Marrow Sun Version 3

Words can’t illustrate nor convey the raw beauty and meticulous precision of your work MS.:thumbup
This is simple why I love and respect this hobby so much, I’m going off now to cry.

yeah, so i'm buying one lol

mark me!

-=QuinN!

Oh man. I can't wait to see one of those babies painted up.

Put me down for a ROTJ!!
Glad I held off getting one earlier!

WOW that awsome so far. Great job so far MS!

If indeed there is a list please add me to it!!! Fantastic work!!!

I don't know that tape makes it look unstable....



lol

nice work

Very nice!!

Metal earpieces? Man... I'd be down for a set of those!

The ever impressive MS! That is just beyond words.
Its Great.... no, its um...amazing no, not quite. See what I mean?
Just and really and of course:thumbup
Christi

Hear that MS, that is the colective sound of everyone in TDH craping there pants over how completly awsome this sculpt is!

That is what I want my awesome MS interiors to go in. Beautiful. :thumbup

Who's gonna paint it for me?

that looks amazing!! :thumbup

Outstanding work as always Jordy. :thumbup

it's a thing of beauty, once you're producing these I'll be down to get one

Shabad, I am working towards being available to do paint work for people. I am at the tail end of finishing my second Fett bucket. I will be posting pics shortly. The first I have pics on here already unfinished, I used it as a test subject to try all the different techniques. I have learned allot. Another good person to have paint your bucket would be either DarthMiller or SpideyFett, I believe they both do great jobs!! Shoot me a PM if you want me to send you pics of my latest work. If you want to inqure with the other guys do the same with them, there great guys!!!

MS you complete me
Seriously...are you planning on taking ALL of my money this year???

It looks really nice. I am glad I held out also, you can count on me to buy one of these bad mofos.

ooooh, metal ears

i SO want one of these!

ESB has metal ears also right?

if there is a list put me down. fantastic job. i think i have made up my mind on my first lid :-)

Originally Posted by cookiemongoloid

ESB has metal ears also right?

YUP...just painted over..

Originally Posted by SlaveR5

if there is a list put me down. fantastic job. i think i have made up my mind on my first lid :-)

...take 2 they are small

Laters
HollyWood

Nicely Done!!

-Tony Vida; TK 3204; Austin, Tx

:thumbup :thumbup Oh yeah!

Looking much better I'm looking forward to seeing those earpieces next.

Awesome job!

I find myself coming back to this thread to look at the "Pretty helmet"...

Originally Posted by Spideyfett

I find myself coming back to this thread to look at the "Pretty helmet"...

Me to!!!!!!! Can't stop looking at it.

Just like everyone else I want one! Please add me to the list when you start one. :thumbup


Rudy G.

Love the detailing of the triangles the most personally...
Finally someone made the triangles look they were made for a purpose!
Great bucket!

Mason.

Those pics make me giggle like a little school girl.

MS3 helmet, you will be mine.

V3 looks sweet! I would like to buy one as well! I do like the ear caps too! Um, I am still new to all this, but what is a "borden connector?"

Originally Posted by The_Sith_Hunter

V3 looks sweet! I would like to buy one as well! I do like the ear caps too! Um, I am still new to all this, but what is a "borden connector?"

The Borden Connector is the little round greeble that goes in the hole you see in his pics on the lower right cheek.


Looks great MS, deffinatly count me in for one once production starts. Keep us posted.

Originally Posted by The_Sith_Hunter

V3 looks sweet! I would like to buy one as well! I do like the ear caps too! Um, I am still new to all this, but what is a "borden connector?"

S. Hunter,
The Borden connector is the small, round detail piece on Boba's right cheek. In M_S's pics, you can see a little circular depression where it will be attached.
It's called a Borden connector because. . . well, that's what it is! It's a piece manufactured by the Borden Company for use in dental offices. It's the piece that connects the "drill head" to an air line.
A lot of folks have gotten real Borden connectors to use on their helmets. The real ones are brass (if I recall correctly) and some people drill a matching hole and install it from the inside, or cut a slice off the connector and glue it onto the outside of the helmet.
Eric

looks like i'm not the only person that has come back to the thread more than once to stare at where a nice chunk of my change will disappear to

that helmet is awesome.

-=QuinN!

Looks like I'm going to have to save up and get one of these bad boys. Amazing work, MS.

You know what that helmet looks like? It looks like my paycheck....which will be going towards my first high quality Boba bucket purchase.

I'm back again to look at the sexy pictures

Don't judge me!

LionsPride and SuperJedi, thanks for the definitions! Now I feel that much more like a professional Mando! I am very much looking forward to getting this helm and my mando together!

Originally Posted by Icedevil

I'm back again to look at the sexy pictures

Me too..

Very nice work MS..

...BEE....U....TEE...FULL....HEL....MET

Man, why again...WHYYY?! Why the punishment of coming with a MS3, when I'm about to receive an MS2 really soon?!

Updated with pics at the top

.......ahhh.....sooo pretty....
Great Job Marrow....I will be getting one of these, eventually....

email sent!!!!

