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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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i have been wanting my crash helmet painted for quite a while and after somebody put a post up asking who to use i followed a link somebody put up.

this is my lid so far still to be finished and lacquered













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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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As long as you hide your ugly mug behind a dark visor i dont give a shit what it looks like












Very nice
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Looks good mate, who did you end up using?
Going to have mine done over winter before next season but still no idea how I want it to look.
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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are full face helmets compulsory in time attack then?
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Richie.
As long as you hide your ugly mug behind a dark visor i dont give a shit what it looks like












Very nice
You love my face,!!


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Looks good mate, who did you end up using?
Going to have mine done over winter before next season but still no idea how I want it to look.
Rich
I used a guy named Ryan. RDH designs. I jut showed him a few designs that I liked and he come up with that design. He is really well priced too.


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are full face helmets compulsory in time attack then?
No warren. My lid has a peak on it. As long as the lid is approved you can Use either
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 07:49 AM
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looks good ron

where did no. 71 come from?
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 08:00 AM
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Fuggin love that Ronnie, Looks awesome. I like the stealthy airtec snowflakes too.
Must take ages all the different layers / masking to do.
Looks real smart!!!!
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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Cheers gus. #71 has been my number since I started time attack.

Thanks Gary. Yeah I love the airtec logos. They are a metal flake so when the light hits it they will shine through. He is a pretty talented guy.
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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Looks awesome Ron


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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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Love that very nice .
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Cool as a cucumber that matey.
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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Absolute stunning airbrushing
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Ritchy i thought it was darth vader lmao
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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looks good m8, airbrushed??
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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cheers guys

tim yes mate it is airbrushed
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Looks tidy that Ronnie.









No air bubbles in it too,result.....Lol
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Looks crap!


lol
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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thought i'd show the finished article, the picture doesnt do it justice to be honest,

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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Looks lovely Ronnie

Would love to catch a time attack round sometime this year


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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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thanks david

Round 1 – 1st April, Cadwell Park
Round 2 – 11th May, Croft
Round 3 – 9th June, Snetterton
Round 4 – 3rd August, Oulton Park
Round 5 (Pro class) – 8th September, Silverstone
Round 5 (Club class) – 14th September, Donington
Round 6 – 29th September, Brands Hatch

theres all of the dates mate, any near to you?
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Yeah Silverstone and donnington are close

Where's Cadwell park ?
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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Cadwell park is Lincolnshire. Come to as many as you can mate. It's always a laugh :0)
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by RONNIE AMIS
thanks david

Round 1 – 1st April, Cadwell Park
Round 2 – 11th May, Croft
Round 3 – 9th June, Snetterton
Round 4 – 3rd August, Oulton Park
Round 5 (Pro class) – 8th September, Silverstone
Round 5 (Club class) – 14th September, Donington
Round 6 – 29th September, Brands Hatch

theres all of the dates mate, any near to you?
How come Round 5 is split between 2 venues depending on class?
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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Looks great... Nice work. I painted Mine myself a few yrs ago.
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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The pros are at TRAX bud
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Miller 3
The pros are at TRAX bud
I want to do 1 round of TA this year would have been nice to do Silverstone but looks like it's going to be Donnington then closest curcuit to me anyways plus i've driven it more as well.
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 10:10 PM
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If you do camp over with us lot, its always a good craic.
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Miller 3
If you do camp over with us lot, its always a good craic.
Sounds like a plan
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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How come no knockhill this year?
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 07:47 AM
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I know its gay!!! I wish we was going :-(
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by RONNIE AMIS
thanks david

Round 1 – 1st April, Cadwell Park
Round 2 – 11th May, Croft
Round 3 – 9th June, Snetterton
Round 4 – 3rd August, Oulton Park
Round 5 (Pro class) – 8th September, Silverstone
Round 5 (Club class) – 14th September, Donington
Round 6 – 29th September, Brands Hatch

theres all of the dates mate, any near to you?
I've yet to make it to any TA events yet but Donington is local so i'm there
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