PP1 EARS FOR THIRDETHREE

AND Awaaay we go! Alright guys, here begins the "ears" version for ThirdEthree(who is doing stellar wk himself). Tonight I will have the visor mounted and begin the stensilling. Updates to come : )

Alright guys...I have tried my hand at a new style of visor mount. I have always attempted to get the exterior of these helmets as acurate as possible while at the same time trying to achieve an interior as modern and seamless as possible. I've had a decal designed which fits the perimeter of the T like a glove. This gives a smooth/ flush finish similar to the MR lids. I am also able to get these done in multiple colors depending on the particular helmet.

Interesting. So are you saying the whole T-visor is a vinyl decal? It's hard to get
a read on exactly how it works from that picture. Maybe it's because it's white on white.

Do you have any pics of it before it was placed into the helmet?

I can't wait for this!! The T visor concept is genius. A seal around the edge of the standard visor. Great innovation!!

Originally Posted by superjedi

Interesting. So are you saying the whole T-visor is a vinyl decal? It's hard to get
a read on exactly how it works from that picture. Maybe it's because it's white on white.

Do you have any pics of it before it was placed into the helmet?

Hey Superjedi- Yes, as ThirdEthree said its a decal I had designed that seams right around the visor and lid giving a seamless finish. In order to do this you need totrim the lense really nicely.. use just a few dabs of epoxy or hot glue so the visor sits flush, then lay the decal framing the lens.

Thats a really neat idea bud - The interiors I tend to go for are the screen accurate ones which to be honest, are a bit of a mess to look at - but if i were trooping and using these for costuming, i'd be hitting you up for some immediately, as they really provide some sharp and clean looking lines.. great idea, and awesome work my good man!

how are you going to maintain the shape of the helmet without the lens to help with the structure of the helmet.

Originally Posted by Jayvee

Thats a really neat idea bud - The interiors I tend to go for are the screen accurate ones which to be honest, are a bit of a mess to look at - but if i were trooping and using these for costuming, i'd be hitting you up for some immediately, as they really provide some sharp and clean looking lines.. great idea, and awesome work my good man!

Thanks Jayvee!

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Originally Posted by Fett 4 Real

how are you going to maintain the shape of the helmet without the lens to help with the structure of the helmet.

Hey Fett- Im not sure I understand your question as the visor is mounted in the helmet...the decal is just a frame which seams the edge of the visor and the helmet together as one smooth piece. Hope that makes it more clear.

I guess I dont understand what your doing here...is there a frame around the decal? is it actually a decal or just tint or something? Normally the lens acts to hold shape to the helmet, you know what i mean there...I guess im asking what is going to keep the visor from pinching.

I see now. It's not that the decal is being used to attach the visor, just to give a more
smooth finished look for the interior. Very clever!

So the white is vinyl holding the visor in place, this makes more sense...

The impression I got, was that the visor is as nomal, and still may need some hot glue etc to keep it intact , but after the visor is fitted, this just surrounds it all, giving the border around the visor a nice neat and clean finish.. :-)

Yes....the visor is mounted in (as normal). After the visor is mounted in with any method you desire, the decal is carefully placed around the perimeter and as jayvee and superjedi have said..gives a clean smooth finish to the inside : ).

Hey all- I apologize for the slow past few days...Holiday and 4 year anniv set me back a tad : /....Just masked the gray on the mandibles and trim. Will be moving forward tomorrow. Pics to follow.

Alright guys- Sorry for the delay..just been super busy : ). Quick update, I was able to get the mandibles near completion. Layed the PRR and will stencil for the Caboose this evening.

Looks awesome! Saaaaaaay, what's that in the background......

Slacker!!!

Lmao!!!

ALright, here we are again...completed the mandibles, trim and upper cheeks. Should have the lowers done by wed followed by the dome. Thanks Eric for your patience man..I should have this thing done by the second or third week of Jan!

It looks great, well detailed and clean! Keep up the great work!

Originally Posted by RafalFett

It looks great, well detailed and clean! Keep up the great work!

Thanks Raff!

Sweet, was wondering what happened to this one.

Originally Posted by superjedi

Sweet, was wondering what happened to this one.

LOL...Ya, thanks man!

Was able to lay the reefer down on the lower cheeks today...will mask that followed by hitting the Panzer...cheeks will be complete manana ; )

Lots done this evening guys! Was able to stencil and mask the ears as well as the kill stripes which I'll spray tomorrow. Ears and vent should be completed tomorrow followed by glamour shots ; ).



Ear placement was a bit of a challenge... but really happy w/ the outcome.

It looks great! Keep the updates coming! We love updates with images...

D1, are you planning to sell those decals? If so I would like one, my visor install doesn't look the best and that would help clean up the look of the inside. On a side note, did you give RP that helm you made for him?

Alright- Finally finished this beast : )! Sorry for the delay on this guys.

exquisitely sublime!!

Totally ecstatic, Brian. It came out awesome!! Completely honored to have it my collection, displayed proudly next to your 'eyes' lid. Thank you again. You're the man!!

That helmet is excellent! I especially love the front and the right side shot. You did a great job!

Sick! I love the Pre-Pro designs!

Great job as always bro!!!!

Originally Posted by deadland

Great job as always bro!!!!

Thank you master jedi!

Great work bud! It's always nice to see some of the versions that aren't done as fequently - and this one is a beaut! Lovely job as always