Helmet Head Strapping

[Irongladiator]

Hello Fellow Fett’s,
I was curious what folks are using for helmet Strapping? Specifically around the top of the head.

I have seen those decorative foam inserts, but I’m more interested in something like what you’d find inside a construction helmet or Military Helmet.

Thanks,
-Iron

 

[boba87fett]

This is my FPH2 with a military style strap system from eBay. If you want a vintage style more like the original in the ESB you can go on eBay and find vintage UK Climbing Helmets. Ultimate Climbers helmet or Joe Brown helmets.

 

[boba87fett]

Helmet Suspension Straps are US Military PASGT from eBay in that lid

 

[Irongladiator]

boba87fett
Awesome, I start my search for that. Now.....what does one use to attach this piece to the bucket?

-Iron

 

[Irongladiator]

Well that didn’t take me long, they seem to be plentiful and cheap too.

NOS US MILITARY ISSUE PASGT HELMET SUSPENSION SYSTEM NEW C PIC SML OR LARGE ONLY | eBay

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Unless there is something else needed for this I’ll grab one tonight.

-Iron

 

[chibobber]

It looks like the pictured suspension is held in by Chicago screws,epoxied in the proper locations. Same idea that some use to hold T-visors in.
Epoxy the male part to the helmet,place webbing hole over it,place a rubber washer then the female part,tighten.
If you look at the photo at 7:00 position,you can see the set up.

 

[boba87fett]

boba87fett
Awesome, I start my search for that. Now.....what does one use to attach this piece to the bucket?

-Iron

Epoxy and chicago screws.

 

[Irongladiator]

boba87fett
Outstanding! Thanks a bunch!

-Iron

 

[Funkyred]

Mine is similar to boba87fett , utilising a vintage climbing helmet and chin cup combination. The fans and the servo and powerbanks take up a bit of room but my head fits in ....just

My latest version in its early stages

 

[Irongladiator]

Funkyred
Later I intend on putting in a servo for the range finder.

Also I see that the eBay listing I put up doesn’t include the sweat brow band. I guess I’ll have to get one of those to, eh?

-Iron