since gained some back due to stress, but I am still able to fit my armor. I currently have a 34 inch waist.

 

Luis,

I started to review the trooper fit club thread and followed some of the important tips. I, basically, used the target brand of slim fast shakes(Royale) and drank 2 a day with one meal trying not to exceed 2000 and no less than 1500 calories each day. I have since gained back 10 pounds from stress and will soon go back to this method to loose 15 pounds and then begin a regular workout schedule. It took me 5-6 months to loose the 50 pounds.

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armor upgrades- getting much closer to centurion.

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next up will be replacing side rivets and crotch

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