Custom 1/4 scale Fett helmet sculpt

[natty15d]

finished
ears are just stuck on with double sided tape thats why there are hair line gaps
the cheek detail piece will be added once the helmet is cast, such a small piece would just form an air pocket in the mould.

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Oh... that is just cool! :thumbsup

 

[Darth Brass]

Sweet! Is that the same size as the old Riddel helmets?

 

[ZOMBIEREPELLENT]

Sweet! Is that the same size as the old Riddel helmets?

No, it's a replacement helmet for the sideshow figures.

 

[Qrest Fourstar]

No, it's a replacement helmet for the sideshow figures.

If so Put me down for one!!:eek

 

[natty15d]

first part of the 2 part mold is finished

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Is that clay you are using? Can I ask what kind?

 

[natty15d]

Is that clay you are using? Can I ask what kind?

Its Chavant NSP clay. wax based, great stuff to work with.
to soften it up just stick it in the microwave for a few minutes.

Nathan

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Is that clay you are using? Can I ask what kind?

Its Chavant NSP clay. wax based, great stuff to work with.
to soften it up just stick it in the microwave for a few minutes.
Nathan

Thanks, much appreciated.

That helmet just looks really cool! :thumbsup

 

[natty15d]

the mold turned out beautifully and i pulled the first cast from it last night.
ill post pics of the kit pieces tommorrow morning.
if anyone would like one i might have 1 or 2 spare.

Nathan

 

[Qrest Fourstar]

::raises hand:: Me Me me!!!

 

[natty15d]

well the new mold has worked.
lesson number 1, dont skimp on the RTV!!!!!!!

Here are the final parts,
1. helmet
2. large ear
3. smaller ear
4. rangefinder ear in 3 parts
5. reinforced rangefinder stalk
6. clear resin rangefinder

if anybody would like more info please PM or email me

Nathan

 

[Dean O]

WOW holy crap! That's awesome Nathan, why is it that this is the first time I've heard of this??

 

[natty15d]

WOW holy crap! That's awesome Nathan, why is it that this is the first time I've heard of this??

well try sending me an email now and again lol

 

[natty15d]

all pms and emails replied to
thanks
Nathan

 

[superjedi]

Hi Nathan,
I sent payment after PMing you over on TDH.
Just wanted to make sure you got it. :thumbsup

 

[natty15d]

starting to build one helmet up as a test run for painting.
used a saw to remove the excess resin from the base and sanded the rest of the stump off.
i then drilled a hole in the base to allo it to be mounted on the sideshow statue. plus it gives a place to stick a peg in so i dont have to handle the piece while painting it.
the rest of the shots show the piece after initial sanding, filling and first primer coats.
Nathan

 

[Too Much Garlic]

I envy your sculpting, molding and casting skills... wanna trade?

 

[natty15d]

just quickly handpainted on some test colours to see how they look.

ill have to try weathering them down to see what it does to the base colours.

Nathan

 

[natty15d]

finished painting my first attempt last night and im really pleased with it, learned a lot from doing it. its all handpainted. if i do it again ill break out the airbrush.

my photographic skill suck though