As Nick said, try putting it on wet. They seem to tighten a little as they dry out.

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Martin 'Victim' Victory
A86/TQ3.4.49421E3
UKCM 13th Regt. 1st Batt. Freebooters


you can't take the PUNK outa Spunkmeyer

Thanks man! I still am torn, on or off. I'll definitely try the trick with water soon.

If it's any help I also prefer it with the cover off.

After careful consideration I do, too. Off it is for now, but it's nice to have options. I was thinking of building a lighter helmet for conventions...maybe that's where I'll use the cover to hide the fact it won't be metal.

Hi Dennis,

Initially, I was also bothered by the weight of the helmet.
However, after fiddeling with the adjustment straps in the liner for some time, I found a setting which actually made the helmet quite comfortable to wear.
I've worn it for a hole day on several occasions (Cons, LARPs) and never had any trouble with it's weight again.
I wish I could give you some more detailed information for the fitting process, but it was all trail and error at the time.
I haven't dared to mess with straps ever since.

Cheers,
Stefan

After your first summer Con with a metal helmet you just might want to use a lighter helmet.
Second this. I have both version with and without cover.

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Sgt. Frank Peters 'reload' Smartgun Operator
A03/TQ3.0.12136E1 "It will be no picknick!"
AL Colonial Admin. - Sergeant at Arms (SgtA) -- 2020-2022
GERCM - Executive Officer (XO)
UKCM Foreign Legion: The Deviant Dragoons

Thanks Stefan, I will see that I will find a setting of the liner straps that will make my lid as comfy as possible. Still, compared to plastic helmets...

Whats wrong with plastic helmets?

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1

There's pros and cons, examples: pro, they are light. Con: they are not what they wore in the movie. But I am used to wear plastic helmets thanks to SW costuming, that's what I was trying to say.

I would not consider they did not wear plastic in the movie a con once you put a cover on who is going to know

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1

Correct, that's what I said a couple posts back:



Only the future will tell if a metal helmet will be too heavy for my melon/neck.

I had both but with the steel I would wake up the next day with a bad neck so I ditched it

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1

He he, that's what I feared, hence my plan. A plastic helmet will be an easy addition to the ensemble.

Try both as you said you may be ok

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1

you get used to steel, I have done ww2 and Vietnam re enactment for many years which has included wearing a steel pot all day every day for a couple of weeks at a time, personally I wouldn't even consider a plastic one but each to his own, and although you have done a good job on your helmet I prefer the helmet cover look.

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Pt. Graham "gunny" Green
A07/TQ2.0.12129E1
UKCM 501st Regt. 1st Batt. The Bucketheads

Having both is a good idea, but personally I'd never trade in my steel pots.

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My entry-level prop and costume tutorials: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=12751

First successful drop for me today in Cologne, and I've met some of Germany's LEGACY Marines.
Here's a couple pics:


Me and Burner guarding the APC


Predator? Pah: I'm the Apex Predator!


Packing some firepower!


Chatting with 577_ops


Fighting alongside the Empire's finest!


Why not a smartgun, too? (not mine, unfortunately)


Let's rock!!!

Cherry officially popped. Great event, great guys. More to come soon!

Looking great guys. Must have been a hell of an event!

You guys look great and that backdrop is killer!

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Thanks guys, it was a blast indeed - but too few marines. I was mostly patroling the con floors with my fellow stormtroopers and TIE pilots because the other guys were on stand duty.

But what a ride. The gear is way more comfy than I expected, but the steel lid and metal PR are a different story. After the RPC I worked out a few kinks (floppy shoulder light, floppy PR GL slide) and am already looking for future drop dates near me.

Hi Obi,

your Marine looks really great and the Troop with you was really fun!
The child wanted to know all about your armor was particularly good.
I'm looking forward if we are finally three of us traveling.

Here's a public Facebook photo album with pictures of my marine gear in 360 view: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 305&type=1

Edit: nevermind, doesn't seem to be working. Pics will follow.

So here's the pics showing the final product 360 view and some more convention action shots.



Space soldiers unite!


This one is my favourite picture from the con:


And this is our "team-to-be" of German marines, f.l.t.r. Desert, ObiHahn, Loki and The Desertfox

Yeah, great picture from the Team!

It was great meeting you!
Pictures to follow shortly in the drop topics.

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Sgt. Frank Peters 'reload' Smartgun Operator
A03/TQ3.0.12136E1 "It will be no picknick!"
AL Colonial Admin. - Sergeant at Arms (SgtA) -- 2020-2022
GERCM - Executive Officer (XO)
UKCM Foreign Legion: The Deviant Dragoons