US Spec Op helmets

[mightymints]

Have you ever been shot in the back of the neck? Hurts, doesn't it?

Its also most definitely comfortable. In-fact it counters the weight of my NVG mount .

[Fatal]

Actually, I have never been shot in the neck. I haven't been able to play that many games due to my old job.

[Pkekyo-Nor]

Operation Tacticool Helmut [work in progress]:

 

 

 

In the mail:

- MICH NVG Mount

- OD Replica Helmet light

- TASC-style headset that will be interchangable with the current one

 

To do:

- Spray with a lighter and more matte shade of OD green (similar to the color of the Bowman PRR ape-ear)

- Exchange current PASGT NVG mount plate with MICH version

- Grab some OD velcro (and not bloody massacre the lid with it like most people do )

- Buy a Petzl Tactikka headlamp

- Buy a real MS 2000 strobe

- Buy a pair of Bollé x800 goggles

- Possibly buy a -right side- CSM helmet mount

Edited December 19, 2008 by Pkekyo-Nor

[The Crunchy Bunny]

Just started a helmet-project of my own and have bits and pieces shipping in from all 'round the world.

Now I'd just like to request any shots of MICH TC-2001s with Surefire Helmet Lights on them; thanks in advance.

 

Cheers

- Pkekyo

 

 

Here's a pic, it's from Wannabe:

 

[Pkekyo-Nor]

Cheers bunny, appreciated.

Was wondering wether there would be a conflict with headsets or not, thanks for debunking that theory

[The Crunchy Bunny]

Your Welcome. Is that headset a ACM one or is it real?

[binarypunisher]

Supposedly its a little harder to mount on the 2001.

[IBICO]

Going to be something like this.. Getting rest of what I need soon.

 

 

 

Only picture I have right now.. I could get one better later.. Just need some bowflage.

 

Also bought the surefire before the clone came.. a few buck to much on that one.

 

[Roecar]

IF anyone doesn't want their MICH 2000 (Large/XLarge) I'll buy it. Preferably if its in black

[Pkekyo-Nor]

Your Welcome. Is that headset a ACM one or is it real?

 

It's a real, unmodded Bowman PRR headset.. the TASC-style one I have incoming is made by Cavalry

[Pkekyo-Nor]

sorry about the double-post, edit-time expired.

 

 

Recieved my NVG Mount today, linky for those wanting to see the update:http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/3843/c202199xr6.jpg

Also have some OD velcro coming in the morning, helmet light is somewhere between Cologne (Köln) and here... So I need a strobe and a pair of Bollé x800 and the project will be completed for now

 

 

To the issue at hand: velcro... hook and loop - which one goes on the strobe, and which one on the lid

 

Cheers

- Pkekyo

[Wrench Bender]

put the female, fuzzy, stuff on your lid. And the male on your accesories

[jdizzle921]

Question for IBH users...

 

I have heard that some/most of the replica IBH's come with a bad chin strap that does not fully adjust properly.

 

My 2 questions are..

 

1) If you have a replica IBH that DOES have a chinstrap that actually fits properly, where did you buy it from?

 

2) If you didn't get lucky enough to get one, what aftermarket strap system did you buy/put on it?

 

Thanks

[master_titled]

2. I didn't swap, but a friend of mine did with an issued FG harness.

[Pkekyo-Nor]

another Work in Progress shot... not quite sure how secure the strobe will be (won't be adding more velcro to the lid than this)

tips and pointers will be appreciated

oh, the Scott goggles are placeholders until the Bollé x800s are in place.

 

To do:

- dust it with lighter OD

- Bollé x800

- Petzl Tactikka

 

[master_titled]

Add more loop to to both sides of the one currently on. Also add loop to the strobe's side and top. Cut some hook so the switch is still accessible if you were to lay it on top. Stick it on...

 

If you look through this thread, you'll be able to see what I'm talking about.

[[BS]_MARS]

Also, drill a hole and screw down your nods mount, the strap is unnecessary.

[IBICO]

Question for IBH users...

 

I have heard that some/most of the replica IBH's come with a bad chin strap that does not fully adjust properly.

 

My 2 questions are..

 

1) If you have a replica IBH that DOES have a chinstrap that actually fits properly, where did you buy it from?

 

2) If you didn't get lucky enough to get one, what aftermarket strap system did you buy/put on it?

 

Thanks

 

forget my post.. just got my coffee and read your post properly

 

But I got one with bad adjustment.. not much at ebay. 40$

 

IBH at ebay

Edited December 24, 2008 by IBICO

[Pkekyo-Nor]

master_titled: if you actually read what I'm saying, there will be NO MORE VELCRO added to the lid.

Mars: no, the strap is there to stay.

[master_titled]

Ah read it wrong. Good luck then.

[The Crunchy Bunny]

If you don't want to add more velcro, then attach some hook to the back of the strope itself, and the get a long enough strip of hook to lay it over the top of the strobe to hold it down, but not wide enough to block getting to the controls of the strobe.

[JAYALA]

You may want to sand the helmet a bit, it a total PITA but paint will adhere better and the texture will be closer to the real thing

[[BS]_MARS]

Mars: no, the strap is there to stay.

 

 

Why do you want to use the inferior strap? If you look at pictures of almost any modern US forces, they've ditched the strap. It just makes more sense to not have an extra thing on your helmet and risk the failure of the ratchet system.

[Fatal]

Screw > strap

[Roecar]

My google skills have failed me yet again and I need your input. Since I can't get my hands on a "cheap" MICH 2000 (Real) I've settled for a RS PASGT. Now for my PMC loadout I want to call it a Marine LWH and from my visual interpretation the PASGT and LWH look exactly alike aside from the different fabrication processes. Am I correct to simply call my future PASGT a LWH or am I painting a huge "noob" target on my head?