Lower-cost movie-sized helmet kit

It has been suggested to me that for the benefit of anyone who wasn't following the vacuformed helmet thread, I should start another thread just for this.

Like a lot of us, I've always wanted to do a bunch of different helmet paint-jobs to display together- mostly a Jango and the McQuarrie logo designs developed before ESB. This is my way of making lower-cost helmets for just that purpose. I had a left-over fiberglass shell from my Disney projects that had been slated to become my Jango (who knows when I would have gotten around to that project!). Instead, I sliced it up and made vacuform bucks. I wasn't sure exactly how it would turn out, but I'm very pleased with the results!

Since my set of custom helmets will be just for display, I'm not sure if I will just paint the visor black, or install an actual tinted lense.

So I've ended up with a 9-piece 'kit' of sorts from which I can make my Mandolorian army of helmets:

Vacuformed .080" styrene shell (3 pieces), resin ears and rangefinder, templates to cut out 'turn signals', extra styrene to aid in joining parts and behind 'turn signals'.

Templates for both the T-visor and the rangefinder stalk.


Here is the info:

Vacuformed .080" styrene shell (3 pieces), resin ears and rangefinder, templates to cut out 'turn signals', extra styrene to aid in joining parts and behind 'turn signals'.

The only things not included with the kit to do a complete helmet are the smoked clear visor and the rangefinder stalk. However, templates for both are included so you can cut your own.

Also included are some strips of styrene to aid in joining the front and back halves under the ears.

http://www.wackychimp.com/uploads/helmetkitJPG_1.jpg

Pics of assembled helmet before any finishing (putty, paint, etc.):
http://www.wackychimp.com/uploads/built1.jpg
http://www.wackychimp.com/uploads/built1a.jpg
http://www.wackychimp.com/uploads/built2.jpg
http://www.wackychimp.com/uploads/built3.jpg
http://www.wackychimp.com/uploads/built4.jpg

Note: there is no 'dent' to doing Boba versions, since most customs will be 'non-Boba' (Jango or custom Mando). However, its easy to make a dent by heating up a small spot with a hair-dryer or something similar and pushing in.

If anyone is interested in one of these, PM me here!

Mark

Man that looks great. :thumbsup

Mark this looks great! I have never seen a vac fett before.
What is the size of it? DP,Mystery or bigger?
And do you have a pic of 1 finished vac helmet?
I would like to do a different mando helmet from a certain KT novel,maybe 2.

Wow, Nicely done Mark!

oooooooh....this is VERY interesting....PM sent

Thanks everyone!

Goldenrod,

The size is slightly larger than the DP Deluxe- not sure how that compares to the Mystery Helmet yet (I have one on the way).

Check out the link below some shot of the assembled helmet:
Keep in mind that it is assembled, but no finish work has been done (putty, etc.) to give you an idea of how well it goes together:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1086755...7601817197662/

Mark

looks awesome! great for a custom, PM sent!

Cool idea Mark!

Ok, what is the price, and how soon will it be availble? Looks great

Nice! So is this an original sculpt, or did Disney get something from LFL to pattern their Fetts on?

Hi Mark bought one of these kits from you the other week i'm the guy that bought the one on ebay :lol
Anyway after some asking about i was pointed here ( cheers Mac ) it's nice to know a bit more about it and it looks pretty nice built up look forward to recieving it :cheers

Gary

Is the .080" styrene too thin to coat the inside with fiberglass resin? I cant wait to receive mine, I look forward to building it. Thanks Bradleyfett!:thumbup:cheers:cheering

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Ok, what is the price, and how soon will it be availble? Looks great

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I know, I know, I was supposed to introduce myself:cheering

1st post

I've been admiring everyones work around here for about the last year or so, and not quite sure which bucket would be the right one for starters, so I thought maybe this one?

Johnny.......

I want one! PM sent.

any idea when these might be shipping?

yeah how much do they cost?

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yeah how much do they cost?

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They're $75 shipped, there used to be a thread in the cargo hold, but it got bumped off

I want one. How do I get one of these kits.

I would like one of these as well .please pm me the info

Shipping to Canada would be how much???

Thx!

I ordered mine today!

Has anyone received and started working on these helmets yet? I'd like to see a completed and painted one soon.

I am supposed to be getting one to paint up for a buddy.So soon hopefully.

I just got the kit today! Will start working on it in a few days :)

And mine was waiting for me when I got home tonight.

ioelus

Has anyone put one of these together yet? I still can't for the life of me figure out how the dome is supposed to be installed.

Can anyone help?

The dome goes inside the "band."

So how much am I supposed to cut away from the inside rim of the helmet for it to fit?There is no trim line.

Bump for my question. ;)

When is the ETA on the ordered lids? Just checking. Thanks. John

i recieved a helmet today but it is not mine i ordered (boba) armor from him
so is there anyone that ordered a helmet but got armor?????

i also made a thread in the general section.

Ruben

hey guys,

still waiting for a response to my pm. any idea how long it usually takes?

So when the pieces are put together, they are all ready to paint or no?

Sorry I'm new to this whole deal.:o

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So when the pieces are put together, they are all ready to paint or no?

Sorry I'm new to this whole deal.:o

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well, when they are all put together, yeah. but putting them together involves glue/filler/sanding and all sorts of stuff.

check out my post on building it up to see what to expect:
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f23/bradleyfett-helmet-build-up-22436/

it's not the only way to put it together, but it is a way. it does give a feel for what is involved.

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well, when they are all put together, yeah. but putting them together involves glue/filler/sanding and all sorts of stuff.

check out my post on building it up to see what to expect:
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/showthread.php?t=22436

it's not the only way to put it together, but it is a way. it does give a feel for what is involved.

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Thank you! This should help :)

that is one beautiful helmet
PM sent

If anyone is interested in one of these and needs it before Christmas, please PM me this week. Thanks!

Mark

Hi Bradleyfett, not got mine yet, but hearing good reports about them from people that have, looking forward to starting to paint it.

PM sent to bradleyfett

Hey - has anyone seen / heard from Bradleyfett? I sent $ and PM's but no response.

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Hey - has anyone seen / heard from Bradleyfett? I sent $ and PM's but no response.

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Me too!

mark tends to go in spurts... he'll be here for a bit, then be gone for a bit. i don't think he's ever failed to fill an order, but it can take a long time.

Got it today, excellent. I bought a fiber glass bucket not so long since so this will probably be used for a custom mando. Thanks Mark.

How durable is the helmet once built up and are there anymore available?

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How durable is the helmet once built up and are there anymore available?

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i'd compare it to a stormtrooper helmet, for whatever that's worth to ya'

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i'd compare it to a stormtrooper helmet, for whatever that's worth to ya'

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That works!
:D
Thanks.

Great work!!! Might have to get a couple of these for display. I assume that these are bigger than the Don Post 95 helmets since you said it is a MSH?

Thanks,

Geo