Devil's Protocol Jango Mystery Helmet Conversion And Progress

Nope... No Goop... I bought Goop, but didn't buy clamps (like a dummy), and was in a hurry so I just used gel style Krazy glue for the ears. Alot of people are really against it, but I think its fine. Even the Goop package gives it 3 stars, verses Goops 4 stars. So its not like they're on there with Elmers white glue or anything (which is one star). Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with it. Its eventually gonna be sold anyway, once I can afford a Jango bucket thats 100% accurate.
 
Devilstar2k2 said:
Nope... No Goop... I bought Goop, but didn't buy clamps (like a dummy), and was in a hurry so I just used gel style Krazy glue for the ears. Alot of people are really against it, but I think its fine. Even the Goop package gives it 3 stars, verses Goops 4 stars. So its not like they're on there with Elmers white glue or anything (which is one star). Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with it. Its eventually gonna be sold anyway, once I can afford a Jango bucket thats 100% accurate.
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I never used clamps with the Goop...

-tubachris
 
Really? The package says that the set time is 24 hours... Oh well, if they ever fall off or anything, I'll try the Goop. But like I said, its 3 stars vs. 4, and thats coming from the Goop people. I can live with that. ;)
 
Devilstar2k2 said:
Really? The package says that the set time is 24 hours... Oh well, if they ever fall off or anything, I'll try the Goop. But like I said, its 3 stars vs. 4, and thats coming from the Goop people. I can live with that. ;)
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Lemme give ya an example: The first time I Gooped the left side earcap, I accidentallly made it too far forward, and this is after it dried. I was so pissed, but this was just before I had to do a marching banc performance. I only had like 5 minutes really. I took a small pocket knife to it, pryed the earcap off, removing the paint as well. I scraped off excess Goop from both the earcap and the helmet, ran outside, repainted the area after sanding it down again, came back inside, repositioned it, and re-Gooped it. This was just in a 5 minute time span, and I still got to the performance on time. ;) BOOH YAH!

-tubachris
 
lol... But how do you keep it in place until it cures? Did you just sit there and hold it for 5 minutes or what? Goops not an instant bond according to the package.
 
Devilstar2k2 said:
lol... But how do you keep it in place until it cures? Did you just sit there and hold it for 5 minutes or what? Goops not an instant bond according to the package.
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You know thats another funny thing, it dosnt cure instantly, so I noticed it was sliding a bit due to gravity, so I just lyed it on its side between two pillows so gravity would just pull it closer to the helmet. When I got back later that night, I checked on it natuarally, and I noticed that it slide down a bit for whatever reaosn, but I pushed it up a bit, and it still was not fullly cured. Fortunatly, after I pushed it up, it stayed there for good. So, no worries.

-tubachris
 
I added one last pic (top) that I'm gonna call the final product. I still have to drill the hole in the cheek, and do a touch more weathering to the right ear bottom and maybe the RF. I decided to go with a fixed stalk after all, btw.

I almost dropped this thing once, and when I caught it, my watch clasp put two tiny scratches on the left mandible by the visor slot. To tell the truth though, I'm glad that it happened, it gives it a bit more flavor, imo. All in all, I think its a great starter/temp Jango bucket. ;)


-Shawn
 
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Man, everytime I look at that thing I think to myself what an outstanding job for a Boba conversion. That's one fine Jango helmet for not starting life as one.

As for drilling a hole in the cheek...eeek. I wouldn't do it. At one time I had actually thought I had found what that was, let me look at the ref. pics again.

Regardless, good job! Makes me want to have a Jango EPII helmet again.

oh, forgot to add that the weathering looks really good too!
 
Heres the cheek hole... I was just gonna drill a hole, and back it on the inside with a piece of black electrical tape. Yes, no, maybe so?

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I dunno... I can't tell... I think it just looks recessed rather than straight through. But still, I think drilling through will be fine as long as its backed with something.
 
Devilstar2k2 said:
Well guys... I put this up on eBay tonight... I decided that I could use the extra cash for buying Xmas gifts and such. Do you think a BIN of $350, with an opening bid of $250 is too much?

I don't really know what to ask for it, but I've seen poorly painted Boba mystery helmets go for as much as $600, so I figured that'd be about right. What do you guys think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110062950108


-Shawn
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Already!??? Man, that is one nice Jango bucket. You did a much better job then me on it.


-tubachris
 
Well, I plan on eventually buying either the BKBT or the coldcast from FP. Probably the BKBT seeing as how FP has never answered any of my PM's regarding any of his stuff... Ever...

What about my prices though? Think they are too high, just about right, or...?
 
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