Tusken Raider mask scratch build

Cruzer

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It all started with a foam head from ebay...

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Well, the first pull came out too thick because I applied too many layers. I'll try another pull when I can find time.

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Ok, the second pull was much more successful. I temporarily attached all of the aluminum hardware to see what it looked like. It goes on my head easily and is just a tad more snug than my 'zilla mask. Now I'll move on to the various leather pieces. The last pic is next to my favorite mask.

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Impressive! I like very much.......... Hey I have some work for you (LOL) Sure you not the prop maker for the StarWars Movies ? That looks too Good not to be made by a Pro.
Can't wait to see the rest.
 
Ordered a yard of heavyweight/upolstery white denim fabric from ebay and it arrived sometime last week. Last night I dyed it using one package of Rit tan and one package of pearl grey in a washing machine at the medium water setting. It turned out a very good color match for the mask in the EP4 visual dictionary. Once I finish the three remaining leather parts, I'll begin cutting the bandages and applying them. Here are a few more progress pics as of tonight. The dark brown hide is .6-.8oz. lambskin from ebay. The mouth leather is 6-7oz. tooling leather stained brown.

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Thanks. I'd be willing to make a couple of masks, but right now I don't have a source for latex material I know would work.
 
Ok, a few more pics. It's pretty much finished other than glueing screen behind the eyes and mouth areas, and rigging up the fan at the top. I also forgot to mention I hollowed out the 'Zilla nose to decrease some of the weight. It's not perfect but it's better than what I had, so I'm satisfied. Thanks for the interest and feedback along the way. Last pic is next to my favorite 'Zilla mask.
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Wow,man! Great job. Seeing these babies takes me back to when I first watched ANH.......*sigh*........good times......good times.

But seriously, awesome job Cruzer. Those are some very acurate and very well-designed helmets(y).
 
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