DVH Fett bucket scratch build

Ok heres an update..then off to bed i go...will work on the dome tomorrow

I added some of the main detail with layers of posterboard. i also noticed itdidnt have that "swoop" tothe front if you look at itfrom theside....so i measured my bobamaker bucket and low and behold the sides and back were about 1/2" too long on this posterboard beauty. Not sure if that was me or the template sizing, but i marked off where i will trim it once i fiberglass the inside. theres a coat of primer on it just to get a feel for what it will look like.





more tomorrow!

heres an update:
I added the dome,which will need alot of adjusting to get it right



then i coated the inside with resin...and some bondo on the cheek areas for added strength:


then i glassed the entire inside,and trimmed off the bottom edge:


andhere it is now after applying bondo to most of the outside:




still lots of work to do!

Looks great so far bro!

Looking good man!

thanks guys!

heres a comparison shot next to my Bobamaker helmet

Sexy BM haha!

ok i have some updates... i started building onto the dome...and itrimmed the upper part of the mandibles right above the cheekbone as it was a bit too tall.
Soit then looked like this:




i then further refined the dome and noticed the cheekareas wereabit tooshort,soi attended to that as well.

Then i sanded and put on someglazing spot putty


heres a couple more shots next to my BM helmet



and here it is as it is now...i shot a coat of primer to see where else this needs work. I still need to refine the dome a bit more in the rear portion,and attend to the ear areas, butother than that,i think this is coming along nicely

Looks good!!! great shape on the dome!!!

Sweet man! The dome shape is looking good!

Kind of makes me want to do a scratch build....

Smoooth work on the dome man! Looks great!

Thanks guys! i guess doing autobody work in my younger years has finally helped me in this hobby lol.

I also have a BM helmet here to refer too which probably helps alot, big thanks to 987654321a for that helmet and to BM himself for making such an awesome helmet.

And while im here,another BIG HUGE thanks to WOF for the templates that served as the base for this. This was made alot easier with those templetes. A priceless asset to this forum!

Heres my update for this weekend!

So looking at the helmet i noticed that the strip that goes all the way around separating the dome from the bottom half of the helmet, was a little tilted downward towards the back. So i decided to tackle that next...

I marked off with tape where it should be..




I then used the cutting wheelon my trusty dremel and trimmed it away.Since it was stillthe posterboard,it was easy to remove. the white strip is where the posterboard i removed was.



i then added on bondo to form the strip, carved ita bit with a box cutter blade before it was fully cured,and sanded it to shape. I also angled upward the bottom rear edge of the cheekbone area,as it was going straight outandit should have the angle like the bottom of the cheek. i alsoadded the triangle detail to the for head. i stillthink i wanna take down the front of the dome a little bit more though.


next to my BM again



and heres a couple of just mine alone




Im hoping ill have the main helmet done by the end of next weekend. Everything will still need to be cleaned up and straightened out perfect before i even think about taking a mold from this. It is still a tad rough in spots. But once i fix all that, i will then make the keyslot area and the ears.

very well done

Originally Posted by slimguy379

very well done

Thanks!

Im going to start on the ear parts soon. Got alot of stuff goin on this weekend so not sure how much ill get done. Still need to clean up the main helmet more and add the key slots to the back as well

That looks great, well done!

how much would one have to pay to get you to make a couple of these?

Kal'ika

Amazing build so far,I'm also in the middle of a scratchbuild.

Amazing piece! I didn't even know you could do that.(wow i really just sounded stupid lol)

looks really good, cant wait to see her finished

Originally Posted by kal'ika

how much would one have to pay to get you to make a couple of these?

Kal'ika

Dont worry about that!! ...i had planned to offer some once im done to support my costuming habit LOL im going to be starting a custom Mando soon!


Thanks for all the support everyone! thisproject went on the backburner while i finished upmy fett. But im planning by August/Sept i will get this going again!

just thought id post an update...

Did a little more work on this in May but never posted it. I was going to add the wavy brow,but decided against it, so i was in the process of un-waving the brow lol I will continue on this once all my Vaders are done

wow that looks really great!
I'm going to try my scratch build soon which will be a combo of the instructables template / the batter's helmet version/ and just-winging-it.

So cool to see it can be done, and done well.

That looks great DV! One thing I would point out... the inside corners of the visor look a tad too short. Once you cut out the visor, you can probably fix that. In any case, its looking fantastic!

thanksguys!

good eye shinobi! i noticed that myself, and i plan to fix it on this master so when i cast one (or a few if anyone wants hinthint) i wont have to skew away from the "lines" when trimming them out!

Beautiful, you are an ispiration to us all! :thumbup

Well its been a LONg time since i postedin this thread...this project has been on hold due to some financial constraints. But im hoping to have this done and in rubber by years end. I've sharpened up the lines a lot on this now, still working out the wavy brow to "unwavy"..and almost done with the ears. I have a bunch oif Vaders to finish and i have CV coming up, but once im back im hoping to continue on this and get it done!

The ears dont fit super perfect, but shouldnt be a problem. the rangefinder stalk ear cap fits pretty near perfect though. I also opened up the top of the "T" on the visor..it was a bit to narrow. Im almost up to the scary part....the dent!

Nice build! I remember looking at this when you began it. Makes me think of the metal bucket I have in my workshop... that's unfinished!

I have to say... I get jealous of the talent I see here on The Dented Helmet!

Cheers!

Thanks Guys! Booboo..if you ever are interested in one of these, i may be willing to trade ya for something you make.

Hmmm. I just finished putting together my fettpride lid. But, maybe we could trade some other services (easy guys!). How is your paint work?

haha! Well i sure cant touch that lid with a 20ft pole! lol! FP lids are the best! If i didnt get a nice deal on the painted BM i have,i would have gotten a FP. My painting is good i think,BUT im not so confident on the helmet painting yet. I painted all my gear except the helmet. I did however add more detail to the helmet after i got it. Im gonna practice painting on one of these castings (once i do that lol)and see how that goes.

Well guys...aside from a few minor tweaks...this is just about ready to be put in rubber! The ear pieces still have some spot filler that needs to be sanded,but they are done also!

Nice work you realy captured that Mystery Helmet/ Boba maker look if you dont mind my asking what are the ears made from at this point

For shore youve done well , one thing maby try to get the arrows a bit more simetrical . other wise keep it up

Holy ****! Nice helmet! I really like how you sculpted the dent. PM comming your way!

I also have to say , even tho this is your buk and what comes out of the mold wont be the same colour id paint it in either a white or a light gray,puerly for asthetics now this is my own oppinion so dont take it as critisisim the red just looks too much like bondo ,and please dont take that the rong way

heh...yea i usually use grey primer...but the rust color primer is all i have around right now. I got if for free frommy job..so who am i to say no...right? Once i do the final adjustments ill probably paint it some other color to get the finish smooth, but honestly, what does it matter? once the mold is made this will go in my "master" storage closet never to be seen again! LOL!

Paint one up in a fett scheam

Originally Posted by jinto

Paint one up in a fett scheam

heck yea..i plan too! First im gonna take that "master" casting and mod it to match this one, then take a new mold. THEN ill be doing a couple of fetts for myself and possibly ill cast a few to sell if people are interested.

Mother of... nice job. Definitely buying one now.