Angelman
New Member
I have recently come into possession of a Vader helmet.
I’m hoping this community can help me verify the history of this helmet.
At first glance I’ve been informed it is a Portumac, this helmet pre-dates the Portumac by two years (1997/1999). Also none of the under helmet details match the Portumacs. It is obviously not a re-cast, the definition of the nose ridges and coin slots under the eyes are too sharp. Is there a “tell tale” imperfection I should look for?
I have been given, from badly converted VHS video, some screen shots that identify the prop maker and places Jason (the former owner) with the prop maker in 1997. Jason unfortunately doesn’t remember the guy's name (and in his defense it was 18 years ago).
The helmet has been modified from it’s original state, Jason has worn it around the world since 1997 (he later worked with an international airline), there are even photos of him in outback Australia.
Can anyone identify this prop maker (from 1997) please?
This is Jason in the unfinished X-Wing with the prop maker.
The helmet.
Thanks in advance everyone, I’m hoping someone knows someone, who knows someone.
Michael.
I’m hoping this community can help me verify the history of this helmet.
At first glance I’ve been informed it is a Portumac, this helmet pre-dates the Portumac by two years (1997/1999). Also none of the under helmet details match the Portumacs. It is obviously not a re-cast, the definition of the nose ridges and coin slots under the eyes are too sharp. Is there a “tell tale” imperfection I should look for?
I have been given, from badly converted VHS video, some screen shots that identify the prop maker and places Jason (the former owner) with the prop maker in 1997. Jason unfortunately doesn’t remember the guy's name (and in his defense it was 18 years ago).
The helmet has been modified from it’s original state, Jason has worn it around the world since 1997 (he later worked with an international airline), there are even photos of him in outback Australia.
Can anyone identify this prop maker (from 1997) please?
This is Jason in the unfinished X-Wing with the prop maker.
The helmet.
Thanks in advance everyone, I’m hoping someone knows someone, who knows someone.
Michael.