NEW MR FETT HELMET PICS
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Spideyfett
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Too bad no interior photos.
we have a ton of more pics....these are just the ones I was able to upload...
here you go..
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Tyler Durden
Well-Known Hunter
Thanks bro
While all the real helmets have a certain degree of wonkiness on on the left mandible, I disgree that the visor pinch on the MR is directly from the PP3 scan.
Here is proof:
On the left, is a photo of Montagar's MR Fett helmet. On the right, is a photo of the actual ILM Prepro 3 helmet that MR scanned for its replica. One can clearly see that the MR helmet's visor assembly pinches the mandibles closer together than what they should be.
I haven't recieved mine yet, but that tapering thing is definately bugging me. I don't understand how they could let that pass quality control. After the first few were made, they should've realized the problem. On the other hand, it will make it distinct and immediately noticeable. Maybe since I haven't received mine yet, the defective ones were shipped out first and mine will be corrected. ha! I doubt it, but that would be funny.
Spideyfett
Well-Known Hunter
hmmm..Interesting..
Maybe its a combination of both..?? no?..
Cause by looking at the pics what we are really saying is MR could have fixed it?? and didn't?:facepalm
Cause the PP3 does show a tapper..and not completely parallel mandibles from top to bottom...
Maybe its a combination of both..?? no?..
Cause by looking at the pics what we are really saying is MR could have fixed it?? and didn't?:facepalm
Cause the PP3 does show a tapper..and not completely parallel mandibles from top to bottom...
Either way, I'm still going to display it proudly. I have no intention of trying to "fix" it. By altering it, you ruin take away from what gives a MR helmet it's individuality. I would hate to spend that much for a licensed replica, only to alter it. Like I said before, I hope to get a helmet from a board member and make it how I like. Just my 2 cents.
Spideyfett
Well-Known Hunter
I have to say the earlier shots of the MR that were released did have a heavy amount of weathering with the "Rust splatter", As seen on STARWARSHELMETS.COM...but on this one we looked at they really toned it down with less of all that.....for the better I think
tubachris85x
Well-Known Hunter
Perhaps they had made the molds, but due to the fact that their licensing with LFL was ending shortly, they didnt have the time to fix them all? Thats probably the only reason I could think of. But on the other hand, this should have been fixed immediatly
Benkenove
Active Hunter
Hey Spidey, just one question...
What are the ears made off ??? what material... ?? resin, coldcast ? real metal ??
Same with the stalk ??? is aluminium ? or other material painted ?
That's something I've been wondering a loooooooooooong time !!!
P.S. the more I look it, the more I like it... it's really perfect (ok, not counting the mandibles, I know, I think I will mod it, once I know how could I do it... FP..??xDDD ).
Ben.
What are the ears made off ??? what material... ?? resin, coldcast ? real metal ??
Same with the stalk ??? is aluminium ? or other material painted ?
That's something I've been wondering a loooooooooooong time !!!
P.S. the more I look it, the more I like it... it's really perfect (ok, not counting the mandibles, I know, I think I will mod it, once I know how could I do it... FP..??xDDD ).
Ben.
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Spideyfett
Well-Known Hunter
I totally agree..
Well, I have to give Lee (rogue studios) credit for telling me early on what they were going to be....then Phillip Wise confirmed it for me...But the EARS are Die-cast...
..and extremely cold to the touch.and the same for me too, the more time I spent with it the more I like it...and now I want one...it kinda grows on ya.
Oh and one other thing, it's got some sold wieght to it!! for sure.
Desloc
Hunter
I don't feel that the "pinch" visor look will ruin it's distinctiveness as an MR. The pinch to me actually distracts. In my eye the PP3 and Hero appear "almost" identical. I have no issues with a repair, however, the concern is how much stress that could cause a crack around the edge of the eye slit. Ummm, like the Hero.... that might just be something.
Mike
Mike
tubachris85x
Well-Known Hunter
Die-cast is actual metal. If you remember all those hot wheel cars, it says "die-cast metal." Its basically like liquid metal as the casting material in a mold (from what i understand, could be wrong about the casting processes, but it is metal) Cold casting is the use of an aluminum powder mixed into fiberglass resin, so that once casted, it gives the appearence of real metal
Tyler Durden
Well-Known Hunter
Absolutely. They all came from the same place. Any differences could be attributed to trimming, assembling, and warping, which are minor variations.
hunterofbounties
Jr Hunter
hey spideyfett, the helmet looks like it could fit a few differnt size heads,would it be good for us big headed felloews or is it kinda snug under that beautiful helmet?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated ,thanks.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated ,thanks.
DarthMiller
Well-Known Hunter
I dont have that big of a head and I felt like it was tight on my head....
the have so much padding on the inside it makes it feel much tighter than it actual is.
the have so much padding on the inside it makes it feel much tighter than it actual is.
hunterofbounties
Jr Hunter
What would be a good helmet for me to buy to wear then, I bought one of the ebay and when i got it I couldn't even see out the slot through the visor,figured i mess with it some to see what i could do with it since it was very cheep to purchase.
Devilstar2k2
Active Hunter
Ditto. And possibly the shipping weight that was on the label?
