What mesh do people use for the grill parts of the Vader helmet?

[kev1969]

Im currently and slowly working on a Rubies Darth Vader helmet trying to get it as close as i can to ANH
I was wandering what mesh people use for the face grill and triangle grill
Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[lethyry]

The stuff they used in the movie was Volvo air filter mesh I believe, but that’s pretty hard to come by now a days, you could maybe ask a maker to send you some.

 

[Celtic007]

I used some gutter mesh that had a very similar pattern. It was close enough for me. Also pretty cheap and you get plenty of material.

Amerimax Home Products Lock-In 3 ft. Black Metal Mesh Gutter Guard 6360X2 - The Home Depot

Amerimax's Black Metal Lock-in Gutter Guards can be used on 4 in., 5 in. and 6 in. "K" style gutters. The pre-notched design allows for overlapping which eliminates gaps between the guards. The gutter

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