PP2 casting vs MF - You be the judge

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evan4218

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• Dec 11, 2007

• #61

We came close once at a prop party over at Darth Millers a year or so ago. We had everything but a Boba Maker and obviously the FPH and MR helmet had yet to be released. But its cool to see such a large amount of different helmets side by side.

Spidey, you have that pic somewhere... I know it was posted on here... I am going to go run a quick search to see if I can dig it up.

 

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Spideyfett

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• Dec 11, 2007

• #62

evan4218 said:

We came close once at a prop party over at Darth Millers a year or so ago. We had everything but a Boba Maker and obviously the FPH and MR helmet had yet to be released. But its cool to see such a large amount of different helmets side by side.

Spidey, you have that pic somewhere... I know it was posted on here... I am going to go run a quick search to see if I can dig it up.

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Yeah, that was a cool pic....where the heck did we get all those helmets for that shot??

edited my post, added MLC's...oops..

 

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HeadlessHunter

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• Dec 11, 2007

• #63

Looking at my FPH whilst sat here reading this thread its darn close but I am NOT saying its perfect, its just perfect to me Come on dig up that photo

 

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evan4218

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• Dec 11, 2007

• #64

I think becase it was in the sarlac pit, it bit the dust due to inactivity... but I will keep digging. I know between Spidey, DM and my self we have pics on our computers of that day so I am sure we will dig something up. Between all of us we have done a million compares too.

 

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Arn Ma Brlou

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• Dec 11, 2007

• #65

Thanks for posting the pics and telling us all of this good info, Braks! I love reading a good, informative thread like this. Much appreciated.

 

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Art Andrews

Community Founder

Community Staff

• Dec 11, 2007

• #66

I am glad to see that we are coming closer to a concensus that all the helmets are the same in terms of origin. I agree with Alex that it was either the casting process itself of repairs afterwards that have made the ESB helmet look different from the others. I know for years we thought it might be a master or a different helmet, but I no longer believe that. I believe it is just another helmet and while the base is the same; trimming, repairs, paint, wear, and warpage have given it the unique charcterstics so many have come to love. I believe this to be true of all the helmets. Each has taken on its own personality but I still assert that in the beginning they were all the same helmet.

 

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HeadlessHunter

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• Dec 11, 2007

• #67

Yes and the same can be said of the many mystery (and other) helmets out there, there are always differences in the general shape and yes alot of it is down to casting, trimming and assembly, this is a good thread well done Braks

 

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Wes

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• Dec 12, 2007

• #68

So how many of you guys plan to sand down the MR and repaint it?

 

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evan4218

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• Dec 12, 2007

• #69

I plan on tearing my MR to shreds... LOL not literally of course but you know what I mean. I cant wait to repaint and mod it! Will be a fun project for 08.

 

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Gypsyboy

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• Dec 12, 2007

• #70

I just noticed that the cheek plates on the MR are bowed outward. Wonder what would cause that. You would think they would use good enough quality molds that it wouldn't happen during casting.

 

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never ending fett

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• Dec 13, 2007

• #71

Gypsyboy said:

I just noticed that the cheek plates on the MR are bowed outward. Wonder what would cause that. You would think they would use good enough quality molds that it wouldn't happen during casting.

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I see what you are talking about. Is that an "actual" MR sanded down or a casting of one?* If it's casted is the bowing on the "actual" MRs or something that happened during the casting process. Or my guess would be that it has something to do with the lens/face shield not being installed, which would be a possible cause if it's an "actual MR or a casting of one.

*For obvious reasons I don't expect an answer to this question

 

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Spankuh

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• Dec 13, 2007

• #72

Wow, what a great post! While I can see differences in the two (especially the dent), thinks makes me even happier that I jumped on an MR. It will make a beautiful display piece.

HH

 

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CMAnavy

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• Dec 14, 2007

• #73

Very cool phots. I have been thinking of getting an MR just to keep in the shop for some future prodject.

I wish I had a beerto go whith the Fett talk. :cheers

 

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DarthMiller

Well-Known Hunter

• Dec 14, 2007

• #74

here are a few of the pics

Spidey or Evan can probably identify which is which helmet

evan4218 said:

I think becase it was in the sarlac pit, it bit the dust due to inactivity... but I will keep digging. I know between Spidey, DM and my self we have pics on our computers of that day so I am sure we will dig something up. Between all of us we have done a million compares too.

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never ending fett

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• Dec 14, 2007

• #75

pretty cool pictures DM. Not sure on the helmets, as I've not seen many of them in person and definately no expert. Pretty sure the one on the far left is a DP 95/96? The jet pack looks like a MLC? The white one natty MSH? The silver one TF? No clue on any of the others...SGT Fang 4th from the right in the 1st picture?

 

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Keegan

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• Dec 14, 2007

• #76

I'll have a go. From L to R.
Don Post, TF, Don Post, MS1, MS2, MS3, BM, Sgt Fang.

 

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never ending fett

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• Dec 14, 2007

• #77

kbrosseau said:

I'll have a go. From L to R.
Don Post, TF, Don Post, MS1, MS2, MS3, BM, Sgt Fang.

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are you going of the 1st or 2nd picture? I think the order changed.

 

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Keegan

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• Dec 14, 2007

• #78

Mostly by the 2nd picture since that shows the most but the order didnt change. I see now that what I thought was a MS2 (I seem to remember those had tall domes?) But now I see its problably a Natty/FP helmet.

 

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TK172

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• Dec 14, 2007

• #79

I think that this has all come so far from what it used to be...I mean, I can remember the day when the Don Post helmet was the BOMB And then, the fiberglass helmet and now the helmet we have all been waiting for <or at least most of us anyway> I will never have the big fancy house or the Hummer sitting in the drive way...I will never have a screen used FETT helmet...not even a casting of one. I can live with this. And if the MR helmet IS what ITS said that it is, I can live with that too There are things in this world that will never be but that shouldn't stop us from wanting. Its OK to keep on reaching for that pot of gold or in this case a sreen accurate helmet You know, I have really enjoyed this thread...its kinda like the retirement party that no one wants to have but its here so lets enjoy it and revel in its arrival The MR helmet will be proudly displayed in a place of honor in my home but I do wish that I had that bloody MF

 

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