WIP: FIRST EVER ACCURATE ESB FETT HELMET interior

The helmet is a direct cast from the PP2 Fett helmet (from Rogue Studios) which is the actual helmet used in all the action figure packaging back in '78.
For those who don't know, this style casting is the most accurate in all fandom.

I'm slowly putting together a full size ESB Fett display.
It's going to be awhile before I get to painting this helmet, so in the meantime, I wanted to finish the interior as much as possible.

It's not an exact match (as I realize that is unrealistic) but it's definitely by far the most accurate attempt at an accurate screen used or production made Fett helmet to date.
I'm sure as time goes on, I'll continue to tweak it.


Here are some pics of the real deal screen used ESB hero.


http://www.starwarspropaganda.com/po.../esb_ref_1.jpg

http://www.starwarspropaganda.com/po.../esb_ref_2.jpg




And here is my replica so far. Still looking for the correct helmet liner (which happens to be the same as the type 2 ROTJ trooper helmets.



INTERIOR

http://www.starwarspropaganda.com/po...interior_1.JPG

http://www.starwarspropaganda.com/po...interior_2.JPG

http://www.starwarspropaganda.com/po...interior_3.JPG



CORRECT CHIN CUP

http://www.starwarspropaganda.com/po...interior_4.JPG



.125" DARK GREEN VISOR

http://www.starwarspropaganda.com/po...interior_5.JPG



PUSHBUTTON TO ACTIVATE RANGEFINDER LIGHTS

http://www.starwarspropaganda.com/po...interior_6.JPG



EXTERIOR SHOTS

http://www.starwarspropaganda.com/po...interior_7.JPG

http://www.starwarspropaganda.com/po...interior_8.JPG



RANGEFINDER LIGHTS ACTIVATED

http://www.starwarspropaganda.com/po...interior_9.JPG

http://www.starwarspropaganda.com/po...nterior_10.JPG



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Beautiful. Will you have accurate batteries? :-P

AWESOME MAN! That really looks great!

Very cool!

Are you using "screen accurate" gaffers tape or duct tape?;)

Nice work Gino!

Really cool! :)

Your level of screen accuracy is amazing Gino. I wonder if your props are better for display than the ones Lucasfilm shows at exhibits. :thumbup

Thanks!
Actually, some of my pieces are. Some of their stuff (like Vader or Yoda) are not original pieces at all and are not as representative of what was on screen as mine are.

That being said, nothing beats screen used (as long as it IS screen used and not made specifically for tour or exhibit).

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Looks great Gino! Is the rangefinder going to be a on a remote of some kind or lowered manually?

"by far the most accurate attempt" Seems like an overly grand statement.

No offense, but the interior ain't the challenge with the ESB hero.

I'd have to say that its the most accurate start on on helmet I've ever seen!! Good start Gino!!

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Looks great Gino! Is the rangefinder going to be a on a remote of some kind or lowered manually?

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Manually, just like the real helmets.


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Originally Posted by Lufo1138

"by far the most accurate attempt" Seems like an overly grand statement.

No offense, but the interior ain't the challenge with the ESB hero.

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I don't think so. I think it's quite appropriate.
And no offense taken, but I disagree about the interior not being the challenge.
The exterior is just more work, but it's already been figured out.

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Originally Posted by Gino

I don't think so. I think it's quite appropriate.
And no offense taken, but I disagree about the interior not being the challenge.
The exterior is just more work, but it's already been figured out.

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Gino is going for exact replicas of what was used on screen. inside and out. It's different from what some of us set out to do with Boba.

Some have idealized versions of the character while others have versions that are virtually perfect visual representations of the character on screen and are functional so they can be trooped with. In some ways parts of the Boba suits were designed with a certain functionality but because they are hidden from view they may not look "cool" or futuristic.

I believe Gino stated at another point he does not troop with his suits. They don't need to be functional in that sense. What he is looking for something that is the closest as possible to what the actors in the films used. I think it's like trying to replicate a piece of artwork in a museum.

It doesn't matter what I think... but I happen to think what Gino does is very cool. It's yet another level of this hobby for someone to explore.

Thanks!
And you nailed it. :thumbsup
Different strokes for different folks. I'm just glad that there are people who appreciate this approach even if it is not their preference or fits within their goals.


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Pretty cool

WOW...this is going to be awesome!!

Again awesome...:cheering

Time to gut out my FPH:D

WOW, fantastic work.

Now that is the way to do it! Although you did miss that small wrap of green insulation tape between the clip and where the wires exit the helmet...:D

Thanks.
I was wondering what that was.
It looks like they cut the wires at some point.

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How are you planning on painting the helmet, is it a combination of layering and topical?

I'm thinking layering, and only topical where needed.

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Stunning work as ever Gino, I look forward to seeing your progress painting the helmet :thumbsup

Outstanding as always Gino! :cheering

But I am still fascinated by your palpatine! Your avatar shows it: You perfectly nailed the expression and properties of his face! Looks exactly the same as in the movie!
Still hate you for not making copies of that! >: Just kidding bro! :D

That´s so awesome!

Keep us posted with pictures!

ahh haaa... Greatness Mr. Gino.:thumbsup

Thanks you guys!!


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Love seeing this, right down to the duct tape. Very nice.

Fantasitic!!!

Awesome as always Gino !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Leo

very cool man

Good lord, who let you get at a Fett helmet !!! :suprise You're going to make us all look bad now !

:D :lol

Fantastic Job Gino - I can't wait to see what else you do with this bucket :thumbup

Thanks guys.
I'm taking a small break from fett stuff for some other projects but will be returning to him right after.


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Very nice indeed, glad to see you're replicating an ILM film prop rather than the imaginary interior that the MR mini helmet has. Are you going to install the blue 'flick switch' like the original? (indicated with red arrow).

DAZ

Thanks.
I'd love to if only I could find one.
As far as I know, no one has found one of those vintage slide switches yet.

So for the purposes of the pic, I rotated the circuit board 180 degrees so that area would be hidden under the foam.

What an awesome interior! it looks amazing.

Can't wait to see this finished! Looking great Gino!

Any More work on this Gino?

Not yet.
Working on some other helmets at the moment.
May be a little while before I get bck to this one. :(


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Originally Posted by Gino

Working on some other helmets at the moment.
May be a little while before I get bck to this one.

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Awesome work Gino.. ;)
Sorry I missed this!

This might come a little late, but why has Vadermania's photo got a Starwarspropaganda.com watermark on it? I know this is Tom's photo because I personally had it scanned from his original nagatives that he sent me...

I don't know. It can be actually found at full size at the gallery without any kind of watermark.

I know, it came from me ;)

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Originally Posted by kurtyboy

I know, it came from me ;)

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Really? Thank you very much then! :D

Not a big deal.
At the time, I was adding my watermark to any photos I posted.
It was not my intention to make anyone think that I owned the photo.
I thought that would be clear seeing as there is a watermark on the second photo which is from one of the LFL books.


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Good timing that this got bumped KB ;)