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Link Posted: 2/7/2010 7:44:14 PM EDT
[#1]
Here is my work in progress

Gentex noggin
wilcox one hole
surefire
ms2000

Link Posted: 3/6/2010 11:22:34 PM EDT
[#2]
Originally Posted By CENTCOM_Survivor:
A few detail shots of how I mounted everything.  I used heavy duty velcro on the light as I would rather have it detach from the helmet than break if I whack it on something.  I work in mostly urban areas so I'm not worried about snagging it on jungle vines etc.  I was able to tuck the light wire into one of the vent holes and since its coiled it stays in place.  I looped a piece of 550 cord on the battery pack which can be removed using the NVG mount button.  It was like the light was made for a helmet!  


Great idea, think I'm gonna try it
Link Posted: 3/14/2010 1:51:45 PM EDT
[#3]
Originally Posted By Duffy:
Originally Posted By CENTCOM_Survivor:
A few detail shots of how I mounted everything.  I used heavy duty velcro on the light as I would rather have it detach from the helmet than break if I whack it on something.  I work in mostly urban areas so I'm not worried about snagging it on jungle vines etc.  I was able to tuck the light wire into one of the vent holes and since its coiled it stays in place.  I looped a piece of 550 cord on the battery pack which can be removed using the NVG mount button.  It was like the light was made for a helmet!  


Great idea, think I'm gonna try it


Post up pics if you do it.  So far I'm very pleased with how it turned out.
Link Posted: 3/14/2010 2:33:35 PM EDT
[#4]
I was gonna buy it, then started to wonder how you manage all the cables?
Link Posted: 3/15/2010 11:14:11 AM EDT
[Last Edit: CENTCOM_Survivor] [#5]
Originally Posted By Duffy:
I was gonna buy it, then started to wonder how you manage all the cables?


Just one wire, I ended up covering it with a Velcro strip.
Link Posted: 4/23/2010 7:01:24 PM EDT
[#6]
Hey guys, I've been reading these posts and I'm becoming interested in building a helmet. I'm seein a lot of skateboard helmets and it made me curious, if I was to do a skateboard type are they just a walmart bought or from actuall skateboard shops?
Link Posted: 4/23/2010 7:45:56 PM EDT
[#7]





Originally Posted By LARman0311:



Hey guys, I've been reading these posts and I'm becoming interested in building a helmet. I'm seein a lot of skateboard helmets and it made me curious, if I was to do a skateboard type are they just a walmart bought or from actuall skateboard shops?



I will be buying my next helmet from Victor http://www.tnvc.com/categories/helmets.html




 
 
Link Posted: 4/24/2010 1:30:57 PM EDT
[#8]
Link Posted: 4/24/2010 8:54:01 PM EDT
[#9]
Originally Posted By TNVC:
Originally Posted By LARman0311:
Hey guys, I've been reading these posts and I'm becoming interested in building a helmet. I'm seein a lot of skateboard helmets and it made me curious, if I was to do a skateboard type are they just a walmart bought or from actuall skateboard shops?


Actually they are bump and impact rated above any skateboard type helmets. I do not have the actual spec with me, but we are on the process of getting it form the manufacturer. The specs are set from Mil requirements.  Hope this helps.

Vic


So Im gonna take a stab and say that this means the average skateboard probably wouldnt hold up. Kind of a bummer but oh well. Im still in the thought process of it what to get and where to get it.
Link Posted: 4/30/2010 1:01:09 PM EDT
[#10]
Work in progress:



Just waiting on the Norotos adapter for my titanium PVS-15 swing arm, and S&S V-Lites.

MICH 2001, Norotos Unv. Shroud, OPS Core X Harness, and EPIC pad set.
Link Posted: 5/2/2010 7:40:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CENTCOM_Survivor] [#11]
Originally Posted By LARman0311:
Originally Posted By TNVC:
Originally Posted By LARman0311:


So I'm gonna take a stab and say that this means the average skateboard probably wouldn't hold up. Kind of a bummer but oh well. I'm still in the thought process of it what to get and where to get it.


I wouldn't discount using one.  I used to have a half pipe in my back yard and whacked my head more than once.  This was the early 90s' and I'm sure the helmet technology has come a long way since then.
If your looking to run anything other than ballistic I don't know that you would need "mil spec".
I bought my Bell Raction at Sports Authority.
Vic does have some nice stuff though!


Link Posted: 5/4/2010 3:41:28 PM EDT
[#12]
Up and running!



