Discussion on Hand-Schaub aluminum helmet a go - commitment list within the Boba Fett Helmet forum, part of the Star Wars Original Trilogy Bounty Hunters category; Okay - So the Aluminum helmet is a go again
Okay - So the Aluminum helmet is a go again due to enough interest.
Please post a confirmation - * = deposits paid
1. Myself - Hand-Schaub (Boba)*
2. Mandocommando (Boba)*
3. Lotek (Boba)
4. TK7602 (Boba)*
5. Galactic Bounty Hunter (Jango)*
6. Laan (Jango)*
7. Vaders Pet (custom)
8. Tomtav (Jango)*
9. [Aeria-Gloris] (Jango)*
10. off-board (Jango)*
11. mbmcfarland (Boba)*
12. opiate (Jango)*
13. Napalm (Boba)*
14. Squirk?
please let me know your interest... priceline - $550
TK581@sbcglobal.net
Last edited by Hand-Schaub; 08-09-2007 at 09:13 PM. Reason: edit*=paid
What sculpts are each version based of and do you have any pictures? A aluminum Jango helmet might have my interest!
THX
You do an ESB Boba Fett right? Sorry, I don't remember.
I'd definately be in for a Jango, but I won't have that much cash in a lump sum until late February.If it would be doable for you to hold onto one till then, I'd commit.
I am still in 100%. Let us know when you need details, if any.
Here is some more info on the helmets as per an interest thread:
Interest thread
Here is a thread on the casting process (the one shown was based on a DP delux)
DP casting process
I'm looking for any old threads that show the original sculpts but they seem to not be around anymore. But to answer the uestion again, yes, it is my sculpt. It compares nicely to the MSH but I remind everybody that each of these go through a lot of work and each should be considered more of art than a simple raw casting (what I mean is that each has a bit of it's own personality)
The differences in Boba and Jango are achieved with maipulation of the wax casting. In the interest thread you will see the Boba in raw form and a picture of my complete Jango helmet. They both came from the same wax casting. The origianl was sculpted more true to Boba though.
Last edited by Hand-Schaub; 07-14-2007 at 01:53 PM.
Due to the high produciton costs I would require a down payment of $250 before I do any casting... I hate taking money up front but I do nothave several thousand dollars laying around to front inital costs. This will hold the helmet for you.
Okay - I found a thread that may help show more about the process and the sculpt as well as size comparisons...
Phase II Helmet thread
I'm the proud owner of one of these fine helmets, and I have to say that it is a true work of art. Anyone thinking about this should jump on this opportunity.
For all those questions about size, I hope Brian doesn't mind me answering them, since I own several different fett helmets. The helmet is a little larger than a Mystery helmet, but not huge like the MLC1. It's most similar in size to the MSH2. It's not quite as tall in the dome as a MSH2, but is slightly deeper front to back (the MSH2 is somewhat squished front to back).
Hope this helps.
-Andrew
Count me in...
Do you have pictures of the ESB Fett?
i'm in. if there's still a space for me when you see this, i'll do it. i'll send the deposit as soon as i get a GO! from you!
if it's too big, it will be a killer display piece.
Here is the last one I did which I made for my ESB. I sold it about a year ago to somebody here I think.Originally Posted by HMPOTC33
Additionally here is a few comparrison shot I was provided with. If the owner of these is not comfortable with me posting this please contact me and they will be removed. Shown is MSH2 by Fettpride and metal helmet. Remeber the metal one is a Jango so the length was intentional. The Boba can be made more flat backed which in turn influences the dome and front angles a bit.
Last edited by Hand-Schaub; 07-15-2007 at 08:34 PM. Reason: Correction of helmet maker and type
I will cast waxes this week. The wax casting process is the toughest part in my opinion. It is really what makes or breaks these. It is also the most time consuming and tedious part. I will require the down payment AFTER I have waxes and post pictures of the waxes.
Thanks
I'd be down for the Jango helmet, providing all the details are correct!The more and more I can replace the rub n' buff with cold cast or actual aluminum, the better!
THX
I will put you on the list...I take great care to make sure the shape, earcaps, and 'lack of details' are good to go for a Jango
I'd be down for the Jango helmet, providing all the details are correct!
THX
Can you define "Custom Helmet" please? I'm not sure what you mean by that.
The customer just wants a "mando" helmet. Earcaps and small mandable divit like Boba but no dent.
What will the approximate weight be for these helmets?
THX
i'm going to want boba. if there's any difference between rotj and esb for ya, go rotj.
thanks!
