New MR Fett helmet pics

[Tyler Durden]

That is the closest paintjob I have seen that reproduces all the correct contrasts between the different colors. It does look like it came off the Empire set. :love

 

[TK1536]

Hmmm.... MS3 + paint it myself or MR?

 

[Lynn TXP 0369]

Originally posted by Rogue Studios@Mar 14 2006, 10:47 AM
It's a new painter. And thank you for the positive comments folks. Ever effort will be made to reproduce as accurately as possible it's the number agenda item right now.

Lee

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Wow.. How'd you pull that gig off?
They couldn't have asked for a better painter.
No offence to Moffeton as he is a AWESOME painter, but your the Fett expert, and there is a difference.

Lynn

 

[Star Wars Chick]

Good to see MR get the right painter for this job Hopefully MR won't disappoint Fett fans on this one in the end.

 

[Dean O]

WOW. Great work Lee.

 

[DL 44 Blaster]

'Bout time they woke up and gave the paintjob to someone who could knock it out of the ballpark. Kudos on another fantastic paintjob Lee. :thumbsup

If "Thomas Kincade" paintings can capture in great detail the original I hope similar paint-by-number techniques can be applied to the Fett bucket. It's not out of the realm of possibility or capability either.......AND considering these will be a mint to attain, I think the paying fans deserve it.

I too LOVE the movie look as that's how I captured mine.

Steve

 

[RKW]

I think Rogue Studios is going to have to move to China for six months.

It's the only way to be sure

 

[TFrosst]

Originally posted by DL 44 Blaster@Mar 14 2006, 09:03 PM
...considering these will be a mint to attain, I think the paying fans deserve it.

I too LOVE the movie look as that's how I captured mine.

Steve

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Any idea how much these'll cost?? I think the movie look was the only way to go and a good choice for MR (granted, probably and easy one). It is after all a movie prop replica not a prepro prop replica or any other kind of replica.

 

[jeezycreezy]

Looks fantastic.

I wonder, will they market the helmet based on this prototype or on shots of the final product?

I assume they'll be using the all of the exact same colours (Panzer Olive Green, Boxcar Red, etc.) or will they colour match and mix their own?

I think it will be more interesting to see how this helmet develops from prototype to finished product than any other helmet they're producing.

Cheers.
TJ

 

[Rogue Studios]

Thank you everyone I'm truly humbled and I had a ball doing it but I have to do another so back to the shop LOL. Also, from what I am getting they are making every possible effort to recreate the paintjob as accurately as possible, it's not an easy task.

Lee

 

[JP05]

Lee............what can I say. Amazing. Looks like all that hard work you put into this helmet has finally paid off. Researching all those colors. Hours on the phone listening to you drone on about this color and that color. Its nice to see you get the credit you have always deserved

 

[Dymerski]

Originally posted by JP05@Mar 14 2006, 08:50 PM
  Hours on the phone listening to you drone on about this color and that color. 

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HEY STEVE...wait until I start the Falcon...I will be callin ya also.

 

[dashrender]

Have we seen a price on this bad boy yet?

 

[fettpride]

Lee - (RogueStudios)

Not sure how it came about ... but I'm hoping the "Deleted Thread" on TDH had something to do with you getting this gig. I know that MR was watching that thread closely (which is why they requested it be yanked :lol) ... maybe they'll be starting a new trend of "Listening" to the fans

I echo the above sentiments about finally getting the recognition you deserve for all your research and efforts . A sincere CONGRATS bud .... make us fettsters proud ... :cheers


FP

 

[Prop Runner]

Absolutely gorgeous. :eek

Wait for it...

:thumbsup

- Gabe

 

[Atarian]

so awesome. what is the origin of this helmet? digital scan? new sculpt? recast?

 

[rmschneider104]

Wow, that is a much, much better paint job. Hope the final version is also top notch.

 

[Art Andrews]

The MR helmet is a fiberglass casting made from a digital scan of the PP3 helmet. For those who do not know, the PP3, is the Preproduction 3 helmet seen in Chronicles. It is basically a twin to the ESB Hero (which was still on tour at the time MR had the helmet scanned and not available). While some detials do get lost in the scan and others were tweaked/reworked, overall, I believe this is the most accurate helmet to date to be made availabel to the public in regard to shape, size, overall detail, and of course paint.

Not to crap on the MS based helmets, but I think think one stands head and shoulders above it. The only thing that I believe would beat this, would be a direct casting from an original helmet.

 

[Riv]

It's a gorgeous prototype, so hat's off to Lee for the spectacular work.

I'm wondering how MR plans to pull this off in mass-produced form. I wonder if anyone has any insight as to that part of the process?

 

[OldKen]

Originally posted by Riv@Mar 14 2006, 07:27 PM
It's a gorgeous prototype, so hat's off to Lee for the spectacular work.

I'm wondering how MR plans to pull this off in mass-produced form. I wonder if anyone has any insight as to that part of the process?

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they will paint it many flat colors then ship it in a box of nails that will then be tossed about for a few days in the back of a truck and... voila.

JK

and great work on the proto lee.

but i seriously have to ask myself, if vader was just sprayed black and almost a grand... how much is something like this gonna run if they actually manage to capture the look of the proto???

any ideas on pricing???

once again awesome work Lee...