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 Post subject: It's official the SL has been recast.
PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2020 1:52 am 
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I bought a SL mask from user Strider last fall. It was sold as an original SL mask. I noticed the fiberglass work on the inside is drastically different then what I seen on other helmets I own. It uses more resin then fiberglass cloth. I never questioned it till now.

I talked to Juan on the RPF and he showed me what the casts he seen look like. And it wasn't even in the same ball park as my cast. Juan contacted Steve/Ghost Host and Steve confirmed that he never made a cast that looks like mine. Juan also told me that Steve still has the molds in his possession. So no other maker could have produced an original cast.

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I did end up pairing it with an EFX dome.

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The quality, detail and finish are extremely nice for a recast. I do intend to keep it as it looks very well done.


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 Post subject: Re: It's official the SL has been recast.
PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2020 2:03 am 
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My new phone doesn't have a a picture size setting under 2000 pixels. And I'm not sure how to resize on here.

Sorry for the large pictures.


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 Post subject: Re: It's official the SL has been recast.
PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2020 3:13 am 
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Where did you get it? Was it sold to you as an authentic SL? Be interested in the backstory from the seller.


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 Post subject: Re: It's official the SL has been recast.
PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2020 3:42 am 
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RBJ wrote:
Where did you get it? Was it sold to you as an authentic SL? Be interested in the backstory from the seller.


From Strider right here. He claims he bought it from Thomas.


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 Post subject: Re: It's official the SL has been recast.
PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2020 6:20 am 
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Thomas never sold just a mask or a dome. Just if you have bought a TD facemask he sold you a SL dome so you have a complete helmet. Thats what i know. Also all his stuff is numbered. So another bad apple on the list. Sorry for you but at least the cast Looks good.

I had a bad Feeling as i saw the for sale thread of your mask. Why the hell someone would sell just a mask...makes no sense to me.


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 Post subject: Re: It's official the SL has been recast.
PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2020 8:39 am 
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This is very unfortunate news. Hate it when people take other's for a ride sorry that you had find out it's not what you thought it is man



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 Post subject: Re: It's official the SL has been recast.
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vader45 wrote:
RBJ wrote:
Where did you get it? Was it sold to you as an authentic SL? Be interested in the backstory from the seller.


From Strider right here. He claims he bought it from Thomas.


Sorry..it was late and I missed that! What has he offered as an explanation


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 Post subject: Re: It's official the SL has been recast.
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RBJ wrote:
vader45 wrote:
RBJ wrote:
Where did you get it? Was it sold to you as an authentic SL? Be interested in the backstory from the seller.


From Strider right here. He claims he bought it from Thomas.


Sorry..it was late and I missed that! What has he offered as an explanation


He actually has not gotten back to me.


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 Post subject: Re: It's official the SL has been recast.
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I wouldnt expect an answer from him. He is obviously telling crap and no idea what to answer now.


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 Post subject: Re: It's official the SL has been recast.
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He needs to answer. Please try again and let me know if there is any outcome.

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 Post subject: Re: It's official the SL has been recast.
PostPosted: Tue May 12, 2020 1:53 am 
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Darthvaderv wrote:
He needs to answer. Please try again and let me know if there is any outcome.


Someone else need to PM him. He blocked me.

He recasted the SL. His reaction to my message is plain as day. If he didn't he would present his side instead of blocking me.

He is a low life scum bag.


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 Post subject: Re: It's official the SL has been recast.
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I have sent a PM to strider to answer this.

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 Post subject: Re: It's official the SL has been recast.
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Is this the same person?

https://www.thedentedhelmet.com/forums/ ... wip.35057/


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 Post subject: Re: It's official the SL has been recast.
PostPosted: Tue May 12, 2020 11:29 am 
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intwenothor wrote:


Same guy yes


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 Post subject: Re: It's official the SL has been recast.
PostPosted: Tue May 12, 2020 11:32 am 
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Oh dear. What a shame. Maybe Vader45 could try to contact him there.


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