Well, other than the Non-wavy brow, there's several deep goughes predominately going across the back portion of the helmet, I'd imagine you'd have to add those yourself using a dremel tool.
Approx. weight is 5lbs. I marched in the Rose parade with my Jango... it wasn't bad at all.
Last edited by Hand-Schaub; 07-15-2007 at 10:19 PM.
Interested, subject to how the waxes turn out.
Put me down for one please, i'd be after a Jango style, possibly minus the ear pieces attached? if that's not possible then just the Jango stylecan't miss a fantastic opportunity like this one
![[Aeria-Gloris]'s Avatar](http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/uploads/avatars/avatar4304_8.gif "[Aeria-Gloris]'s Avatar"){kind=avatar}
Aiming for a complete metal set so please put me down as interested in a JANGO.
cheers
Is that $550 shipped? sorry of i missed it.
I may be interested in Jango if i can secure funds for it.
Whats a good guesstimate time of finishing each helmet.
In all fairness would be first paid first fabricated and delivered correct?
thanks!
Goldenrod
Sorry I was not totally clear on that. Right now It is $550 plus shipping BUT...since I am getting a few more requests for these than previously thought I may be able to get a slightly better per unit cost from the foundry. I will pass those savings on to you.
Timeline is somewhat unclear even for me. Currently I cast about 4 helmets in wax... I need to clean them up then off to the founry I go. The foundry is usually slower than chewed gum as far as turnaround so there will be some dead time there. But to answer your question in short about 2 months and yes - typicaly the first payed will be first dealt with. There are times when somebody is not in a huge rush and I will push it back. All I require is the deposit when the wax is ready - this secures the helmet for you. When I get metal back then I will just go down the list.
Progress report!!
Well the casting is going well! I am working down the list and have finished up 4 waxes and will finish the 5th this evening. So far I have a wax ready for:
1. [Aeria-Gloris] (Jango)
2. TK7602 (Boba)*
3. Galactic Bounty Hunter (Jango)
4. Laan (Jango)
5. Private (Jango)*
I will continue the waxes for the second half of the list after I return from Comic-Con
I skipped over Lotek becasue he still has not told me jango or Boba. I will add a picture tomorrow because I need to go out a get a camera (mine took a serious dump on me)
I will be going to the foundry tomorrow to start the investment process. This is the part where I will be asking those mentioned to submit thier payment. I need to put down payments on these at the foundry and as stated earlier I can not front the money. PMs are on thier way
Thanks!
Last edited by Hand-Schaub; 07-31-2007 at 09:23 AM. Reason: **
I'm quite happy for you to leave mine until everyone elses is done, because of mine being a custom sculpt, take as long as you need, just let me know when you need the deposit.
Cheers!
I'm leaving mine for last but yours for magnificant!
I'm quite happy for you to leave mine until everyone elses is done, because of mine being a custom sculpt, take as long as you need, just let me know when you need the deposit.
Cheers!
As promised here are the pictures of the first five helmets in wax...
The first shows them in the car ready to be driven of to the foundry.
The second and third shows them gated up. Up to this point I did all the work on these. There is a good deal of handling these go through which is why I consider each individual and of an art calliber.
Wow Brian, they really look great. I wish I could afford one, maybe one day.
Darren
Brian,
What are the odds that these could be in our hands by August 30th (i.e., DragonCon)? It's less than 2 months away, but you said "about 2 months" so I just wanted to check.
Thanks,
About 100% give or take 5%
Brian,
I'm in for a Boba version! Sorry I missed this, but I don't come around TDH much anymore.
Mike
Those casts look great! Can't wait until I have a 5 pounder in my hands. Thank you for offering this run.
i'm pretty excited to be getting one of these! now i'll just need metal gauntlets and knees to really round out the suit!
I moved this to the helmet section. All items posted in the Cargo Hold are deleted 14 days after they are posted. If you plan to produce a limited run of an item and also plan to post an interest thread and/or sign-up list, do not post them in The Cargo Hold. Instead, post the interest thread/sign up list thread in the forum that is most closely related to the item that is for sale (example: post your interest thread for a run of jet pack rockets in the Jet Pack forum). The Cargo Hold is intended for items that are available for immediate sale or trade, not future projects in which the item has yet to be created or completed.
Thanks - funny part is that this was 'moved' to the cargo hold from Helmet.
Update*** I'm back in town from Comic-Con and a family thing so the next waxes are being worked on this week.
