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Done / Completed Star Lord Helmet - All Done
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Shinrai
New Member
Re: Star Lord Helmet (w/ TheRocketeer) Sold Out Again
I just got my kit today...looks great! However, I am disappointed to see that it may be a bit too small for my head (which is not all that large). I did a test fit and while I can get it on, the sides of the front piece press super hard on my temples and I wouldn't be able to leave it that way for more than a few minutes. I assume there's no safe way to like "stretch it out" - it won't have enough give to flex without weakening it, right? I'm thinking maybe I can just sand down the interior...how thin do you think I could take it before it would be structurally compromised? (Judging from the pressure I'd need to take a lot off.)
I just got my kit today...looks great! However, I am disappointed to see that it may be a bit too small for my head (which is not all that large). I did a test fit and while I can get it on, the sides of the front piece press super hard on my temples and I wouldn't be able to leave it that way for more than a few minutes. I assume there's no safe way to like "stretch it out" - it won't have enough give to flex without weakening it, right? I'm thinking maybe I can just sand down the interior...how thin do you think I could take it before it would be structurally compromised? (Judging from the pressure I'd need to take a lot off.)
Mockle
Sr Member
Re: Star Lord Helmet (w/ TheRocketeer) Sold Out Again
If you want to let it go let me know. only want for display..
If you want to let it go let me know. only want for display..
TheRocketeer
Master Member
Re: Star Lord Helmet (w/ TheRocketeer) Sold Out Again
You might wanna make sure it fits the back piece. Maybe the front piece bowed in a bit? Because I've had people with 24" heads say they love it cause it fits perfect.
And yes you could hear it with hot water or a heat gun. Don't go crazy cause it'll warp. But if you slowly widen it...with the back piece onto something the right width the use some straps/elastics to secure it then let it cool down. I've done it with resin lots.
You might wanna make sure it fits the back piece. Maybe the front piece bowed in a bit? Because I've had people with 24" heads say they love it cause it fits perfect.
And yes you could hear it with hot water or a heat gun. Don't go crazy cause it'll warp. But if you slowly widen it...with the back piece onto something the right width the use some straps/elastics to secure it then let it cool down. I've done it with resin lots.
Shinrai
New Member
Re: Star Lord Helmet (w/ TheRocketeer) Sold Out Again
Yeah, that was my first thought, but it matches the back piece pretty nicely...maybe bowed in just the tiniest bit at the worst. I'll try to bend it out a little...clearly it shouldn't be a huge problem on my 23-24" head! (For what it's worth I just tried it on again and it didn't feel quite as unpleasant, maybe I had it slightly misaligned?) I'll report back in when I have a chance to actually finish it, but that'll probably be a while.
I do have to say that I can't overstate how freakin' awesome this thing is, so understand that there's no negativity here.
Yeah, that was my first thought, but it matches the back piece pretty nicely...maybe bowed in just the tiniest bit at the worst. I'll try to bend it out a little...clearly it shouldn't be a huge problem on my 23-24" head! (For what it's worth I just tried it on again and it didn't feel quite as unpleasant, maybe I had it slightly misaligned?) I'll report back in when I have a chance to actually finish it, but that'll probably be a while.
I do have to say that I can't overstate how freakin' awesome this thing is, so understand that there's no negativity here.
TheRocketeer
Master Member
Re: Star Lord Helmet (w/ TheRocketeer) Sold Out Again
Glad you like it. Just follow my paint guide
Glad you like it
. Just follow my paint guide WOW! My helmet kit arrived yesterday & the detail is incredible. Glad I was able to buy one. Can't wait to paint it
Taff83
Sr Member
Re: Star Lord Helmet (w/ TheRocketeer) Sold Out Again
Just wondering if there is another run in the future?
I've got a Helegak one printed but still to assemble and paint and wondering if anything goes wrong I'd love this as a back up (tbh the Helegak one as a back up) if you can pm me or let me know that would be awesome, thanks
Just wondering if there is another run in the future?
I've got a Helegak one printed but still to assemble and paint and wondering if anything goes wrong I'd love this as a back up (tbh the Helegak one as a back up) if you can pm me or let me know that would be awesome, thanks
Staar Lord Maan
Well-Known Member
Re: Star Lord Helmet (w/ TheRocketeer) Sold Out Again
Hey Taff83 - I'm in the same boat, here, LOL! My build is nowhere near complete, but knowing that this process takes a bit of time, I may be interested as well.
Hey Taff83 - I'm in the same boat, here, LOL! My build is nowhere near complete, but knowing that this process takes a bit of time, I may be interested as well.
Just wondering if there is another run in the future?
I've got a Helegak one printed but still to assemble and paint and wondering if anything goes wrong I'd love this as a back up (tbh the Helegak one as a back up) if you can pm me or let me know that would be awesome, thanks
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.:MirrorminD:.
Sr Member
Re: Star Lord Helmet (w/ TheRocketeer) Sold Out Again
EDIT: Question Answered
EDIT: Question Answered
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TheRocketeer
Master Member
Re: Star Lord Helmet (w/ TheRocketeer) Sold Out Again
Well I'll be up for doing another run, if there's enough people. We will PM everyone who showed interest as soon as Im caught up here
Well I'll be up for doing another run, if there's enough people. We will PM everyone who showed interest as soon as Im caught up here
toothboy
Well-Known Member
Re: Star Lord Helmet (w/ TheRocketeer) Sold Out Again
This may be a dumb question, but I'm a bit confused on how to do the lenses. (I have the accessory kit as well).
This is how I'm assuming we do it (someone please correct me if I'm wrong):
After cutting out the eyes, flatten the back of the helmet around the eyes so the lenses sit flat.
Attach the lenses directly to the inside of the helmet. (hot glue?)
This is where I get confused...do I then attach the eye rings to the lenses? And where do the LEDs go...back of the eye ring, or closer to the front, nearer the lenses?
This may be a dumb question, but I'm a bit confused on how to do the lenses. (I have the accessory kit as well).
This is how I'm assuming we do it (someone please correct me if I'm wrong):
After cutting out the eyes, flatten the back of the helmet around the eyes so the lenses sit flat.
Attach the lenses directly to the inside of the helmet. (hot glue?)
This is where I get confused...do I then attach the eye rings to the lenses? And where do the LEDs go...back of the eye ring, or closer to the front, nearer the lenses?
Staar Lord Maan
Well-Known Member
Re: Star Lord Helmet (w/ TheRocketeer) Sold Out Again
starlordquill - do you have this process down-enough to share a photo or two of how you recently did yours?
starlordquill - do you have this process down-enough to share a photo or two of how you recently did yours?
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starlordquill
Well-Known Member
toothboy
Well-Known Member
Re: Star Lord Helmet (w/ TheRocketeer) Sold Out Again
No I have the kit offered by rgriesback/Rocketeer as an add on.
No I have the kit offered by rgriesback/Rocketeer as an add on.
