AW177
Super Freak
Why is the Mark 3 helmet better than the 42?
Prop Lager Toys 1/1 IM Mark 43 Helmet
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Why is the Mark 3 helmet better than the 42?
Phoenixblazes
Super Freak
Basically just better assembly methods.
The tape or whatever they used to hold the wires on my Mark 42 helmet was haphazzard, messy, using all off cuts etc, and worse of all it comes loose; and the adhesive pad/covering the circuit board (where you wave the magnet ring) is ill cut, small (just covers the circuit board) and doesn't conform to the shape of the helmet.
Whereas the tape (3M) used in the Mark 3 is more consistent and holds (hasn't come loose yet), and the adhesive foam part covering the circuit board is cut exactly to conform to the shape of the helmet in that section and continues across to cover the wires up to where the removable helmet liner starts.
The above are more or less cosmetic things, which are fairly simple to fix yourself, if needed.
The other thing that is better, as I mentioned is that the removable back neck piece on the Mark 3 utilises a magnet.
AW177
Super Freak
Thank you for your answer - helmets seem a bit cheaply made, but for the price and what it does, can't complain. I always thought the Mark 3 was more of the 'iconic' Iron Man helmet as with the 42. Also the 42's gold color is a bit pale which I didn't like; plus to hear how the 3 is better constructed, may have to get the 3. Thanks so much!
Phoenixblazes
Super Freak
Your welcome.
I put it on again.
Just keep in mind that it can be a b#%^* to get the back neck piece on and off properly. Because of the shape, how it curves around/below the ears/circles on both sides of the helmet it can be a difficult to aline and lock into place, and sometimes harder to get off (needs a bit of force). Didn't have that issue with the Mark 43. Might just be a trick I haven't leart yet.
I put it on again.
Just keep in mind that it can be a b#%^* to get the back neck piece on and off properly. Because of the shape, how it curves around/below the ears/circles on both sides of the helmet it can be a difficult to aline and lock into place, and sometimes harder to get off (needs a bit of force). Didn't have that issue with the Mark 43. Might just be a trick I haven't leart yet.
DFanatic
Super Freak
I emailed KGHobby and they said they will restock on the Mark III helmet next week. Get your wallets ready.
galmando
Super Freak
Uh oh... that could be a problem for my wallet... ha!
Thanks for the heads up got an order in for one.
Jesse_nz
Super Freak
Anyone got any new info on the mk 3 helmet?
Still waiting for my MK3 helmet form KGhobby,what info were you looking for?
Jesse_nz
Super Freak
Mainly about the quality as I hear the mk 43 helmet wasn't that good. More pics would be nice too
Whenever i get mine ill throw out some impressions and pics
Jesse_nz
Super Freak
Cool thanks, I think I've got one coming at the end of July but still interested in opinions. It looks impressive in the photos so far.
Got mine in the other day,overall its pretty nice. About what i expected with weight,electronics,and paint. Some spots on the red paint have weird artifacts only shown in bright lights with certain angles but it isnt noticeable otherwise. Electronics work fine and the removable neck piece isint to bad to get on by myself,its held on by a big magnet up top and two clips by the lower jaw. Overall satisfied with it.
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