Spaceballs Dark Helmet

ZeroSum said:
That's great! I hope you periodically fling the visor open and exclaim "I can't breathe in this thing!"
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Mel Brooks Comedy GIF
 
TragicallyFett said:
My turn to say thank you MoeSizzlac ! I have had my eye on a Dark Helmet project for a while now and finally was able to focus on completing.

In the spirit of sharing, I am willing to post details if requested, but in summary I printed the (second) helmet in ABS and utilized most of your parts but in a different way. I didn't feel my hard hat was rigid enough to hold the weight of the helmet so I ended up using shapes and the Mesh Boolean settings (from the 3d Orca slicer) to fill in the void between the helmet sides and back to meet the hard hat as braces. I also did the same for the pivot points for the facemask as shown in the first photo (early prototype):

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To keep the helmet up, I used strong magnets (you can see the circle recesses in the first image to the left and right of the hard hat). I used the t-nut method to attach sides and back of the hard hat and for the pivot points.

Second photo shows it in the helmet (again early prototype but easier to see with the different colors as the interior was painted black once complete):
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I positioned the braces on the left and right side of the hard hat such to act as a stopping point when the face mask was lifted and where magnets would hold the mask open.

Edit: I used picture hanging hardware anchored to the hard hat and to the facemask when in the down position

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I created and 3d printed the collar armor and circle (we called them cinnamon rolls) chest pieces. I printed the ring in transparent PETG and added a simple green led with a button to turn the ring green when pressed to activate the schwartz. I had help with the cape, shorts, tie and shoulder harness. I got the hard hat, and gloves from Amazon, the belt and boots (very hard to find something similar to the movie) from Temu. Most of the items are held in position by velcro.

We attended the Halifax, Nova Scotia Hal-Con this past weekend and made a lot of friends:

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...all while looking for Lone Starr...almost got him and the Princess with some help from other Spaceballs:

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...she's not in here!
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I have a lot more photos but overall, the Dark Helmet costume was better received than I imagined and brought many smiles and happiness to those that came up to me with photo requests and appreciation for the work which should be shared with you. Thank you Moe!

PS. I just created an account to post this so hopefully this goes through (fingers crossed) and you see it Moe!
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Did you happen to post your 3d files somewhere? i didn't see that mentioned. would be nice to have.
 
jphillips59 said:
Did you happen to post your 3d files somewhere? i didn't see that mentioned. would be nice to have.
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I do but I do not have a place to share them so I will attempt to attach here for you and anyone interested. Disclaimer that I do not pretend to a pro 3d model maker :). Print the Cinnamon Rolls twice. They are flat on the bottom. Take one Collar and mirror it for the second one. The collar can be tricky to print as they are curved. I used a glue stick and the following position and they printed ok on my Bambu P1S:
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Be sure to have fun!

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TragicallyFett said:
I do but I do not have a place to share them so I will attempt to attach here for you and anyone interested. Disclaimer that I do not pretend to a pro 3d model maker :). Print the Cinnamon Rolls twice. They are flat on the bottom. Take one Collar and mirror it for the second one. The collar can be tricky to print as they are curved. I used a glue stick and the following position and they printed ok on my Bambu P1S:
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Be sure to have fun!

Film Festival GIF by Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
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You are gentleman and a scholar! Will try them today
 
TragicallyFett said:
I do but I do not have a place to share them so I will attempt to attach here for you and anyone interested. Disclaimer that I do not pretend to a pro 3d model maker :). Print the Cinnamon Rolls twice. They are flat on the bottom. Take one Collar and mirror it for the second one. The collar can be tricky to print as they are curved. I used a glue stick and the following position and they printed ok on my Bambu P1S:
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Be sure to have fun!

Film Festival GIF by Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
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They printed great, thank you so much.....now to sand and paint
 
I'm looking to do Dark Helmet in the comb the desert scent for a cosplay but have no idea where to get started on finding and/or making the tan pith helmet. Your costume kicks ass and I was wondering it you'd be able to give me some guidance. I also sent you a private message about this.
 

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Sasquatch1127 said:
I'm looking to do Dark Helmet in the comb the desert scent for a cosplay but have no idea where to get started on finding and/or making the tan pith helmet. Your costume kicks ass and I was wondering it you'd be able to give me some guidance. I also sent you a private message about this.
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I probably need to make one don't I? Give me a few minutes let me see what kind of rough draft I can put together.
 
Sasquatch1127 said:
I'm looking to do Dark Helmet in the comb the desert scent for a cosplay but have no idea where to get started on finding and/or making the tan pith helmet. Your costume kicks ass and I was wondering it you'd be able to give me some guidance. I also sent you a private message about this.
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TragicallyFett said:
OH! I have had the safari helmet on the brain for some time! Sending the schwartz energy your way...
Thank U GIF by Laff
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Something like this?
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Yes, that's a pretty good rough draft. Naturally, it would also need the hinge so the front can open. If you did make it, what would something like this usually run about?
 
TragicallyFett said:
Film Festival GIF by Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

Amazing
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Sasquatch1127 said:
I'm looking to do Dark Helmet in the comb the desert scent for a cosplay but have no idea where to get started on finding and/or making the tan pith helmet. Your costume kicks ass and I was wondering it you'd be able to give me some guidance. I also sent you a private message about this.
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Here's my final. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7089028

Doesn't include the mounting instructions (I'm assuming a lot of foam) nor is there a cut up version. Maybe use a nail to complete the hinge.



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MoeSizzlac said:
Here's my final. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7089028

Doesn't include the mounting instructions (I'm assuming a lot of foam) nor is there a cut up version. Maybe use a nail to complete the hinge.



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RE Doesn't include the mounting instructions (I'm assuming a lot of foam) nor is there a cut up version. Maybe use a nail to complete the hinge

… only one way to find out. Start slicing!


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