WOW

it makes me want to throw my bucket away

seroiusly man you are very talented :thumbup

Man, I was considering an MS bucket anyways, that bucket is sweet!! Now I just need money. Will these be in the same price range as the last version? Any old versions kicking around, that might sell at a discount now

email sent Jordy!
jon/shunned

Email sent

What's the damage $$ on one of these?

email sent

Gonzo...thats great!!

thanks. Yeah its called "quitting your day job "
This MS3 I can't keep it off my mind as soon as MS posted the new pics I knew what had to be done.

Gonzo, I don't know if it's my lack of sleep or overdose of caffine last night but,.. that's just too funny I can't look away...

Originally Posted by mrgr8ness

Man, I was considering an MS bucket anyways, that bucket is sweet!! Now I just need money. Will these be in the same price range as the last version? Any old versions kicking around, that might sell at a discount now

Nope sorry I don't ever keep extra of anything. As for the exact price I will answer matters of $$ through E-mail or PM. But I can say they will be selling for around 40% more

email sent!

!!!!!!!

sonofa !!!! **** your fast .. I was figurin you'd maybe have these in Pro by next month... LOL

E-mail sent

payment sent! I can hardly wait to get this

payment sent. i too can hardly wait

thanks MS

I keep comin' back to look too! I can't wait to get one!! Omnom!!

Originally Posted by MARROW SUN

Nope sorry I don't ever keep extra of anything. As for the exact price I will answer matters of $$ through E-mail or PM. But I can say they will be selling for around 40% more

Man, now I will have to continue to save

Originally Posted by MARROW SUN

Nope sorry I don't ever keep extra of anything. As for the exact price I will answer matters of $$ through E-mail or PM. But I can say they will be selling for around 40 cents more

Heck if there only 40 cents more, I'll take two!

hi, completed payment thanks can't wait to get it!

Look outstanding!

Just to let everyone who's already purchased one of these babies, the first pull has been made and the copy is FLAWLESS. FWEW8) Not a bubble to be seen.

MS, this bucket is Amazing !
Great Work !

That's not saying much, you are The Great Marrow Sun after all, everyone has come to expect that everything you do is awesome :thumbup:thumbup

Originally Posted by MARROW SUN

Just to let everyone who's already purchased one of these babies, the first pull has been made and the copy is FLAWLESS. FWEW8) Not a bubble to be seen.

Originally Posted by MARROW SUN

Just to let everyone who's already purchased one of these babies, the first pull has been made and the copy is FLAWLESS. FWEW8) Not a bubble to be seen.

sweet! payment sent a couple of hours ago. and now the daily "is it here yet?" dance can begin!

pssshhh, i would have ordered one of these last week, but i held out to see how hard i'd get hit with school supplies this semester.
$400 so far, and i still need a book or two and some supplies here and there.

ahhhh


-=QuinN!

Thanks for all the complements guys! I've been hard at work getting these things made up for those who just couldn't wait! Just FYI, I never did officially decide what the helmets would be made from. The initial batch is fiberglass with a liquid plastic skin. This surface coat is superior to gelcoat in everyway. Its strong, light and does not trap any air. You guys are going to love it! I guarantee!
I may decide to make all the helmets completely out of this stuff. It will easily be as durable as fiberglass and unless you through your helmet under a moving truck, your not going to break it. Its an option thats available to you if wanted.

Agreed Spidey, so, what a fantastic helmet Jordy!! back on track (lets hope)

Wow... MS... to say I am impressed with this bucket is a MAJOR understatement. I can't wait to see the finished product. I can only imagine that after this is complete, and given a proper paint job, it's going to look phenominal!

Thank you for the images...

I purged the thread of off-topic posts, and discussion of the topic may now resume.

Once again, I remind all TDH members to be respectful toward one another, especially when discussing dissenting opinions.

As per the Code of Conduct:

RESPECT

Treat others as you would like to be treated. Respect fellow members and their opinions. Respect must be extended to each and every member, the administrative staff included. Be polite and courteous to others and keep your messages in good taste.Disagreements are bound to happen. Approach them in a civil manner, with respect to the other person's point of view.

*Edited for clarity*

not to question the almighty Dent, *bows*, but where is someone being disrespecful in this post? I only see praises for MS's work...

please don't disintigrate me...

Great Bucket MS!!........

Originally Posted by fettenvy

not to question the almighty Dent, *bows*, but where is someone being disrespecful in this post? I only see praises for MS's work...

please don't disintigrate me...

It was removed...THANKS DENT:thumbup ...

Originally Posted by Spideyfett

It was removed...THANKS DENT:thumbup ...

oh ok... yay for Dent!

:thumbup :thumbup :thumbup

*bad imitation of yoda* The dent has ultimate power, yes hmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhm

What the heck did I miss?! I guess thanks to all those guys who stood up for me!
I've avoided posting any of the close up shots of the detail changes for obvious reasons. Next week I'll post pics of a completed kit with the new RF, and polished ears. I'm pretty sick today so I'm not going to get the work done I wanted before the weekend. I'm off to Vancouver in the morning to watch some Hockey GO CANUCKS GO!

