Helmet Build

ApocalypseB

New Member

• Apr 14, 2013

• #1

Hi guys

After looking for a new hobby and props for my theater, I decided to combine the two and make some As this is my 1'st build, things may not turn out as well as I want and in the time I would like, it least it will keep me out of trouble :cheers

After reading the rules I want to give BIG props to Dung0Beetle and Blaxmyth for the Pep to get me going

After a bit of sanding and filling this is where I am now, still want to fill the inside with more fiberglass on the spots I sanded through

 

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Propsjonnyb

Well-Known Member

• Apr 15, 2013

• #2

That's not a bad first go , keep sanding !!

 

sithpig

New Member

• Apr 15, 2013

• #3

Looking Great so far!

 

PhoenixTrooper

New Member

• Apr 15, 2013

• #4

It's coming together nicely. I hate sanding but the results are soooo worth it.
Keep it up.

 

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Ray48

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RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Apr 15, 2013

• #5

Yeah, sanding does suck....I just wish I could sand enough to make mine weigh less than a large bag of dog food....which is why, after I finish sanding, it's mold making, followed by casting......just to make it lighter. To think I started this to save money. Ha, Ha.:lol

 

ApocalypseB

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• Apr 16, 2013

• #6

Thanks for the kind words gents, I must say, the sanding and filling and sanding...... Is the part t hate the most, I don't know what it weighs,but I recon I can get away with sub 2 kg's ( which is probably a million pounds ) I can't wait to get the primer on, but want to hold off on that till I'm happy with the filling

 

dollstix

Member

• Apr 16, 2013

• #7

Great start mate!!!
Sand and sand and sand some more
Keep it up and you will have a fab lid !!!

 

sithpig

New Member

• Apr 17, 2013

• #8

ApocalypseB said:

Thanks for the kind words gents, I must say, the sanding and filling and sanding...... Is the part t hate the most, I don't know what it weighs,but I recon I can get away with sub 2 kg's ( which is probably a million pounds ) I can't wait to get the primer on, but want to hold off on that till I'm happy with the filling

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I know what you mean. It took me about 3 weeks to get mine where I was happy with it. Take your time though, and you will have an awesome bucket. It's looking great so far!

 

ApocalypseB

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• May 5, 2013

• #9

Finally made some progress, used 2mm foam to make the raised detail. Now I know the spray filler ran, I just wanted to get as much of it on to get the foam hardened, on with the sanding as soon as it sets Have lots of spots to fill with putty and some edges to round.

 

MrPinski

Sr Member

• May 5, 2013

• #10

Hope that turns out well for you man... Foam was something I used to make my sculpt castable... Looking pretty sweet though man!

 

ApocalypseB

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• May 6, 2013

• #11

Got it sanded again, is suspect that the MS Primer is old or off because it didn't harden the foam,

But the 1st coat of black base did, rock hard now I can sand it smooth and spot putty it

The problem I'm sitting with is am I going for movie accurate, or 1'st day out of the Acadamy and shiny new ?

 

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Ray48

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RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• May 11, 2013

• #12

You can always start with factory new and progress to heavy weathering and battle damaged when you tire of the shiny new. Options are yours....you can have it both ways......just not at the same time.:lol

 

Blaxmyth

Sr Member

• May 11, 2013

• #13

Now that you've made such a great job, how can you stop at just one helmet?!

Great work! :thumbsup

ApocalypseB said:

The problem I'm sitting with is am I going for movie accurate, or 1'st day out of the Acadamy and shiny new ?

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antacidist

New Member

• May 12, 2013

• #14

this look A-MAZING!! I'm looking at having a go at this myself, but as I have little to no experience, I was just wondering how you did the raised trim on the edges?? any help or tips you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

 

ApocalypseB

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• May 12, 2013

• #15

antacidist said:

this look A-MAZING!! I'm looking at having a go at this myself, but as I have little to no experience, I was just wondering how you did the raised trim on the edges?? any help or tips you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

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I used 2 mm crafters foam, you get it from scrapbook shops and the like, just glue it on and hey presto, raised edges

 

ApocalypseB

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• May 12, 2013

• #16

Made a bit more progress today, the black is pretty much done, now just on to the raised Red

 

ApocalypseB

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• May 12, 2013

• #17

Blaxmyth said:

Now that you've made such a great job, how can you stop at just one helmet?!

Great work! :thumbsup

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Well I do have my eye on you're ABC pep.....

 

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antacidist

New Member

• May 14, 2013

• #18

Cheers mate, any chance you would be able to upload a pic of the back of the helmet so I can see how the raised edges sit... pleeeeeeease

 

ApocalypseB

New Member

• May 19, 2013

• #19

Got the red done today........... and my mind is made up, its too new, it MUST be weathered !!! How say You ?








How do you guys go about weathering it ?

 

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rosskow

Sr Member

• May 19, 2013

• #20

As far as tips on weathering im no use sorry, just want to say that is a nice piece, very tidy and glossy finish, if only that was what you wanting instead of the weathered look you would be near done.