Full Size Helmet Interior

Well I've had a bit of spare time last week so I decided to try something I've always wanted to do for my helmet. I know there's been a couple guys who attempted this but I don't believe anyone's done it quite the same way I have. I've always liked the way Riddell did up their mini helmets so I decide to try and mimic the look and throw a few of my own details in as well. The BIG difference between my interior and that of others is that my pieces are made from FOAM RUBBER and are totally flexable, you can squish it and it returns to its normal shape and you can paint the pieces however you like. I just finished casting a test piece to see how well its going to work and well obviosly I'm happy with it because I decided to show it off. It'll will be a week or two before I get the other pieces done since I'll have to order in some casting supplies.
Of coarse I took progress pics of my build up. I can post those as well if there is any interest in that.

that really looks great!

Will you offer them later ? How much would they cost. I also am toying around with this idea. Convert the inside of the Riddel helmet into the full sized one.

tip of the hat to you sir,

That looks amazing, i would love to see it finished in one of your awesome helmets.

keep it up

This forum never ceases to amaze me with all the talent it contains..

WOW!! just awesome.. pure an' simple.. awesome.

Nice job. I like the rubber idea versus the resin way. Much softer plus you're not constantly worrying about breaking or chipping it. Kudos, Jordy.

Wes

Wow!! :thumbup

Cool Jordy!

I second the "how much" question - I am almost to that point with my bucket and those look better than anything I would have made.

Is there room to hide electornics/batteries behind them?

Loranar :fettrotj

Excellent. Foam - great idea. Won't hurt when you where the helmet. Progress pics please. Just wondering how you made(sculpted) them.

What a great idea! Looks awsome. I can't wait to see how they paint up. I wonder what kind of paint would work best for such a flexible material.

I smell an interest thread in the near future. Count me in!

SWEET ! :thumbsup

I am totally down with this! Me likie! Me likie!

Awesome idea Jordy. Consider me VERY interested.

:suprise I was just thinking about this the other day. I love the inside of those mini riddell helms. I can't wait to see more!!

Jordy this is awesome! Please count me in!

You certainly got my attention!

Amazing! Looks like Jordy has done it again. I can't wait to see how they turn out. :)

:fettrotj :drool Cooool, i love the flexible idea and i second that they wont chip or break! Some serious talent you gots there dude :cheers

DA

im VERY INTERESTED.

That is waaayyyyyy cool!!!!!!! Awesome job!. Can't wait to see how they look painted up & installed.

Man, you have to make copyes of this. I would buy it for my jango helmet, I swear You

Sign me up!!!

Those look great! What kind of paints and adhesives can you use with foam rubber? I've never worked with that material before.
Eric

Looks GREAT!! :cheers


Steve:fettesb

thats awesome


yeah... how much?

Yeah...I will be on it when they are for sale... You are a master marrow...

I know i am a new guy but i work with foam rubber and latex a lot, a latex based paint is best for flexable pieces, mix latex with acrylic paint works well.
Great idea by the way!

Very nice. :)

As always, awesome work Jordy!

Tim.

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Is there room to hide electornics/batteries behind them?

Loranar :fettrotj

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That shouldn't be a problem. You could even easily carve out an area to hide a battery using a razer knife.

Also the question came up of painting these. I'm pretty new to working with the material but the one thing that I have learned is to use acrylic paints. Maybe Frosty or another memeber who's used this material before could give us a quick tutorial.

I plan to install my own pieces when there done using window/bathroom silicone, Its got a strong hold and is still flexible. If that doesn't work(and I don't see why it wouldn't) I'll go with a Urathane based glue.

I have no idea when I'll be ready to sell these maybe in 1-2 weeks. The draw back is that its not like casting plain resin pieces, the material is really expensive and the process is time consuming. I'm not trying to milk my brothers here but I would have to roughly guess the price to be around $50.00 for the set.

Is there interest in the center piece that fits above your head? I never finished making one since it wasn't too practical I think for the normal to large Fett heads out there, there just wouldn't be room to fit your noggin.

Thanks for all the compliments guys!

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Originally Posted by MARROW SUN

I have no idea when I'll be ready to sell these maybe in 1-2 weeks. The draw back is that its not like casting plain resin pieces, the material is really expensive and the process is time consuming. I'm not trying to milk my brothers here but I would have to roughly guess the price to be around $50.00 for the set.

Is there interest in the center piece that fits above your head? I never finished making one since it wasn't too practical I think for the normal to large Fett heads out there, there just wouldn't be room to fit your noggin.

Thanks for all the compliments guys!

