Stomper Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 LOL... ahhh the modern miracle of science... PLASTIC, so versatile, so..... AMUSING AND ENTERTAINING!!! (OK, now to actually contribute... I know SHOCKING!! ) You could always use automotive door trim for 1/6" thickness if'n you can't find that s-stuff. I've found that eBay is the best source for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Does anyone have a source for this neck trim? T http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/bbCMS/shop ... rtmentId=4 Scoll way down. It's about a Pound per yard cheaper than the #149 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 The 'S' profile is the correct trim for the neck.It looks like you have the SWR149 which is the same as what SDS uses,and is more rounded than what is used on the originals.I prefer the SWR150 which is more squared off and looks more like on the originals.I'll get a pic up soon of the differences so you can make up your own minds So the SWR150...Is that much larger than the SWR149. It looks like its a full mm larger... Its only 23 uh....pence difference between the two. Has anyone purchased this stuff from over here in the states?? Update: I just wrote them and will find out if USA can purchase shortly.... Thanks for the linkage Seth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 The 'S' profile is the correct trim for the neck.It looks like you have the SWR149 which is the same as what SDS uses,and is more rounded than what is used on the originals.I prefer the SWR150 which is more squared off and looks more like on the originals.I'll get a pic up soon of the differences so you can make up your own minds So the SWR150...Is that much larger than the SWR149. It looks like its a full mm larger... Its only 23 uh....pence difference between the two. Has anyone purchased this stuff from over here in the states?? Update: I just wrote them and will find out if USA can purchase shortly.... Thanks for the linkage Seth! Mike, Do you want my "cheapo" neck trim for the time being? TD4063 mentioned door trim - mesa thinks this stuff is "a little" better than that...at least when you finish painting and weathering your bucket (is this a TK or TD helmet?) you can put this on to "finish" it. Oh, by the way, I'll provide you enough to finish the helmet - so no need to involve your mircowave oven... I can get it in the mail tomorrow, Saturday Sep 2nd. No charge of course. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 They do ship to the US, and I stand corrected, it's (149) only 23 pence cheaper per meter. For what you will pay for shipping, you will want to order a lot of it. The "panel thickness" is the side of the trim that goes onto the helmet bottom. The chunkier part is inside the helmet & unseen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 Yeah, I just got this email from sales dept.... Yes we can ship to America Carriage cost will be £11.00 (approx $18.70) If you want to order through our secure website I will amend the carriage cost at this end Available from stock Regards Phil Howard Seals + Direct Ltd 32 Marley Avenue New Milton Hants. UK BH25 5LJ Tel: 0845 226 3345 Fax: 0845 226 3343 E-mail: sales@sealsplusdirect.co.uk Web: www.sealsplusdirect.co.uk or www.sealsdirect.co.uk Sooooooooo, it'll be $7.32 for 1 meter + $18.70 shipping= $26.02 A VERY EXPENSIVE MISTAKE.................. hmmmmm...I will continue looking. Guns, thanks for the offer of the cheapo stuff, but I am not going cheapo anything on this baby! Your very kind to offer. I do have to say too, that this "s" trim adds a real solid feel to the helmet. Update: I just emailed them again....I asked them how much the total would be for 10 meters.....maybe we can do a mass order or something, I dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 Just found this.. http://www.weberspump.com/acatalog/Prod ... 2_798.html That would be like $10.50 for 36" shipped...... Update: I just wrote them and asked for a sample.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 The SWR 150 is much better than the SWR149,not as big and much more square.It's a bad pic I know,but they are side by side for comparison. Man,you are not having much luck with your helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 no, this one is going alot better than the last one........ Thanks for posting that pic. It gives me a better idea of what they look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I've split one of my helmets in the same spot as you have,and I've read other's have had the same problem too.It's prone to cracking due to the shape of the sharp cut there.Now when I trim a helmet,I make that corner rounded so there's no sharp edge to lessen the chance of cracking.Back it up with some spare plastic and E6000,that stuff is soooo good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 GREAT TIP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Love the E6000. We should contact that company and try to get the MEPD an endorsement deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 Did not have much time to play today. I did get the mic tips drilled and gently removed the screens to put a screw in. After I put the screws in I re-inserted the screens and spot super glued them back in. The last shot here is just a test fit. ooooooooooooh, looks nice On another note. Home Depot here doesnt carry Krylon. I guess its Lowes then? Or Walmart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4935 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 TK4510; I need to get me some trim. if you haven't already ordered i'll send you some. it wont cost me a bean in postage as i'll send it out with my international orders, courtesy of my company. PM me your address and i'll get it to you as soon as i can. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 SWEEEEEEET!!!!! I love you man!!! PM on the way!!!!!! Coolio!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4935 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 no probs my man. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 TK4510; I need to get me some trim. if you haven't already ordered i'll send you some. it wont cost me a bean in postage as i'll send it out with my international orders, courtesy of my company. PM me your address and i'll get it to you as soon as i can. Simon Now that's what I call INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION!!! Cheehoo!!! T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4935 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Everyone here has been so helpfull it's the least i can do especially as it won't cost me anything. Karma my brothers is an active force. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stomper Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Bob, you ROCK!!... just as your name implies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 I went down to Home Depot and picked up the Rustoleum Pro gloss white Sku#7592. That'll work! I will do all the filling and painting this weekend. Pics will follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 TIP:3 meters of SWR150 will do 4 helmets If 4 of you want to chip in for the trim it will be cheaper sending to the states Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Ok guys the painting is going well....What colr of gray do I use for the trapezoids and tears? I have Humbrol gray 5 serial #A0059 or Testors gray 1138...... This thing is really coming along nicely. I put 6 coats of white on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weiBes trooper Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Lets see it,huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Ok guys the painting is going well....What colr of gray do I use for the trapezoids and tears? I have Humbrol gray 5 serial #A0059 or Testors gray 1138...... This thing is really coming along nicely. I put 6 coats of white on it. I used Testors 1138 for my TD bucket. I wanted a nice "clean & neat" look for my TK bucket so I used decals from trooperdecal.com... T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Ok, Here are some shots from this weekend and last night. I need to paint the gray parts now {SMILIES_PATH}/icon_smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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