how accurate is the redman studios BOBF helmet ?
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DarthVader1
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I've just ordered one from him. This helmet is a collaboration between RedMan, JJ Industries, and the man himself, Darren Pattenden, aka. Great Ape Studios. His design is THE standard for approval into the 501st, and all his files are top-notch.
Waiting for it in the mail, but in the meantime, I will continue working on the one I've printed myself from Mystery Makers, which was scaled down to 94% based on the size from Great Ape/RedMan helmet.
Waiting for it in the mail, but in the meantime, I will continue working on the one I've printed myself from Mystery Makers, which was scaled down to 94% based on the size from Great Ape/RedMan helmet.
Sliper8
New Hunter
yeah , let me take some photos
Einlanzer - I know technically this isn't the BoBF, but seems they are making headway! This one dropped just this week I'm told...
Costuming:BH Boba MandoS2 Repaint - Databank
BudaFett
One of my buddy's has a Redman Bucket, I'll see if I can't score you some pics of it.
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Sliper8
New Hunter
this is mine , also I noticed when looking at the dome it is covered in dimples from the casting which isn't great
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Sliper8
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everything else was really good , I'm just not so sure how accurate the helmet shape is overall ?
When did you order? I'm still waiting on mine from April...
joe
Active Hunter
Those dimples look pretty weird. That's disappointing.
Red Bow Props is the only other BOBF helmet I know that people like. I got his cast from Jackson Rupert painted. I think the Great Ape looks like it has deeper cheeks more like the original ESB/ROTJ SE helmet. I think that's more accurate to the show? But no one has production cast molds, so... who knows.
I would say Red Bow or Great Ape should be good to go for eventual CRL approval. This is just me guessing though!
jedi808
New Hunter
Got mine in a couple weeks ago. Just like BudaFett I got my shipping notification in October but no movement so I finally contacted him in December.
Mine has those dimples Sliper8 mentioned as well as quite a few resin bubbles including this big one but at least the ear piece will cover it when attached.
Mine has those dimples Sliper8 mentioned as well as quite a few resin bubbles including this big one but at least the ear piece will cover it when attached.
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Sliper8
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ah right , is your visor cut out ? ( curious to see how it looks )
DarthVader1
Well-Known Hunter
From what I can see, I don't think the visor is pre-cut, you'll have to do it yourself. Just like the casted Clone Trooper helmets from Galactic Armory, Branhfur Studios (SP?), and some other vendors who sell casted helmets the same way.
jedi808
New Hunter
I had already cut it out when I did my post. Sent you a PM
Got mine as well, and like the other folks got notified of the shipping in October but had to reach out to Danny in December to get it shipped. From a cursory once over, a really clean looking cast, everything looks right but I haven't even started it yet (working the armor prints). As good as the product(s) is/are, the delivery side of the purchase seems to be the same issue all the vendors from that group is having except Luke at JJ.
When the group announced the partnership and they advertised the pre-orders (late '21 - early '22 I think?). I was following the updates on their page until they said they would start shipping October. Got the UPS notification that it was being prepared to be shipped and then nothing for 2 months, so I inquired and it was shipped the following week. It's unfortunate, Redman does good work, they're just consistently inconsistent on delivery/communication, same as CrowProps. Admittedly Danny had some issues with his shop, etc. but still...
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