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Offline Doomsday

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« on: December 04, 2003, 04:31:13 AM »
hey! i finally got my hands on a mich strap...thank God for ebay. How did u screw it into ur helmet? if u dont mind giving away ur secrets to success [;)]
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« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2003, 11:10:30 AM »
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Doomsday</i>
<br />hey! i finally got my hands on a mich strap...thank God for ebay. How did u screw it into ur helmet? if u dont mind giving away ur secrets to success [;)]
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Good to hear!

The MICH uses plastic hardware.  You will have to examine the real deal to understand what I am talking about, or you can even look at my pics.  You will need to buy some 3 rung ladder locks, and some brass sheeting to fashion what would be the plastic clips on the real helmet.  You can use any metal, but I find brass to be the perfect balance between workability and durbility.  In other words, its easy to bend, but will hold its shape.  You can paint over the brass, but it's not totally necessary, as it will be hidden if installed properly.  Good luck!
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« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2003, 01:21:02 PM »
I used a different setup to attach the strap to my helmet.  I found some 3 rung ladder locks at Tempe Sales that has a thin plastic tab on one end (I believe they are meant to be sewn to things).  I drilled a hole through this tab, and then attached it to the helmet via a bolt and nut.

http://members.cox.net/kurn/dback/helmet.jpg

This way is easier and cheaper, but Christian's way is closer to the real thing.

I have seen the real MICH plastic hardware on eBay, but a set of four sold for $20-$30 (if I remember correctly).
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« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2003, 12:14:09 AM »
you guys are awesome! thanks for the pic, and i really appreciate you guys not hesitating to help a fellow airsofter out. thanks again!
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« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2003, 03:34:43 PM »
real quick. how did u get the rubber lining back on the edges of the helmet?
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« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2003, 06:59:28 PM »
The car/truck door trim that everyone used has a self adhesive on the inside.  Super glue can also be used to reinforce the sharp curves.

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« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2003, 07:30:30 PM »
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Doomsday</i>
<br />real quick. how did u get the rubber lining back on the edges of the helmet?
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If the rubber edge trim that came on the helmet has been removed and is still intact, you can use hot glue, superglue (set aside a few hours for this option!), or spray adhesive.  Rubber cement will also work, but is not as permanent as some of the other options.  Try to stray from solvent-based adhesives, as they will actually bond the two together, making it a nightmare to remove if you plan on other mods later.
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« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2003, 07:31:25 PM »
You could try putting the original trim back on, but I found that using some self adhering truck door trim seemed to work very well.
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« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2003, 07:48:43 PM »
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Raith</i>
<br />You could try putting the original trim back on, but I found that using some self adhering truck door trim seemed to work very well.
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I think all of us did, Matt.  Did any of us AZ guys bother with it after we found out about the aftermarket stuff?

Doomsday, note that Truck door trim is what you want.  it has a larger profile than ordinary auto trim.  No matter what route you take, lightly sand it before application to aid in paint adhesion.

Let me know if you have trouble finding the trim.
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« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2003, 07:07:24 PM »
hi, yeah ive searched ebay for the trim, but i dont know what would be a good price to pay for it. and plus there are tons of trims for different models of cars and trucks, so im a lil lost on which one should fit. Is it the rubber seal that keeps water out of ur car that u are refering to when u say "trim." Know of any good places to buy it? thanks a lot u guys!
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« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2003, 10:40:28 PM »
I found the trim at Pep Boys for around $15.  Enough is included for two helmets.  It is the rubber trim that slips over the edge of a door to make a better seal.
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« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2003, 08:09:33 AM »
Great looking mods guys! I've got a few questions on it if you don't mind.

What did you end up using for a liner? Did you deep six the one that comes in there or just further modify it?

What did you find worked best for cutting the helmet?

Thanks in advance for your help. My bros got the real deal so I'm going to have to take a look at the details and get started.

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« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2003, 08:17:17 AM »
Most of us just used the original liner that came with the PASGT replica helmets.

A hacksaw and dremel seemed to work well with cutting/shaping the plastic of the helmet.
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« Reply #13 on: December 08, 2003, 10:27:40 AM »
Roger, thanks. I'm pretty amped about getting started on one. I've considered the same mod in the past, but not having a replica on hand nor a lot of real TC-2000's to look at up close, I've just never gotten around to it. You guys proved it can be done, and done well.

Thanks for the info. I do quite a bit of nylon work, and after I take a close look at the attachment system I might be able to replicate them for those that can't find one.
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« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2003, 12:04:58 PM »
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Glass1</i>
<br />Great looking mods guys! I've got a few questions on it if you don't mind.

What did you end up using for a liner? Did you deep six the one that comes in there or just further modify it?

What did you find worked best for cutting the helmet?

Thanks in advance for your help. My bros got the real deal so I'm going to have to take a look at the details and get started.

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www.kcairsoft.com

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I modified the liner.  Pull back the cloth and foam pads from the outside of the styro shell and cut it to fit.  Re-attach the liner/padding and tape it back down.

Most guys tried dremels, as did I, but I found a coping saw to be the easiest to work with.  It actually cuts through quicker as well, and offers far better control.
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