- August 29th, 2015, 8:34 pm#4842491
Hey folks, I am about to embark on a goggle build. I've just ordered Nick's kit and can't wait until it gets here. In the meantime, I've been researching the hell out of this and reading every goggle build because I want to have a plan when these get here so I get them done in time for halloween.
I want to make them as realistic as possible. To that end I have a few questions that I haven't been able to find answers for in this forum.
1. How do people attach real metal snaps to resin/fiberglass frames? I'd rather avoid any glue scenario. Are there any mechanical methods that work i.e. rivet snaps, screw posts?
2. Attaching the lenses; it looks to me like the lens bases are sandwiched between a front plate and the frames. Is there a backing plate as well for a stronger hold? Does anyone make the metal face plate anymore? I know MMM used to but I know he's closed up shop.
3. Does anyone make a realistic face pad? I see authentic ones on evilbay but all the auctions say they cannot ship outside of the US and since I'm in Canada that means I'm s.o.l. I could make one easily enough I suppose.
I think that's all for now. Thanks in advance for the help.
I want to make them as realistic as possible. To that end I have a few questions that I haven't been able to find answers for in this forum.
1. How do people attach real metal snaps to resin/fiberglass frames? I'd rather avoid any glue scenario. Are there any mechanical methods that work i.e. rivet snaps, screw posts?
2. Attaching the lenses; it looks to me like the lens bases are sandwiched between a front plate and the frames. Is there a backing plate as well for a stronger hold? Does anyone make the metal face plate anymore? I know MMM used to but I know he's closed up shop.
3. Does anyone make a realistic face pad? I see authentic ones on evilbay but all the auctions say they cannot ship outside of the US and since I'm in Canada that means I'm s.o.l. I could make one easily enough I suppose.
I think that's all for now. Thanks in advance for the help.