PP2 Commission Paint Job for TDH Member Syper

Ren · Aug 8, 2014

the stencil for the kill stripes is mainly based off of RafalFett's templates. I had modify them just slightly to fit the GMH.

And thanks all for the compliments. Painting my own helmets are one thing, painting a commission for someone else is a bit more nerve wracking...now onto the T-visor and ear caps.

Ren · Sep 18, 2014

And here is the completed helmet. Overall Im pretty happy with the way it turned out. Had an issue with my modelers tape leaving some residue on the upper cheek, not sure why. This was a fun helmet to paint and my first PP2. It is unique in its own way. I am thankful to Syper for giving me the chance to paint this helmet. He is a man of detail and an amazing builder. I can not wait to see his complete PP2.

BudaFett · Sep 18, 2014

Ren, that came out amazing! That's so much more complicated than I could have imagined!

Major · Sep 18, 2014

Beautiful work.........

RafalFett · Sep 18, 2014

Indeed, an amazing work!

Syper · Oct 2, 2014

Ren did an incredible job and he’s a great guy to work with. I sent him a raw GMH, no prep work was done to it and that was my mistake I wish I could have done over again but Josh(Ren) was nice about it and still pumped out quality work.
I’m going to do the rest of my helmet build here on Ren’s PP2 commission thread.

So now I still needed to trim the helmet a bit for visor installation. I used a matchbook that I cut and folded over to help trace a line using a pencil. I moved the pencil and cardboard guild to the right and left to create an even cut line.

Again i should have done this before i sent the helmet to him. now i must be super careful not to damage paint.
I picked up a cordless Dremel, it’s just over 7" long and fits in the helmet with great clearance

Ok Trimming is now complete with no damage to paint

Going to correct another big no no

I forgot to fiber glass this helmet before paint OMG. That’s up next…

superjedi · Oct 3, 2014

Hadn't seen the completed pics. That came out beautiful! Love seeing more Pre-pros out there.

tubachris85x · Oct 3, 2014

Nice work, what brand/type of masking fluid did you use?

Syper · Oct 10, 2014

Added my Converted Borden three hole connector. Check link for more information on that. Syper's Borden
Here’s what I started with

Here it is after i drilled out another hole.

And here’s the installed Borden.

- - - Updated - - -

Added MojoFett aluminum GMH ears.

Honeywell switch installed.

Syper · Oct 10, 2014

Rangefinder assembled:

MojoFett aluminum post
PP2 Rangefinder Housing: Terminal-Fettler
Rangefinder Lights: Terminal-Fettler
Added the brass screw
Polaroid SX-70 camera viewfinder

Syper · Oct 15, 2014

Key Slots:
MQ-1 circuit board and Curved Visor installed. going to add more pics of the inside when i get home.

Major · Oct 15, 2014

Looking great Jim

Syper · Oct 15, 2014

Major said:
Looking great Jim

Thanks Brother

Need TDH assistance with finding the correct File Size / type for this PP2.
I found some Micro Mega dental files #45 on eBay. They look good but are the #15 more accurate?

Here are pics with the #45’s in please but not glued on. I would rather be accurate then OK.
Please let me know what yalls think.

DanzoFett · Oct 15, 2014

Great work

Major · Oct 15, 2014

Syper said:
Thanks Brother
Need TDH assistance with finding the correct File Size / type for this PP2.
I found some Micro Mega dental files #45 on eBay. They look good but are the #15 more accurate?

Here are pics with the #45’s in please but not glued on. I would rather be accurate then OK.
Please let me know what yalls think.
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Jim,

I think the 45's would be fine. That I'm seeing there's no close-up shots of the back of the helmet with the files in, so we don't know what number they used, much like the gauntlets and jetpacks. We know they used the files, but to assume they're all #15s is a leap. I would suspect they used whatever files they had, wanting the shape rather than the number.

RafalFett · Oct 15, 2014

The ROTJ helmet clearly shows the #15 (this has only 1 upper and 1 lower grooves, while the #45 has 2 lower grooves):

Also, if you look closer, the MQ-1 part and the visor piece is pressed to the inside of the keyslot, as there's not too much room between them.

Syper · Oct 16, 2014

RafalFett said:
The ROTJ helmet clearly shows the #15 (this has only 1 upper and 1 lower grooves, while the #45 has 2 lower grooves):

Yeah the #45's looks great but there’s six files in a pack and chances are they where all the same size for those helmets made/ painted around the same time.

RafalFett said:
Also, if you look closer, the MQ-1 part and the visor piece is pressed to the inside of the keyslot, as there's not too much room between them.

Yeah i see your point Levi and i will correct this issue asap, as always thanks for catching that detail for me.

Syper · Nov 18, 2014

RafalFett said:
Also, if you look closer, the MQ-1 part and the visor piece is pressed to the inside of the keyslot, as there's not too much room between them.

I used J.B.Weld to glue the MQ-1 part and the visor piece down so i had the use a dremle to cut those parts out, grind down the rest of the J.B.Weld glue off. after that I hade to thin out the key slots a bit to achieve the correct look. After that i once again fitted the MQ-1 part and the visor piece. Last pic shows what it looks like secound take.

Syper · Nov 18, 2014

I picked up JC27’s first remote servo kit and installed that, then went on a rampage and installed/ completed this helmet build in one sleepless night.
This Helmet build is Done here’s what’s all in it. I’ll have pics soon.

Syper’s Pre-Pro 2 Boba Fett - Costume Checklist.
[H][D] = Have / Done Progress 26/27

Armor
[X][X] Helmet-1 – FettPride GMH #88/ REN – PP2 Paint / found parts / Syper build.

Casio MQ-1 circuit board, found part
Endobox Micro Mega dental files, found part #15
Polaroid SX-70 camera viewfinder, found part
British riot helmet chin strap, found part
Honeywell –Microswitch, found part
Vintage 2 hole Borden company connector, added third hole.
Mojo-Fett GMH Aluminum ears
JC27 - Rangefinder remote kit
Uproar- Helmet hearing unit
PP2 Rangefinder Housing: Terminal-Fettler
Rangefinder Lights: Terminal-Fettler
Evilboy’s Duel Fan Helmet Kit
Voice Amp microphone
Smoked Gray Visor
fiber glassed helmet & reinforce ears…
Trimmed interior helmet for visor installation…
Removed all high spots and visor area’s…
Recoat with dyed black resin…
Fixed paint “tape’ marks…
Install Borden connector…
Installed visor…
Installed circuit board and curved lens piece…
Assemble Rangefinder housing, post, lights and lens…
Installed aluminum ears…
Installed micro switch…
Installed JC27’s rangefinder remote…
Fitted foam head rest
Installed duel fans…
Installed hearing unit…
Installed dental files…
Installed chin strap…
Installed BooBooFett’s Chin skirt….

Correction: Using Micro Mega dental files #45 for now

Fett 4 Real · Nov 18, 2014

Syper said:
I used J.B.Weld to glue the MQ-1 part and the visor piece down so i had the use a dremle to cut those parts out, grind down the rest of the J.B.Weld glue off. after that I hade to thin out the key slots a bit to achieve the correct look. After that i once again fitted the MQ-1 part and the visor piece. Last pic shows what it looks like secound take.
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So you were on the right track here...though the plastic should have had a channel cut out for the MQ1....if you look at the back of the ROTJ helmet in MOM you can see kinda how it was done..and in the ROTJ gallery you can look also...inside the helmet...

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