Boushh Helmet build

[merkava74]

This is turning out amazing...would you consider commissions if someone where to send you a blank helmet?

Thanks warren! I'm honoured, but I'm not sure if I am "commission" quality! As I said, this helmet is my interpretation, and is definitely far from replicating the screen-used one. I just tried to follow as much as I can.

nice build so far,

are these parts below a found part or a scratch built fan copy?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/zorg-industries/found_zpszl3rscud.jpg

also i don't know if you will care but the 3 stitches at the back look like 2 stitches with the 2 pieces joining together forming that "3rd" stitch in the middle.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/zorg-industries/stiches_zpswswq8px5.jpg

Zorg, from Todd's thread, he mentioned that "The leather strap greeblies and the scope are both scratch built. We are almost there Steveo!

Todd"

You're right about the 3rd stitch... damn... I got caught... Lol.. actually I tried to replicate that, but due to my leather being too thin, I had to fold it over and glue it down, which resulted in the center seam being way too thick. So I decided to cheat on this part.

Looking great man! That's correct Zorg. This back leather piece is actually two pieces. They should be placed face to face and sewn together with a bit of clearance. Then they should be separated and the clearance layers folded back so that the seam is now holding two folded ends together. Hit this with a mallet to flatten it out and then stitch each flap down next to the original seam to give you the three lines.

The first diagram shows stacking the two panels and sewing them together (red line)
The second is a profile of the same thing.
The third shows folding the ends back and separating the two halves, then sewing the ends down (yellow line)

Thanks for the detailed explanation, Trent! Good to clarify here for future readers to follow your way if they intend to replicate this part accurately!

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So I spent the whole of last night fixing on the leather on the helmet. Wow... it was difficult! Getting the leather aligned both at the edges of the face, sides and ears, as well as to each other, folding into the snout without creases, and finally tucking it under the whole helmet without creases (I failed here).... I have declared it the most difficult part of the build! :facepalm

Here's the completed leather before weathering minus the black flap and leather strap at the back. I will install those last as I need the space to get into the helmet and install the visors and lights kit.

 

[merkava74]

So to continue, I installed the display visor (the top one) and the next thing was to install Fettronic's Boushh display lights. I double-sided taped them to a styrene sheet wrapped with black tape, and then taped it onto the inside of the helmet. I did not want to use any glue here as I wanted to be able to remove them in the future if needed. Cloth tape is mighty strong enough.

Then, the snout and rangefinder were installed, followed by the lower visor:

Finally, the last of the installation were the leather back flap, leather strap, and strap attachments, in that order:

With that, I am done with all the parts of the helmet, and the last thing left to do is to weather the leather! Getting close to completion!

 

[alienbuilder]

a very nice and accurate helmet!

 

[merkava74]

So after weathering the leather with oils and pastels, I think I'm gonna call this build finished.

It has been a satisfying build, and I am happy with the results. There are several areas that did not replicate the screen-used one, but I am ok with that, being my personal interpretation of what this bounty hunter would have been like. Thanks for viewing!

 

[alienbuilder]

great! very authentic looking. i like all kind of helmets and this is one fine piece. congratulations

 

[merkava74]

great! very authentic looking. i like all kind of helmets and this is one fine piece. congratulations

Thanks! Yes it is a great helmet!

 

[ywingfighter]

looks perfect for me and is very inspiring to buy one.I wish I was as talented as you.

 

[Mean Obiwan]

Yeah, truly an excellent build. Very good job. I know leather can be a real pain to work with at times.
A+ stuff. Your work here is finished, my friend.

 

[merkava74]

looks perfect for me and is very inspiring to buy one.I wish I was as talented as you.

Yeah, truly an excellent build. Very good job. I know leather can be a real pain to work with at times.
A+ stuff. Your work here is finished, my friend.

Thanks guys! Glad you like it!

 

[Trooper_trent]

Awesome job man! That turned out great!

 

[merkava74]

Awesome job man! That turned out great!

Thanks man! And thanks for your comments along the build! Helped a lot!

 

[merkava74]

So I decided, as a final touch, to make my own "name plate" for the helmet.

It is essentially an aluminium plate measuring 14.5cm x 6cm, with vinyl cut out letterings on it, and a simple bent stand at the back to hold the plate at an angle. Figured that I could make any design that I wanted, so why not?

What do you guys think?

 

[OdiWan72]

This came out wonderful and shows love, patience and dedication!!!

Markus

 

[Sym-Cha]

Absolutely stunning ... and in such short time period ... impressive and great skills ... could you post a picture or even video with the leds 'on' inside, please?

Chaim

 

[roygilsing]

What a beauty! My all-time favourite helmet! Looks amazingly authentic!

 

[merkava74]

Absolutely stunning ... and in such short time period ... impressive and great skills ... could you post a picture or even video with the leds 'on' inside, please?

Chaim

What a beauty! My all-time favourite helmet! Looks amazingly authentic!

Thanks guys!

Sym-Cha, here's the video:

[video]https://youtu.be/WxgHTxxmwnc[/video]

 

[Sym-Cha]

Indeed ... works like a charm

Chaim

 

[Son of a Pear]

Does anyone know if sandman is still selling these kits? I've tried messaging him but not getting any reply.

 

[merkava74]

Yes he is. But he might be busy cos I think he has a few orders on hand.


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[Son of a Pear]

That makes sense, cheers for letting me know

Yes he is. But he might be busy cos I think he has a few orders on hand.


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