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Author Topic: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)  (Read 4274 times)

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Re: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)
« Reply #30 on: Oct 15, 2011, 12:17 PM »
Ok so I redlined out a few ideas
Here's where I'm at at present

Here's the cut-lines (blue)

Here's how I envision it (red being the new visor brim, and blue being filled with plasticard

Here's an alternative idea I'm not sure would be approved, but would look quite ok I reckon

And another idea


Would greatly appreciate any input!

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Re: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)
« Reply #31 on: Oct 15, 2011, 12:34 PM »
Im not a fan of any of them mate Sorry. im not sure, but i don't think that if you are going for Moden era that you will get approved with them. Might be ok for Legacy? My advice try what kel said. In my bucket my eye are just at the bottom to the top bar but i do most of my seeing out of the Vertical part of the T and not the top bar.


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Re: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)
« Reply #32 on: Oct 15, 2011, 12:37 PM »
Is the helmet resting on your shoulders, or does your head hit the top of the dome?

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Re: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)
« Reply #33 on: Oct 15, 2011, 12:39 PM »
Is the helmet resting on your shoulders, or does your head hit the top of the dome?

My head hits the top of the dome :(
Well, it hits the wee plastic block at the top, which is about 15mm thick.

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Re: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)
« Reply #34 on: Oct 15, 2011, 12:44 PM »
Grind that block out, it serves no purpose and removing it will allow the helmet to fall properly.

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Re: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)
« Reply #35 on: Oct 15, 2011, 12:46 PM »
Grind that block out, it serves no purpose and removing it will allow the helmet to fall properly.

Shalldo and I'll see where it sits then

Re: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)
« Reply #36 on: Oct 15, 2011, 03:51 PM »
Gonnae repeat masel again mate ! Follow Falin's tutorial, it's the only way yer going to get that sorted  ;)

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Re: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)
« Reply #37 on: Oct 15, 2011, 04:22 PM »
Gonnae repeat masel again mate ! Follow Falin's tutorial, it's the only way yer going to get that sorted  ;)

Al have a scour through it, but having looked at it, I'm still no sure how to deal with my helmet.
I mean purely on the vision side of things y'know?
Like if I raise the cheeks to the necessary height, I won't be able to see at all :S
Tis all very confusing

Re: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)
« Reply #38 on: Oct 15, 2011, 04:36 PM »
Also with the block gone and using foam instead of the suspension system you'll be able to angle the helmet differently on your head. That will allow you to see out of the visor even if you cant as it sits right now. The DP I'm restoring as a backup has the same problem with me, but just changing the angle and I can see fine.
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Re: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)
« Reply #39 on: Oct 15, 2011, 05:25 PM »
Also with the block gone and using foam instead of the suspension system you'll be able to angle the helmet differently on your head. That will allow you to see out of the visor even if you cant as it sits right now. The DP I'm restoring as a backup has the same problem with me, but just changing the angle and I can see fine.


OMG!!! That's the simplest solution ever!!!
Can't believe I didn't think of it!
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Re: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)
« Reply #40 on: Oct 16, 2011, 05:23 AM »
It will fit if you cut out the block at the top of the dome, and leave out the helmet strappy thingy ! LOL Honestly even with a big melon it should fit if you follow Falin's guide ;)

Same as i said a page ago ! LOL

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Re: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)
« Reply #41 on: Oct 16, 2011, 08:35 AM »
Same as i said a page ago ! LOL

Sorry vod!
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Re: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)
« Reply #42 on: Oct 16, 2011, 10:16 AM »
So I took the plunge
I took out the block, and was surprised by how much it dropped it
After that and carving out the nose-rest so that my face was slightly further down
Sorry Kel
So yeah
Here's pics!
Next step is placing the visor housing further up, and from there, filling, priming, painting










Eyes sit a lot lower!!

And the visor housing has been cut
Now to trim it to size and place it back on

As always, input welcome


Re: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)
« Reply #43 on: Oct 16, 2011, 01:46 PM »
LOL No worries mate  ;) Ye will get there in the end  ;D

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Re: First Bucket Build Plan (Hasbro Mod)
« Reply #44 on: Oct 16, 2011, 01:49 PM »
Take that rubber liner right out! It will continuously get in the way. Trust me the bucket will ride better without it.

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