Link Posted: 5/7/2010 5:38:20 PM EDT
[#13]
Those of you with PT helmets and PVS7/14's... I'm not seeing any counterweights, and mine is extremely front heavy and hard to keep stable. I find the helmet sliding a bit during use and making the pvs dip forward. Any tips?
Link Posted: 5/10/2010 2:56:09 PM EDT
[#14]
Finished helmet. Special thanks to Own The Night and Vic @ TNVC:



Link Posted: 6/10/2010 12:26:50 AM EDT
[#15]
All done!





-MSA MICH 2001
-Water Transfer Dipped Desert Digital-Norotos Universal Shroud
-Norotos Titanium Swing Arm
-Norotos Dovetail Mount
-ITT PVS14 Gen 3+
-Wilcox Amber Filter
-TNVC TM-14 Mount
-S&S Precision V-Lites (2x Green, 1x IR)
Link Posted: 6/11/2010 9:58:46 AM EDT
[#16]
Originally Posted By Titleist1:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4686706197_ea21d8de65_b.jpg

-MSA MICH 2001
-Water Transfer Dipped Desert Digital-Norotos Universal Shroud
-Norotos Titanium Swing Arm
-Norotos Dovetail Mount
-ITT PVS14 Gen 3+
-Wilcox Amber Filter
-TNVC TM-14 Mount
-S&S Precision V-Lites (2x Green, 1x IR)


Sweet! It appears we have similar taste in toys...

Clint

Link Posted: 6/17/2010 10:03:43 PM EDT
[#17]
Those V-Lites are a pretty sweet idea.  One of those why didn’t I think of that gadgets.
Link Posted: 6/18/2010 12:26:43 AM EDT
[#18]
so where can i get the Velcro from?  i'm looking at the A-Alpha PT cut helmet from Vic and i would get the Norotos universal shroud for it.  i see that there is a Strap upgrade available  but is it for the PT Alpha?
Link Posted: 6/18/2010 12:52:06 AM EDT
[#19]
Originally Posted By CENTCOM_Survivor:
Those V-Lites are a pretty sweet idea.  One of those why didn’t I think of that gadgets.


That's why I get paid the big bucks!

Velcro can be purchased from supply captain's store.
Link Posted: 6/19/2010 12:12:20 AM EDT
[#20]
Link Posted: 6/19/2010 7:59:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: havoc] [#21]
Stopped by the Grey Group shop today... Picked up a red V-Lite for my Bump helmet:



Stay safe,
Clint
Link Posted: 6/19/2010 9:02:08 PM EDT
[#22]
Nice set up Clint!!!

Lynn
Link Posted: 6/20/2010 2:09:02 PM EDT
[#23]
Nice setup, Clint. My royalty check for the v-lite idea is in the mail, right?
Link Posted: 6/21/2010 10:11:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dayphotog] [#24]
Hi all, I just got a mich one hole helmet and was wondering what is the best mount to get. I'm itching to get this thing running.


The standard USGI mount? thanks much

still looking for  mount ideas really want the universal Norotos plate but trying to find it on sale

Link Posted: 7/10/2010 11:42:29 AM EDT
[Last Edit: asm1] [#25]
nice rigs guys..
Link Posted: 7/31/2010 5:17:01 PM EDT
[#26]
I picked up a ACH helmet, but it's a color that doesn't fit in well with the rest of my gear. Can you just spraypaint these things, or is there a preferable way of doing it to modify the color?
Link Posted: 7/31/2010 9:21:13 PM EDT
[#27]
Link Posted: 8/1/2010 12:14:19 AM EDT
[#28]
Link Posted: 8/1/2010 10:39:09 AM EDT
[#29]
Originally Posted By TNVC:
Nice Earl Schwab paint job! That how you spell that paint shop??    We need to get you one of our TX-4's for that M900!  

Vic


Scheib, but I knew who you were talking about.  Schwab is the money guy...  
Link Posted: 8/1/2010 12:12:14 PM EDT
[#30]




Originally Posted By Aceecaus:



Originally Posted By TNVC:

Nice Earl Schwab paint job! That how you spell that paint shop?? We need to get you one of our TX-4's for that M900!



Vic




Scheib, but I knew who you were talking about. Schwab is the money guy...




I liked it, too, but it appears they are no longer in business.  Am I wrong?



From the link :



Effective July 16, 2010, Earl Scheib, Inc. has ceased operations nationwide. Each store is now independently owned and operated by a person unaffiliated with Earl Scheib, Inc. Based on this change, customer warranties of Earl Scheib, Inc. will no longer be able to be honored at these stores or by Earl Scheib, Inc. We truly apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, however we believe the independent owners and operators will continue to provide the same great service that Earl Scheib, Inc. offered for almost 80 years.

