Kropserkel's Biker Scout Helmet ??????

[Tom1971]

Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone had thoughts about Kropserkel's Biker Scout Helmet. The kit in fairly cheap which is why I am considering it over the sure to be uber expensive, although obviously awesome EFX Legend Biker Scout Helmet.

Kropserkel's looks real good and I have been happy with other stuff I have gotten from them.

Thoughts?????

 

[Nobby]

I have one that a bought from KS ready assembled.
While it has its minor inaccuracies, I love it. Lightweight and comfortable.

You could do far worse than buy one of these

 

[Tom1971]

I have one that a bought from KS ready assembled.
While it has its minor inaccuracies, I love it. Lightweight and comfortable.

You could do far worse than buy one of these

What are some of the minor inaccuracies?

 

[Nobby]

the 'snout' piece for one.
he obviously couldn't locate the original engine part that was used, so he sculpted his own.
But you can find more accurate ones to replace it quite easily

 

[Tom1971]

the 'snout' piece for one.
he obviously couldn't locate the original engine part that was used, so he sculpted his own.
But you can find more accurate ones to replace it quite easily

Easy fix. Good news then.

Thanks. As cool as a Legend would be I'm sure it will be $600+.

His kit is $150.

Thanks again

 

[Nobby]

if ever you need to compare the stuff from different makers, have a look at Star Wars Helmets

Best wishes

 

[Tom1971]

if ever you need to compare the stuff from different makers, have a look at Star Wars Helmets

Best wishes

Thanks again. I checked their first thing but his is not listed. Unless he used a different name. Sometimes on there he uses first names and not screen names, propmaker name, etc.

 

[jkno]

I also have a KS Scout lid, it is really neat. As already stated you need to upgrade the snout (the original was a Tamyia part IIRC), the lateral gray faceplate connectors and maybe some of the decals (for decals check out TK-4510/Trooperbay/Mike Appling).

 

[Tom1971]

Very nice. Thanks for the pic and info.

 

[Bigturc]

KS is awesome .. I love it!

I have an extra accurate (actually, I have 2) nose snout if anyone wants 1.
PM me!

 

[Tom1971]

PM sent

 

[saxe coburg]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sci-figal/sets/72157626793697649/

Kropserkel's helmets are decent, especially for the price range. I put together a couple of them for some 501st friends. In my humble opinon, they are great "trooping"/costuming helmets. While they are not the most accuret, they are affordable and lightweight... and in general look pretty good.

 

[forcesensitive]

KS is cool ( with snout greeblie and bolts to replace, along with decals)
original bolts were 3M speedglas bolt kits, unaltered until today, except color change for the inner part(gray to black)
If you're lucky enough to get it and want to assemble it yourself, Wolf's kit is the most accurate available, made the same way as original(5 pieces)..
http://www.therpf.com/f24/lone-wolf-scout-trooper-helmet-build-131927/

 

[Tom1971]

KS is cool ( with snout greeblie and bolts to replace, along with decals)
original bolts were 3M speedglas bolt kits, unaltered until today, except color change for the inner part(gray to black)
If you're lucky enough to get it and want to assemble it yourself, Wolf's kit is the most accurate available, made the same way as original(5 pieces)..
http://www.therpf.com/f24/lone-wolf-scout-trooper-helmet-build-131927/

I sent him a PM

The one you have by Wolf, it looks a bit heftier, thicker than Kropserkel's?? Would that be correct?

Thanks

 

[forcesensitive]

yes it is much thicker and sturdier, but not much heftier..it's ABS it's not nearly as heavy as fiberglass..

 

[defstartrooper]

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