Vader ESB Fiberglass Gelcoated Helmet *ADDED MORE PICS*

[DemonSeed]

This is a project I have been working on for quite some time. Its a first gen cast of a don post deluxe, which someone told me the cheeks had been modified to be sharper. It has the correct paint scheme. The Helmet itself is not painted, but black gel coated fiberglass and very thick.
[image]http://home.comcast.net/~creel78/vader1.jpg[/image]
[image]http://home.comcast.net/~creel78/vader2.jpg[/image]

I would like your opinion on this helmet, this has been something that Im striving to make right.
See round the collar area, there is a small chip. I dont remember how it got there but probally a visitor picking stuff up when I wasn't in the room. Can anyone help me fix this? bondo?

 

[gonk27]

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This is a project I have been working on for quite some time. Its a first gen cast of a don post deluxe, which someone told me the cheeks had been modified to be sharper. It has the correct paint scheme. The Helmet itself is not painted, but black gel coated fiberglass and very thick.


I would like your opinion on this helmet, this has been something that Im striving to make right.
See round the collar area, there is a small chip. I dont remember how it got there but probally a visitor picking stuff up when I wasn't in the room. Can anyone help me fix this? bondo?
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Looks pretty nice NightSeed. For that particular job I'd recommend Milliput putty over bondo. It's much easier to model and sculpt to the right shape of your helmet's neckline, (like clay) you can smooth the surface with a fingertip dipped in water and the stuff will bond with fibreglass well. Plus it's easy enough to sand once it's hardened.


http://www.milliput.co.uk/home.htm




Jeremy

 

[nightrider]

Nice looking helmet there, I've always wanted one in gel coat myself. As far as the repair goes it should be an easy fix, specially since its in a gunmetal area. I would use some fiberglass resin and make sure that you run plenty of it up the back side and make it thick and wide across the back so there's plenty of support. Sand it out , mask off and hit it lightly with a bit of primer to see if it's smooth. If there's any little pinholes or unevenness then use some glazing putty to smooth it out, repaint and you should be good. Hope that helps.

-Chris

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Like the look of this, but would appreciated less glared pictures.

Really cool to see a gelcoated Vader for once, you must be a real happy camper.

Oh... and good luck with the repair-job. :thumbsup

 

[SithLord]

Although it's a little bit hard to see the tone of the black in those photos because of the bright light, that's a nice looking helmet...the gelcoat seems to match the black on the faceplate reasonably well...would be nice to see shots further back if you can...

 

[DemonSeed]

yeah sorry about the glare guys, my cam batteries died in the middle of picture taking. would you believe this helmet cost me a total of 350? I got the parts from different sources years ago.
Do you want more pics? Just say the word and Ill go grab some batteries.

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Batteries.

 

[Darth Detroit]

OHHHHHHHH.... DROOOOOOOOOL....... :eek

Nice, NICE mask...
Anyway, yes, use two part epoxy putty for metal. Let it cure complety, sand shape primer and paint.

 

[Boba Frett]

Looks good to me

 

[Darth Kahnt]

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Although it's a little bit hard to see the tone of the black in those photos because of the bright light, that's a nice looking helmet...the gelcoat seems to match the black on the faceplate reasonably well...would be nice to see shots further back if you can...
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I second that.... need some pics from further back to get a good overall sense.

 

[Darth Detroit]

PM'd

 

[DemonSeed]

I hope these are more like the pics you guys wanted. I think I need to dremel out the bottom grill area a little more flush, but my dremel is lost in action during the move.

[image]http://home.comcast.net/~creel78/vader3.jpg[/image]
[image]http://home.comcast.net/~creel78/vader4.jpg[/image]