Mandalorian Helmet (Scratch Build)
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Whistlingbird
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Using Tfett40's D23 photographs for comparison. I had to bring in the back curve slightly, here is both sides so far with the correction.
This scratch building is more challenging than I thought!
This scratch building is more challenging than I thought!
fiercepierce
New Hunter
Its looking really great!
Whistlingbird
Hunter
Still working on the dome portion...
Whistlingbird
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Working on helmet strips...
Whistlingbird
Hunter
Reworking the keyhole. I was not happy with the first attempt. Still trying to make it more accurate...
Whistlingbird
Hunter
Today I applied 2 in 1 primer, which is filler and sandable by Krylon automotive...
... will now be able to see deficits better...plan to and apply more filler in the deficits and a whole lot more sanding to come...
Whistlingbird
Hunter
Still at it... more sanding, also working on details, trim, keyhole, and starting on the ear pieces... which will require a lot more work... a whole lot more work...
Like I said at the begining of this project, I'm trying to keep this as low budget as possible, while still trying for some screen accuracy in the finished product...
Like I said at the begining of this project, I'm trying to keep this as low budget as possible, while still trying for some screen accuracy in the finished product...
Whistlingbird
Hunter
Working on the ear pieces.... Dremel time!
Whistlingbird
Hunter
Still at work on the ear pieces...
MandalorFett
Well-Known Hunter
Wow! Most impressive.
Whistlingbird
Hunter
Today's work on the earpieces, still a whole lot more work to do with further shaping and details...
Whistlingbird
Hunter
More ear work today...
WhyItMatterz
Hunter
Good job on the ears.
Whistlingbird
Hunter
Attaching the ears... also still working on the ear details with the exacto knife...
Whistlingbird
Hunter
More primer today, still a lot more sanding to do...
Whistlingbird
Hunter
Applied fiberglass resin to outside of helmet today...
Whistlingbird
Hunter
Trying to be as transparent with the Mandalorian helmet scratch build as I can...
Rookie mistake made yesterday. I should have done a test run with the resin / hardener mixture. Even though I applied it after mixing as directed, it should have been setting up in 2 hours, now 24 hours later I still have several tacky spots, but most of the helmet i.e. the top is completely dry.
I am setting the helmet out in the sun today hoping the heat may help.
Always... always should do a test run with your fiberglass resin mixture before applying it to your build. Lesson learned the hard way... but still having fun with my very first scratch build attempt!
Feel free to chime in.
Rookie mistake made yesterday. I should have done a test run with the resin / hardener mixture. Even though I applied it after mixing as directed, it should have been setting up in 2 hours, now 24 hours later I still have several tacky spots, but most of the helmet i.e. the top is completely dry.
I am setting the helmet out in the sun today hoping the heat may help.
Always... always should do a test run with your fiberglass resin mixture before applying it to your build. Lesson learned the hard way... but still having fun with my very first scratch build attempt!
Feel free to chime in.
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