SoulAssassin's ILM FP CC Jango Build!

tubachris85x

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Most of you might be wondering why in the heck I make so many of these helmet build threads. Well, I pose a question to Ye, when was the last time you saw a Jango helmet build up thread since my very own? (with the exception of Asok's thread rofl)

Anyways, this is something Ive been waiting for, for a very long time; being able to hold in my hands an ILM cast jango helmet, regardless if this was one of the "reject" castings, I would gladly give away a kidney or two to actually own one...wait, what?

Went for a run through a small forest, to come home to the package on my doorstep, and furiously opened it like it was the biggest present you find under the tree on Christmas morning. The helmet was covered in masking tape, which was very strong IMO, so it took me awhile.

Naturally, as I do with my other builds, I compare it to my very own BKBT. Im sure it's been done numerous times, but it's MY turn lol

First thing that is apparent, is the size difference. Ive heard that the ILM is significantly smaller then BKBT's bucket, with a width of about 9 1/4 inches, whereas BKBT' is about 9 3/4 inches wide (measured from where the ears lay flush; did NOT include the ear's width)

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There appeared to have been some stress cracks on this side of the helmet, which I'll have to bondo up before painting.

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Overall, I really have to commend BKBT's work on this, I dont know the circumstances for when he sculpted the helmet, but I know that he was very **** close as far as the accuracy of it. The fact that he made it larger, yet maintain the appropriate details really affirms my satisfaction for getting it. Ive considered re-shaping the width of the visor, but I gotta say, Im not, because it's unique to the BKBT helmet, and I really love the "clint Eastwood" squint.

The inside is currently covered with bondo, which I'll have to grind down, might also explain why its so heavy lmao. One thing Im happy about, is that depsite how small it is, it fits my noggin!

Things that I really have to do with this helmet:

-Get stalk and RF topper, and visor
-Sand off and clean up some areas
-Paint it, hopefully I'll figure the best way!
-Assemble
-Party

-TC
 
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Chris, I love to see your Jango builds, and well heck, every other kind of build. You are a real inspiration with your craft!!!

G-Fett
 
Chris, I love to see your Jango builds, and well heck, every other kind of build. You are a real inspiration with your craft!!!

G-Fett

Thanks man, I really appreciate your compliment!


I just stripped off the blue and sprayed a layer of primer. The only downside with this helmet now, is that I will have to use Rubb and Buff for the silver. I was told by soulassassin, that the helmet's dome had a large number of airholes, which he had to use bondo to fill, so that means, I cant use the special cold cast finish :cry No matter though

It may appear that a Bobamaker visor is actually not wide enough to fit the visor as well...
 
The only downside with this helmet now, is that I will have to use Rubb and Buff for the silver. I was told by soulassassin, that the helmet's dome had a large number of airholes, which he had to use bondo to fill, so that means, I cant use the special cold cast finish :cry No matter though

yeah it sucks but it will be amazing none the less :)
 
Use something a little stronger than Bondo to fix those cracks. Use JB weld, it won't reopen easily. You have to work a little harder to sand it, but it's well worth it.
 
Use something a little stronger than Bondo to fix those cracks. Use JB weld, it won't reopen easily. You have to work a little harder to sand it, but it's well worth it.

Thanks for the recommendation. The thing thats unusual, is that it's only on the surface, and it dosnt flex at all. Im confuse as to how it even got there. SoulAssassin told me himself he had never seen them before. The helmet was padded very well too. A mystery to all.
 
I think this was what he was reffering too.... :lol:

Oh right. Man, Ive been noticing lately that when Im typing long paragraphs, I'll start to "wander" type things. I think it's my subconcious doing it or something. I'll find myself actually spacing out while typing, and only to come back to reality with like a whole page, in a writing style that I dont use rofl
 
Oh right. Man, Ive been noticing lately that when Im typing long paragraphs, I'll start to "wander" type things. I think it's my subconcious doing it or something. I'll find myself actually spacing out while typing, and only to come back to reality with like a whole page, in a writing style that I dont use rofl

Like this you mean.... :lol:
 
Great work so far, keep it up!

You mention Cold-Cast in the title, but I dont see a Cold cast helmet?


It is, it was one of the "less then perfect" castings, and had to use bondo, and has a good layer of primer over it. I will not be able to use the properties of the cold cast for the silver unfortunatly
 
Alright, got started on this today. There needs to be much for cleaning work before I can start to paint this sucker. Needs a bit more bondo on certain areas. One thing that is annoying me so far, is the seperation line where the lower and upper cheeks meet. It appears as if someone took a really jagged knife to it, to make a line or something...I dont know, its just there.

This is going to be a CLEAN helmet, no weathering, so I have to be extra careful and precise about the lines and overall paint.

Pics to come later in the week

-TC
 
Hey bud,
Those cracks at the edge of the visor slit may need some special care and attention as that area can be prone to some flexing.
I suggest you consider bracing the cheeks with a crossbar until your ready to attach the visor. It would be a shame if those cracks 'flexed' open after painting.

Keep up the good work!

Jono
 
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