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That price seems really really fair! Considering these are fricken A awesome!
I'll keep an eye out for the run when you do 'em. Also would love to see a turtorial posted about how to paint on this material.
I was going to ask about that top piece, but thought too that there might not be room for it. Maybe make it half its size? So it doesn't stick out to far, but is there for some cushion for your melon. Well really look forward to seeing them painted and installed in your helm.

Glad you're here MS!

Danielle

50 Bones? Got your money right here, how's that for interest? Since im trying to "Pimp out my new Helmet" this would make a very nice addition.

I'm in for 50 (or more) too!


Thanks for doing these! :thumbsup
womo

Yeah, I'd certainly be down for a set at $50.

That sounds good to me. Scrape, scrape...

Hey! I'm ready as well.....Just give us the info when
and it's there. :fettesb :skull

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That sounds good to me. Scrape, scrape...

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You must have some mad cash laying around, B/c I know the military don't pay all that much.:)

I'd definately be interested in these as well. On a side note, maybe I'm a pessimist, but the first thing I thought when I saw this is how long will it be before some moron recasts these and sells them on ebay. I don't think it should be a problem if you sell to only board members though.

Jordy, put me down for a set. ;)

$50 is more than fair IMHO8) Count me in...I also would like to check out the top dome peice as my Fett will only ever be a static display and while lifting the bucket off from time to time to show friends would blow them away to have the interior decked out completely would "own".

It's all about the details;)

Steve

Very cool! Great job! :drool

i got my $50. i wanna see what this looks like. mabie you can make the backpeice really thin so it can almost takeup no room on the mq1 peice

I am in for 50!!

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Originally Posted by MARROW SUN

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I have no idea when I'll be ready to sell these maybe in 1-2 weeks. The draw back is that its not like casting plain resin pieces, the material is really expensive and the process is time consuming. I'm not trying to milk my brothers here but I would have to roughly guess the price to be around $50.00 for the set.

Thanks for all the compliments guys!

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Payment sent....................I mean as soon as you say so bro...;)

great work J.:thumbsup

Every time I look at the Riddell helmet I want to put it on, with this I'll be able too! Looks brilliant! Count me in for $50. Fett is an expensive hobby but the talent is just amazing here.

Too cool! I'm interested. I'd love to see the build up pics too. I'm a sucker for do-it-yourself "behind the scenes" photos. Great work big Daddy.
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:drool I was just talking about that the other day that somebody should make something like that. :cheering Nice job!

AWESOME work, MS!

Amaaaaaazing! The amount of detail is incredible. Can't wait to see them painted.

Build! Up! Pics!
Build! Up! Pics!
Build! Up! Pics!

Sounds Great Jordy!

Count me in for $50 bones too...

Loranar :fettrotj

Put me down for one set! :)
$50 sounds more than fair!
shunned:fettrotj

I'm in for a set too, and the center piece as well. Great work! $50 headin' your way when you say so, and then the rest for the center too. :D
:skull

PS. Creamedgeezer's avatar scares me. :suprise

Looks really good. I'm sure some *edited* will recast them on ebay. Now, who is going to make them actually work? Haha.

Although I don´t have a bucket yet ( maybe in a few weeks when I get my 14th paycheck ) I am already interrested with the 50.- tag applied.

Some WIP pics yet ?

Truly ingenious idea. AND a fantastic job as well.
Some people's talents never cease to amaze me.

Well done ! :cheers

hey marrow i got a great idea for your room problem. i sent ya a PM about it

If you are planning a run please put me down for a set.
Thanks, Darren :fettesb

I too would like a set. Please pm me details;-)
Nice job!
-Goldenrod

I'm gonna jump on the bus while it's here and waiting Marrow...count me in for a set as well...as always your work and attention to detail is simply amazing!!! $50...that's quite a bargin for detailed pieces such as these. Please definately count me in for this!!!:fettesb

Wow I con't beleive the interest this has stirred up. Thanks guys! The only thing is that this is not a sign up thread. I'll post something in the Cargo Hold in a week or two. Ive decided to build something for the top just to help finish off the look. This will be an optional piece that you can get seperatly if desired. I'll post pics of the build up tonight. I didn't take a lot of step by step but enough to get the idea. I'll label out the parts that I used as well.

Me too !!!!
Congratulations on your work, hats off !

Could we see the 'Build Up' pix please?

Looking forward to the "sign up thread"!! This looks outstanding!:thumbsup :thumbsup

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Originally Posted by MARROW SUN

Ive decided to build something for the top just to help finish off the look. This will be an optional piece that you can get seperatly if desired.

