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Post by Crimson »

Whoa, stop.

Nick, just get the armor together, and carefully. Don't worry about that extra stuff right now, because that's just more work. Focus on one thing at a time.
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But, if Nick is going to start off as a TD instead of a TK, he will need to do the extra stuff.

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I know That Crimson. And Jaster Im Gonna Start off as a TK. And Im Gonna Think About TD.

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Dose any one know were I can get a pair of upgraded Aerator

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GBNICK wrote:Dose any one know were I can get a pair of upgraded Aerator
Keep an eye on the MEPD and FISD. A run just closed about a week ago. The couple people who make them do a few runs a year.

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NO cant help you on that one, and you need to learn how to say "thank you!" your last post shows a lack of gratitude to the people who are tring to help you.

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Your Right. Thank You All For Supplying Me With Tips and Help.

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Can Some One Please Tell me how to cut out the flat green lenses

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very carefully ....

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Ok What do i use to cut them out

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I used scissors.

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Trace your bubble lenses and cut them out with scissors...

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Thanks Jayy

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WAIT ARE YOU GLUEING THEM IN OR RIVITING THEM IN?

It make a difference......if you are riveting them in behind the ear caps then you just need to trim a notch for your nose round out the bottom to follow the contour just below the eye opening.....just leave enough sheild to be long enough to be attached to the side of the helmet on the inside and put a slight bend in the center so it follows the inside of the helmet....you can use velcro or rivits to attach it on the inside....if you're glueing them in as two seperate lenses then trace the bubble lenses like Jay suggested.
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Im not sure how im gonna attach them yet.

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How Long dose it take for the decals to dry.

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I assume you are talking about the helmet stickers? If they are they typical stickers, there will be almost instant adhesion. So take your time, caregully line them up and be patient. Try to make sure you dont get air bubbles while applying the sticker. if you do, you can use a dull, straight edge to try to push the bubble out. Even this should be done slowly. Once all stickers are applied, just dont mess with them and they should be good.

If you have the water transfer stickers (like model decals) again, take your time, but they will need at least a day to set. Even if they look dry, they can be damaged and moved.

Your bucket is the one piece of equiptment that EVERYONE recognizes, so take your time, and be patient when doing ANYTHING to your helmet!

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I have no clue how to apply the decals. I really would love some help with the decals

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Like Humper said, are they peel and stick (with a sticky back stuck to a clear plastic) or a water based that you have to soak and apply. The water based ones you have to soak in warm water for about 10 sec and then slide the paper off the back and the decal onto the suface. They then will be able to slide around on the surface of the applied area for a couple seconds. Then GENTLY dab them with a piece of tissue (like the one you blow your nose with) and give them some time ( about 20 min or so) before you touch them. If they are peel and stick they will stick instantly to the surface ( Like Humper said) and you need to be right on the first shot. I hope this helps.

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