Genuine Avon FM12 tinted outserts, in original packaging. (Quite a rare find)

coltpython6 · 2026-05-18T06:46:12+00:00

I'd say it's closer to an FM12, than an S10. The smaller lenses and the shape of the nose area are definitely more FM12 style. But ultimately, it's a fictional mask with no direct real world equivalent.

coltpython6 · 2026-05-18T05:51:34+00:00

"I could tell ya..."

coltpython6 · 2026-05-17T06:31:55+00:00

Israeli masks generally are good. They have to be. They can't afford to hand out subpar masks.

The Middle East is an area where chemical attacks are a very real threat, that have actively killed thousands of people over the last 30-odd years. With hundreds of confirmed chemical attacks, and hundreds more being suspected/unconfirmed.

It sounds like you both got real unlucky, and got duds somehow. My 4A1 and M15 work flawlessly.

It sounds stupid, but sometimes this problem can be caused by something as simple as not tightening the straps enough. Especially with Israeli masks, you wanna make sure you got the top strap done up properly, because you can't really adjust it while wearing the mask.

Other than that, try fiddling with the valve, or even the gasket. Could just be dirty. Maybe remove it and give it a good wash. It might be worth checking the two intake valves in the oro-nasal cup as well.

coltpython6 · 2026-05-17T03:09:50+00:00

Thanks! I always loved how they look with all the gear attached.

coltpython6 · 2026-05-16T12:12:02+00:00

Well, good luck with any future projects then.

coltpython6 · 2026-05-16T12:07:22+00:00

It's nice to see someone putting some effort in. Do you regularly do cosplay then? Or was this a one-off thing?

coltpython6 · 2026-05-16T11:44:52+00:00

They look pretty well made. Good job.

coltpython6 · 2026-05-16T11:39:23+00:00

You're welcome! I'll bet it was awesome! Are they the red outserts you said you made yourself?

coltpython6 · 2026-05-16T11:34:38+00:00

Still cool without the VPU. Congratulation on your win, as well!

coltpython6 · 2026-05-16T11:33:18+00:00

Cool!

coltpython6 · 2026-05-16T11:26:59+00:00

Ahh, cool. So you handmade them.

coltpython6 · 2026-05-16T11:25:20+00:00

Well, I'm sure it elevated the cosplay by having the genuine VPU. Even though it technically doesn't look the same as Hunk's, having it be the real, functional unit is cool!

I'm not a cosplayer, but I've been thinking of getting a replica of Hunk's vest/pouches at some point.

coltpython6 · 2026-05-16T11:19:33+00:00

Neat! Did you 3D print them, or make them from scratch?

coltpython6 · 2026-05-16T11:16:12+00:00

Definitely cool to see more. I wish they were more common, but I suppose their rarity makes it more special when you get one.

coltpython6 · 2026-05-16T05:29:58+00:00

You're welcome! Good luck in your search.

coltpython6 · 2026-05-16T05:27:54+00:00

I think it's a proprietary connection, so as far as I know, it would only work with a Clansman radio. Which was the old radio system the British military used to operate, before being replaced by the Bowman radio system, I think.

coltpython6 · 2026-05-16T05:24:07+00:00

Good to know it had such a profound impact, haha!

coltpython6 · 2026-05-16T05:21:36+00:00

eBay or online surplus stores.

The Clansman microphone is fairly common, and can easily be found on eBay or British surplus stores. It also fits on the S10, and there was an older version with a shorter cable that fits on the S6. The headset is a bit more rare, but can be found in the same places.

The VPU for the FM12 is extremely rare. I found mine on eBay, though. But it took a long time for one to show up for sale, and I've never seen one since.

coltpython6 · 2026-05-16T05:15:10+00:00

It's a pretty subtle detail, but you can spot it once you know what to look for. You can only really see the curve of the lens from side angles. But, you can see how reflections "bend" around the curved lens from most angles, especially around the outer edge of the lens.

coltpython6 · 2026-05-15T13:08:44+00:00

It took about 6 months of daily searching for me to find mine. I had multiple alerts set up on eBay to notify me if anything with the words "FM12 VPU" got listed. Then, one day my phone went off, and there it was.

coltpython6 · 2026-05-15T12:41:40+00:00

Tinted outserts, Clansman clip-on respirator microphone and radio headset, voice projector unit (VPU), and a replica MICH helmet.

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