Burt Landcaster Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Top NICE!!! helmet art work bro. I know you have it in you. Awesome finish look. AP point holes for get together helmet, comes out that there is not so much space over the eyes to the black string. I was not happy whit that, so i took the holes (on the face plade longer up, you can see it inside the helmet, and it works find now, i think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
td2878 Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 yeah i was wondering how to get a higher brow line, i wanted to do a move along trooper ...maybe my next ap ill do move along this one ill keep the brow the same more of the stop that ship style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-459 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I just got my AP (Woot) and after going through it, I also noticed the dripping on the same location from the right to front of the cap. Over all, I am very happy with the armor, but this did stand out. Its much nicer than my last set. While it is not quite as thick as FX, its thick enough in my opinion. Compared to the SDS bucket, this thing feels way more durable. The SDS is super thin in some of the areas mentioned, such as the mic area. I tried to take some pictures of the warp on the cap. I don't feel any of the warping inside, just on the outside. You cannot see it so much in most lighting but I tried to hold it so you can see it. So I'm not really sure what to think about that. I'm sure I can mask it with some weathering, but it did catch my eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-459 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Also, here is a camera phone comparison of my SDS (left) with the AP (right). There is an obvious color difference which isn't so noticable when I am not standing directly next to the SDS, but it brings me to the question... Are you guys painting your AP or leaving it as is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4935 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 The SDS is a kind of milky white compared to the AP when they are next to each other but to be honest if you are going to weather the AP i wouldnt bother painting it, i didn't. I'm using my SDS for TK and the AP for TD. The odd forming on the lid is weird, mine shows no sign of that although it is thin in places but obvious places like the aerator area. The AP definately feels more robust than the SDS though. Does any one know if AP has altered the suggested srew holes markings? BEWARE THE MARKINGS, THEY MISLEAD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
td2878 Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 what did you mean, my screw holes were pre drilled are they wrong??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I don't feel any of the warping inside, just on the outside. Like I said earlier,the problem is not the mould it's the plastic.The ridge line you see is where the plastic has thinned out.The top part will be 2mm thick,then from the line down to 1.5mm or 1mm.I'll bet the brow area is the thinnest part of the helmet.....right? AP could also be using a different supplier for his plastic too.Every batch is different from my experience,albeit HIPS and not ABS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Are you guys painting your AP or leaving it as is? I left mine as is, as it matches my FX suit perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Trooper Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 what did you mean, my screw holes were pre drilled are they wrong??? It has been discussed somewhere, Im not sure where, that yes the AP holes are a bit off. I would suggest looking at the real helmets side on and angling your ears a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4935 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Sorry, didn't clarify. My helmet wasn't pre-drilled but there were indents where the holes were suggested but they ended up giving the helmet a squashed look. i needed to move them back a bit. if yours are pre-drilled then maybe they have been altered. You'll know straight away what i mean if they are wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-459 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I don't feel any of the warping inside, just on the outside. Like I said earlier,the problem is not the mould it's the plastic.The ridge line you see is where the plastic has thinned out.The top part will be 2mm thick,then from the line down to 1.5mm or 1mm.I'll bet the brow area is the thinnest part of the helmet.....right? AP could also be using a different supplier for his plastic too.Every batch is different from my experience,albeit HIPS and not ABS. Interesting. My lack of understanding was mostly around the seeming reoccurence in the same locations. Kind of interesting as tells though. All and all an excellent set. I'm really looking forward to this armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Yeah AP armor is nice. Here is my off duty shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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