Another Boba Fett Build - first try

A

acp

New Hunter

• Feb 21, 2015

• #1

Hey folks, of course it did not take me too long gathering information on the boba fett helmet. So I just started right away.

I used the template of the board member wizardofflight - just chose his for no particular reason!

( http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f23/boba-fett-helmet-blueprints-templates-10497/ )

I used corrugated cardboard as you will see...
Now my question is, is it even suitable to use resin and bondo on this kind of cardboard, or will it in the end turn out sloppy?

Here are some pictures of my helmet so far:



Please don't mind the "rangefinder" it was just a piece of cardboad which i added for the picture!

Thank you in advance for any suggestions or constructive criticism.

 

paucarmelbea

Hunter

• Feb 23, 2015

• #2

I'm no expert, but I see no reason why it wouldnt take resin or bondo, it looks solid ....you just might need a bit more to get it smooth. Looks like a fantastic start to me anyway....good luck with the process

 

A

acp

New Hunter

• Feb 24, 2015

• #3

Alright, thanks... so I will just go on in the process! Will keep updating this thread

 

A

acp

New Hunter

• Mar 10, 2015

• #4

Just wanted to share some more picture of my progress on my bucket!

Took care of the earpieces and gave the helmet 3 layers of resin. Just take a look and be welcome to comment



Have a nice day!

 

hamsandwich72

Hunter

• Mar 11, 2015

• #5

I realized it's probably not your final color scheme, but the black and dark brown really work together. Very menacing.

 

A

acp

New Hunter

• Mar 12, 2015

• #6

Yeah, i realized that as well
since I am planning a boba helmet, i might keep this colour scheme in mind for a future mando helmet project!

 

A

acp

New Hunter

• Oct 30, 2015

• #7

It has been a while, since i posted any further progress of my project.
Finally went on with a first layer of bondo and first steps of sanding. Step by step it is starting to look pretty good, as this is my first cardboard helmet i am making.
Any advice on how to sand properly without messing up my whole appartment with this sh**ty dust? Btw I only have a 1 Room Student appartment! Maybe build some kind of closed "booth" ?!

Thanks for any advice and or feedback!

 

ryan101011

Jr Hunter

• Dec 28, 2015

• #8

well done!