Fiberglass Helmet Complete! (pic intensive)
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Studio Stasis
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I guess i'm just biased because I got to actually hold and wear the real TE2 "set for stun" helmet. I saw the prototype that was made from it and it perfectly reminded me of the shape and size and sharpness of detail that I drooled over on the original TE2. I am stunned by how nice the helmet looks. I dont care if the parts are molded on. I think it is better because it doesnt have all of the tells of a second generation vaccuform casting that all of the other styrene and ABS helmets have had that I've owned. I got to put my TE1 replica helmet next to the TE2 in person and even take some photos of them together. The difference was huge in my opinion. This casting is the one thing that makes me feel like the original did. If I had one of these I could probably saw off the ears and do some major work to the sides of the helmet, then reattach the ears to match the vaccuform style versions. The brow doesnt matter to me unless i wanted to alter the orientation of it on the helmet, but I always loved the way this one looks.
I cant wait to see one finished.
I cant wait to see one finished.
Studio Stasis
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<div class='quotetop'>(FalconV8 @ Jun 22 2006, 08:55 AM) [snapback]1265891[/snapback]</div>
Originally, I was told that I could take photos but not to go posting them at the request of the future owner, which purchased the helmet that day from TE. I can ask TE if he would allow me to post a few of the comparisons but keep in mind, they were not taken with huge care as to placement or angle to show a perfect side by side comparison. I just had the opportunity to take some snap shots. I'll post if i'm given permission to.
Originally, I was told that I could take photos but not to go posting them at the request of the future owner, which purchased the helmet that day from TE. I can ask TE if he would allow me to post a few of the comparisons but keep in mind, they were not taken with huge care as to placement or angle to show a perfect side by side comparison. I just had the opportunity to take some snap shots. I'll post if i'm given permission to.
Prop Nut...
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<div class='quotetop'>(animetronic @ Jun 22 2006, 09:37 PM) [snapback]1266408[/snapback]</div>
Originally, I was told that I could take photos but not to go posting them at the request of the future owner, which purchased the helmet that day from TE. I can ask TE if he would allow me to post a few of the comparisons but keep in mind, they were not taken with huge care as to placement or angle to show a perfect side by side comparison. I just had the opportunity to take some snap shots. I'll post if i'm given permission to.
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Oooh Pics PLEASE.
Originally, I was told that I could take photos but not to go posting them at the request of the future owner, which purchased the helmet that day from TE. I can ask TE if he would allow me to post a few of the comparisons but keep in mind, they were not taken with huge care as to placement or angle to show a perfect side by side comparison. I just had the opportunity to take some snap shots. I'll post if i'm given permission to.
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Oooh Pics PLEASE.
OK, this thread is kinda pissing me off. I dont know if its the subject matter or the booze at such a late hour. somebody please email me at Lear60man@aol.com and post some pics for me of my totally compleate (interior with electronics) TE helmet. I would love a fiberglass copy...... It can withstand abuse and is better to handle upgrades, electronics. I dont get the "have to have the star cut foam liner and green visor because its what was used on the original' crap. Seriously, the fiberglass helmet in the first post is accurate and great, If you dont have the talent or cash to do something better go back to the Pokemon forums and your paper route.
Chris
Chris
Stormtrooper
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So has anyone signed up for one of these 'display pieces' yet?
Call me cynical, but I don't think we'll be seeing a pile of SDS, Authenticprops, Gino helmets in the Junkyard just yet...
Cheers,
John
Call me cynical, but I don't think we'll be seeing a pile of SDS, Authenticprops, Gino helmets in the Junkyard just yet...
Cheers,
John
Jumpin Jax
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<div class='quotetop'>(Stormtrooper @ Jul 10 2006, 05:49 AM) [snapback]1277843[/snapback]</div>
To each their own.....
JJ
Odd, it fits great for a display piece
To each their own.....JJ
Stormtrooper
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<div class='quotetop'>(Jumpin Jax @ Jul 10 2006, 08:26 PM) [snapback]1278119[/snapback]</div>
Precisely... I just can't think of it as a Stormtrooper helmet because it is moulded as a single piece.
But maybe I'm just too picky... after all, some people bought the singlepiece fibreglass Don Post Deluxe trooper 'helmet' :confused
Cheers,
John
Precisely... I just can't think of it as a Stormtrooper helmet because it is moulded as a single piece.
