New 1:1 Dyrl Helmet

[cool8or]

I'm interested, but I can't spend this money right now. I'll must to wait to see when the Helmet will be ready.

[ruskiiVFaussie]

So what colour will everyone have their TV helm schemed as?

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A Hikaru one would be Iconic as next to the SDF1, VF1 and may be Minmay it`s easily the most recognised thing in Macross

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Yeah that's what i'm thinkin as well. Roy's is just too dark and wouldn't be an instant

draw to the middle of the room as Hikaru's helm would be. Plus Hikaru is more of

a hero to myself than Roy. It's a hard one but i'll go with Hikaru!

If we get to see the Zero helms being made i'd have that as a tribute to Roy.

[Skullsixx]

I am planning on buying an ATV soon and I'll need a helmet. It would kick ass to have one of these!!! I'm hoping the color scheme will either be Roy's or Isamu's.

[Ghadrack]

I am planning on buying an ATV soon and I'll need a helmet. It would kick ass to have one of these!!! I'm hoping the color scheme will either be Roy's or Isamu's.

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I haven't seen any build up updates yet, are these being built on a crash rated real helmet? Or are you just funnin

[ruskiiVFaussie]

lol

[recon]

Hi GM,

Just curious what would be the helment contructed of? Tks. Any plans to do the DYRL version, as im more interested in the deep space version?

Cheers

[GeneralMayhem]

The stock helmet will be cast resin. I can add fiberglass reinforcement for a small fee. As far as whether it would "crash rated". I'm not qualified to say.

The initial buildup is being made over a real crash helmet. Copies will be cast from that.

After the run of Series version, I do plan a DYRL version as well, if there are solid orders for it. In short, if people are buying it, I'm going to make it. If not, I'll move on to other projects.

Edited August 8, 2006 by GeneralMayhem

[ruskiiVFaussie]

Fibre glass reinforcement? Would that detract or add to the look in any way?

Edited August 8, 2006 by ruskiiVFaussie

[GeneralMayhem]

Fibre glass reinforcement? Would that detrack or add to the look in any way?

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It goes on the inside of the helmet, so it doesn't affect the look at all.

[Mechinyun]

I think he means the helmet will be thicker from a inside point of view. Not changing any of outside look.

*edit* GM beat me too it by a minute!

Edited August 9, 2006 by Mechinyun

[ruskiiVFaussie]

Ahhh cool thanks GM and Mechinyun!

[Skull-1]

My color scheme would be Max's but the guy in my novel is the dude in my avatar... So I m going with that!!!!!

[GeneralMayhem]

The cycle helmet I'm building it up from came yesterday. The shape is perfect, and this all new build is very exciting to work on.

[Roy's Blues]

GeneralMayhem-

Will you be offering a Macross Plus, Isamu style helmet, complete with clear top?

I am pretty sure there is a way to make clear resin/plastic.

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If enough Series version Macross helmets are sold, yes, I'll consider doing a Macross Plus version. Clear plastic is not a problem.

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That's good news1

I am not interested in the regular series or a DYRL? helmets.

I hope they sell well enough for Isamu's to happen.

Macross Plus was what got me back into Macross, so it's the one I really want.

I'll be ordering the fully painted version with reinforcement and straps!

[Deadite]

Hey guys i might be interest in getting one, I would prefer a DYRL. Hopefully we can do business,

ALSo i've been a fan of your forum for years.

[Scream Man]

i have to admit, an isamu helmet would be MIGHTY tempting....

Edited August 18, 2006 by Scream Man

[ruskiiVFaussie]

bah! TV helm baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's cool GM! Whip out the pics!

Ohh can we see a pic of the cycle helm GM?

Edited August 18, 2006 by ruskiiVFaussie

[GeneralMayhem]

It's a stock cycle helmet, to provide the shape of the upper dome and surround.

~ GM

[big F]

It's a stock cycle helmet, to provide the shape of the upper dome and surround.