I'm only a day or two away from molding the RF pieces up. The main body is completed and I machined the 3 grooves into the insert yesterday. Only thing left to do is make up the lens cover and the small lens to go inside.

Wow!!!!!!! I am more of a clone/TK kind of guy but this helmet is awesome!!!!!!! Nice job. This makes me want to do a Fett!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by MARROW SUN

I'm only a day or two away from molding the RF pieces up. The main body is completed and I machined the 3 grooves into the insert yesterday. Only thing left to do is make up the lens cover and the small lens to go inside.

Thanks for the update bro

Anxiously awaiting mine. Thank god I have my new (version 1) MLC jet pack to keep me busy til then. I'm actually having a blast reseaching everything, and getting myself set up for the painting process of all the pieces of the costume, it's 1/2 the fun of building it.

Have fun at the game man =)

Everyones helmets are ready as well the earcaps. Just need to finish the RF as posted. Here is some proof to squall the riot My own MANDALORIAN ARMY is starting to assemble.

i feel like i'm a future puppy owner, looking at pics from the breeder. which one's mine?

and on a less joking note... do you have any advice on a nice rotj visor? the guy that sells the rubies upgrade ones on ebay will cut me a larger one, but i'm not convinced that $20+ for a visor makes sense...

Originally Posted by tk7602

i feel like i'm a future puppy owner, looking at pics from the breeder. which one's mine?

and on a less joking note... do you have any advice on a nice rotj visor? the guy that sells the rubies upgrade ones on ebay will cut me a larger one, but i'm not convinced that $20+ for a visor makes sense...

Yours is the 1 in the middle I used a smoked acrylic visor for my ROTJ. I bought it from the guy on ebay. Make sure he makes it longer left to right. This helmet's eye slit has been lenghtend 1/2" to match up to the MoM photos. Ask him to make is 11"wide and 7" long and you'll be plenty safe.

I want one?? ...

Originally Posted by MARROW SUN

Everyones helmets are ready as well the earcaps. Just need to finish the RF as posted. Here is some proof to squall the riot My own MANDALORIAN ARMY is starting to assemble.

nice army MS

which one is mine? :-) another proud father looking at his new kid :-)~

cant wait to get it

MS - so the guys visors on ebay will fit this helmet?

Originally Posted by SlaveR5

MS - so the guys visors on ebay will fit this helmet?

I'm not guaranteeing anything Just make sure if he makes you one that the eye slit is at least 11" across and the lenth down the mandibles is at least 7" and you will have enought visor to easy cover the inside. Might have to trim a bit off the bottom. As for in side fit, maybe you will have to heat it up bend it to get a tight fit.

Looking great!

Originally Posted by LionsPride

If you have a local weilding supply company close to you try there. Look for a dark green faceshield. You can get them online also.

Here's an example of what im talkin about :
http://store.weldingdepot.com/cgi/we...ml?id=c9bM8fZb

They look sweet MS

that's the problem... they only have green. since i'm doing RotJ, i want smokey.

i've emailed the ebay visor guy with the measurements. it's looking like $15 plus shipping will be the way to go.

Email sent on Helmet!
Wayne

Hello everybody!

Well I went on a little trip over to visit our friend Marrow Sun and I came home last night with some goodies! I got the opportunity to cast my own helmet, so I did!

MS was kind enough to lend his incredible painting skills to do an amazing paint job on my helmet. He went for a PP2 scheme and I think you will agree that he got it spot on! I'll let the photos do the rest of the talking...










Oh,...... what a minute,......that can't be right,......Oh! Opps! That's my old broken POS rubber Don Post helmet with the 2 hour paint job from when I was 12 years old! I keep on getting these helmets mixed up!



But seriously folks (I'll be here all week! ), I did cast up my own helmet (#10 out of the mold!) and I now have a complete kit ready to start work on. This helmet is amazing and you all will love yours. It just has the correct look that lets you know this definitely has close ties to the original helmets.





I've got the cold-cast aluminum ear pieces (which still need trimming and a lot of sanding/polishing to bring out that metallic shine), a cute little cold-cast aluminum Borden connector, the multi-piece range finder (which looks pretty sharp!), and one of BigKidBiggerToys' slick new aluminum RF posts (thanks again BKBT!). I'll be going to town getting everything prep'ed and then I'll need to track down some paints!




For those naysayers who think that all MS is good at is pouring silicone, I have something to say to you. He can't even do that right! His first mold for the range finder parts left silly little part lines on the pieces, so I had to sort him out and show him what he should do! We re-made those molds, so all you guys will be getting nice pieces with your helmets (unlike me who is stuck with these ****** pieces from the old mold! ). He's getting all your parts together and will be starting shipping this week, so it won't be long now for you guys! I can safely say you won't be disappointed!

All and all, I couldn't be happier with this kit! I'll be going for a film-accurate ESB paint job, and I'll be going 100% layered on the paints for that really authentic feel. I too hope to start a progress thread for this guy, if you all aren't sick of those by now!

All the best,

MJC.

your such a tease :-)

Oh... its so... beautiful!!!