Hey everyone! Just a quick note to introduce myself before I begin. My name is Ryan and I have been making my own "props" since I was 10 (being poor can do that to you). I stumbled on this site back in March and have been addicted to the site ever since. The amount of information and the quality of all of your props is truly amazing. I also like the cooperation and friendship on here.
I've reached out to several people on here for some questions and help and have received a pretty chilly response. No big deal, I could see where people have legitimate concerns over revealing the tricks of the trade just to have it end up on ebay without their consent.
So I figured the best way I could establish myself as a true and honest prop guy is to post my own build. With success or failure on display, I can at least show I am here with genuine interest. And so, here is my first RPF submission: My Rocketeer helmet build.
Now I have seen every helmet built on here and have seen various techniques...all with varying levels of success. I've decided to build my helmet using primarily bondo. I know the concerns you all would have with that, but that's the medium I most comfortable with for this project.
I'll have pics up very soon with what I have so far. And I have thick skin, so any constructive criticism will be greatly appreciated!
I've reached out to several people on here for some questions and help and have received a pretty chilly response. No big deal, I could see where people have legitimate concerns over revealing the tricks of the trade just to have it end up on ebay without their consent.
So I figured the best way I could establish myself as a true and honest prop guy is to post my own build. With success or failure on display, I can at least show I am here with genuine interest. And so, here is my first RPF submission: My Rocketeer helmet build.
Now I have seen every helmet built on here and have seen various techniques...all with varying levels of success. I've decided to build my helmet using primarily bondo. I know the concerns you all would have with that, but that's the medium I most comfortable with for this project.
I'll have pics up very soon with what I have so far. And I have thick skin, so any constructive criticism will be greatly appreciated!