Wow I knew some of this, but definitely not all of it, thank you for adding!! 
About the SE helmet, I like the ESB armor the most, but I feel as if I should keep all of that beautifuly cast damage in the helmet casting since it’s there! Since it’s still technically the ESB but also not at the same time hahaha. Idk if that eliminates it from being 501st approved (because it still has the ESB required damage, just plus some) but even so i’m not really worried about it! (I might get another cast and do a normal ESB bucket at some point as well if the supplies allow anyways)
Again thanks a ton for your help, and I plan on using your awesome stencils to paint up the helmet!
-Ariston