helmet vs helmet

Question for you helmet guys; A helmet made by Boba Maker vs a sgt fang helmet. Pros & cons of these two helmets. Any post would be helpful.
Not trying to disrespect either, so please pm if needed...
Thanks....

Sgt Fang makes a good all around helmet for either esb or rotj. Where as Bobamaker and terminalfettler make esb style helmets.

Well, I only have direct experience with the Sgt. Fang helmet, so I can't comment on specific differences between the two, however, the Sarge helmet is resin, so it's lightweight. The BM is fiberglass, so it would be a bit more substantial. (I've worked with other fiberglass helmets.) The Sarge comes in 'kit' form, which requires some basic modeling/prep skills. There are tons of threads describing what goes into prepping this one. The BM comes trimmed/prepped and with a coat of primer on it. Another big factor to consider is $$$. You can PM either manufacturer to get their prices.

I've done a Sgt. Fang Boba helmet, and I've also worked on armor parts from BM (my personal armor.) Both are great vendors, and I wouldn't hesitate to order from either of them again.

Bobamaker said he can do either ESB or ROTJ?

As far as paintjobs go? I'm sure that's true.
I don't think he makes 2 different helmets though. (I could be mistaken!! Please ask him )

Well...the main difference between the two is that I own a Sgt. Fang and not a BM.


And now you know the rest of the story.


All kidding aside...the Fang is a lot more affordable, but can look like a very daunting task when compared to the ready out of the box "just add paint" BM.

I personally think that both of them look great when finished.

So where does the BKBT bucket fit in to the mix?

-Brian

BKBT does Jango helmets.

BM makes one kind of helmet.

If you have the cash, get BM, if you don't get Fang.

BobaMaker's helmet is ready to paint when it comes straight out of the box, it's perfect, I love it. Now when people say it is "ESB Style," What they mean is it has the wavy brow and has the flared shape of the ESB. I'm an ESB Fett so it works perfect for me, I have his helmet and I love it. The helmet is crisp, detail is great, it's an all around solid helmet. The only downpoint to the helmet I believe is the weight, it isn't heavy, but definately heavier than the SgtFang bucket.

SgtFang helmets are mediocre when they get to your door. They require a lot of cleanup and some flaws just can't be cleaned up at all. Such as the "lump" on the right side of the helmet's dome. It can be removed in theory, but I never thought to sand it down that much in fear that the resin would become so thin it would break to the touch or just create a hole anyway. This error isn't huge, but I don't like it. The helmet has also been recasted so many times a lot of detail has been lost, especially in the dent. The one think I really liked about the helmet was its weight, I'm not sure what kind of resin SgtFang uses, but I want the recipe.

Your budget should really define what helmet you get. If you can buy a BobaMaker, I say go for it. However, if you have a BobaMaker budget, it doesn't mean you have to buy from him. SgtFang still makes a good bucket that can be used by most everyone. Size-wise, the helmets I believe are just about the same.

The terminal fettler helmet is just as good if not better than the BM helmet.
The "if not" means that I think it's better but others may not. not trying to start a war or anything.

Originally Posted by zombierepellent

The terminal fettler helmet is just as good if not better than the BM helmet.
The "if not" means that I think it's better but others may not. not trying to start a war or anything.

Seeing it in person looked really cool, but he makes them extremely thin, about 1/3rd as thick as the BobaMaker. I honestly wouldn't feel safe with it :-\ I also believe that the BM had a better shape than the TF helmet. I do believe the RF setup for TF is much better than the BM kit.

If I were you Mdoug I should choose the BM helmet. BM does a great job.

Where does one find info on buying either one? Websites? Links? Emails?
Rob

BM's sight is http://www.bobamaker.co.uk/

How 'bout The Sarge's?
Rob

For future reference, You're not supposed to post peoples websites. if you need to tell someone it should be done via PM. As for sarge, he works by the PM's

soory about that. I got excited because I was able to help someone out.

