Scratch built bucket. Pics....One ear....

Kripps

Active Hunter

• Dec 8, 2004

• #1

Scratch built bucket. Off to the drawing board.

Hello all!
I must say, you are a bunch of very creative people. The amount of information I've gathered here in a week, far surpassed my expectations. I joined the forum to find out which Fett helmet to purchase, and after reading (yes used the search option as well, lol) I've decided to construct my own bucket. I have accurate measurements on all aspects of the helmet (decided to use the mystery helmet) except for the "backing plates" behind each of the ears and the depth of the front "teeth". I am already well on the way in construction and will post pics when I get my camera back from the shop. As far as the materials are concerned, I've found it's best to keep with one medium and styrene seems to be working beautifully. I am very anxious for some feedback....when ever that camera repairman gets off his but.
Again, you folks are awesome.

 

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slave1pilot

Well-Known Hunter

• Dec 8, 2004

• #2

Kripps wrote:
Hello all!
I must say, you are a bunch of very creative people. The amount of information I've gathered here in a week, far surpassed my expectations.
Again, you folks are awesome.

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Suck-up.

Just kidding man, welcome aboard.

 

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carbonitekid

Active Hunter

• Dec 8, 2004

• #3

Welcome to the boards mate. Look forward to seeing some photo's of your creation.

 

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Trooper TK409

Active Hunter

• Dec 8, 2004

• #4

Welcome Kripps!
Can't wait to see how it progresses. Keep us posted.

 

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thksdad

Active Hunter

• Dec 8, 2004

• #5

HEY!!!! hows it going. welcome!!!! you'll enjoy this site..i gaurentee it.
Michael

 

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jarodpenn

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• Dec 9, 2004

• #6

You're all amazing.

Glad to have you aboard. Keep us posted on your progress, and make good use of the Search engin!

 

Kripps

Active Hunter

• Dec 11, 2004

• #7

Well, everything is going well, working out dome issues now.......should have the camera back this week so stay tuned.
You guys see this by the way ? Hillarious to say the least.
http://www.shockwave.com/sw/content/jedi_hunter

 

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Kripps

Active Hunter

• Dec 26, 2004

• #8

yeah so the project is on going. I can't seem to figure out how to post pics in here (yeah sometimes I'm an idiot) so heres a link to a pic I have of whats going on now. The paint on the helmet is me getting bored with doing the technical stuff....it'll be sanded off and done once the bucket is done. I know the resolution is horrible but do you all think the mandibles look the right width, curve etc?? I dont know......haven't decided. input greatly appreciated.
thanks.

http://www.geocities.com/kripps00/fett_project.html

 

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lilburndiablo

Well-Known Hunter

• Dec 26, 2004

• #9

Dude! You'll be hooked.

Be prepared for this new obsession.

We live off of this place

 

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Kripps

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• Dec 26, 2004

• #10

LOL....yeah. aready hooked. This has become a challenge to me and I'm enjoying it.

 

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Kripps

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• Dec 27, 2004

• #11

Yeah..Don't laugh yet. My favorite auto body filler is next.

 

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thksdad

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• Dec 28, 2004

• #12

well hey...it looks pretty good already. i would never have the skill to do something like that. well, i would never be able to make the helmet. i can do some simple stuff on the helmet.
Michael

 

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Kripps

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• Dec 28, 2004

• #13

Gettin there. need to smooth out the dome a bit more.

 

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FettTheHunter

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• Dec 29, 2004

• #14

Wow !! that looks cool, I like the way you did the dome part

 

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Kripps

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• Dec 29, 2004

• #15

Thanks man. Yeah the dome was a blast (sarcasm)
Now that I have this thing mostly completed, I've noticed that the bucket is farrrrrr from perfect. I think the cheeks aren't sunken enough, the mandibles are a little too narrow under the eyeslit, and the "ear bases?" may be a little far to the rear. Oh well. I think I'll be able to hide these discrepencies with a good paint job. Guess we'll see. Perfect or not, I built it outa the plastic you line your shower with, and some bondo. lol.

Thanks again.

 

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E2K13

Well-Known Hunter

• Dec 30, 2004

• #16

I can imagine the pain and torment you are going through as you tweek and change this and that!
It looks great though.
Show us some pictures from the back keyslot detail.
Excellent progress buddy.
Cheers

 

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Macantosh 1138

Active Hunter

• Dec 30, 2004

• #17

what kinda plastic, what is the cost...?

 

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sithlord23

Well-Known Hunter

• Dec 30, 2004

• #18

That is awesome work man:cheers keep us posted!

 

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BelaLugosi

Hunter

• Dec 30, 2004

• #19

damn, look at all of these scratch-builts! amazing. my creative genius feels like its being crushed underfoot.

 

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Kripps

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• Dec 31, 2004

• #20

Macantosh station 1138 wrote:
what kinda plastic, what is the cost...?

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Initially I was going to buy sheet styrene, but I was doing a demolition on a house and when I was ripping apart the bathroom I noticed the shower had been lined with.....yeah 3 1/2 by 6 foot sheets of styrene. Thought it was weird. But hey if it's for free, it's for me. Honestly, besides the six dollar can of bondo, I haven't spent a dime. I'll post some more pics tonight of the keyslot area and the dent.

 

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