ESB Helmet - RichardJones

[RichardJones]

So I have been gathering stuff for some time, and I completed most of the airbrush/prep work over the summer. I thought it was a good time to post some of my progress so far.

I was super lucky and received a FPH2 ESB from Chris. Super light, thin and strong, whether you like this helmet or not, it was a great helmet to work on.

 

[RichardJones]

I have been collecting all the parts needed for a full ESB film style interior. I have everything needed for the interior:
Mq-1 circuit board, vintage Duracell batteries, 4x AA battery holder, custom made rangefiner light circuit board, correct wiring, custom made wire clip, chin strap and strapping, real borden and aluminum milled borden, real rangefinder camera lens, real custom made helmet liner, aluminum visor clips, range finder light kit w/Micro switch, Hollow aluminum rangefinder stalk, superjedi ear decals, and a mix of humbrol, polyscale vintage paints.

 

[RichardJones]

I've painted most of the airbrush work already, and now i am starting to hand paint the silver layer.

 

[Artakha]

This is really awesome.

 

[hvacdon]

That's Great RJ !! Very Nice Work !!

 

[Fett 4 Real]

Bose batteries looks like theyre about to bust! Be careful not to get acid all inside your helmet....

 

[RichardJones]

Bose batteries looks like theyre about to bust! Be careful not to get acid all inside your helmet....

Yeah they do!! I hadn't noticed that.. They are from the 70s.. I may just buy some modern day Durecells since you barely see therm any ways

 

[RichardJones]

This is really awesome.

Thank you!

That's Great RJ !! Very Nice Work !!

Thank you!

 

[ToEleven]

Looking good man!

 

[deathxcircle]

Where did you pick up the helmet liner? I have been trying to find one myself.

 

[intwenothor]

Where did you pick up the helmet liner? I have been trying to find one myself.

These helmet cradles are found in several old models of climbing helmet but the most numerous are the Joe Brown models. At least two other brands used these. There's one on ebay right now. Search for 'climbing helmet' and filter to the used ones. You shouldn't be paying more than thirty quid tops.

 

[deathxcircle]

These helmet cradles are found in several old models of climbing helmet but the most numerous are the Joe Brown models. At least two other brands used these. There's one on ebay right now. Search for 'climbing helmet' and filter to the used ones. You shouldn't be paying more than thirty quid tops.

Thanks, intwenothor. I sent you a pm.

 

[RichardJones]

Looking good man!

Thanks brother!!

Where did you pick up the helmet liner? I have been trying to find one myself.

The liner is from a "Joe Brown Mountain climbing helmet". The black strapping is custom made and sewn using the correct webbing. The white string comes from a Joe Brown Helmet as well. i can take ZERO credit for finding this liner, intwenothor has a great found thread on the liner.

*Edit - Thanks Andy, I didn't refresh my page before posting!

 

[deathxcircle]

Thanks brother!!


The liner is from a "Joe Brown Mountain climbing helmet". The black strapping is custom made and sewn using the correct webbing. The white string comes from a Joe Brown Helmet as well. i can take ZERO credit for finding this liner, intwenothor has a great found thread on the liner.

*Edit - Thanks Andy, I didn't refresh my page before posting!

Thanks as well. I did find the other thread finally. I'm not planning on doing a screen accurate interior but want to keep my options open!

Another approach I have been considering are foam liners for helmets, like this.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B075D9NL5W/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?psc=1

 

[RichardJones]

Not the best photos, but I'm making some progress. Jumping back and forth from my hot toys Delorean mod and PG Millenium Falcon build.

 

[RichardJones]

Also, yes I know that I did the rookie move kill stripe stencil. Ill fill it in with the white paint thumb smudges towards the end

 

[hvacdon]

Looks Good there RJ !!

 

[BudaFett]

Helmet looks great!

 

[Mix]

That looks great!

I did the same thing with my killstripes.

 

[RichardJones]

Looks Good there RJ !!

Thanks!!

Helmet looks great!

Thanks!!

That looks great!
I did the same thing with my killstripes.

Thanks!! Should be an easy fix adding the white. Easier than matching that kilkstripe color!!