Mini Fett done...

[tictoc]

I got a cool little mini Fett helmet kit for my son, but its a little too small. I was just going to paint and display it for fun but he really wants to wear it. It almost works, but it smushes his nose.

I need to make it longer to fit his head. My only solution is to cut the helmet essentially in half and add a "spacer" to between the halves of the helmet.

What is the best way to keep the two halves back together? Have I ruined it?

Should I make a series of "ribs" to connect each half? I have some styrene I could use for this. If so, should I glue them or use rivets or what?
Or would fiberglass work? The helmet is resin, I believe.

Help me RPF.

 

[PadawanLearner]

Re: Mini Fett help needed

I'm no expert...but this sounds like a job for Bondo

 

[tictoc]

Re: Mini Fett help needed

I'm no expert...but this sounds like a job for Bondo

Yep, I had planned to use bondo. It was more my idea to use it to cover the seam after I had secured the halves together first. I thought the gap, approximately 1 inch would need a bit more support. Am I wrong?

 

[PadawanLearner]

Re: Mini Fett help needed

The bondo is what's going to fill the seam, pack it in, wait for it to dry, sand it down to be flush then paint.
My impression of this is that you would use a strip of ABS, Styrene or whatever you were going to use, then bondo to fix the seams.
That is how I've heard it described to me when others in my area work on their helmets. The only exposure I've had to bondo thus far is to fill in screw holes...I was going to use it try and fill in seams, but I had no idea how fast it became rubbery and unusable. I perhaps used too much setter in my mix, but I'm told it still gets to that stage pretty quickly anyway. The secret, I'm told, is to not worry about fine details, glob it on, pack it in and just get the details when you sand off the crap you don't need. Good luck!

 

[tictoc]

Re: Mini Fett help needed

So, I decided to modify this little helmet and show my progress. I am no expert, but hopefully my progress ( or failure) might assist another in the same boat. Any criticism is welcome. Not going for real accuracy here. Just fun.

First , I took some measurements of child #1's head. It was apparent the helmet needed to be longer, so I ended up cutting it in half. I then made a styrene spacer. Child #2 chimed in and wanted to be included, so a larger spacer was created. Child #3 ... was ignored because it was getting out of hand...

I then braced and glued to the styrene spacers to each half of the helmet and double checked the fit. Kinda large- now my head can fit- but oh well, forge ahead anyway.

I cut the visor out and then began to fill the gap with bondo. More to come for those interested.

 

[tictoc]

Re: Mini Fett progress

If anyone was interested, here is where I am now. Bondo,styrene and lots of sanding. I think the "ears" look too far forward but the recipient doesn't seem to care and wants to wear it painted or not.

Any other dad's working on something like this? I'm a fan of ONE END's thread. Anyone else? This is taking forever.

 

[tictoc]

Re: Mini Fett progress...

Started painting...had a few masking fluid issues....but moving along.

 

[FakeBritishAccent]

Re: Mini Fett progress...

Awesome work so far, sir. By the way...where did you and ONE_END get these Mini Fett helmets. I'm not a daddy yet, but I think I oughta pick up a couple now before they start costing a mint.

 

[tictoc]

Re: Mini Fett progress...

ONE END sculpted his. Take a look at his thread. I'm not that talented. The one I got was a scaled down version a member made using TDH templates , I believe. ONE END's is a better size. In fact, I took measurements after I modified mine and they are pretty much the same as his. Go figure. I like how his "ears" and such are separate too.

 

[tictoc]

Re: Mini Fett progress...

A few more...I have alot of respect for those painters that can do an accurate Boba Fett.

 

[tictoc]

Re: Mini Fett progress...

Done with painting. Just need to attach the stalk. The topical portions are painfully obvious but the recipient was happy regardless.

 

[ItsThatGuy]

Re: Mini Fett progress...

A few more...I have alot of respect for those painters that can do an accurate Boba Fett.

Don't sell yourself short. Amazing job. :thumbsup

 

[tictoc]

Re: Mini Fett progress...

Thanks for the encouragement.
Finally added the rangefinder stalk. And followed ONE END's build and made some foam gauntlets along with his belt pouches.

 

[lolo080]

Re: Mini Fett progress...

excellent idea, your son must be very happy, isn't it ?
good job :thumbsup

 

[tictoc]

Thank you. Yes, He is pretty excited.

I attached the armor and cape to a vest so he can put it on easily as well as dump it quickly on the floor for a change of character. It connects in the back with velcro. (No backpack, thank goodness..)

So, here he is, all done (He's not much for shoes and socks tho.) I will still weather the rifle and some other little details but essentially he is complete.

 

[Cpl Potter]

Re: Mini Fett progress...

awesome work

 

[SingleSeat]

A cold cool hunter ready to collect some candy booty. Now THAT'S a costume.

 

[MooCriket]

Outstanding Jobthumbsup