Re: Cheapie Rubie's First Order Stormtrooper mods
Where can I get the Mic top receptacle for the first order Stormtrooper helmet?
Cheapie Rubie's First Order Stormtrooper mods - FINISHED!
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StephenMG
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Re: Cheapie Rubie's First Order Stormtrooper mods
Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean. By "mic tip receptacle" I was referring to the hollow section in the helmet where the mic tip sits. On the Rubie's helmet it was much too big and so I partially filled it with epoxy putty.
Are you referring to the mic tip itself perhaps? If so then I'm sure there'll be something in the Classifieds section or eBay. I'm using my original Rubie's mic tip, suitably modified and tidied up.
Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean. By "mic tip receptacle" I was referring to the hollow section in the helmet where the mic tip sits. On the Rubie's helmet it was much too big and so I partially filled it with epoxy putty.
Are you referring to the mic tip itself perhaps? If so then I'm sure there'll be something in the Classifieds section or eBay. I'm using my original Rubie's mic tip, suitably modified and tidied up.
StephenMG
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Re: Cheapie Rubie's First Order Stormtrooper mods
It's a while since I updated this - been waiting for some decent weather so I can get some painting done. Anyway, here we are with the white paint on and polished and just starting masking up for the first round of black.
First black areas painted. Looking closely at some Celebration photos it looked to me as though these areas are fairly matt whereas the 'mouth' and 'eyes' areas are high gloss. So this is the matt (actually slightly satin) done. Masking up for the gloss bits is the next job.
It's a while since I updated this - been waiting for some decent weather so I can get some painting done. Anyway, here we are with the white paint on and polished and just starting masking up for the first round of black.
First black areas painted. Looking closely at some Celebration photos it looked to me as though these areas are fairly matt whereas the 'mouth' and 'eyes' areas are high gloss. So this is the matt (actually slightly satin) done. Masking up for the gloss bits is the next job.
SnowRocker88
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Re: Cheapie Rubie's First Order Stormtrooper mods
Great job man! It's funny how similar your situation is to mine. I also picked up a Black Series Hasbro TK and have a two-piece TFA helmet. My thought was to replicate it out of foam but I think I will make an attempt at modding the two-piece like you have here.
Also, I was diagnosed with a herniated disk at 18. It's lower back and pinches my sciatic nerve (right leg). Now I'm 29 so I've been living with it for 11+ years; it's annoying but usually I don't even notice.
Great job man! It's funny how similar your situation is to mine. I also picked up a Black Series Hasbro TK and have a two-piece TFA helmet. My thought was to replicate it out of foam but I think I will make an attempt at modding the two-piece like you have here.
Also, I was diagnosed with a herniated disk at 18. It's lower back and pinches my sciatic nerve (right leg). Now I'm 29 so I've been living with it for 11+ years; it's annoying but usually I don't even notice.
StephenMG
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Re: Cheapie Rubie's First Order Stormtrooper mods
Thanks for your message SnowRocker. I must admit I've been terrible at updating this thread as I've recently finished the painting and declared this project finished (finally!). I'm on holiday in Canada at the moment ("Hello!" to any Canadians reading this, I love it here!) but will be back in the UK in a few days so will upload some finished photos then.
I'm quietly pleased with how it's turned out so, despite some doubts, was worth the effort I think.
As for your herniated disk, you have my sympathy. It is, literally, a pain in the arse! Mine is lower back too but affects my left leg. I can usually recognise the early warning signs now though and smash down anti-inflammatories to fend off too much major trouble before it takes hold. It works most of the time!
Thanks for your message SnowRocker. I must admit I've been terrible at updating this thread as I've recently finished the painting and declared this project finished (finally!). I'm on holiday in Canada at the moment ("Hello!" to any Canadians reading this, I love it here!) but will be back in the UK in a few days so will upload some finished photos then.
I'm quietly pleased with how it's turned out so, despite some doubts, was worth the effort I think.
As for your herniated disk, you have my sympathy. It is, literally, a pain in the arse! Mine is lower back too but affects my left leg. I can usually recognise the early warning signs now though and smash down anti-inflammatories to fend off too much major trouble before it takes hold. It works most of the time!
StephenMG
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Well, I'm calling this done so, as promised (but a bit late), here are some photos. I haven't done anything with the inside yet but will fit some pads shortly to make it wearable.
Here are some before and after shots showing the original Rubie's helmet and my efforts at improving and enlarging it.
Front view,
Side view,
Rear view,
And here are a few closer shots of the finished thing,
This has been a long drawn out project but thanks for the interest that you folks have shown - it was the encouragement I needed to carry on and complete it.:thumbsup
Here are some before and after shots showing the original Rubie's helmet and my efforts at improving and enlarging it.
Front view,
Side view,
Rear view,
And here are a few closer shots of the finished thing,
This has been a long drawn out project but thanks for the interest that you folks have shown - it was the encouragement I needed to carry on and complete it.:thumbsup
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This is extremely well done! Bravo!
Seth Skywalker
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Veeerrrryy nice work!
StephenMG
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StephenMG
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Thank you kindly Sir!
Re: Cheapie Rubie's First Order Stormtrooper mods
Jonah, do you still have any of that excess mesh that you'd be willing to part with?
Jonah, do you still have any of that excess mesh that you'd be willing to part with?
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