Great Lakes Garrison & Base

Update: 9/5/11 I have as much done on the helmet as I can get done at the moment. Currently waiting on the decals for it and then I think it will be done... I think. New lens and new aerator attached... http://www.raymond5.com/cinna/DSCN0507sm.jpg Inside of the helmet... http://www.raymond5.com/cinn...

Another tip when gluing in the visor. Don't glue it all the way around. Just glue the top and some down the sides. Let it hang straight down and not 100% flush with the bottom. This way you have a little slit of ventillation and people can't really see it if installed well. Thanks! I never would ha...

You might already know this, but I would suggest smoothing down the edge of the visor before you put it in. I have seen some cut noses from having sharp edges. :( Thanks for the suggestion. I have been working on filing the edges into a more nicely rounded shape. It takes forever using our finishin...

I picked up my flight suit yesterday and it fits nicely. A little long in the sleeves and legs, but I have the feeling that the next size down will be too snug or too short through the torso. I tried on the cummerbund with it and I think I will be doing some serious tailoring. :) Being short rules! ...

I have slowly and steadily been working on my costume and documenting my progress ( http://www.raymond5.com/cinna/html/the_helmet.html ). I have a flight suit/coveralls on order from a local military supply store, but have been concentrating most of my efforts on the helmet at the moment. I removed ...