Tron: Legacy Black Guard helmet build
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Canobi, now I am very curious to try the talc out. =)
Thanks, Fyat!
Jaganar and Fyat: I'm hoping to have this prototype completely finished this weekend, and then start the Limited Run thread next week.
I pulled the 1st cast last night and overall I am happy. Finishing this is not going to be the slam dunk that I was hoping for, but I know now it's totally achievable - which, ultimately, is all that matters. I'll try to take some detailed pics tonight and post them up.
Thanks, Fyat!
Jaganar and Fyat: I'm hoping to have this prototype completely finished this weekend, and then start the Limited Run thread next week.
I pulled the 1st cast last night and overall I am happy. Finishing this is not going to be the slam dunk that I was hoping for, but I know now it's totally achievable - which, ultimately, is all that matters. I'll try to take some detailed pics tonight and post them up.
OK, here are some pics of the 1st cast. Closeups are where it needs some help. I think the pin holes might go away with Canobi's suggestion, but for the time being, I am going to have to paint over them...labor intensive, and always troublesome to paint over a cast if there's any residual mold release.
The pics of the whole helmet are after I trimmed out holes for lights and gave the interior a coat of flat black (except for visor area).
Oh - I found an interesting effect with the respirator lights. Because the cast is tinted clear, the EL light dimly shines through the outer ring of the disk. This effect goes away if I paint the disk. What do you guys think? Like it or not?
The pics of the whole helmet are after I trimmed out holes for lights and gave the interior a coat of flat black (except for visor area).
Oh - I found an interesting effect with the respirator lights. Because the cast is tinted clear, the EL light dimly shines through the outer ring of the disk. This effect goes away if I paint the disk. What do you guys think? Like it or not?
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I think its a neat effect that might be worth keeping just to give it some more visual appeal with that subtle shift in lighting on the sides.
That is if im looking at the picture right. You're referring to the glow around the top part of the disc not where the el wire trails out correct?
That is if im looking at the picture right. You're referring to the glow around the top part of the disc not where the el wire trails out correct?
Yes, you are correct. And the effect shifts depending on where you look at it. It kinda disappears as you look at the helmet head-on.
OK...It is finished!!! Well, if you don't count the breather tube... =)
Pics in bright light and low light for your viewing pleasure.
OK...It is finished!!! Well, if you don't count the breather tube... =)
Pics in bright light and low light for your viewing pleasure.
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TimAnderson310
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That is beautiful, fantastic work once again!
Thanks guys! Hard to believe it's done. The one thing that bugs me is the lighting on the chin disks. I'm trying to do it with the EL wire, but I should be using LEDs.
I plan to do another update sometime this week wth the breather tube added.
I plan to do another update sometime this week wth the breather tube added.
EyeintheSky
Well-Known Member
Your previous helmets were damn good, but this! this one is totally perfect and beautiful!
Completely backing that.
Thanks everyone! I think I'm finally finished with everything! The breather tube fitting is good to go, and it'll have a round velcro patch that can attach to a corresponding patch sewn into a suit.
Hoping to start casting more next week...
Hoping to start casting more next week...
