I have been asked for the best fitting option for the eyepiece on the helmet.
For those who find the eyepiece a little annoying on the liner or require more head space , here is a pic of the way i fitted MY eyepiece version.
I know someone else had posted a pic of it , i think it was Darren but I cannot find the link/thread.

Any questions feel free to ask me

Thank you

I want one. ;]

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Sgt C. Kee-McParlin
A05/TQ1.0.02160E1

13th Regt. 1st Batt. 'Freebooters'

your not allowed one

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I'm the one they warned you about

You have one ...... Or two!

I'll find out tomorrow!

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Sgt C. Kee-McParlin
A05/TQ1.0.02160E1

13th Regt. 1st Batt. 'Freebooters'

Do you use a cloth liner to cover that square hole you cut?

I think that's the fiber liner that sits inside the steel M1.

The liner then has the fabric/leather harness inside the liner:

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Steve
Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

Looking at marsattack's pic again, that may actually be the steel M1 he's cut a hole in.

Over that hole would be the extra front plate that was added, as seen here:

http://www.alchemycustomdisplays.com/?page_id=409

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Steve
Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

I think you"re right. Then you add the extra raised piece on the helmet

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A12/TQ1.0.22137E1
PVT. Schmaus, Christopher J.
2nd Batt 6th Regt
USS Tahoma

Yes guys , this is the steel helmt cut.
This is to achieve more headroom and I am pretty sure this is how it was done for the movie.
The liner has to also be cut the same way to allow the fitment of it. And as stated by PVB the front shroud plate has to be added.

Maybe I will post pics of all the cutout needed to the helmet and liner.
Mars

I attempted that method, but the helmet laughed at my Dremel!
I suspected that that was how it was done for the film, as that would explain the addition of the strike plate beyond simply changing the look of the helmet ( Which it doesn't, much. )
Will sort it properly later.

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Rev, i used a dremel for mine , i got these wheels:
ezlock packet number EZ456B
basically cut through everything, used 2 for the hole above but they dont like the material the liner is made of, they seem to get all mucked up.
i am taking pics of the liner as well for ref cutouts.
Mars

I have to cut the helmet as well, my noggin' is too big.

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Rob Slater
A08/TQ2.0.42136E1

Thanks for this. It is an excellent resource. Please post pics of all of the helmet cuts you made if you get a chance. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would find it helpful.

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A06/TQ2.0.92142E1

Well Dboz , if it only helps one......then that is enough for me!! besides always a good excuse to show off my work in progress helmet.lol
First remove the rivet from the centre of the liner and the one to the immediate right (looking from the inside) so the eyepiece cutout will be on the right side when you put the helmet on.This will make the head band system become loose.
The cutout should be 8.5cm wide by 7cm high and should be measured straight from the middle of the liner as shown.

side view of earcup allowance cut
I cut out 7.5cm at bottom , 6cm at top and 2.5cm high as shown

Place the liner inside the helmet and trace all cuts to the steel, however for the Eyepiece I leave a border as pictured at the begining of this thread



This is a good time to decide whether or not your camera will be equipped with any recording device as another small cut is required again on both helmet and liner to accomodate the wires.

All my eyepieces went out with the tabs bent to shape to suit the liner , for this method the tabs/legs of the slider will have to be rebent to the outside of the helmet.
once in place , mark out the 2 holes , then drill.
A further slot will have to be cut , this is because once the front plate is in and glued the eyepiece does not fit in as a whole.You may want to install it prior , but I noticed that too many things may go wrong during painting and assembly so its best to fit at the end.
All cutouts WILL be sanded and neatened up , this was to just show CUTS!


The three following pics should give you an idea of the way the eyepiece fits in:







check to see if it works!!!



Install the liner , then make new holes on either side of the eyepiece , in the liner to refit the headband.
Also dremel wheels shown on side, these cut through EVERYTHING!!!
ONLY now remove the protective film at the rear of the eyepiece, wires here are not shown , but will do at a later stage.
I would recomend NOT glueing the eyepiece as it is always handy to remove or upgrade anything , besides it remains clean and neat!


and there you have it , some pics of my helmet.....






Although some of the colours I used may not be truly identified , they are as close as possible to my armour which I believe was painted by Terry......
here is a pic ........amongst other goodies!
enjoy

Awesome. Thanks for that.

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A06/TQ2.0.92142E1

Thankyou so much for these guides!