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[Frozen Tex]

Originally Posted by yourself

Yes ask yourself. I found mine on ebay for $50 shipped up here. I dont think the seller had ever heard of ITAR.

Oh, well, lucky you.

[Danke]

Originally Posted by yourself

Yes ask yourself. I found mine on ebay for $50 shipped up here. I dont think the seller had ever heard of ITAR.

Bravo, send me the link to the completed listing. I really want to add that guy to my good sellers list. You can PM it to me if you don't want these other guys to see.

[MilanWG]

You would be surprised by the amount of guys running Gen.3 NODs now - so having an IR strobe can be a good idea...

[Conker]

Originally Posted by Frozen Tex

Do I REALLY need a REAL IR strobe? How many folks at your games will have NVGs and be able to see it? I use a BB loader for the look. I don't actually use it for BBs.

I got a real one because i got it for half the retail (and because I'm a whore), but also because most stobes, including the more common MS2000 and VIP, also work on visible light. I personally carry my VIP on hikes in case of emergency. There's many uses beyond the look

[wey ferro]

I just got my new manta IR strobe...
Made a lanyard for it so I don't loose such a pricey piece

[MilanWG]

mighty fine bucket - thumbs up

[lonesniper]

Wey, What color paints did you use for that helmet? Would you even mind doing a quick How to?

[yourself]

Originally Posted by wey ferro

I just got my new manta IR strobe...
Made a lanyard for it so I don't loose such a pricey piece

Holy shit i want one of those stobes. So nice and lightweight i bet

[Eien]

Awesome paint job Taliban. I soo want to do that to mine now.

[MilanWG]

Thanks

The way I did it was:

1) Made some digital shapes in Illustrator.

2) Printed out the shapes and spayed-glued each one (seven in total) to a thin card-stock (I used a couple old file-folders).

3) I then cut out each shape with a ruler and sharp xacto knife.

4) I was left with seven individual digital shape "cards" - this lets you hold up a different pattern and spray without worry.

5) Taped off the veclro that was already on the helmet and sprayed a good base coat of Krylon tan.

6) First I sprayed a random layer of digital shapes in Krylon brown - then dusted over that with a light mist of Krylon tan.

7) Then I sprayed a second final layer of digital shapes in Krylon brown - then dusted over that as well with a light mist of Krylon tan.

8) After everything was dry, I removed the tape on the velcro and gave it a light mist of Krylon tan - then sprayed random digital shapes onto the velcro with Krylon tan.

I recommend to practice with your stencils first before using them on your helmet. I found it was best to hold the spray can a medium-to-far distance for the best results.
I have some tan adhesive velcro on order to replace the black velcro on the helmet now - but I am like how it turned out

[Karma_]

Nice helmet! Thanks for the run down on the how to. I just did mine up but not really feeling it. I think I'll give the digital look a shot. I know you don't care for the Base Jump but it is wayyy better than the Protec, especially with the NV's.

Any who. Here it is:

[MilanWG]

I have nothing against the Base Jump - I will admit it is a much better helmet than a Protec

But I would rather save the money for a FAST Carbon Helmet.

Definitely give the digital camo a try - would look awesome on your helmet

[The_Redneck]

Originally Posted by Karma_

Nice helmet! Thanks for the run down on the how to. I just did mine up but not really feeling it. I think I'll give the digital look a shot. I know you don't care for the Base Jump but it is wayyy better than the Protec, especially with the NV's.

Any who. Here it is:

What kind of NVGs are you runnin?

[Karma_]

Yeah, I'll give it the digital a shot and post it up.

The NV is a D-300 Gen2+ mil-spec. The best Gen2 out there, unless it's a 2HP.

Got it from Double Tap Tactical.

[rustysniper]

Originally Posted by Karma_

The NV is a D-300 Gen2+ mil-spec. The best Gen2 out there, unless it's a 2HP.

Got it from Double Tap Tactical.

....of which you are a partner..but nice plug for DT all the same.
What brand is the NV?