Some news regarding my SL mask.

[vader45]

I got confirmation from Juan that the texture inside the mask does not match any of the SL casts he handled.

It's possibly a recast or something else. The cast seems to be resin

Does anyone have an idea what is in my possession?

 

[dcarty]

Ooooooh boy. Is there any indication of glass cloth on the inside at all or does it seem to be solid resin?

 

[vader45]

Ooooooh boy. Is there any indication of glass cloth on the inside at all or does it seem to be solid resin?

There are some places where there appears to be a fiberglass texture.

 

[dcarty]

Well, Juan is correct. I'm wondering if maybe someone slathered resin on the inside of the helmet (as unlikely - and unnecessary -- as that seems).

 

[teecrooz]

Have you asked the person you bought it from where he got it from?

 

[Darth Africanus]

Oo man that wouldn't be cool if it was a recast
Best to find out from who you bought it where it came from as said above

 

[Kroenen77]

You can easy put some layers over the fiberglasstexture inside a mask..and that even years later.Thats a good idea if it smells still from the chemicals.Did that several times with lots of casts.And this hides the fiberglasstextures.But the glass is still there.
But it could also be a recast.But when an expert made the recast...you will see no difference to the real thing.
Can you bent the mask a little bit or is it extreme hard and solid?Fiberglass should be a little bit flexible if the mask is not casted too thick.Resin is rockhard and breaks very fast with too much power.

 

[vader45]

You can easy put some layers over the fiberglasstexture inside a mask..and that even years later.Thats a good idea if it smells still from the chemicals.Did that several times with lots of casts.And this hides the fiberglasstextures.But the glass is still there.
But it could also be a recast.But when an expert made the recast...you will see no difference to the real thing.
Can you bent the mask a little bit or is it extreme hard and solid?Fiberglass should be a little bit flexible if the mask is not casted too thick.Resin is rockhard and breaks very fast with too much power.

There is a slight flex to it.

 

[Gerard2567]

There is a slight flex to it.

Slight flex? Usually, if you try to flex solid polyester/fibreglass resin it will snap. If it's backed by fibreglass, it will flex.

Just my understanding from car body kits.

 

[vader45]

The seller said he bought it from Thomas.

 

[Kroenen77]

There is a slight flex to it.

Thats a good sign.Fiberglass is also only a special resin with layers of glass inside.You can also use it without the glass.No problem.So not so fast with the recast!Haha...thats a ryhme!

 

[vader45]

And here is a spot with the glass texture

 

[Gerard2567]

It prob is an actual cast, just really poor placement of fibreglass matting with an excess of resin.

 

[teecrooz]

Very strange that this doesn’t appear to be Steve’s usual work. Doesn’t mean it isn’t though. I know he has stepped away from the hobby, but maybe someone could ask him if he ever made any like this to give you piece of mind.

 

[vader45]

Very strange that this doesn’t appear to be Steve’s usual work. Doesn’t mean it isn’t though. I know he has stepped away from the hobby, but maybe someone could ask him if he ever made any like this to give you piece of mind.

Is there a contact point for him? I would like to ask.

 

[juajn7fernandez]

I'm already on it. I'll let you know as soon as I hear back from him.

 

[vader45]

I'm already on it. I'll let you know as soon as I hear back from him.

Thank you.

 

[RoCKo]

Geez, I hope this turns out good for you, bro!
I feel with you and keep my fingers crossed!

 

[teecrooz]

One more thing. I didn’t see this on the prop den. More Vader guys over there to answer questions.

 

[vader45]

Juan got back to me. Steve said he didn't make it and he is in possession of the molds.

I can be 100% sure it isn't an original SL cast. Strider the seller on the prop den still claims he purchased the cast from Thomas.