Saz Custom #2 Celtic band

Hey guys,

As ever, onward and forward.

There has been a bit of an interest in the Celtic idea I was messing around with whilst making the Krayt bucket, so I've decided that a Celtic design would be a great start for #2.

I am currently only bouncing ideas and everything is at sketch stage, I won't be building this until I have sorted out the Krayt buckets first, BUT, you get to help out with the design.

The first idea I had is a basic hoop lattice with celtic style Jager eyes, these will be etched into the helmet.



I have bought myself some etching bits for my Dremel, so it should be fairly easy to etch out any pattern, it's just a question of deciding which one.

I will post my ideas down here and questions and comments are more than welcome.

Looks great!! already planning the next one Im going to have to get me one of these and the Krayt ones eventually before you stop selling them! Short on funds at the moment though

Looks pretty dang cool for just a concept!! I could come up with more ideas for full suit with this design than the Krayt but the Krayt is so cool...
I would be up for this idea, might even switch over from Krayt (I said might so dont take me off the list just remember to bump me down) to this design.
Though what u can do with the celtic design is like unlimited u can put it anywhere. I say this to mean that don't make the front of the helmet look so nice and fancy, and then u have the back all plain like any other helmet. just a minor sudgestion.
-Nevu

I like this one too! Wow Saz... you have some talent!

SAZ!!! too soon!!! I need to recoup funds form the first bucket to pay for the Dragon lid, and now I have to get cash for THIS helmet!!! Your killing me mate!!! I REALLY REALLY want to see this one built.


A'den

Originally Posted by A'den Kyramud

SAZ!!! too soon!!! I need to recoup funds form the first bucket to pay for the Dragon lid, and now I have to get cash for THIS helmet!!! Your killing me mate!!! I REALLY REALLY want to see this one built.


A'den

Ditto! Don't tempt me to spend all my money on you Saz!!! Jk jk jk

Originally Posted by Saz.

The first idea I had is a basic hoop lattice with celtic style Jager eyes, these will be etched into the helmet.

Seems reasonable since those hoops and loops are a prominent feature on any kind of celtic artwork I like the "frame" you created around the visor. Im unsure when it comes to the eyes though.

Btw: heres a bunch of pics on this site that may or may not help.
http://stampsmith.net/celtic.htm

Thanks for the link, that helps a lot, especially with the curved corner on the tusk. It's given me a few ideas.

We'll see about the jager eyes, I might end up doing an emblem of some sorts at the front. Perhaps a celtic mythosaur.

Mythosaur sounds like it could be awesome. Maybe even on the back side of the lid?
Engravings could also look cool on the ears

Wow, this is going to look wonderful when done.

Originally Posted by Saz.

Thanks for the link, that helps a lot, especially with the curved corner on the tusk. It's given me a few ideas.

We'll see about the jager eyes, I might end up doing an emblem of some sorts at the front. Perhaps a celtic mythosaur.

Mythotaur would look VERY interesting in Celtic knots. Try it!

And the jag eyes are cool, but dont quite match the stuff around the visor, just my opinion. But they're awesome nonetheless.

Saw your Krayt on Mercs. Awesome job, ner vod! This one is no less awesome!

Here's my idea for the keyslot:

now that is excellent
At first I was thinking youd move it to the left or the right and keep the slot as it is, but that should look pretty darn hawt.

Will you be adding something similar to the keyslot elsewhere? I mean, it is custom so you could go pretty crazy with this ....

I'm not going to go OTT with it, just have the banding in certain places as I don't want it to go too garish with detail, the other thing is I have to etch it out of one of my standard helmets, so I don't want to have to spend all my time covering myself with resin dust.

sounds fair
I am looking forward to the actual helmet though

Wicked skull-knot design! I like it.

Just a thought but wouldn't it be cool if the design was on top of the helmet?

Yeah I have to agree with Ord'ika on this one, I thik the design woult be awesome on the top of the buy'ce. Just my opinion... which, my opinion and a dollar won't even buy a coke at most gas stations anymore so... lol

It's a great idea but I'm looking for something a little more subtle, i'm seeing people at a convention saying "hey a Fett" then getting closer and then saying "Hey a really cool Fett!"

Yes, I know, it's not a Fett, but I also know that your casual fan doesn't know the difference either.

Ok, while I've been waiting for the rubber to cure on the Krayt bucket, I made myself a template and have been doodling with it.

This is the one I like so far, 10 free internets for the person who recognises what creature I have put on the side. (for a clue, count the legs)

Apologies about the size.

Here's a close up of the creature:

STRILL!!!

Congrats, 10 internets for you to spend just how you like!

