Helmet T-Visor Structure

 The First part is putting the two halves mentioned in the last post together. When using 5min epoxy it is best to sand or rough the smooth surfaces that you will be gluing to ensure a better seal between them. Here I sanded a little too much. Try to leave the back edge smooth when sanding. You only need the area between the inner and outer layers.

When I glue I do not try and put both pieces together all at the same time. Sometimes if you are not fast enough it can dry where you started before you can get the clamps in place. To give it maximum time to set I gave each glue section at least 20 min before handling the helmet again for the next section.

These next few pictures are the building of the dome. These patterns were printed on card stock and cut out with either regular scissors or a matte knife. To help avoid the corners created by taping the helmet together I gave each triangle a slight bend using the curve of my thumb. Now because these patterns are made for a complete paper build the dome has to be modded slightly. Notice I have removed a #8 triangle from the rear pattern. This allows for the dome pattern to fit well inside the decreased circumference inside the buckets. Trimming numbers 7 and 9 a little bit do not hurt to help them fit more flush.