Any room for props/costumes in airsoft?

[Strelok]

Airsoft doesn't have a hud.

Good luck with the project though, but I don't think it would be worth the trouble and the effort to create this suit. Its only gonna get shot up, scuffed and the like as you use it. Keep it as a costume at conventions or something. Buy real gear if you're going to get into airsoft.

[Drake]

Originally Posted by LastSpartan

Sights? Use your HUD! ^^

Yeah most of it is Bondo, the main frame is a paper model with fiberglass and plastic resin to strenghen it.

Thanks for the comments

For those interested : www.405th.com
I learned everything there, and in fact, that's my 3rd attempt at making a helmet :P

That's some pretty impressive building/sculpting.

The HALO stuff may not really fit into a lot of the game (although you can probably get away with it at games at Action Commando), but if you enjoy building I'm sure you'll be able to find all sorts of military-themed props that would fit right in.

And there's the occasional sci-fi or zombie themed games, too. In Ontario they had several Stargate-themed events.

[Boyso]

Yeah but at the same time, I think that just the helmet with a normal military gear wouldn't look too sci-fi. It would be certainly prettier than a full face mesh mask.

But yeah, I'm doing that prop for fun, if it doesn't fit with most of the games, I can still make something else after

[coach]

that helmet, as already mentioned, be hard to sight your rifle. a HUD system will probably be x20 your current invest and make operational. it would be incredibly hot to wear in any weather and will no doubt fog up your goggles. lastly, being a fully sealed unit, you'll have issues hear ambient sounds making tracking people shooting you tough in a milsim situation.

you'd also want to clear with the field operator that they will allow the use of it. what kind of lens or goggle system are you going to use with it? it would have to be ansi rated to withstand point blank shots.

[Boyso]

Yes thank for pointing that out.

Yes one of the concern I forgot about is aiming. Would be hard, agreed, the rifle would need to be farther away from your face than usual.

As for the lense, it is a motocycle face shield, I'm sure it can wistand BBs.

For ventilation, one fan above the visor to push air down, one behind the neck for pushing air down. And some fogtech (I think that's how it's called) on the visor to prevent as much as possible fogging. As for hearing, either use microphone/headphones or I could cut a small piece of plastic near the ear, put some mesh and cloth and paint it like the rest of the helmet.

I guess it would work better in winter condition.

[DarkAngel]

Originally Posted by LastSpartan

Even if this one is not mine, I'd still crap in my pants if this comes out running out of the woods.



(not mine)

Thanks for the quick answers guys!

Why? A hit is a hit regardless of how much armour your wearing.

[R.I.T.Z]

Originally Posted by LastSpartan

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As for the lense, it is a motocycle face shield, I'm sure it can wistand BBs.
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most if not all ranges require paintball rated full seal goggles
they won't allow custom or home made masks or goggles. heck they've had some issues with airsoft players bringing in balistics masks or even these

[pusangani]

Originally Posted by LastSpartan

Even if this one is not mine, I'd still crap in my pants if this comes out running out of the woods.



(not mine)

Thanks for the quick answers guys!

I'd crap my pants too, crap my pants laughing

[R.I.T.Z]

Originally Posted by LastSpartan

Even if this one is not mine, I'd still crap in my pants if this comes out running out of the woods.



(not mine)

Thanks for the quick answers guys!

sorry would not be able to take anyone seriously in that... also what? no side arm, or spare mags?

[Boyso]

Uhhh. As I said in previous posts, I said that I only wanted to make the helmet for now.

I don't store mags in my bucket.

But I got my answer, it is not popular, I got it. Let the thread die now.

[DarkAngel]

no no! Do it
Id die from laughter on the field lol.
As funny as it is, i have to give you props on the effort to making it lol. Seriously. Finish it up and show it off on the forums.

But dude cmon, you really think anyones gonna take it seriously on the field? lol

Neat project for home, but leave it there lol. Dont take it to the field lol.

that reminds me, a buddy of mine has the optimus prime helmet with the voice modulator thingy!
Oh snap! Oh Snap! OH SNAP!!! :P

[six4]

Pretty good design on the helmet,gotta give props where it's due because that's pretty impressive workmanship,,,,umm can you say "Troy lee Designs"
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I wouldnt be able take anyone seriously in that as well,only thing that would make me laugh even harder would be watching the
"lightning bolt" vid on youtube.

[Boyso]

Originally Posted by DarkAngel

no no! Do it
Id die from laughter on the field lol.
As funny as it is, i have to give you props on the effort to making it lol. Seriously. Finish it up and show it off on the forums.

But dude cmon, you really think anyones gonna take it seriously on the field? lol

Neat project for home, but leave it there lol. Dont take it to the field lol.

that reminds me, a buddy of mine has the optimus prime helmet with the voice modulator thingy!
Oh snap! Oh Snap! OH SNAP!!! :P

The only thing I can say is wait until it's finished

With proper paintjob and everything, I'm sure it won't look out of nowhere. And personnally, everything is better than a mesh mask for me.

And I can still wear googles underneath

[AngelusNex]

Motorcycle helmet visors ARE NOT ANSI Rated. They are just plastic visors. Most fields require REAL eye protection, the kind of stuff that'll stop small caliber real bullets.

[Boyso]

Originally Posted by AngelusNex

Motorcycle helmet visors ARE NOT ANSI Rated. They are just plastic visors. Most fields require REAL eye protection, the kind of stuff that'll stop small caliber real bullets.

Originally Posted by LastSpartan

And I can still wear googles underneath

:cheers:
The only tricky part would be finding good googles that fits inside since it's tight inside. Also, googles that are good enough (fog and comfort) that I can wear them without the helmet and with my pasgt.