New Martian helmet model and build

[Empiricus]

My compressor was too weak to expand the acrylic fast enough. Also I bet Weta is using an oven to control expansion better. I decided to model a dome based on the measurements I get on the finished helmet. If I have some mm deviation here and there I can account for it. Probably negative silicone lined form. If I find a used compressor with a large tank I might try again to expand the dome.

 

[Empiricus]

Thanks didn't have much time but this will move along quickly now also because I plan to wear it soon.

Very nice Empiricus (as always with your build ) Eager to see the next update!

 

[Empiricus]

The Base of the helmet coming together.

 

[Empiricus]

Need to find a better Nasa emblem. These poor qualilty ones won't due. Can anyone recommend a source for better about 2 inch Nasa vinyls?

 

[Kiwimaddog]

Need to find a better Nasa emblem. These poor qualilty ones won't due. Can anyone recommend a source for better about 2 inch Nasa vinyls?

I bought some water decal transfer sheets and printed an emblem(free .ai file found on google) onto these. Worked pretty well I think.

 

[Empiricus]

Finally time to assemble. Over 50 parts. Still a lot of detail work and I need to print all the gratuitous decals. Time to order the electronics - there goes another $150. Then I can focus on the dome and the head strap. Also need to find a snoopy cap. Was good to wait with the dome as the dimensions turned out a little different from the 3D model I did after printing sanding and painting.

 

[Empiricus]

All screwed together

 

[joberg]

Fantastic helmet/job you did

 

[Empiricus]

Thanks. Looks too sterile without weathering. But that will change soon.

 

[FuzzyDrawings]

Weathering makes everything better, but this is looking great so far.

 

[Empiricus]

Did some foam pads for the head harness. These are visible in screen captures. They have a line imprinted and are whitish on the outside. I printed a stamp to impress onto grey foam and spray painted the surface.

 

[Empiricus]

Finished the decals. Outside is done and ready for weathering. Working on the head harness. Adafruit feather I want is back ordered again so darn on the electronics. I used Royal elements water decals for inkjet printers and sealed with Alclad Gloss Klear Kote. Aqua gloss Clear would also work.

 

[Empiricus]

Finished the head harness. Some changes for comfort. Couldn't find the right material for the head band and my sewing stinks, so printed a mold and cast it from silicone. Also the yellow sensors are silicone. Now I waiting for the back ordered electronics.

 

[Empiricus]

All weathered up and the electronics installed. I used powder weathering from Humbrol and Milk powder paint. It is easy to adjust and remove if need be.

 

[TazMan2000]

After seeing it complete, its hard to believe that it was 3d printed.

TazMan2000

 

[eethan]

Really awesome, the weathering really gave life to it. great work

 

[joberg]

Pro-Job on that helmet man!!!

 

[Empiricus]

I did a neck silicon cover for the helmet. In the movie there are two different ones. This one makes most sense to me. Did 4 layers of Dragon skin FX-Pro in a 3D printed form. First layer tinted black. Talcum and some Milk powder weathering.

 

[Empiricus]

Also started on the dome finally. 3D printed the buck and a dome to see what I am up against.

 

[laellee]

Wow, beautiful. And it's within the '98%', the percentage I came up with for the 98% that is NOT ADDICTED to prop accuracy like we are here Seriously, that looks better than the screen-used, well done.