Been seing this helmet floating around on ebay...

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grenater

Hunter

• Nov 8, 2013

• #1

Hey everybody i've been seeing this helmet floating around on eBay and have been wondering a couple of things about it. first off is it accurate?? is it a good deal for 99.99$
also is it strong enough?? its made from resin. is it to wide on the bottom? please leave your full opinion below ,also it would be my first helmet. so there's ,building my own from cardboard
How to make a cardboard costume helmet or buying this one below please tell me what you think which one will work better? thank you all in advance
for your help ive been looking and thinking about making a helmet for along time and may actually start this project up soon!!



then the scratch made one...

 

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BobaFiend

Active Hunter

• Nov 8, 2013

• #2

First of all your links are dead, but I would stay away from ebay for Fett props. The only reputable vendor on there is Man of War as far as I know.

As for making your own cardboard helmet, it can turn out very well or very poorly. It all depends on your prior artistic experience and how much time and care you are willing to put into the project. Here's the second helmet I built if you want to take a look. I was pretty happy with it.

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f23/jodo-kast-scratchbuild-finished-44192/

 

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grenater

Hunter

• Nov 8, 2013

• #3

sorry ill try to fix it. (its my first thread) beautiful jodo kast helmet by the way!

 

BobaFiend

Active Hunter

• Nov 8, 2013

• #4

Thanks very much let me know if you want any scratchbuilding advice.

By the way I host all my images on photobucket and copy the IMG links, works no problem.

 

toofastrobot

Active Hunter

• Nov 9, 2013

• #5

I've heard of resin warping on a hot day. Is this something I should be worried about if I choose to go with a CC Resin Asok helmet?

Sorry for the thread hijack

 

intwenothor

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 9, 2013

• #6

It can warp and keeping it in a cool place is a consideration.

 

animefan

Active Hunter

• Nov 9, 2013

• #7

that helmet is a recast of a recast if an asok helmet. If you need a cheaper helmet you can contact me, ill help you out.

 

G

grenater

Hunter

• Nov 9, 2013

• #8

catbread said:

I've heard of resin warping on a hot day. Is this something I should be worried about if I choose to go with a CC Resin Asok helmet?

Sorry for the thread hijack

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Its hear to help me why not you!


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G

grenater

Hunter

• Nov 9, 2013

• #9

animefan said:

that helmet is a recast of a recast if an asok helmet. If you need a cheaper helmet you can contact me, ill help you out.

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Thanks!


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syllander

Active Hunter

• Nov 13, 2013

• #10

Yup, it's going to be a disappointment so don't make the same mistake I made . If I'd of found TDH two weeks earlier it would have saved me $400. Thankfully I found it when I did!
Find out what size different makers run. I would recommend Animefan depending on your size. I'm 5'10" and it fits me well.

 

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Stone

New Hunter

• Nov 20, 2013

• #11

Really good stuff here and elsewhere on TDH. I was about to buy an eBay bucket the day a friend told me about you guys. I'll be reaching out for some details/pricing soon.

Thanks!