$35 Boba Helmet (My practice piece) - PICS
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Devilstar2k2
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I used a two part Bondo that was hard as a rock in less than three minutes... I wouldn't suggest using the same kind that I used.
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Also, theres more than just the seam at the top that needs filled. Theres also some dents where the post/hole slots are. You can see them from the inside on the fifth pic at the top of the thread. On each side of the epoxy, there are molded tabs... Well, on the outside, those molded tabs are dents.
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Also, theres more than just the seam at the top that needs filled. Theres also some dents where the post/hole slots are. You can see them from the inside on the fifth pic at the top of the thread. On each side of the epoxy, there are molded tabs... Well, on the outside, those molded tabs are dents.
Devilstar2k2
Active Hunter
Made some armor today... See second post...
Jimmy BufFETT
Well-Known Hunter
Hey ... that looks pretty nice! What did you make it out of and how did you shape it ... ya did a good job!:cheers
Devilstar2k2
Active Hunter
Thanks. 
Its a Sterilite trash can from Walmart... Same type from AFFO$'s thread. The curves were already there. I just taped the templates where I needed the curves, and then traced them with a Sharpie.
Still needs some heat gunning though. The back plate, shoulders, cod stuff, all still need to be formed better. I did a sample piece with the heat gun and it curved great, so there shouldn't be any problems once I get that far.
There were no knee armor templates in his PDF though... Anyone know off-hand where I should look to find them?
Its a Sterilite trash can from Walmart... Same type from AFFO$'s thread. The curves were already there. I just taped the templates where I needed the curves, and then traced them with a Sharpie.
Still needs some heat gunning though. The back plate, shoulders, cod stuff, all still need to be formed better. I did a sample piece with the heat gun and it curved great, so there shouldn't be any problems once I get that far.
There were no knee armor templates in his PDF though... Anyone know off-hand where I should look to find them?
here's the knee templates from wof
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/showthread.php?t=9337&highlight=knee+template
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/showthread.php?t=9337&highlight=knee+template
Devilstar2k2
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More armor progress, see second post.
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Thanks Fanboy.
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Thanks Fanboy.
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stormtrooperguy
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and to think... when i was a kid, THIS was a rockin' Boba costume!
(and i actually do have one of these to this very day. oh, how i wish it would fit me!)
(and i actually do have one of these to this very day. oh, how i wish it would fit me!)
Devilstar2k2
Active Hunter
Sweeeeeeeet... I used to have those... lol...
Hammer of Might
Active Hunter
Looks great!
Jimmy BufFETT
Well-Known Hunter
Hey what did you do between the last time you posted progress pics to this point? The green looks different (and better I might add) ... is it just a change in lighting, another coat of paint, weathering, ...... what? Kepp up the good work right there!:cheers
and to think... when i was a kid, THIS was a rockin' Boba costume!
(and i actually do have one of these to this very day. oh, how i wish it would fit me!)
Hey, how old is that (what year did ya get it?) I wonder if it's considered vintage or not. If not, why not bust it outta the box ... it'd be cool to see what that looks like
Devilstar2k2
Active Hunter
Fanboy... I used a Wagner heat gun, and a big bowl of ice water. Heat it, form it, dip it, done.
Jimmy... Not sure what you mean. Thats just primer on the armor, and the helmet hasn't change. May just be the way the flash is, and isn't, picking things up.
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The helmet still needs the big scratch thats on the back right quarter, and it needs dull coated. Not sure if thats what you meant or not. Right now, the bucket is still glossy from the satin paints.
I did add the black/green grime to the front though. And I still need to do some work on the mandibles.
Heres what it currently looks like:
Jimmy... Not sure what you mean. Thats just primer on the armor, and the helmet hasn't change. May just be the way the flash is, and isn't, picking things up.
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The helmet still needs the big scratch thats on the back right quarter, and it needs dull coated. Not sure if thats what you meant or not. Right now, the bucket is still glossy from the satin paints.
I did add the black/green grime to the front though. And I still need to do some work on the mandibles.
Heres what it currently looks like:
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Jimmy BufFETT
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Must be the flash / lighting ... still looks really good!:cheers
Devilstar2k2
Active Hunter
Started the right ear assembly... See second post...
Devilstar2k2
Active Hunter
Almost done... See second post...
Jimmy BufFETT
Well-Known Hunter
Wow! That pretty much looks complete. Whatcha got left to do?
Devilstar2k2
Active Hunter
Still have to paint around the right ear and weather the whole thing. The gold ear is REALLY gold, I wanna try to tone it down with the dull coat, and black pastel.
Jimmy BufFETT
Well-Known Hunter
Ya got a shot of what the ear looks like right now? I see the lastest picture ya posted ... but it only shows the side of the ... I was hopin' to see what the face of the ear looked like before ya weathered it.
Devilstar2k2
Active Hunter
No, I don't... It just looks like gold spray paint to be honest with ya...
