A visor ? not yet addressed
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Pkmnjunky7
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cys920622 said:
http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopi...amp;#entry61610
Check that out. Not sure if it would work but its worth a shot.
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I would have to agree with the vacuum form route for getting an accurate EVA-style helm.... With those shapes, there simply isnt anything close enough to them that you can buy.
Helms like the ones the Spartan III's use are this way; theres no way to mimic that ridge in the top-middle without just vacuum forming one:
EVA helm is the same way:
So, GL with those vacuum forming !
It isn't too hard though....
~Epyon
Helms like the ones the Spartan III's use are this way; theres no way to mimic that ridge in the top-middle without just vacuum forming one:
EVA helm is the same way:
So, GL with those vacuum forming !
It isn't too hard though....
~Epyon
Skullcandy Girl
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You know, I just had a thought from watching the Bioshock armor demo, what about a Security camera dome?? Though I have no idea how much thye cost and how easy they are to cut, just a thought though
Master Chef
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I posted this same type of topic a while ago, but there was no real response. The problem with the CQB helm visor is that while a HJC visor will fit it, it is not "long" enough to fill the whole l"leg" of the "T".
dudemann said:
You can get mirror paint for RC bodies made by Spazstix as well as a couple of others that is extremely convincing. The paint goes on the inside and you will have a mirror chrome (or gold) finish. Might be hard to see out of, though.
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Another option available, that I know I've looked at, ist getting whatever clear plastic visor you have, take it to an automotive tint shop, and get them to tint the outside with some of the Gold reflective tint that is available. From the inside, its just like you put on some sunglasses.
~Epyon
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Well I have an idea though, call me pessimistic, I doubt it'll happen. MXL Industries is a leading manufacturer of visors for the motor sports, military, industrial, and security sectors and they do custom orders. I've never really bought anything custom directly from a manufacturer before but I think it's safe to assume that it'll be expensive and we'd have to buy in bulk. I don't know if there would enough people interested to make it worthwhile and pool the money needed for an order. Hopefully we have a member in the manafacturing sector that knows more than a little high schooler like me about costs on custom orders, though.
rpalmer919
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AoBfrost said:
I've been researching this subject quite a bit. I did find that you can buy sheets of acrylic that are already gold mirror tinted. However, I have yet to find any confirmation as to whether this stuff can maintain it's mirrored appearance after being vacuformed. I have inquired with one of the manufacturers to see if it is possible, but have yet to hear back...
Anyone want to be the first??? If so, I'll post the website that sells them...
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I can see where you guys would need vac-forms for the EVA and SPI but I wouldn't say that about the CQB.
This is a medium HJC visor in the helm, notice how the gap is only about 3/4 inches. An XL visor should make up the difference easily. In fact, that one Adam picked up would work awesomely for this as well as the Marathon helm.
This is a medium HJC visor in the helm, notice how the gap is only about 3/4 inches. An XL visor should make up the difference easily. In fact, that one Adam picked up would work awesomely for this as well as the Marathon helm.
rpalmer919
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Stretch919 said:
I heard back from that manufacturer I emailed, and it turns out that the mirrored sheets are NOT suitable for vacuforming. However, they referred me to a company in Ohio that does custom thermoforming and can do mirrored coatings. I'm going to be contacting them today to get some details on cost. We may be one step closer to obtaining game-accurate visors...
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tonsofhoopla
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They are spendy for ones big enough for a helm. And even if you did spend the cheddar on one, i'm not to certain it would shape right, the EVA visor is some what more elongated than sphereical. but if you got the money and time, i'm sure it would work good.Skullcandy Girl said:You know, I just had a thought from watching the Bioshock armor demo, what about a Security camera dome?? Though I have no idea how much thye cost and how easy they are to cut, just a thought though
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