My Captain America TFA helmet- *UPDATE* SSR plaque/helmet stand

MandoMan531

Active Member

• Jul 22, 2012

• #1

Hey guys, a couple weeks ago I got my cast from Roblenzz, shortly after I repainted it a slightly darker blue and began experimenting with the white parts. Ended up getting the A to where I liked it, the wings aren't perfect but it's the best I can do at the moment. I also started doing the battle damage. I'm going to try to do new leather as I'm not 100% happy with it.

I really like the buckle that was provided!

Also started working an a display stand for the finished helmet, here's what I have so far. The eagle and rings will be raised. The thin rings will be hard, so I may end up going without them. For the text I'm thinking a vinyl decal or something like laser cut/engraved Aluminum or plastic.

Let me know what ya think!

 

Last edited: Aug 30, 2012

Fly4v

Sr Member

• Jul 22, 2012

• #2

Re: My Captain America TFA helmet

Mondo,

The leather looks good for a first go. Are you going to include the 5 silver pins/nails on the next one?

That stand is going to look really good when finished. Had to take a second look to see that it was paper.

 

TaylorMcManus

Well-Known Member

• Jul 22, 2012

• #3

Re: My Captain America TFA helmet

Looks awesome!

 

MandoMan531

Active Member

• Jul 22, 2012

• #4

Re: My Captain America TFA helmet

I didn't do the leather work. I'm going to attempt to use this leather to make a pattern and do my own, the "ear ring" will be more raised and it will have the steel studs. I'm just not 100% on the leather as it stands, the main reason beig that it doesn't line up with my chin, as if it's made for someone with a longer face. I want to make the stitching a bit more accurate as well.

 

MandoMan531

Active Member

• Jul 24, 2012

• #5

Re: My Captain America TFA helmet

More on the stand. Not sure if I'll try to add the thinner rings or not. Still not sure how I'll do the text. I'd like to have aluminum plates with the letters engraved as I'd like to mold this so I can do it in cold cast brass or something.

 

TK-Bear

New Member

• Jul 24, 2012

• #6

Re: My Captain America TFA helmet

That stand is awesome. I was thinking about making something similar for displaying mine. Great work!

 

MandoMan531

Active Member

• Jul 29, 2012

• #7

Re: My Captain America TFA helmet

Did a little more weathering, and am wetforming a experimental chin cup right now.

 

jrpage74

Member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #8

Re: My Captain America TFA helmet

Very nice progress. The stand is looking great so far and I am anticipating the new leather work.

 

firebapx

Well-Known Member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #9

Re: My Captain America TFA helmet

what is the actual blue helemt made out of ?

 

Bigturc

Sr Member

• Aug 1, 2012

• #10

Re: My Captain America TFA helmet

Hey I love that stand! Any chance you could do more? If so, PM me!

 

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TheCaptain96

Member

• Aug 1, 2012

• #11

Re: My Captain America TFA helmet

That is probably the best Captain America helmet I have seen
Just wow

 

MandoMan531

Active Member

• Aug 2, 2012

• #12

Re: My Captain America TFA helmet

Thanks for the kind words everyone! Bigturc, PM sent!

 

Bigturc

Sr Member

• Aug 2, 2012

• #13

Re: My Captain America TFA helmet

Back at ya!

 

MandoMan531

Active Member

• Aug 3, 2012

• #14

Re: My Captain America TFA helmet

Hmm, nothin in my inbox. Give it another go.

 

MandoMan531

Active Member

• Aug 30, 2012

• #15

Re: My Captain America TFA helmet

Almost have the SSR logo plaque/helmet stand done. The finish isn't perfect, and i didnt want it to be. I'll be molding and casting the stand in brass or bronze cold cast, haven't decided yet. Pics are before and after the first coat of gloss black. The sun was starting to go down so the pics aren't the best :/