Rubies one piece Jango helmet

Sorry if this has already been asked, but i was wondering if anyone had a series of pictures of the rubies one piece jango helmet? I'd like to see it in its stock form, with no painting or anything done. Also i was wondering what this inside is like. Basically any info on it would be good, structural stability, paint, material, weight, etc. Again, sorry if this has already been addressed, if so, please point me in the right direction. thanks.

It is really going to depend on what you are wanting. If you want a one time Halloween costume and you don't really care about looks or accuracy, then it would be fine. If you want a decent helmet and are working towards putting together a quality kit then it isn't worth much.

The rubies one piece is small also. If you are a grown adult then it will most likely be very small on you.

So what is your goal?

I guess thats the trouble, im not really sure what my goal is! its not for a halloween costume, but honestly i cant see myself spending 200$ or more oh a helmet, even though it would be really cool. I just dont have that kind of money. I guess i shouldnt even be thinking about making a kit because of that minor problem, haha.

You can get an Asok kit for under 200, and I swear by them. Thats two of them in my avatar pic. I will say this next thing and it will sound like I am joking but I am not. Spend some more time here on TDH and 200 for a nice helmet won't seem like much money anymore.

It kinda comes down to learning what quality is worth, and learning an appreciation for the product. This is not a cheap hobby by any stretch but it is fun an fulfilling. Most any hobby that you get into will cost you some, whether it is golf, cycling, bowling or even playing video games. A lot depends on your knowledge of the hobby as to what "expensive" is. For instance I ride bikes and a 1500 dollar bike is entry level to me, but to most people I am nuts for spending that much. But when I ride I often have one on the cheaper bikes in the group.

The sticker shock can certainly hit in this hobby but I have found that buying a $165 Cold Cast Jango Fett from Asok is actually a bargain. I know that spending $50 on a Rubies is actually quite expensive.

If you watch closely you can catch some deals on older, less accurate helmets that can still look nice, but you will have to stay right on top of things. Think it over and if you decide to get into this hobby ( which is great fun) take your time and save your pennies. It will be worth it in the end to have quality products.

Thanks for the info and your opinion. one question... whats Asok? a person? sorry for my ignorance haha

Yes, he's a member here. Asok is his username.

Yes Asok is a member here on the forum. He makes Jango helmets from a screen used ILM mold. He uses cold cast resin which allows you to sand and polish it so that it looks like metal. He is a great guy to work with and is one of the most up front and best service oriented people I have dealt with in this hobby.

Here is one of his sales threads

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f31/c...helmets-37144/

and here is a WIP thread on one of his helmets.

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f28/s...s-thead-38163/

I do all of my painting and finishing myself so my real cost is just in the helmet kit. Some people do pay others to paint thiers up like the ones in that thread.

and for some reason when you asked if Asok is person I immediately thought ...........Lando is not a system, he a person, a real scoundrel......

Originally Posted by Mullreel

and for some reason when you asked if Asok is person I immediately thought ...........Lando is not a system, he a person, a real scoundrel......

hahahahah!

are there tutorials out there on the whole sanding process that makes it look like metal? Im not familiar with this stuff. Im artistically inclined, so id definitely paint it myself! thanks again for the
info

oh and whats ILM?

ILM = Industrial Light and Magic

There are tutorials and such. And when I started I had zero knowledge or ability in this. I just jumped in and started reading and trying things.

well I'll look into it. im still curious about the rubies though

Many people think that the rubies helmet is a trash.........and depends of 2 facts:

1) yes , the rubies is a small helmet (the long), buts works for people with a special Height (no more from 1 mts and 65 cm), because is possible that your neck is much visible.

2) Is made from rotocast vinyl and not fiber glass. I think that vinyl is a good material, not so bad as people said.

here is my first helmet in use to my Jango costume, is a rubies and works well, I used a visor from HostMonster, was perfect and only used Epoxi 5 minutes to glue (for that work I received my publish in the photogallery of VISOR WEBSITE).

Recently I buy a ASOK helmet to get a high costume level with my Jango, take a look with my Jango using rubies helmet:



and my album is:

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