I JUST did this with the exact same kit, and I've figured out a somewhat better way.
I left the protective film on the acrylic cutout while heating it on a piece of floor tile; I use floor tile because they're super flat, and they can withstand high heat.
As long as you keep the heat gun moving and not on one spot, it won't melt the protective film or make it stick to the acrylic (I first tested this on a piece of off-cut).
This method prevents any warping, and avoid any scratches.
Bad technique. Warm the lense over a form that has the same or similar contour. You can see the lense warping and distorting as it bends in all directions while holding it 'freely' in your hand.
Perhaps this is "good enough" for you. But 'the devil is in the details'. Reflections on the front will reveal the less than perfect bend you have created.
I appreciate your input on the subject, and this technique was showcased because the aperture of the cut ABS faceplate may not be uniform for all. Additionally, no contact with a form while in a heated state keeps the acrylic surface from becoming marked. For the record, 'good enough' as you assert, is not in my verbiage, and I wouldn't suggest this simple technique if it wasn't yielding excellent results.
so where can i aquire one?
DecaPierce 7 months ago
Nice!
Could it work dipping it in boiling water and press the lense against the visor until it cooled down?
HerrHannibal 1 year ago
can u use a hot hair dryer
lulaowens96 1 year ago
I JUST did this with the exact same kit, and I've figured out a somewhat better way.
I left the protective film on the acrylic cutout while heating it on a piece of floor tile; I use floor tile because they're super flat, and they can withstand high heat.
As long as you keep the heat gun moving and not on one spot, it won't melt the protective film or make it stick to the acrylic (I first tested this on a piece of off-cut).
This method prevents any warping, and avoid any scratches.
saberfreak 1 year ago
Bad technique. Warm the lense over a form that has the same or similar contour. You can see the lense warping and distorting as it bends in all directions while holding it 'freely' in your hand.
Perhaps this is "good enough" for you. But 'the devil is in the details'. Reflections on the front will reveal the less than perfect bend you have created.
pressrolls 1 year ago
@pressrolls
I appreciate your input on the subject, and this technique was showcased because the aperture of the cut ABS faceplate may not be uniform for all. Additionally, no contact with a form while in a heated state keeps the acrylic surface from becoming marked. For the record, 'good enough' as you assert, is not in my verbiage, and I wouldn't suggest this simple technique if it wasn't yielding excellent results.
lekk 1 year ago
Yeah where?
Flyboyiam 2 years ago
Woah that's awesome. Where did you get the KS biker scout helmet kit from?
ReiketsuIttou 2 years ago
@ReiketsuIttou
The answer is probably KS.
elwyn5150 1 year ago
@ReiketsuIttou
The answer is probably KS.
You should join biker scout dot net if you are serious
elwyn5150 1 year ago
@ReiketsuIttou
The answer is probably KS.
You should join biker scout dot net if you are serious about creating a helmet
elwyn5150 1 year ago