~ GM

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That said then i suppose you could make one bonded directly to the helmet and then although it probably wouldnt be road legal, wear it.

[GeneralMayhem]

Considering it wouldn't be "road legal", why bother? If someone can find the regs on what the DOT considers "road legal", I can look into making one that is, for those that want them.

[Ghadrack]

Here is a link on Motorcycle Helmet information. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/..._helmet_review/

Basically there is a lot of science that goes into motor cycle crash safety and design.

Still watching eagerly, thanks for the update!

[ruskiiVFaussie]

Cool! Interestinggggggggggggggg... Keep keepin us updated Gm!

The stock helm looks perfect for the job.

lol, i dunno, if you crashed an burned a certain way wouldn't the point

of the helm stab you in the lower abdomen or worse!? lol

I guess that's without being strapped in.

Come to think of it Hikaru was never strapped in his Valk for a few

episodes there! Saving Minmay, Saving Misa.. don't try it at home kids!

[hirohawa]

It would be cool if they could actually be used as a helmet. I go to a road caorse with my car that requires a helmet. In fact I have a shiny Bell helmet that I use for this. Hmm.

Would making it a reak helmet hike up the cost signifigantly?

[GeneralMayhem]

From that article, it looks like having something DOT or otherwise certified entails having them intentionally crush X number of helmets to see how they hold up, and I'm not making a bunch of free helmets just to have them destroyed.

Extra fiberglass reinforcemet can be added for a reasonable charge. I can't guarantee them as DOT certified or anything specific like that. It's more of a "use at your own discretion" kind of thing. But they can be made more durable than I'm already making them.

~ GM

[Scream Man]

Probably better to just er on the side of caution and assume it ISNT roadsafe.

[GeneralMayhem]

Yes. Better safe than sorry, guys.

Use common sense and don't endanger yourselves for the sake of wearing someting cool looking.

Please?

[ruskiiVFaussie]

Just make sure you cover yourself legally GM.

Big ass sticker saying, ***oi! This ani't a certified crash helm ya twits!***

C'mon people don't be bloody idiots and injure youselves.

[Skullsixx]

I figure if you're starting off with a certified helmet to begin with, then just simply adding on to it as a modification in aesthetics can't possibly take any rating away unless you are somehow taking away from the actual structure of the orginal helmet itself. But then again... I'm no expert! Just my two cents.

[GeneralMayhem]

The crash rating seems to be governed by how the helmet would crumple or delaminate in the case of a fiberglass reinforced helmet, so it sounds like they might be functional in that regard. But if it were me using it, I'd rather err on the side of caution and reccomend safety over fandom.

[Skullsixx]

Very true!!! I was just curious. I may be in for one for display when they are ready.

[Deadite]

A couple of years ago one of my good friends was in a pretty bad motocycle accident where his body was tossed around for a good 30 feet feet over PCH,

he broke his ankle and wrist, one of the bones in his hand broke the skin and was poping out and the paint and visor on his helmit were completely ripped off the helmet, I remember him telling me that if he didnt have his helmet on they would probable be scrapping his brains off the road.

i would really love to get his helmet as a display piece. I would never consider using it as a riding piece, Better safe than sorry.

[Skullsixx]

What I may do is get a certified dirt bike helmet and have someone do a custom Macross paint job on it. That way I know I'm covered!!!

[ruskiiVFaussie]

man i can't wait!!!

The visor is of interest to me, any news on how you will incorporate it GM?

Will it slide down somehow? That would be filth!

Hikaru never used it that much.

[GeneralMayhem]

The visor will slide up into the helmet on the deluxe version. I plan to use military surplus visors, like you see on stock APH helmets.

[EXO]

man i can't wait!!!

The visor is of interest to me, any news on how you will incorporate it GM?

Will it slide down somehow? That would be filth!

Hikaru never used it that much.

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the visor (in the TV series) was used in space along with the chin guard with the collars tucked in (air tight). In atmosphere, the visor was up and the chin guard is off and you see the big ass collars untucked. So he used the visor a lot if you think about it.