Keith
Sr Member
Re: My V3 HDPE TROOPER HELMET
Well apparently what i posted was really bad thing to say Gav.
Keith.
Well apparently what i posted was really bad thing to say Gav.
Keith.
My V3 HDPE TROOPER HELMET **FINISHED! see post #207
- Thread starter GINO
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Re: My V3 HDPE TROOPER HELMET
Er, Gino... Make sure there are no reflective surfaces if you're going to take the pictures naked!
Er, Gino... Make sure there are no reflective surfaces if you're going to take the pictures naked!
exoray
Master Member
Re: My V3 HDPE TROOPER HELMET
There are now polyethylene glues out there, they are FAR from a gurantee at solid performance but they do work quite well, light years ahead of the nothing will stick at all that has been the norm for PE... For a small detail like this you could likely do a layer of the raw glue to get the detail... I won't lie it's a risky application since you have to flame treat the surface to get the glue an PE to activate but it can be done... A hint for those that are devoted enough to explore this option, place wet towels on the inside of the helmet, against the back of the area you are heat treating, since you are only surface heat treating the towels won't negatively effect the treatment, but they will help prevent any distortion due to heating the plastic... STILL A RISKY APPLICATION!
YouTube - How to repair and glue Polyethylene and Seaboard
BTW Gino I love that an HDPE version of the helmet of this magnitude is finally being done, it's something I have wanted for a LONG time... Now I just need to get the slush fund money rolling...
Kinda sad that known details are sanitized but it's still the best offering out there for right now, IMO the HDPE alone adds so much...
There are now polyethylene glues out there, they are FAR from a gurantee at solid performance but they do work quite well, light years ahead of the nothing will stick at all that has been the norm for PE... For a small detail like this you could likely do a layer of the raw glue to get the detail... I won't lie it's a risky application since you have to flame treat the surface to get the glue an PE to activate but it can be done... A hint for those that are devoted enough to explore this option, place wet towels on the inside of the helmet, against the back of the area you are heat treating, since you are only surface heat treating the towels won't negatively effect the treatment, but they will help prevent any distortion due to heating the plastic... STILL A RISKY APPLICATION!
YouTube - How to repair and glue Polyethylene and Seaboard
BTW Gino I love that an HDPE version of the helmet of this magnitude is finally being done, it's something I have wanted for a LONG time... Now I just need to get the slush fund money rolling...
Kinda sad that known details are sanitized but it's still the best offering out there for right now, IMO the HDPE alone adds so much...
Re: My V3 HDPE TROOPER HELMET
It can indeed be done, is less risky than it sounds (although you could certainly still ruin your helmet if careless), and works well for negating the classic issues with PE!
It can indeed be done, is less risky than it sounds (although you could certainly still ruin your helmet if careless), and works well for negating the classic issues with PE!
Keith
Sr Member
Re: My V3 HDPE TROOPER HELMET
Lets just leave it. I've lost all interest in the project and will not be checking on it again.
Keith.
Lets just leave it. I've lost all interest in the project and will not be checking on it again.
Keith.
Re: My V3 HDPE TROOPER HELMET
So if Exoray says something negative about it, it isn't trolling? But when I show a comparison that the originals don't have it, it is trolling?
So basically I have no right to post something contrary to Gino in any of his threads? And other people do?
Show me where I have been or am a troll.
So if Exoray says something negative about it, it isn't trolling? But when I show a comparison that the originals don't have it, it is trolling?
So basically I have no right to post something contrary to Gino in any of his threads? And other people do?
Show me where I have been or am a troll.
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Amish Trooper
Sr Member
Re: My V3 HDPE TROOPER HELMET
This is not the definitive TK bucket. As mentioned before details have been left out.
This is not the definitive TK bucket. As mentioned before details have been left out.
GINO
Sr Member
Re: My V3 HDPE TROOPER HELMET
One detail, and for really good reasons.
It is factually incorrect to state that there is another helmet out there that is more definitive from an accuracy/purists perspective. Even with this one detail missing. Not even close actually.
If there is, I'd love to see it.
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One detail, and for really good reasons.
It is factually incorrect to state that there is another helmet out there that is more definitive from an accuracy/purists perspective. Even with this one detail missing. Not even close actually.
If there is, I'd love to see it.
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jedimaster
Sr Member
Re: My V3 HDPE TROOPER HELMET
Sithlord - er yes they do! stop that ship at christies.
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Not my pic..... i will remove as required , but this is a great example of how light and perspective can hide/show different features. you can clearly see the "bag" under the eye on the right.
Sithlord - er yes they do! stop that ship at christies.
Not my pic..... i will remove as required , but this is a great example of how light and perspective can hide/show different features. you can clearly see the "bag" under the eye on the right.
exoray
Master Member
Re: My V3 HDPE TROOPER HELMET
Really? Get a flippin' grip on reality and stop crying poor you...
There is a world of difference from a mention of personal opinion on a detail (that includes a suggested way to remedy it) to an outright deliberate and focused personal attack with no purpose except to pick a fight...
Really? Get a flippin' grip on reality and stop crying poor you...
There is a world of difference from a mention of personal opinion on a detail (that includes a suggested way to remedy it) to an outright deliberate and focused personal attack with no purpose except to pick a fight...
Amish Trooper
Sr Member
Re: My V3 HDPE TROOPER HELMET
Just so I have this straight. This is your V3 with the newly added kink in the right tube that you stated before was due to assembly and aren't on your V2. You also stated your V2 was the most accurate. So which is it. Your new molds or your old molds? Either way they are both modified.
Just so I have this straight. This is your V3 with the newly added kink in the right tube that you stated before was due to assembly and aren't on your V2. You also stated your V2 was the most accurate. So which is it. Your new molds or your old molds? Either way they are both modified.
Amish Trooper
Sr Member
Re: My V3 HDPE TROOPER HELMET
Pretty straightforward you just contradicted yourself.... You follow the apple motto of double dipping your customers
Pretty straightforward you just contradicted yourself.... You follow the apple motto of double dipping your customers
jedimaster
Sr Member
Re: My V3 HDPE TROOPER HELMET
Ok , I have the v2 and it is by far the best most accurate helmet in my collection to date.
Now the v 3 is available which is in HDPE this will now take its place as the most accurate , even without the tear detail ( which is unfortunate but understandable).
Its simple really , If you want one buy one if not then don't..........easy!
Ok , I have the v2 and it is by far the best most accurate helmet in my collection to date.
Now the v 3 is available which is in HDPE this will now take its place as the most accurate , even without the tear detail ( which is unfortunate but understandable).
Its simple really , If you want one buy one if not then don't..........easy!