Thank you to all who sent deposits - You should have or will recieve a confirmation e-mail.
email sent
I've had one of these helmets (Boba) since '04 and even though not yet painted, it's a real work of art.
This is a general call out to anybody on the list which I have not formally contacted yet. Due to several circumstances, I am requesting any deposits to be made at any time. The reason for this is that I do not want to cast wax or send ANYTHING to the foundry before having a deposit. It is just too much money to front. I hope to have full deposits by next Wednesday when I plan to close the list. Thanks to all who are interested and have said kind words. Thanks those who have made thier deposits already!!
Thanks,
Brian
pay up guys! i don't want mine delayed
Yeah! Mine neither!
I'm sooooo ready to get started. Just bought a T-visor and pads.
When do you think you would do a troop again in the SoCal Garrison? I'd love to see one of these buckets in personBut with all of the times I troop with the SCG, I never run into you!
Yeah! Mine neither!
I'm sooooo ready to get started. Just bought a T-visor and pads.
Where and what size T-Vizor did u get for this?
I'm actually with the Central California Garrison. I haven't trooped recently with So. Cal folk. I admit - most of my previous helmets have not made it to the costume floor - rather on mantles above the fire place.
When do you think you would do a troop again in the SoCal Garrison? I'd love to see one of these buckets in person
I took a guess and just went for the largest from t-visor.com
about $15 but you can more than double that if you count shipping to the UK
You may also consider flexible welding face shields which can be cut to size. They come in different darkness which can be good if you have a helmet for costuming or for display.
I took a guess and just went for the largest from t-visor.com
about $15 but you can more than double that if you count shipping to the UK
Deposit sent, thanks much.
Any news comrade schaub?
(subtle bumpage)
UPDATE***
Just wanted to let all know where thier stuff is at.
The first five are in shell - 3 of them are burned out and nearly ready for metal. Two are drilled but need to be burned out. The first five should be poured soon!
The next four are in wax, cleaned and gated!
The final wave is being poured in wax this week and will be cleaned and in process by next week. Thanks!
Last edited by Hand-Schaub; 08-17-2007 at 11:04 AM. Reason: spelling/grammer
Lookin good and thanks for the update.
It's very interesting to see the entire process, THX again for the update!
Hey HS, PM sent.
what's that wax one in the back? is that a clone?
No sir. If you take a look at this thread you will see a better picture of it http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f34/aussie-bly-going-mandoa-16293/
That's Vaders_pet's custom helmet
ah neat! i'm not really much of a customs person, so i don't hit that part of the board. that's a cool look! much nicer than a standard mando repaint.
They look great Schaub, thanks for the step by step updates on the entire process. It's like watching the elves building our Christmas gifts on some weird North Pole web cam, lol. Really makes you appreciate the amount of work going into these things.
Yeeeeeah!
I'm told you can't duplicate the first moment you put on the right bucket.
I sense the moment is approaching for one lucky [A-G]...
Just thought I would update the group on the helmets.
Today marked the last of the helmets being gated in the wax (and finally my own helmet is gated) Not too much has happened to the shelled pieces. The four helmets from last week are nearly ready to be drilled. Now it is the foundry which is being preasured to start producing metal. I should have metal in the next few weeks. My goal is to have several out the door by the end of then month to those who are ready.
Thanks - let me know if there are any further questions.
Oh yeah! Thanks for the update.
Wicked!
Thanks for the update.
awesome! i can't wait to get painting!
WOA!! you are a Fett helmet addict!
they're like pokemon... gotta catch em all!WOA!! you are a Fett helmet addict!
Excuse me Mr Schaub but I was just wondering if it'd be ok for me to lift a few of these pictures for posting on my home forum (Knights of the Empire) to help me show off to all my British chums what I've got on order?
(also like a little brazen bumpage)
No prob...
and as far as an update - just waiting on the foundry. I knew they would be slow as peanut butter!
Will you still be producing these by Feb? I *really* want a no-dent one, But I won't have $550 until Feb. I don't care if I'm the last person on the list, but I won't have the cash until then and I've been told I *don't* want to miss this opprotunity.
I spoke with the foundry today to push them along. ALL helmets are through investment. half are ready to pour, another quarter are already burned out and three still need burn out. They can all be poured in a week - but I took that with a grain of salt and expect them within this month. I think my presense there will get them moving faster now.
Ordo... this is the last bunch for a long while.
