Can MR Rocketeer Helmet Shape Be Accurately Corrected?

[Flix4Me]

To any of you knowledgeable Finheads out there, I have an academic question...

I am wondering if an MR helmet can be reshaped to match a screen used helmet. Does anyone have the dimensions of a screen used helmet? Comparing the dimensions of the two should yield the quickest answer.

If such a thing is doable, I am not thinking that it would not be tricky work. I am considering the possiblility of having to reweld pieces that may pop loose during the process.

What I don't know is whether or not there is enough metal to the helmet to begin with. In other words, if there is, reshaping may be possible. If there isn't, no matter how you bend it, you would never get the correct result. Does that make sense?

Anyway, will anyone who has knowledge of screen used helmets please post some feedback?

Thanks!

 

[Treadwell]

see: http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=28258

 

[Flix4Me]

I have been following that thread. It is the reason for my curiosity and question. It illustrates some of the shortcomings of the helmet and a quick fix to widen it, but unfortunately, I do not read in it the answer to my question. Did I miss it?

see: http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=28258

 

[Clutch]

It's a pretty heavy helmet. I tried the stretch thing and you really have to exert some force to get it to move any.

 

[Treadwell]

The only technique mentioned in the thread is to put your foot inside the helmet, on one side or the other, and pull with your hands on the other side. I did this and widened it a bit, making it easier to put on and remove, but I so far I hesitate to pull TOO hard on it lest something breaks. But I may try, because while it is corrected some, it has a way to go to be accurate.

I suppose some sort of jack-like device could be used to mechanically stretch it out.

 

[Archie Opteryx]

I suppose some sort of jack-like device could be used to mechanically stretch it out.

Maybe something like this? http://www.getahaton.com/proddetail.php?prod=AAHJ&cat=55

 

[Flix4Me]

Depending on how much movement is necessary, I believe the correct method of working the helmet would be to remove the liner and lenses and heating it during the reshaping process.

I am just not sure that the helmet is the correct size to begin with. If it isn't, there is no point in bothering with it.

 

[dualedge]

Yeah, if you were to remove the innards (and if you ever do, please take pics (!!!) so we can all see how it's put together ) and then heat it, maybe you could reshape it. Here's the pic I posted in the other thread (see below)... Note that the shape of the body is different in the MR from the top down. This is why I think bending out the bottom of the MR likely won't do much good from a visual accuracy standpoint.

To get it similar, you'd likely have to modify the body shape nearly to the top of the helmet I'm not sure how you'd do that. Considering the complex shapes of the air intakes and the side molding lines, I'd be worried it could cause other problems... I'd be curious to see somebody try it but I know I wouldn't have the skills to do it myself without creating a $200 pile of scrap.

 

[Flix4Me]

...I'd be curious to see somebody try it but I know I wouldn't have the skills to do it myself without creating a $200 pile of scrap.

Well, I haven't seen and handled a real one, so I don't have any sound basis to work from. That's why I was hoping to get some measurements.

From what I see in Dualedge's great side-by-side shot, a lot might be accomplished to come closer to the look of a screen used helmet by pulling the sides out to the same distance as one.

This probably shouldn't be attempted without knowing what the correct dimensions should be because you could wind up with a helmet that is too shallow from front to back.

 

[docholl]

Pulling the sides out will affect the shape of the front and back. You MAY get it to move a little, but what's the point? For what it is, it's a great REPLICA.

 

[Flix4Me]

Pulling the sides out will affect the shape of the front and back. You MAY get it to move a little, but what's the point? For what it is, it's a great REPLICA.

Actually, it is a so-so replica and an awesome interpretation of the helmet with the added bonus of being made of metal. No matter how one slices or dices it, it is at worst, a very nice piece of decorative art!