RS Prop Masters - ANH Stunt Stormtrooper Helmet - PVC or ABS???

[ggriffaw]

RS posted a video going over ABS, PVC, and HDPE TK helmets.

 

[Yorkie Fett]

I got one of their lockdown sale suits, but these were only offered in ABS (would have preferred PVC, but the deal was a no brainer!).

I’m aware they yellow over time, as explained by Rob in the video, but just wondered how long it takes before yellowing is noticeable? I know it’s all down to where you display things, but I’ve noticed a couple of my other items have yellowed despite being well away from sunlight, and actually for the majority of the time in total darkness.

I’d hate to put my RS together and find in six months it’s yellowed!

Any experiences from owners?

 

[ggriffaw]

I've had some ABS helmets for several years. If they have yellowed, I don't notice it.

 

[gizmo]

I have one of the very first suits pulled and have no yellowing.ABS too.

Ben

 

[Yorkie Fett]

I have one of the very first suits pulled and have no yellowing.ABS too.

Ben

That is very encouraging, thanks for that.

 

[gizmo]

That is very encouraging, thanks for that.

All good. It's in a room that only sees artificial light if I'm in there. It's usually completely dark from sunlight.


Ben

 

[Yorkie Fett]

All good. It's in a room that only sees artificial light if I'm in there. It's usually completely dark from sunlight.


Ben

Unfortunately I’ve had problems with items that were no where near sunlight. Just took my Scout (not RS) out of a bag after some time and that’s yellowed.
Also this strap illustrates how the angle of light from a window can affect items- yellow one side, stayed white the other.

 

[Treadwell]

I got one of their lockdown sale suits, but these were only offered in ABS (would have preferred PVC, but the deal was a no brainer!).

Aw man I missed out on that! I could've resold my Anovos for more than that!

 

[Yorkie Fett]

Aw man I missed out on that! I could've resold my Anovos for more than that!

If you mean the RS stormtrooper sale, they are still offering it when I just looked.

 

[Treadwell]

Once you select your options, it says sold out.

 

[Yorkie Fett]

Once you select your options, it says sold out.

Apologies, my bad. Didn’t go through the option menu, just saw the sale feature was still up there.
I would keep an eye out to see if they run it again or maybe email them.

 

[gizmo]

Unfortunately I’ve had problems with items that were no where near sunlight. Just took my Scout (not RS) out of a bag after some time and that’s yellowed.
Also this strap illustrates how the angle of light from a window can affect items- yellow one side, stayed white the other.

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I see what you mean. I guess I've just been lucky.


Ben

 

[CatfoodRob]

I see what you mean. I guess I've just been lucky.


Ben

Yorkie fett wasn't talking about RS Propmasters produce.
There are different qualities of abs, and RS use very high quality and expensive plastic .the chances of theirs yellowing are low to non distance , as explained by other people in this thread .
Cheap nasty abs will yellow ..that's what y.f. Unfortunately appears to have .

 

[Yorkie Fett]

...Cheap nasty abs will yellow ..that's what y.f. Unfortunately appears to have .

Yep, but unfortunately the Scout mentioned and pictured strap came from reputable sellers who definately aren’t selling their stuff cheap!
Thanks for the heads up on the RS ABS, I can put my paranoia to bed now .

 

[gizmo]

Yorkie fett wasn't talking about RS Propmasters produce.
There are different qualities of abs, and RS use very high quality and expensive plastic .the chances of theirs yellowing are low to non distance , as explained by other people in this thread .
Cheap nasty abs will yellow ..that's what y.f. Unfortunately appears to have .

I know that. He did say "not RS "



Ben

 

[forrestgateaux]

Below are pictures of my RS Props ANH Jim Dowdall signature edition, RS Props ESB Stunt, Anovos ANH, and an Anovos ANH converted to ESB.

The Jim Dowdall is several years old. I bought it from a fan so I do not know the details about it's construction. I'm not sure if it is ABS or PVC, but it is noticeably shinier than the RS ESB which I got within the last few months. The cap of my RS ESB Stunt and RS ANH Hero are both duller than the faceplate on the same helmet.

I purchased the Anovos converted to ESB from a fan, so I did not do it myself. From what I understand the frown and stickers were redone and the helmet was polished. This is the most shiny of any of these helmets. The Anovos helmets are ABS. As long as you don't have weathering to worry about, polishing should work fine to make the helmet more shiny. Although I'm not sure about polishing over the bumps on the RS.

RS Props ANH Jim Dowdall signature edition
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RS Props ESB Stunt
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Anovos ANH
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Anovos ANH converted to ESB
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Hi is the Jim Dowdall plaque white of aluminium, many thanks

 

[ggriffaw]

Hi is the Jim Dowdall plaque white of aluminium, many thanks

The Jim Dowdall plaque is glossy white with the preprinted text printed in black. Some plaques for more recent products have flat white plaques with etched text.

 

[iCEM4N]

@cking

What was your final decision, did you choose the PVC variant? I would be happy about a few pictures of the PVC variant, i am currently facing a similar decision. Thanks!