Skintband Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'm liking that cover! Curious if that head lamp will catch on doors though. Have you considered using the Princeton Tec MPLS instead? I haven't had that happen yet but with being 6' 5" I could see that happening, it is on my to get list,the MPLS would be a better solution as I will need to move my current light when I starting running my pvs-14. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dew Key (Dewk) Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Here is some pics of my Airframe replica Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODST_NE0 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Got my War Bungee for my Fast (DragonRed) Handy little upgrade since I run an external battery for my Contour Camera, and it helps keep the wires secured. Although honestly I feel that most people could make their own for much less. Don't feel ripped off ($25 USD with shipping) or anything, the materials are top notched IR signature reduced blah, blah, but for airsoft I feel that people could rig something for less. Just look at the installation and you can probably save a few bucks just by using a lower quality materials that are still suitable for airsoft. http://www.warsport-us.com/War_Bungee_Install_Instr.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheEgo Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 The web dominator and cord lock make it look a little untidy. But I do like the concept. I just ran some shock cord through the holes in my helmet and tied it up. Works a treat for cable management, and additional tie down for my counter weight pouch.(spare contour batteries and memory cards) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODST_NE0 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I might try running web dominator and cord lock upside down and see if that improves the appearance. I tried it with out the web dominator, and while it has a lower profile, the shock cord sticks out a bit and looks more untidy. The web dominator really keeps things tidy, but looks like a mess. Someone who is doing it as DYI mod, might want to consider simply zip ties to secure it. TheEgo- are you storing your spare batteries in a bag or running an external battery and charging on the go with your Contour? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheEgo Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Just storing them. Although I'm liking the idea of an external battery. Just got to make sure if I mod it, it has some degree of water resistance so I can still use it in the snow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODST_NE0 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 That's the only down side of the external mod, is that water resistance does down, although a good generous amount of electrical tape could fix that. Running the external battery isn't simple plug and play. If you just plug in a normal USB cable, it won't let you charge and record at the same time. The easiest thing to do is buy and butcher the car charging kit (the USB plug in is wired differently to allow it to charge and record at the same time), and attach the a normal USB to the end. Make sure the output of the external battery is 1.5v, anything lower and it won't be able to charge and record at the same time. Operation is also a bit different. -Power up and allow the Contour camera and begin recording. -Then turn the External Battery on If you turn the External power source on first, the camera will revert to PC data mode and won't let you record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lightbulb Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Now that's a really good idea. Only downside of my ROAM is the low battery life (and lack of removable battery). I will have to think about that. It does look a bit of a mess but its a helmet not a bonnet. Functional is good enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Agent Hunk Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) That War Bungee is awesome and just what my PT Helmet needs. Not for cable management but for cramming foliage and the like into. Edited May 17, 2012 by Agent Hunk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODST_NE0 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Now that's a really good idea. Only downside of my ROAM is the low battery life (and lack of removable battery). I was pretty much in the same boat, as I run a ROAM (got for 150USD during an Amazon deal). It took me awhile of browsing the Contour forums, but that solution I listed above is what they were able to come up with. Not perfect and pretty, but definitely gets the job done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lightbulb Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Do you have a link to the exact charger? Did you cut/drill a hole in the back to get the cable in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODST_NE0 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Yes, I did drill a hole through the back, so the cable can get through. You lose access of the little button on the outside, but it is a small price for the extended battery life. This is the cable that you need; http://www.amazon.com/Contour-2900-Car-Charger/dp/B002936VGI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337375669&sr=8-1 You'll also need a normal USB cable to splice in, so you can attach it to your power source. If you don't want to buy the kit (its just the easiest and safest option) you can completely mod the USB to run power to charge the camera. Took me awhile to find them but here are the links to the instructions on how to do the external battery mod (as well as other mods) http://kjh.ca/contour_mods/doku.php?id=external_battery_pack:start and the original source http://support.contour.com/contour/topics/charge_and_record_simultaneously I highly recommend that any Contour HD user check them out for useful mods to the camera. Also right now, I am charging my Camera and Batteries for an OP tomorrow, and the whole helmet looks pretty cool being hooked up and all, reminds my of a giant Japanese Robot being hooked up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lightbulb Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks a lot man. Might be worth cross posting it to the technical forum since I am sure there are others would like to see this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue845 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 I'm after a little help. I've bought a couple of FAST helmets from Dragon Red, and they came with flashlight mounts for the helmet rails. Can anyone recommend a decent flashlight to put in the mount? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoot Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Surefire is my go to for lights. Don't know about rigging one up on a helmet though, I use their actual helmet light for mine. You could also see if a contour HD camera could fit. What are the dimensions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODST_NE0 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 If I remember they were kinda small. I didn't run them, b/c I run coms on my arc rails. I tossed them around somewhere. Honestly I wouldn't put anything too expensive/weighty on them, b/c the original design of those mounts were to come off at around 10lbs of pressure. As it being a replica, it may come off at more or less then this weight. I light weight polymer light with an LED might be your best bet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue845 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hoot: I've got a surefire helmet light mounted onto one of the wing mounts, but it didn't go easy and I has to modify it. As for the Contour, I've already got the mount for that. ODST_NE0: Fair one, and good advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Agent Hunk Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Got my war bungee in. The fact its designed for an Ops Core helmet and the awful install directions meant I just went with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stangace Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Looks pretty good to me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peabird Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 My new Pararescue helmet, enjoy! (Time Period 2006-2007) Mich 2000, Self Powered ANVIS-9 on Banana Mount (Ski Boot Mount), HGU-55/P Mounting Hardware Kit, MS2000 Strobe, Velcro, IR Patch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
housemartins Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 What's the purpose of the bungee? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TerranCmdr Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Was going to ask the same question myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shardik Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Spider camouflage! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Agent Hunk Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 If that's addressed to me... Camoflauge. Sticking sticks, foliage, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODST_NE0 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I run bungees on my bucket and mainly use it keep the wires from my com, camera, and batteries under control and snag free. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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