I little birdy told me a New fan made helmet will be available soon....FP??....

Originally Posted by Spideyfett

I little birdy told me a New fan made helmet will be available soon....FP??....

YES that same bird landed in my backyard today

Man if I needed a helmet I would wait to buy it for a few weeks!!!!!

I feel a great disturbance in the force....we have a new HELMET Coming..............

Originally Posted by zombierepellent

For future reference, You're not supposed to post peoples websites. if you need to tell someone it should be done via PM. As for sarge, he works by the PM's

Yeah, that's my fault....I shoulda picked up on that "procedure" while I was lurking the threads earlier...sorry, mdoug....I'll PM the Sarge...
Rob

Originally Posted by Spideyfett

I little birdy told me a New fan made helmet will be available soon....FP??....

No way! Can't wait to see it.

Just a note on the comparrison between the Sgnt Fang, and the BM helmet. They are both from mystery helmets. The BM is better IMO becase its Fiberglass and the details are more refined. The Fang would require alot more work to look correct for an ESB. But thats just if your a stickler for details....

Buy if your a patient man you will wait a few weeks... as there are some exciting new things around the corner.

AAAAHHHH!! All you Texas guys are killin' me!
Can't wait a few weeks. . . can't wait a few weeks. . . can't wait a few weeks. . .

I keep telling myself, WAIT, WAIT!!!!!

I have to meet up with you other DFW guys!!!

I can only speak about BM. The craftsmanship is superb. I also had BM paint my bucket RoTJ style and the paint job is outstanding. As far as weight is concerned: Its not overly heavy. I'm a skinny guy at 160lbs, and the helmets weight doesn't bother me at all. I would rather have a nice strong sturdy helmet even if it weighs a bit more. My advice: If you can afford the BM, go for it, you will not be disappointed.

Originally Posted by mdoug18217

Question for you helmet guys; A helmet made by Boba Maker vs a sgt fang helmet. Pros & cons of these two helmets. Any post would be helpful.
Not trying to disrespect either, so please pm if needed...
Thanks....

Well, I own a Fang Helmet, and the Clean-up I heard from a buddy of mine, was insane.

BM makes awesome Stuff, but I don't really think his stuff is the best either though, his helmet though, is very detailed, strong, and as said before ready to paint when it gets to your door.

Although I put my Fang bucket and compared it to the BM, the BM is better, but a smidgen smaller than the Fang.

With my Fang bucket, I am always worried about it breaking in certain areas, and so I have always been thinking of reinforcing it.

It is really your choice of bucket if you are shopping for one, but their are more buckets than just those two.

Does anyone know 'When' this little birds voice will be heard regarding this new lid...

Originally Posted by MOJO-FETT

Does anyone know 'When' this little birds voice will be heard regarding this new lid...

Soon, very soon.

(And I'm not even from Texas ).

the Bird has landed.....2 days until all will be revealed

get ready.... the FETT Helmet world is about to change FOREVER!!!

I have seen "IT"......

I'd like the little birdie to come visit me with the info!

lets just say that a SPIDER Friend of mine is spinning his WEB and a THREAD will be posted soon with all the info you could ever want and LOTS of PICS!!!

Originally Posted by rmschneider104

I'd like the little birdie to come visit me with the info!

. . . head. . . going to. . . explode. . . . . .
Must. . . wait . . . 2 more days. . .

Serenity now!!!! Serenity now!!!!!!

2 days.... 2 days... 2 days... 2 days... 2 days... mmmmmmm... 1 day now?... no?... ok... 2 days

I need see that bucket!

Darth... Spidey... teasing us with info....
If Spidey / FP are invloved... then this is gonna be worth the wait!!

Can the Spidey Bird please put me on the list NOW! I need to purchase another bucket asap and have the $$$ saved and just need to know who to pay pal. BM was my first choice, but apparently the "bird" work is going to be insane. Can't wait