Link Posted: 8/1/2010 12:49:47 PM EDT
[#31]
Link Posted: 8/3/2010 8:07:02 PM EDT
[#32]




Not much fun here in the Florida heat.  Gotta get me a bike helmet...
Link Posted: 8/3/2010 8:27:50 PM EDT
[#33]
Link Posted: 8/3/2010 8:46:11 PM EDT
[#34]
I have been looking into getting myself setup with a nice night vision setup and was curious as to what you guys were paying for your rigs on average

All I really want is a quality night vision setup "goggle or monocular is fine" and a quality helmet with secure mounting.

Thanks
Mike G
Link Posted: 8/3/2010 8:47:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dino1130] [#35]
LOL I remember the commercials ! 99.99 and Earl will paint any car ! LMAO ! Just don't let it rain once you got out of the shop...
Link Posted: 8/3/2010 8:52:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dino1130] [#36]
Originally Posted By tinctorus:
I have been looking into getting myself setup with a nice night vision setup and was curious as to what you guys were paying for your rigs on average

All I really want is a quality night vision setup "goggle or monocular is fine" and a quality helmet with secure mounting.

Thanks
Mike G


Top of the line PVS-14... About $3700 or so.  To many helmet and mount options to even offer a estimate. Many to choose from and application is the key ! Call TNVC. Top notch guys and products. They don't cut corners and offer the best available !
Link Posted: 8/5/2010 11:43:01 PM EDT
[#37]
current rig



work in progress (not sure if I want cover on or not)

Link Posted: 8/6/2010 3:34:48 PM EDT
[#38]
Nice Lipstick!!!
Link Posted: 8/6/2010 3:37:17 PM EDT
[#39]
Link Posted: 8/6/2010 5:07:31 PM EDT
[#40]
Originally Posted By Aceecaus:
Nice Lipstick!!!


haha you like my model
Link Posted: 8/17/2010 7:19:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: piston925] [#41]
Heres my helmet rig with my new bitch!![ http://img121.imageshack.us/i/b003j.jpg/
Link Posted: 8/21/2010 10:51:51 AM EDT
[#42]
Originally Posted By GySgt_D:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/arfcompics/006.jpg

What is the thing at the top of the PVS 14, is it sometype of filter? No skills to add an arrow pointing at it.
Link Posted: 8/21/2010 11:04:06 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TNVC] [#43]
Link Posted: 8/21/2010 11:09:58 AM EDT
[#44]
Originally Posted By TNVC:
Originally Posted By CTM1:
Originally Posted By GySgt_D:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/arfcompics/006.jpg

What is the thing at the top of the PVS 14, is it sometype of filter? No skills to add an arrow pointing at it.


That be a NV clip on compass and that little pad at the top (er bottom when flipped down) is the pressure pad.  These have since been halted for production with error induced readings because of the magnetic NV monocular cut off switch interfering with the compass readings. It does not do this on all the units, but the military complained enough though. Hope this helps.

Vic


I gave my compass away. The thing never worked out of the box. Maybe I just got a dud. Just as easy to keep a small compass in your pocket or vest if needed IMHO.
Link Posted: 8/21/2010 11:22:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TNVC] [#45]
Link Posted: 8/23/2010 11:15:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: yarbsea] [#46]
Finished my GENTEX SOHAH.

Krylon paint, Wilcox G3 L10, Wilcox J-arm, ITT PVS-14, SOE Ballast pouch, Surefire helmet light, ACH foliage pads & straps

Many more pictures available at

Sean's Guns & Gear



Link Posted: 9/9/2010 9:30:15 PM EDT
[#47]
Originally Posted By yarbsea:
Finished my GENTEX SOHAH.

Krylon paint, Wilcox G3 L10, Wilcox J-arm, ITT PVS-14, SOE Ballast pouch, Surefire helmet light, ACH foliage pads & straps

Many more pictures available at

Sean's Guns & Gear

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r310/yarbsea/Gear%20Pictures/22%20Aug%20gear/DSC00564.jpg



Sweet!
I've got to mount my pouch for the bats & IR flasher.
As well as the lanyard, almost forgot about that one.

Link Posted: 9/14/2010 7:19:40 PM EDT
[#48]
Here is my refinished A-Alpha:





Here is the thread in the refinishing forum: CLICK ME
Link Posted: 9/14/2010 8:18:16 PM EDT
[#49]
^ Very nice, that turned out great.
Link Posted: 9/15/2010 12:49:54 AM EDT
[#50]
NICE (but where's the NOD??? )
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