HOW TO: Turn your MICH TC-2000 into a TC-2001!

Anyone who has recently looked at pictures of Special Forces or the gentlemen from the United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) will quickly notice that many - in addition to the Ops-Core helmet - especially wear the MICH TC-2001 high cut helmet. However, these helmets are difficult to find and, if available, are often at very high prices on the open market. We thought, why not make it ourselves, because it can't be that difficult. In the picture above, you can see the result: Here is the primed helmet with accessories and without filled corners! - Below we show you how to achieve the result. We started with a Gentex MICH 2000 helmet that we obtained new.
We also tried with an MSA helmet, but the challenge was a bit greater. So, the base: a Gentex MICH TC-2000 in Foliage Green.

One should then consider where to cut the helmet. In principle, we followed the "ears" of the 2000 model and traced the edges with a paint pen.
Then we carefully pulled down the helmet liner so that it doesn't tear anywhere. Be really careful here! We then cut with a normal electric jigsaw.
Let's cut it!

The edges are very frayed, which is of course due to the Kevlar. The solution here is very patient cutting with a sharp knife. Once the edges have the desired shape, you should carefully reattach the liner with super glue. There will be a piece about 2 cm missing at the back edge of the helmet, but this can easily be filled with silicone.

Once the liner is in place, it should be secured with tape. This is essential for shaping the helmet. Two extra hands are very helpful here!

The helmet should then dry for at least 24 hours. You will likely need to trim the edges and then fill them with putty to make the previously cut areas disappear. After that, the helmet can be customized. We opted for the trendy Ops-Core Velcro with curves.

Here is the blank with Velcro:

The helmet already with paintjob.

Completed helmet with paintjob and all the trimmings!

KITLIST:
Gentex MICH TC-2000 - now 2001 style
Ops-Core VAS shroud (repl.)
Rhino Arm
2x S&S Precision V-Lites (green)
S&S Precision Manta Strobe
IR Flag (tan)
Viking Tactics Flag (colour)
ACH Occ-Dial Liner Kit
Surefire HL1-C-TN (2nd gen)

Special THX to Spinehole for this HOW TO!

If you would like to do this with your own helmet but lack the tools, resources, and/or experience, we know people who can do it for you. Contact: [email protected]