But maybe I'm just too picky... after all, some people bought the singlepiece fibreglass Don Post Deluxe trooper 'helmet' :confused
Cheers,
John
Jumpin Jax
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<div class='quotetop'>(Stormtrooper @ Jul 11 2006, 03:46 AM) [snapback]1278493[/snapback]</div>
O...............k. A helmet is a hard object that covers the head. Just uh, so you know.
Got me, Clutch, all I hear is "hate hate hate hate hate hate hate"
JJ
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O...............k. A helmet is a hard object that covers the head. Just uh, so you know.
Got me, Clutch, all I hear is "hate hate hate hate hate hate hate"
JJ
Too Much Garlic
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All I see is a direct replica of a very specific helmet used in filming. This is not supposed to be a generic "put it together yourself to resemble the helmet you want" kinda helmet. I've seen many fiberglass one-piece stormtrooper lids on eBay, but these are all copies of existing "have to put together helmets" and has no ties to an exact, identified screen used helmet, afaik.
For that alone, this helmet is unigue. Not assembled - not as close as assembly could permit to the real helmet - but the EXACT shape and assembly to the real helmet. Of course, some corners were cut and some shaping was apparently required - it doesn't have the extreme details that people apparently want and it has a few minor discrepancies, but nothing to really detract from the overall helmet, imo.
I think it's an extremely nice looking helmet that has a very specific look to it and ties directly to the real helmet.
Though, I'm more of an ABS guy myself, but I can still appreciate this helmet for what it is.
Just my 2 cents.
For that alone, this helmet is unigue. Not assembled - not as close as assembly could permit to the real helmet - but the EXACT shape and assembly to the real helmet. Of course, some corners were cut and some shaping was apparently required - it doesn't have the extreme details that people apparently want and it has a few minor discrepancies, but nothing to really detract from the overall helmet, imo.
I think it's an extremely nice looking helmet that has a very specific look to it and ties directly to the real helmet.
Though, I'm more of an ABS guy myself, but I can still appreciate this helmet for what it is.
Just my 2 cents.
Stormtrooper
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<div class='quotetop'>(Jumpin Jax @ Jul 13 2006, 03:26 AM) [snapback]1279809[/snapback]</div>
Well thanks for clearing that up JJ...but you're taking my comment out of context :rolleyes
I said that I didn't consider it as a Stormtrooper helmet... perhaps I should have said that I can't consider it as a true replica of a Stormtroooper helmet. ie. it's not made from 4 pieces of vac-form plastic like the originals were.
It's a nice-looking helmet, but comments like this:
<div class='quotetop'>(Jumpin Jax @ Jun 20 2006, 11:39 PM) [snapback]1264766[/snapback]</div>
....are simply not true. You can sing it's praises all day long, but nothing will alter this fact.... sorry.
I'd like to see some pics of one of Matt's helmets finsihed - some of the $200 fibreglass helmets on eBay are pretty nice looking too, so I've no doubt that there is a market for these things...
No "pissin' and moanin'" here....just voicing my opinion.... if opinions hadn't been voiced about replica Stormtrooper helmet accuracy over the years, then the bar wouldn't have been raised to where it is today
Cheers,
John
Well thanks for clearing that up JJ...but you're taking my comment out of context :rolleyes
I said that I didn't consider it as a Stormtrooper helmet... perhaps I should have said that I can't consider it as a true replica of a Stormtroooper helmet. ie. it's not made from 4 pieces of vac-form plastic like the originals were.
It's a nice-looking helmet, but comments like this:
<div class='quotetop'>(Jumpin Jax @ Jun 20 2006, 11:39 PM) [snapback]1264766[/snapback]</div>
....are simply not true. You can sing it's praises all day long, but nothing will alter this fact.... sorry.
I'd like to see some pics of one of Matt's helmets finsihed - some of the $200 fibreglass helmets on eBay are pretty nice looking too, so I've no doubt that there is a market for these things...
No "pissin' and moanin'" here....just voicing my opinion.... if opinions hadn't been voiced about replica Stormtrooper helmet accuracy over the years, then the bar wouldn't have been raised to where it is today
Cheers,
John
Too Much Garlic
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<div class='quotetop'>(Stormtrooper @ Jul 13 2006, 01:12 PM) [snapback]1279879[/snapback]</div>
Well said... well said.No "pissin' and moanin'" here....just voicing my opinion.... if opinions hadn't been voiced about replica Stormtrooper helmet accuracy over the years, then the bar wouldn't have been raised to where it is today
Cheers,
John
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