So it's too late to jump on the bandwagon, even if I somehow come up with the money before feb.?
just bumping this back up.
ordo, i can't speak for HS, but i got the impression way back when that this run was sort of a one time deal, given what a pain in the rear they are to make.
There is one for sale in the cargo holdSo it's too late to jump on the bandwagon, even if I somehow come up with the money before feb.?
i may be interested in the future if this ever comes up again..would love to get a jango one...
I just wish I had the cash for it, but I won't have that kind of cash until I get my check in Feb.
any word on progress?
I called two days ago demanding an update. That was two days ago. Last I saw they were all ready to pour and they needed metal. Yes - I am growing impatient as my helmet is in the batch as well. Sorry for the delayany word on progress?
still no love from them? sadness!
I would love to get a Jango one as well....how long do you think you'll be doing these runs for? :P
Sorry - list is closed. The Foundry said that they would be cast this week... yup - that was on Monday. I will call again tomorrow. We are getting near tough!! At very least they have the metal in. Things should start moving real soon!
because you just don't have enough metal armor, brian?
I don't! My helmet is all stoopid fiberglass, and hardly weighs anything! I want it so that my armor bin weighs enough that mere mortals can't even lift it!because you just don't have enough metal armor, brian?
For reference - my full metal costume weighs 65lbs! That's metal gauntlets and all. I walked the full rose parade route in it with helmet on. Good times
Good news on the imonent pouring anyway!
Cheers for the update H-S
suspense is killing me HS, hehe got any more good news for us? (sitting on hands to stop from jumping around or fidgeting at this point)
I'm calling nearly every day. To be honest I'm not surprised that it is taking so long (I used to work for these guys you know!) I am getting upset with them and impatient. Usually the squeeky wheel gets the oil and I'm starting to squeek. Thanks for the understanding.
not a problem Hand, we patiently await new pictures of our wuvwy metal helmets
"Patience is a Virtue", I hate for them to just rush these through at the end and the quality lands up not being there.
yeah, much as i want it RIGHT NOW! i'd rather have a great helmet in a month than an ok one next week!"Patience is a Virtue", I hate for them to just rush these through at the end and the quality lands up not being there.
bumping to keep the thread on the first page. hopefully those foundry folks get inspired by turkey day to pour some molten metal!
ok, maybe not.
it stinks that we're so close, yet so far away!
It's all good here. If I recall correctly from one of the original interest threads (before deletion) HS said that it could take 6 to 8 months. We are still doing good on time within that frame of reference. I socked away that cash the day I made my depsit forgot about it. I am sure that when that hunk of metal it will have been worth the wait. Fer sher!!!
I am still throwing around either trying to paint it myself or throwing myself upon the mercy of one of the communities incredible artists. I have been thinking occasionally over the past 4 1/2 to 5 months about the painting templates I have seen here and how they would have to be altered to account for the alu. base. Talk about complicated!
i can't wait to paint it... painting my AL armor was AWESOME! i just layed the paint right down on the metal, no primer. liquid masking on the big areas and on the tiny scratches... anything! no worries about going too deep and exposing the fiberglass or plastic. when it gets scuffed (and if you wear it out often it does!), the scuffs never show anything but MORE METAL
i haven't worked with templates at all, since i'm all about the rotj helmet and i don't think anyone has ever done a template there, but i don't imagine it would be any different than another helmet, other than whatever size differences there may be.
Bump from your friendly neighborhood pain in the rear!
Any word from the foundry? any chance of a cool Christmas gift from the Santa Fett?
The helmets haven't been delivered to the land of "Misfit Toys" have they?
everyone wants a boba fett or a jango fett... no one wants a charlie fett helmet!
bumping again, since i want to keep this on the front page.
brian-that-isn't-me... any word from the foundry?
I complained and told him I xpect them by next friday. The problem here is that he has little investment in the project and what can I do... go and beat him up or sue him? He knows I wont so the best I can do is keep calling him on a regular basis as I am. As some know I am a high school teacher and I go on break starting next Thursday for two weeks. My intent is to get the metal and finish them ALL off by the start of the new year. I relaly want to make it clear that it is the foundry that is dragging thier *** which is why I gave a rediculously long turn-around time. I never thought it would actually take that long.
WOW these arn't done yet...
I know someone who had a sculpture of two LARGE (5' wingspan) Dragons fighting each other. that was done in less time, than these helmets. total weight was 300+ lbs. i will post pics of said dragons.
just my 2cents.
I know its not your fault HS. i just want to see your sweeeeet helmets finished already
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