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AWESOME!! I'm really glad to hear there will be a top peice.

now that is cool. I can't wait to hook that up to my fetts-a- pimpin helmet !

looks great. kinda looked like mine when i started it. but, i never got as far as ya got. props to ya!!!!!! ;)

count me in as well..this is an amazing add on to any helmet!!!..$50 its more than fare to me

Well it's 2:30 AM Pacific and I just finished molding the rest of the pieces including a top piece. The top piece is way different from the Riddell helmet to keep things functional but it looks pretty cool none the less. I've got a friend coming from Vancouver in the moring to help out in the shop and hopefully in the evening I'll have a finished and installed set to show off. I will eventually get around to the parts break down and production pics. Have patience guys I've got alot on the go with the new born baby and all :)

Ok its now 3:06 I really have to get some sleep! I quickly did up the parts list on 1 piece for you guys. I used PAINT so I hope it turns out ok.

This is freakin amazing.

is this just for show or is it also wearable?

Great job


I have modded mine already but your pieces look great. Closer to the Riddell than i managed to make.

I don't have the skills or the facilities to make them like you.
I ended up using modelling clay , a blade razor holder, and odd bits and pieces from the hardware store :)

And foam pad kits that i've been making for a few people.

I'd been hoping someone would get around to making a Riddell based kit. Rubber is even better.
I'll keep my eyes open for your sign up thread :D
Hope you ship to the UK.

Dom

Wow.... I can see you're going to be busy through the end of the year with all the interest :) and yeah, definately interested myself!

wow...

/e stands in line and takes a number :)

All Done!!! I had a lucky break yesterday and recieved my supplies 1 week early. I hope everyone enjoys these it was a lot of fun to build. I had some help today from a new friend here on the TDH(Although he has yet to post anything!) LAZY!
Thanks Cantina Dude! Oh and BKBT swung by today to bark orders at me...I mean to check out my progress. Nice to see you again.
I'm going to have to drop a bit of a bomb on the guys who were getting there hopes up on picking up a set. I can still make these things but My cost and time on these suckers is through the roof. I'm going to have to ask $65.00 plus the shipping(I don't know what that is yet but I'm sure it will be reasonable, the pieces are light and don't take up much room.) I never intended to throw a low price at everyone then Jack it up, but I just can't justify it for less.

Anyways painting was a breeze, Latex was not needed, I used a latex and brown acrylic on the cube area and it accually rubs off a bit. The rest Cantina Dude and myself painted up with regular acrylic and it works just fantastic.

For those interested I'll have a sign up thread in a week.
Enjoy the pics!

WOW! Amazing job...im in when that sign up sheet is up... :cheers

me too!! put me on the list please.

GREAT JOB!!!

SlaveR5
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Definately add me to the list!

Wow! :lol

Dom

nice job!

MS price increase is oooooo k by me. They look great in your bucket as they will in mine ;)

Goldenrod- A BIG THANK YOU!!!! that is soo right on of you! I can't wait for that tutorial.

Im still in

I cant wait to get on this list. :)


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:suprise :suprise :suprise :suprise wow

I'm in!

No worries on the Price Dude - I am still in also!


Loranar :fettrotj

I think your gonna get alot of business! Of course I'm in as well...

Anxiously awaiting the sign up list! This is awesome!

edit: Hey Jordy, now that you have it in your helmet, how does it feel? Is this something we can troop in for a long time? Will we need any extra padding?

Count me in still for a set!!! $65 is still a reasonable price for this awesome set you made. When is the sign up coming?:fettesb

Man...at first I was going to pass because I'm going for a movie-prop style helmet, but those painted pics are really tempting me!

Just to make sure you know bro....


PUT ME ON THE LIST TWICE!

:cheers :cheering

I definitely want a set. Count me in.

Thanks for the praise guys. Just to let you know I ended up using superglue to install the pieces. The larger "cubed" pieces although flexable needed a little more PERSUADING to stay down. My advice for others and what I'd do in the future would be to make 1 or 2 cuts in behind from top to bottom to help the piece flex into position. I have to wait for more foam before doing a run. I've got 2 liters on the way and that will me enought to do about 5-6 sets.

wow...5-6 sets looks like you are going to have to do at least 50-60 sets :lol


oh yeah almost forgot...how much more for the piece on top? You mentioned it would optional or is that with the 65.00 cost now?

Thanks MS!!

niiiice :drool they look fantasic all painted up 8)

Nice work :thumbsup

DA

:fettrotj

To everyone,
I will be posting a tutorial on what and how to paint these excellent pieces created by our Marrow Sun. Being that they are made of foam latex you will need to paint them with a flexible paint called Pax. I'm gonna tell just how to do that. Like everyone here i cannot wait to get started! :)
-Goldenrod

I'm still in for a set when the time comes.:)

MS, $65? I'm still in when you're ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :skull

Ditto to that!! What a great concept!! I'd kill to have a full done interior!

count me in brutha !!! That is SWEET -