bmx potty + filler = helmet?

digital509

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• Mar 17, 2006

• #41

nice method! your friend is gonna get one heck of a return on his investment

 

terminal fettler

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• Mar 17, 2006

• #42

TK-Fett said:

I have to admit that I thought this thread was going to turn bad real fast. But great googly moogly that is one awesome idea, and a super awesome fett helmet you have there. The buddy that gave up the helmet will be very pleased that he did so, I wouldnt mind having one myself. Im still speechless that you got it that good on your first try, wish I could do the same.

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Er, not exactly my first attempt, this was a 2 month rush job for new years 05 (though not the paint job i used) its always valuble to learn from your mistakes, i think more ref material may have helped......I wish i had known of this site back then!( its not always a good idea being drunk in charge of a Boba Fett....)

 

TK Fett

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• Mar 17, 2006

• #43

That is still an awesome scratch build for a second try, especially since its based off a bicycle helmet. That paint job is awesome too man. You are gonna have an awesome Fett suit when you get finished. It will blow your O5 suit away.

 

mrgr8ness

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• Mar 17, 2006

• #44

Well there you go, just gotta spend that extra month No seriously, that is one sweet bucket, especially for 3 months. for you

 

terminal fettler

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• Mar 17, 2006

• #45

thanks for the positive comments everyone. im just finishing the range finder and stalk, and am a little bit stumped on how to cast the stalk hollow? I want the three leds in the unit but all the gubbins tucked away in the helmet. Now, i do have a steady hand but drilling down 8" of resin doesnt seem doable! So any pointers?

 

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Prymer13

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• Mar 17, 2006

• #46

very cool!...
I am sure someone can chime in with advise on casting a hollow stalk. I know that some have actually cast extruded metal pipe in them before, for strength, you may be able to use that to your advantage. Just an idea.

As for the cat's arse....couldn't tell ya, I don't look at them...

 

terminal fettler

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• Mar 17, 2006

• #47

thanks for that, i've removed that last comment( didnt want people to get the wrong idea!)

 

CombatBaby

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• Mar 17, 2006

• #48

i have no clue really, but i would think have some sort of rod covered in release agent woudl be placed in the middle, with the resin surrounding it, and once it has cured, the rod would slip out and it would be hollow.

that's just how i woudl imagine.

but i don't know for sure


-=QuinN!

 

terminal fettler

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• Mar 17, 2006

• #49

thats a great idea, i may give that a go, cheers...

 

BLUERAM

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• Mar 17, 2006

• #50

Another possibility would be to put the wires in the stalk while you are casting it.

 

FettTheHunter

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• Mar 17, 2006

• #51

Thats impressive !!!!

 

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BigJon

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• Mar 17, 2006

• #52

I believe you could just use some sort of small aluminum tube and just leave it in...I think someone else on the boards was doing the same thing.

 

SOLOCHASER

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• Mar 17, 2006

• #53

Do you by chance have a pic of the bmx helmet before you turned it into an amazing piece of art?

 

terminal fettler

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• Mar 18, 2006

• #54

unfortunately i dont. i can tell you it was made by Bell, and it had a ridge around the back which i had to sand flat. also had loads of vents which had to be filled. when i measured the circumference it was approx. 15mm more than the msh dimension, so i thought it would be a good match...

 

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goldenrod

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• Mar 18, 2006

• #55

terminal fettler said:

unfortunately i dont. i can tell you it was made by Bell, and it had a ridge around the back which i had to sand flat. also had loads of vents which had to be filled. when i measured the circumference it was approx. 15mm more than the msh dimension, so i thought it would be a good match...

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My bucket is off to you. This another helmet for inspiring Fett makers to compare to. You did an excellent job my friend. So how bout a Republic Commando helmet?? hmmm??

 

terminal fettler

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• Mar 18, 2006

• #56

Funny you should mention that, i was thinking of starting a new project. What does a Republic Commando Helmet look like then...?

 

superjedi

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• Mar 18, 2006

• #57

terminal fettler said:

Funny you should mention that, i was thinking of starting a new project. What does a Republic Commando Helmet look like then...?

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Like this.

 

terminal fettler

Active Hunter

• Mar 18, 2006

• #58

i think i might not be making one of those!

 

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Caomhanach

Hunter

• Mar 18, 2006

• #59

So many people with so much talent...God I'm unlucky...

Great bucket by the way. Amazing work on a scratch built bucket. Make sure you get the best paint job you can (hate to see it wasted...).

 

xaoslord

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• Mar 18, 2006

• #60

I have to chime in and say "Wow." The talent on this board is amazing. Great job!