tk-d Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 where can i buy the green flat lenses in the helmet. The ones i have seem very thin and see through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 http://www.bobamaker.co.uk/Trooper_Lenses.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Just buy a green acetate welding face shield and use your bubble lenses as a template. You can cut the material with scissors and it's cheeeeeeeeap. There are other threads here on the boards with links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Here is a good tutorial by our DA: http://www.whitearmor.net/forums/index. ... wtopic=342 He has a few sets left to sell as well - give him a ping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teabo Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 i used the green gel for spot lighting from a music store and for a sheet it was real cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weiBes trooper Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I like to use a solid sheet of green acetate to be movie accurate and double it up to make it darker if you cant find the dark green stuff.Though the thicker seperate poly lenses are nice also,i guess its just depends on personal taste.its very easy to find the materials to make your own and most cases very cheap to buy to.if you go with the thicker polycarbonite lenses.you will have to use a heat gun to get them to fit rite,which sometimes can be frustrating to say the least.i have found that your typical automotive parts stores carry smoke and green face shields most of the time,or check ebay for any deals..the polycarbonite shields will have to be cut using a dremil tool,but the thick acetate you can use scissors on..make sure you know what type of plastic you are getting,i prefer the acetate for ease of cutting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Green acetate here double-velcroed in. Plus I can leave the lower edge 'ajar' on either lens for extra ventilation and to avoid condensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I like to use a solid sheet of green acetate to be movie accurate and double it up to make it darker if you cant find the dark green stuff.Though the thicker seperate poly lenses are nice also,i guess its just depends on personal taste.its very easy to find the materials to make your own and most cases very cheap to buy to.if you go with the thicker polycarbonite lenses.you will have to use a heat gun to get them to fit rite,which sometimes can be frustrating to say the least.i have found that your typical automotive parts stores carry smoke and green face shields most of the time,or check ebay for any deals..the polycarbonite shields will have to be cut using a dremil tool,but the thick acetate you can use scissors on..make sure you know what type of plastic you are getting,i prefer the acetate for ease of cutting.. I also did the same thing to my TE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD 8733 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I tried the sheet that came with the AP helmet but found it to be a bit thin. I then purchased a sheet of Green PVC .010 at a local hobby shop. It is thicker and if you do three layers it is impossible for anyone to see your eyes and the lenses look great. I actually tried four layers but then you can't see out of your own bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk-d Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 Thanks if i try a welders mask will shade 5 be to dark or should i try 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weiBes trooper Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 That is one of the nicest helmet interiors i have ever seen,SUPER job!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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