Cardboard Helmet

[crypto]

Hello all,

I once read a build thread on making a Boba Fett Helmet out of cardboard.

Even though the pictures were there in front of me showing it could be done, I still couldn't believe you could use cardboard.

I had to give it a go just to convince myself it was possible.

Started of by printing off some templates and tracing them to the cardboard. I used 2mm cardboard at the time it was called posterboard, since then I've seen it called various other names like Picture backing board, poster backing etc.

All the pieces cut out and ready for assembly.

This is where the "magic" happens. By misting the card lightly a few times with water you are able to bend the card without getting creases in it.

Major parts glued together.

Taking shape....looking like a helmet.

The "ears" are made up of slices that are glued together and then craved and sanded to shape. A little bit of filler is used to finish them off.

Range Finder, Stalk and Ear.

Thanks for looking. :cool

 

[MadMike]

cool.
what templates did you use? did you find them somewhere, or did you make your own ones?

 

[animefan]

they have em on the dentedhelmet

 

[crypto]

Templates are from Wizard of Flight (WoF) and can be found over at The Dented Helmet forums.

 

[crypto]

Ok...a little filler for the cheeks and dome.

Dent added.

Range Finder parts primed and undercoated.

Bucket all primed and undercoated. Range Finder, ear and stalk attached.

So there you go, Boba helmet made out of cardboard. Didn't think it would come out as nice as it did.

I'll post up some pics of the finished paint job.....when I find time to do it that is. :rolleyes

Cheers,
Martin.

 

[hudsong84]

Holy crap that is awesome! Its amazing what you can do on a budget. I definitely need to try this out.

 

[bhodie]

one word: WOW

 

[vaderbreath]

If you hadn't posted progress pics I wouldn't have believed that this was achieved with cardboard. That is amazing! Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[Egon]

wow that is crisp in craftsmanship

 

[abaker1381]

very smooth, love the work!

 

[Egon]

What sort of filler was used on the cardboard?

 

[l0rdg]

thats so awesome....

 

[Honus]

That looks great!

Here's the original tutorial I wrote many years ago. All the WOF files are there-
How to make a cardboard costume helmet

 

[madmax]

i've built 4 custom mando helms over the years after being inspired by Honus's build,this is also a very cool build,i may have to do a Boba helm soon.At least with custom Mando's no one can tell if i make a mistake...lol

 

[crypto]

Thanks all.

Egon- the filler I used was just a plaster board filler. As I have no intentions on wearing it I didn't think a 2-pack filler was required.