OK, let move onto day three. We are going to cut the helmet into two pieces and add the magnets.
If you live someplace cold, I suggest letting you helmet sit inside for a couple of days to allow the Magic-Scult time to dry.
If your working out in the garage during the summer, just one full day is needed.
Start near the front close to the chin. Work along the seam until you break through to the inside of the helmet.
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Once you can get the blade all the way thought, cutting will become much easier. Just take your time and work your way to the back where the vertical cut will go.
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Once both sides are cut, do your vertical cuts. Ignore the line you have marked with a pencil and try to cut down the center of the Magic-Scult.
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Once done, you should have two separate pieces.
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Now pick two spots near the front and two on the back. This is where the magnets will go.
Use your drill to make the holes. I like to start with a smaller bit then work up to my final size which is 1/4”.
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It is important that the magnet fit into the hole properly. It needs to be level with the Magic-Sculpt.
It it is to high or low, it will cause major problems with the pieces fitting together properly.
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It is also important that the magnets are all going in the same direction. I like to use tape to help get the
my first four glued in properly. The tape just helps with keeping the magnets all faceing the same direction while glueing.
Use Insta-Cure and Insta-Set to glue these into place.
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Once the 4 magnets are glued into the bottom part of the chin, now you will need to mark and glue the other
4 into the main base of the helmet. Its always tough getting the placement holes correct to match up with the
chin. I like to color the magnets with a marker, then place the chin into place. Hopefully the mark with transfer
to the other piece to help you with placement. Once you are happy with your reference marks, drill the holes the
same way you did for the chin.
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO GLUE THE SECOND SET OF MAGNETS IN THE PROPER DIRECTION.
Remove the tape from the remaining 4 magnets and glue them into the base.
If the magnets are glued in incorrectly they are almost impossible to remove and/or fix.
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Now that the magnet are all in place, check to see if they hold properly. Put the padding in the helmet and try it
on for size. Move around and turn your head a bit. If the chin slips of feels like it may come off you may need
to add more magnets. I have built helmet using only 8 magnets but sometimes you may need more.
If you need to order more the can be purchased here. I use the D42-N52. The size is 1/4" dia. x 1/8" thick.
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I wasn't happy with this helemt just having the 8 so I added another 4.
You can see the placement here.
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Your helmet should now be ready for Primer.
I like to use the cheap Primer from Wal Mart. It works great and only costs around $1.12 per can.
It also time to add the magnets to your chest box. Glue all 3 in using the Insta-Cure and Insta-Set.
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Also finish adding the prime to the other piece’s of the kit.
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