Retro, comicbook style Space Helmet (Lots of Pics)

[OB10]

And another couple pics.

 

[whoami11]

Amazing work! It's great to see such a great prop made with relatively simple materials. Thank you for the tutorial!

 

[toyempire]

Incredible. Thanks for sharing. Where did you get the plastic globe from? How much does it cost?

 

[markt1964]

Would it be possible to get some measurement specifications on the collar for this costume? In particular, I've been trying to make something similar, and have been having a very hard time getting the area for the shoulders to be the right shape such that there is enough material present to give it some structure, but it doesn't cut into the chest or my back.

Thanks in advance,
Mark

 

[DJHAMMERHEAD]

I am always amazed by the imagination and skill of the members here...

Hoping to soon start my own build...

Great 50's Space Helmet!!!

 

[fsuinvestr]

I think the work youve done on your retro-spaceman outfit is very impressive. Is it available to buy in the junkard or are your services available for hire to build another one?

 

[Mogimbu]

Boy, what an amazing build! I love the whole retro look!
Thanks for all the great details on the creation.
Looking forward to doing a version of this, myself!

 

[mujahidin]

woow .. like it ..^^..

 

[Unsung]

Thanks again for such a great build! I made a couple for a Sci-Fi themed party my wife and I hosted. Hope its ok to post these pictures. Thanks again!!

 

[BAK55]

Wow! I've missed quite a few posts.

Thanks for all the kind words and putting a BIG smile on my face for those who have made a helmet.

To answer a few questions, such as do I hire out or have any work in the junkyard, the answer is a simple "no". I would rather inspire you to make your own and provide whatever help I can.

Speaking of help, here are some patterns I've made that should assist future builders. With some experiments and some adjustments to these, they should work out fine.

 

[nick daring]

What was the final dome diameter?

 

[BAK55]

What was the final dome diameter?

If you're referring to the globe diameter, it's 14 inches.

 

[Unsung]

Bak, i am gonna make a couple more..... My biggest problem was the hose, we used electrical conduit due to cost..... The problem was they arent very flexible.... What did you use?

 

[BAK55]

I used a 1-1/2" diameter sump pump drainage kit from Menards.

1½" Sump Pump Drainage Kit at Menards

 

[Unsung]

Awesome... I will try that next time instead.

 

[Gleek]

Hi BAK55,

I'm a recently produced a sic-fi magazine inspired shoot and made space helmets base on your design! It took a while, but thanks so much for the inspirational post and helpful instructions!

You can see the shoot here.

 

[SofaKing01]

That's cool! Love it!

 

[BAK55]

This is so cool. I'm very happy that this has been of help to fans of classic Retro Futurism design. :thumbsup

 

[NastyNoah]

Where did you get the globe?

 

[BAK55]

Where did you get the globe?

2nd page, fifth post down.