So, I don't remember if I mentioned this in the last post. But Here I go.. I REMOVED the mask/helmet mount and rebuilt it from scratch.
This blog was more 'instructional before, but now it's more along the lines of "Lets get this DONE"..
So here we go this is the first bit. I coated the top of the mask with tape, and then put a huge blob of Evercoat inside the helmet. Then positioned everything as i wanted it.
Here it is inside drying.
Ahh.. N52 Neodymium Rare Earth Magnets. These suckers are STRONG! I will be using them to attach the top of the helmet to the mask. I experimeted with the thin (1/16") ones but I ended up moving to (1/4") ones because they have to work between thick sections of plastic and fiberglass.
Here are the pieces.. The new ones here are the parts from a hardhat. These are from a reasonably priced, standard consumer grade hardhat. Easily replaceable. I'll probably buy a few spare hardhats of the exact same model for future use.
Here we can see the rough shape of things inside. I have embedded the magnets into the evercoat. I'll be putting fiberglass in here so that the magnets don't pull out.
Another shot of the same thing. Very ugly looking right now but its really effective.
Here we see the magnets on the inside of the mask. these are not 'attached' or 'glued' at all. They are just holding by their own strength.
Here is (whats left) of the hardhat, attached to the mask. There are three screws on each side but only 2 in place in this photo. This part of the hardhat contains the parts into which the 'comfortable, adjustable' padded part that goes on your head attaches.
Same thing as above, Inside view..
Same as above, but with the comfort, adjusting part of the hardhat attached. It's quite comfortable to wear.
Quick shot of the Whole thing
Inside with all parts.
Here's the inside with the fiberglass layer covering the magnets, and the whole thing painted.
Same as above, Different angle.
Here's the most recent 'head shots' of the 'semi-completed' helmet. Very very close to done.
Other side. The helmet sits a tad high right now. I may have to sand down some of the 'mount' on the top of the mask. Its important not to sand down too much from the inside of the helmet, because the Fiberglass keeping the magnets in must maintain it's integrity.
Helmet sitting a bit too high, but otherwise I am liking it.
Same thing tilted back a slight bit.
A really nice view in my opinion. This really looks to me like Vader.
The back of the helmet. Saved for last cause its kind of dull.