LOOKS GREAT!!!

I might have to get smaller on the tusks, you see the black parts are where I will need to cut, so the Strill may have to be built up from car body filler.

Hey,

At first I wasn't sure if celtic was the way to go with a Mando lid, but after seeing your template work and the keyslot idea I think this is gonna be a hot one!!

Originally Posted by Saz.

Here's a modified idea for the keyslot.



EDIT: Futher modded!

go with the second one

Yeah, the second one stands out more. And the template is awesome! Nice strill.

Improved the ear piece knotting and tried to make the tusk knotting a little more complex, let me know what you think.

Sweet! I love the celtic so much. Yea sorry but I decided to get this helmet instead of the Kryat so u can take me off that last and put me on this one when u make the list!
-Nevu

Very nice bro.

I like what I see so far... Will the left ear cap remain plain?

Hey Saz...form a fellow Celt I have to say i LOVE this idea...theres just so many ways you could go. You could make the costume a more formal kind or just go for a unique bad *** Mando...ARGHHHH your a very bad man LOL

Are you going to paint your face blue?

LOL! Funny, although that part of Braveheart was totally ridiculous and inaccurate.

Originally Posted by Skupilkinson

LOL! Funny, although that part of Braveheart was totally ridiculous and inaccurate.

yeah, braveheart was supposed to use bright pink

YES I GET #1!!!!

ha ha in ur face adonian! jk ner'vod.

He can have number 1 if it means so much to him im fine with #2
-Nevu

whoops it posted twice.. sorry!

I'm gonna put my 3 Saz buckets on a shelf and light 'em up. Cant wait

I have to say, it has a very femenin look to it, which is great, I can give this one to the wifey.
I'm thinking blue green and gold for the colors.

I'd have to say that as an irish/scot mutt, I thoroughly enjoy this idea. I've seen similar attempts at celtic design implementation for the manalorian armor before, but nothing that was as well thought out as this. VERY good job, my friend. I'm currently in the process of detailing my own celtic design and should have everything posted in the forums after Halloween.

Keep up the amazing work!

wow that key slot looks good for a tattoo

Originally Posted by jose

wow that key slot looks good for a tattoo

hey that's not a bad idea

Quick test with the dremel etching tools.

It's a little rough bro. But ya know what? I like it! Gives it a more authentic look I think.

Originally Posted by Skupilkinson

It's a little rough bro. But ya know what? I like it! Gives it a more authentic look I think.

Looks like it was carved in wood And Id have to agree with Skip! I like the look of it. To be honest, I think both ways would look cool in their own kind of way though

Not finished with it yet, I just got the basic shape out.

I think it has that carved leather look, it looks like a work of art, I cant wait to see this one finished, so I can pay for it and have another SAZ original.

Absolutely amazing saz! I like the first version of both the tusks and the keyslot better, their detailed without being overwhelmingly busy. I'm liking the look of the dremeled work and I LOVE the wyvern styled strill. IT. IS. AWESOME.

Quick update





I was bored waiting for a bucket to cure!

Score! Looks awesome, Saz. Can't wait to see the finished product.

I love the celtic idea!! I'd love to see a celtic themed mando walking around a Renaissance festival.

Bunch of unique designs. Amazing right there vod. Simply amazing! Keep 'em coming.

That looks like it's actually gonna be hard to get a good pull, but hey it's SAZ, he can do it!

Nah mate, the krayt was worse for the molding.

So, on this one your gonna just do 5 and 5 right? I am DEFINITELY GONNA BUY ONE, your work is TOP NOTCH

I'll do an interest thread later, to gain my ideal price, yadda yadda yadda!

In the meantime, still concentrating on the Krayts

Nice one, Saz! Thanks for the advice on the other forum!

And here's the finished bucket:

high quality as usual Saz

Nice work! can't wait to see it trimmed up and painted.

Wow. Outstanding stuff, Saz. Pure genius.

I'm nearly finished with the Mold, so let me know if anyone has interest in buying one.

I am more than interested. I will buy one! I love this idea! I'm thinking a hammered iron/steel look with a little burgundy and gold. Keep up the awesome work Saz!

hey saz, I'm back how many are you gonna do on this one? I will try to save up to get one.
Cheers.

I could be interested

The buckets are for sale now, PM me if you want one.

No! Don't do this to me, Saz. You made another awesome bucket and I haven't even figured out what to do with the first one I bought from you. :P It's a gorgeous bucket but I'm going to have to pass buying one.

Nice work on the right ear there SAZ its very difrent , and it really works

That is bloody amazing! can't wait to see it finished.