Rubies Supreme Vader Helmet Modifications

[AgeOfStrife]

Got since replacement tusks from UK Sand Raiders, much nicer than the Rubies ones.



Still need mesh, will pop to the local diy stores over the weekend to see if I can anything suitable.

Dan

 

[AgeOfStrife]

B&Q had some mesh that fits nicely. I've found a few photos of helmets that show a diamond mesh with 4 whole diamonds across the top row of the chin vent, and 6 whole diamonds vertically. With the vent size on the Rubies this gives a roughly 16mm x 10mm diamond size, the Rubies mesh is pretty close but it's cut to fit the diamonds vertically instead of horizontally

I cut the B&Q mesh to match the Rubies piece, and then bent it to fit the face.





I've also got some fine mesh from Halfords that I've cut a piece out to the same size and painted black, this will go behind the larger mesh to help hide the face of the wearer.

So close to finishing this now, just clear coat and then glue in the eyes, mesh, and tusks.

I've also got plenty of spare mesh - probably enough to do 10 helmets!

Dan

 

[AgeOfStrife]

It's finally done. I need to get some better pics in daylight. Clear coated, then lenses, tusks, and mesh hot glued in.

Here it is on my shelf, still need to add led lighting as the room light is dim so hard to get a good photo.



And with a few items from my Star Wars collection, will get a better photo when led lighting has been added.

 

[AgeOfStrife]

Tried to take some better photos today.

Dan

 

[Glyn800]

Great work, did you import this or was there a UK seller? Im struggling to get hold of one..

 

[AgeOfStrife]

Great work, did you import this or was there a UK seller? Im struggling to get hold of one..

I got it from the US, was cheaper than from a UK seller even with the postage and import fees. They come up on Amazon and eBay from time to time in the UK but often much more expensive than from abroad.

Dan

 

[TIGCreations]

Made this for ya:



Also subscribed just so I cam remember this thread.

 

[AgeOfStrife]

Thanks, I've got a bunch of comparison photos on my PC but that's a mix I hadn't come up with.

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[TIGCreations]

Thanks, I've got a bunch of comparison photos on my PC but that's a mix I hadn't come up with.

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Well now, compare away!

ALL of the finished pics, in PNG with no background.



Use (these) as much as you want. NO need to credit me.

 

[DarthVeach]

This really has me excited to work on mine. Did you have any trouble with JB Weld or primer sticking to the plastic of the helmet?

 

[AgeOfStrife]

This really has me excited to work on mine. Did you have any trouble with JB Weld or primer sticking to the plastic of the helmet?

Not at all. I did sand the plastic using sandpaper first, starting with 240 grit and then 600. I then used 800 grit between each primer coat. Didn't get any of the print coming off.

The JB Weld stuck to the plastic fine, but I used it just to build up the areas as during sanding it seemed to soften a little, and a few pieces came off using the Dremel. I used Isopon P38 (an epoxy car body filler in the UK) over it to give a rigid surface.

Dan

This really has me excited to work on mine. Did you have any trouble with JB Weld or primer sticking to the plastic of the helmet?

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