Rocketeer - Nazi Rocket Kommando Helmet - Completed pics!

[PropArtist]

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been toying with adding vents... although not screen accurate.

thoughts?

 

[PropArtist]

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Scoop version 2

 

[digital509]

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The scoop looks cool. Once you get a visor in that thing it is really gonna look sharp! Good work!

 

[Pobbrett]

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thought these might help, not sure on the scoops what they look like front on ??

 

[badmojo]

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Maybe if the scoop followed the jawline?

 

[PropArtist]

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Thanks all for the feedback and resource pics!

I think I will concentrate on getting the helmet nearly done first, then look at adding the scoops.

Plus the ruddy red primer paint is throwing me off.

Going to try shaping the acrylic eye shield a few more times more.

It keeps coming out with slight ripples and that's not gonna fly (no pun intended)

Once that is done it's on to paint and patina.

I can't wait to get all of your thoughts on the Unit decal I came up with.

 

[PropArtist]

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Success with the eye glass shield!

Finally!!

Now onto paint and patina!

Waiting to post pics until the finished product.

 

[JDM Ninja]

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epic, i suggested to my friend to make this for halloween, as I'm going to be the regular Rocketeer.

 

[punisher]

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Any new progress? I love this obscure character! Ive always wanted to take on the helmet and I think the way you interpreted the design could not have been done better! Amazing!

 

[SG1 Trooper]

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WOW! AMAZING! I want one!

 

[PropArtist]

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Thanks guys!

Almost done!!

Can't wait to post up pics!

My brother was saying that he wanted one to display next to his Rocketeer helmet, so I took some time from the build to make some templates for reproducing from metal.

Applying a final coat of paint tonight, then assembly and weathering.:cool

 

[CatfoodRob]

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Superb aluminium fabrication . You are very skilfull , especially the lower neck trim ...very good indeed .
Great project , looking forward to the end result .
Rob

 

[PropArtist]

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Finally finished!

Thanks to all for your kind words and encouragement!. :cool

Hope you like it!

Few minor things remain:

• leather liner
• shorten chin strap
• silver metal mesh behind mouth vent
• apply water decal - Kommando unit logo completed
• maybe add side scoop vents
  

 

[martcpl705]

Cool work. I'm digging it. Heard there might be a remake of the rocketeer. Maybe if there is one we will have more of a back story with the Nazi characters

 

[SlimeTime13]

looks great next to the rocketeer helmet!

 

[PropArtist]

Thanks!

Looking at it more next to the Rocketeer helmet, I am thinking I may darken the patina a bit more...

Was a blast to build!

now onto the Kommando rocket pack!

 

[whoever]

You should do a run of these. I'd totally be down.

 

[Malphas]

A slightly darker wash over the whole thing would look good. It has a really nice side profile.

 

[PropArtist]

A slightly darker wash over the whole thing would look good. It has a really nice side profile.

After looking at it for a day or two, I completely agree.

Patina is there now, but not showing up too well with the camera flash.

Next the heavily patinated Rocketeer helmet, the Kommando helmet needs to go darker - plus I think it will add to the evil nature of the character.

I'll add another layer or 2 and post up pics.

Thanks!

 

[KevinBGoode]

Great work!!