Tutorial: How to build a stormtrooper helmet for less than 10 GBP FINISHED see Pg9

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The inquisitor

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• Jul 9, 2011

• #21

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I know you're not trying to make it accurate that much is clear.That's why it would be great for Halloween. I'm having a great day I feel like I could blow up the death star

 

3jack

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• Jul 9, 2011

• #22

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Holy crap, for the budget and supplies that looks amazing mate. I never failed to be impressed with peoples building skills on here but to take a bunch of house hold crap and make it look THAT good blows my mind.

 

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Atlanthia

Sr Member

• Jul 9, 2011

• #23

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Hi All! Well, here are the pictures of today's progress!
I started by cutting and fitting the half discs for the lower side tubes.

I then started to form the two "eyelids" that are situated either side of the vocoder.

In this one, you can see the new technique I have started using to try and give better support to the Paper, which can sag a little in places. It seems to work well.

I then made good over the top with papier mache to form the right shapes.

This next pic shows the bloomin' nightmare of trying to sculpt the front Jowls that house the pods and mic tips. Cardboard doesn't like bending in more than one direction at a time!

I finally achieved the right shape by building a lattice of thin strips of card, as I did on the lower side tubes. This worked really well and I will post some pics of how it looks, when I do the other side tomorrow. The papier mache is a little uneven, but I will go over it in white paper before I bondo it.

This view from the front shows what an absolute PIG of a shape this is to recreate, but I am happy with the overall result. The Pod where the mic tip goes is possibly a little too round, but I guess that's the price you pay when sculpting with bog roll tubes!:lol I can live with it...

Last pic for today.....the helmet looks really tall in this one but I think it must be the white causing an optical illusion as I have rechecked my measurements and they are all checking out fine!

I hope you enjoyed today's installment and I'll be back tomorrow the another update! Thanks again for all the wonderful support Guys!

 

Last edited: Jun 30, 2013

doc

Active Member

• Jul 9, 2011

• #24

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Lol that's so cool

 

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Atlanthia

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• Jul 9, 2011

• #25

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doc said:

Lol that's so cool

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Thanks Doc

 

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champjb25

Member

• Jul 9, 2011

• #26

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super duper awesome! cant wait!

 

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The inquisitor

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• Jul 9, 2011

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This has inspired me .Now I'm going to make a stormtrooper Helmet that cost under $5.99 and not a penny more. Which will consist of marshmallows and pretzel sticks.

 

Loosewire

Member

• Jul 9, 2011

• #28

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Ohhh yeah!!! I am loving this thread, it is just me hardcore budget prop making! You are going well so far for such a short time frame, must be working like a trojan!

What was the drying time like on the paper mache, when I do it it tends to stay damp for about 3 days
I am looking forward to the next installment.

 

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Atlanthia

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• Jul 9, 2011

• #29

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Loosewire said:

Ohhh yeah!!! I am loving this thread, it is just me hardcore budget prop making! You are going well so far for such a short time frame, must be working like a trojan!

What was the drying time like on the paper mache, when I do it it tends to stay damp for about 3 days
I am looking forward to the next installment.

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Hi Loosewire! Thank you for your great comments, and I hope you do drop me a comment each day as the build progresses!

The drying time on the papier mache is about six hours. I am using PVA wood glue mixed 50/50 with water. this wood glue is STRONG and incredibly fast dying for a product of this strength. diluting it is definitely speeding up the drying time AND, although the wood glue is white, it dries clear.

 

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Atlanthia

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• Jul 9, 2011

• #30

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Loosewire said:

Ohhh yeah!!! I am loving this thread, it is just me hardcore budget prop making! You are going well so far for such a short time frame, must be working like a trojan!

What was the drying time like on the paper mache, when I do it it tends to stay damp for about 3 days
I am looking forward to the next installment.

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Also, don't soak your newspaper beforehand. Just paint the immediate area with the water/glue mixture and paste on the dry pieces with more water/glue.
Best regards

 

n0regret5

Sr Member

• Jul 10, 2011

• #31

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The inquisitor said:

This has inspired me .Now I'm going to make a stormtrooper Helmet that cost under $5.99 and not a penny more. Which will consist of marshmallows and pretzel sticks.

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and i'm going to build one from bird spittle.

this is amazing; you have some killer talent!!

 

clancampbell

Sr Member

• Jul 10, 2011

• #32

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Do you know how impressed i am with this?.... Bloody......that's how much!

Top work! Puts Blue Peter to shame!

Rich

 

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Atlanthia

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• Jul 10, 2011

• #33

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n0regret5 said:

and i'm going to build one from bird spittle.

this is amazing; you have some killer talent!!

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That bird spittle sets before you get the pieces together! Try diluting it 60/40 with the tears of albino squirrels.

clancampbell said:

Do you know how impressed i am with this?.... Bloody......that's how much!

Top work! Puts Blue Peter to shame!

Rich

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Thanks mate I was thinking about telling everyone to get a "growed up" to help with the cutting out:lol

 

Last edited: Jul 10, 2011

TB7024

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• Jul 10, 2011

• #34

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Most impressive... Keep up the awesome work, can't wait to see how the finished product looks!

 

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mado

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• Jul 10, 2011

• #35

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lol love it ,pound shop here i come

 

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Atlanthia

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• Jul 10, 2011

• #36

Re: Tutorial: How to build a stormtrooper helmet for less than 10 GBP Update!!

Hi All! Day four came and went with a late start due to it being Sunday, and that means The Grand Prix! Anyway, I still made good progress and got the other Jowl and mic tip pod constructed. As Promised, I have photographed the build process on this side to show how I have created the complicated compound curves in this area of the build.

I am more than happy with the results, and when covered with papier mache, I dont feel its going to be any harder than applying Bondo to a Pepakura Helmet - possibly easier, as this helmet is already amazingly strong and light.

I'm pretty happy with the symmetry and spacing in this next pic.

Such has been the progress on this build, that I felt I could afford to spend the time adjusting the contours under the lens openings. These were too round and followed the contour of the dome too much. I have straightened them considerably and the result is more than I could have hoped for.

These last few pics show the helmet after I threw on two coats of white emulsion paint, just to allow me to see the contours a little better. I am happy to go to body filler tomorrow after looking at these pics.

I hope you have enjoyed Day 4 and I look forward to posting Day 5's progress pics. tomorrow.

 

Last edited: Jun 30, 2013

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champjb25

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• Jul 10, 2011

• #37

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thanks for the update! i look forward to more!

 

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The inquisitor

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• Jul 10, 2011

• #38

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Your junk trooper build is looking great!!!! Cant Wait to see it finished!! BEST I've seen in the history of ever!!!

 

stromo

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• Jul 10, 2011

• #39

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This is fantastic!

 

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dstreety

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• Jul 10, 2011

• #40

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I am absolutely gobsmacked at your ingenuity and creativity! carry on, mate!