FIRST EVER ACCURATE ESB FETT HELMET interior

[GINO]

The helmet is a direct cast from the PP2 Fett helmet (from Rogue Studios) which is the actual helmet used in all the action figure packaging back in '78.
For those who don't know, this style casting is the most accurate in all fandom.

I'm slowly putting together a full size ESB Fett display.
It's going to be awhile before I get to painting this helmet, so in the meantime, I wanted to finish the interior as much as possible.

It's not an exact match (as I realize that is unrealistic) but it's definitely by far the most accurate attempt at an accurate screen used or production made Fett helmet to date.
I'm sure as time goes on, I'll continue to tweak it.


Here are some pics of the real deal screen used ESB hero.

And here is my replica so far. Still looking for the correct helmet liner (which happens to be the same as the type 2 ROTJ trooper helmets.



INTERIOR

CORRECT CHIN CUP

.125" DARK GREEN VISOR

PUSHBUTTON TO ACTIVATE RANGEFINDER LIGHTS

EXTERIOR SHOTS

RANGEFINDER LIGHTS ACTIVATED

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[ArtisanProps]

That's pretty bad ass so far, Gino! Great work....:thumbsup

 

[James Kenobi 1138]

Off to a great start ! I was going to use a mercury switch inside the rangefinder for the LED's, your way (screen accurate) seems much easier !

 

[mike d]

With your quality standards this will most likely take a while, but will probably be the best replication of the ESB Fett ever created.

Trying to replicate the interior of the helmet is something i´ve never seen anybody done before. I like details like that. If something was stuck together with tape, use tape!

I´ve also alway wanted to see a screen-accurate hood too. Have something planned for that? I´m also anxious to see how you will do the gauntlets with the flamethrower as there is very few photos of that.
And i will eagerly await seeing some paint applied to that helmet made from Lee´´plug. it´s gorgeous.

It´s always a pleasure to see your work and it kinda makes me wanna jump into this hobby again

 

[SingleSeat]

Cool man. Is the interior going to be completely done soon?! I see you’ve incorporated the reinforcing epoxy putty spreads in the corners and such. I take it that means you’re going for a post-filming version with the temple crack?

 

[cap70]

Love it! Can't wait to see it finished

 

[wannab]

Nice so far!

Where'd you end up getting the visor material?

Doug

 

[Jedifyfe]

Very cool GINO. The good thing is, is that it doesn't look too complex to ID the parts. I can't wait to see the paint job.

Brad

 

[Dustin Crops Boy]

Looks great - but I think you need some vintage 1970s 'AA' batteries in there!

 

[GINO]

Thanks guys!

Dallas, if I had vintage batteries that still worked, I'd definitely use them. Sure why not?

The thing that bugs me the most is the interior surface of the casting I have. There is just no way to recreate/replicate the randomness of the original interior surface. Every fiberglass piece is going to be somewhat unique.

As far as what was inside the original ESB helmet vs. how it looked post filming, I decided to go post. Because NO ONE (that I or anyone I know of) has ever seen the interior during the ESB production. Going by anything other than what we see in that photo is pure speculation.


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[Jedifyfe]

Thanks guys!

The thing that bugs me the most is the interior surface of the casting I have. There is just no way to recreate/replicate the randomness of the original interior surface. Every fiberglass piece is going to be somewhat unique.

I agree. I think you should scrap this project. No worries though I will paypal you the cost of shipping to my house.

I mean you really don't want a Boba helmet with mismatching fiberglass :angel

Brad

 

[Dann]

Dang that's looking great! Can you give us any details regarding visor mounting?

 

[Sixxgunn13]

Looks awesome Gino,
but the conection from the mother board to the battery look to be a 9v... Oops a closer look, look like your on the ball.. Maybe they modded the pack to work with the conecter.

Now that I'm done my Fett helmet, I'd like to do the same... although mine won't be as accurate as yours. I'll try for close..lol

 

[saxe coburg]

Looks great! What did you end up using for the visor?

 

[GINO]

Thanks!
Yes, I've not yet found the correct vintage 4 AA holder. The one I have is the closest I've come across.

About the visor mounting.
I'm pretty sure the visor mounting method was specifically designed to allow the visor to install/uninstall easily. Otherwise there are far better and less complicated methods.

They used metal tabs at the bottom for the visor to slide through and as you tighten the screws, it secures the visor in place. There are also some metal clips that are attached to the upper inside mandibles that have a screw that as you tighten down, it applies pressure to the visor which causes it to press tight against the mandibles. It looks sketchy, but that method actually works like a champ.


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[Sixxgunn13]

The funny thing is ALOT of TDH'ers have seen this interior pic but I haven't seen anyone attempt it as well.. I've thought of it, but the thought got lost in the mix.

Anyways I better get to the reason I'm posting again, the liner look like te one my Dad had in his old construction helmet from way back.. 70's
the one thing that triggers the memory is the grey wire that ties all the black bands together, iirc the hemet was fiberglass as well & has a removable (zippered) ear warmer flap, red quilt type look to it.

Hope it helps.

 

[SingleSeat]

Well, I really like how this is going. Can't wait to see the other stuff installed! Paint it already...sheesh.

...Because NO ONE (that I or anyone I know of) has ever seen the interior during the ESB production. Going by anything other than what we see in that photo is pure speculation.

No one? Certainly someone has...

 

[GINO]

No one who has a photo that any of us has ever seen, or anyone who was around back then with a photographic memory.

I am excited to paint it. But I have some other projects that I've been putting off for quite awhile that I HAVE to do first. I just wanted to get to a good stopping point.

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[Davy Jones]

Nice looking helmet you got there.
Awesome work Gino.

 

[gizmo]

Your attention to detail is striking.Fett is one of those helmets I`ve always wanted but something always comes by first.:rolleyes


Regards,
Ben