TD-4510

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?

I just got an email from AP. You can now buy the armor and helmet for $450.00! The catch? Its .060 PVC

GREAT TIP!

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.

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..

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.

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!

YOU GUYS SUCK! Hee Hee!!! Naw I already tried the boilin' water, it dont work, but the gas stove might! Actually, I did try a heat gun on my AP......eh...dont do that either! Man,....BURN and LEARN!!!

Okay gang, Time to put on your Beanie & Cecil thinking caps! Does anyone have a source for this neck trim? As we all can see, our young TK 4510 "fried" the only piece I gave him and I don't have any left to send him...all my remaining stock is obligated to "other" buckets! T Thanks Guns!!!

LOL!!!

Does anyone know what the base color of white should be? I have heard Rustoleum #7592. Is that too white? Do I primer first, or just rought up and paint?

Woooooooo!!! Ok so today I finally got to the other ear which went very well. I actually re-aligned the right side and I think it looks alot better. I think the tear was due to too much stress on that side. It looks much better now. Here's some shots. Also I came up about three inches short on the rubber trim on the bottom. I tried stretching it a bit and that worked. I needed about a half inch of more so I popped it in the microwave for 30 seconds. BAD IDEA!!! BAD, BAD, BAD, BAD BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD IDEA!!!! Within twenty seconds or so it caught fire and filled the kitchen with smoke. I didnt notice until I stopped talking to my wife and turned around,....AHHHHHHHHHH!!! So there's the adventures of Mike for today. i hope this thread serves a purpose for someone. It'll be a good one, on what not to do!!!!

Nice to see you here! I have been to your site.....probably about 100 times for reference.....and sometimes just to slober/daydream. Thanks for your hard work and continued research. We just eat it up!

No, I am pretty sure that you are THE expert. Yeah I will fix that rip. Now that I look at it I will have to figure something else out regarding the rivet. The problem was that there is nothing to screw the screw into where its marked. If you lift the ear up, behind it is just air. I think there is a solution though. I am going to remove the rivet and make a Styrene bridge between the front and back to screw into behind the ear (inside the helmet). I think a thin strip of styrene ought to do the trick. Then I will just fill the rivet hole and put the correct screw into place Also, I wanted to say that.....I wish the helmet came assembled. I have been sweating this thing everytime I touch it. Hopefully everything will turn out right. Something else I just thought of. Is my faceplate too far forward?

OK, so tonight I decided the left side of the cap was a little high, like 1/4 inch. I wanted it even so I drilled out the rivet and lowered the cap down over the faceplate a little. I also got one ear trimmed and placed. that took about 2 hours of fitting before I was happy. One bad thing that happened tonight was that I split the cap about 3/4 of an inch near the right ear. I was attempting to raise the cap a little over the eyes and heard a "snap". I looked all over the helmet and couldnt find a reason for the sound, but then there it was.... If you look above the newly placed ear on the cap you can see the crack. Styrene is a little softer than ABS and gives alot, but rips easier as well. I will epoxy the cracked area from inside and fill and sand the crack on the outside. It will be painted over as well. I dont think It will be noticeable with all the DIRT! Tomorrow I might try the left ear. Opinions are appreciated. Do you see anything wrong?

This website that was mentioned above has them, but they dont say what they are made of.... http://www.school-safety.net/Headgear_a ... ection.htm

Whats the difference? I dont see any description on that Item for that website. Is this what I need to buy? "Dark Green 11-1/4" x 8" x .060" visor for use with the F-300-SM headgear. Primary eye protection must be worn when using faceshields Item #: 4118-DRK-SM"

I cant wait to see it Mike! Knowing you it'll be great. Yeap its a Mac. overclocked to 800 Mhz. I would buy a new one but I keep buying Stormtrooper stuff instead!

Hey Guns, did I get it together right???

OK hows this? I wont trim the 5th tooth.

OK I did some trimming today. I think I did OK on the eyes. Please tell me what you think. Do I need to trim more?

Well, I think maybe I should ask again seeing as how we are all giddy. Especially now that I know we are going to need to trim these bad boys. Mike and Seth, when you trim yours out, would you be kind enough to post pics? I would like to see how you do the ears. Also interested in how the two halves fit together properly. Man, its like Christmas!!!!!! What are you guys doing this weekend, huh? HEHEHE

OK well maybe not but it looks like the stuff I have seen called accurate before.....I dunno, its S shaped

Yes the trim for the bottom is accurate and S shaped. Oh, I can NOT wait to build this thing. OK labor day plans are now set for....TE2!!!! thanks Guns!!!!

SAAAAAAAWEEEEEETTTTT!!!!!