Original attachment method, used for the ESB Hero helmet interior

[RafalFett]

That was fast!
This looks like it could be an existing bracket...I googled “metal z bracket” and it might be possible to find something that works
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The 1st you posted is the best candidate so far depending on what are the dimensions.

 

[JojoFett95]

The 1st you posted is the best candidate so far depending on what are the dimensions.

Definitely agree, I purchased a pair of z brackets close to your measurements, with The curved edges I can see in reference photos. I didn’t realise these existed, after asking around, these are quite common in the uk.

 

[JojoFett95]

Good stuff

Thanks man!, this thread is awesome, I knew I wasn’t the only one.

 

[JojoFett95]

Can you share the source for the clips? Those look particularly promising

Yeah of course!. I picked these up from eBay, item number: 401320663517
Set of 4 z brackets

 

[JojoFett95]

The 1st you posted is the best candidate so far depending on what are the dimensions.

One thing to mention, after crudely making a physical template,based of your guesstimate. I believe the 10mm offset of the metal bracket, should be a little smaller, near to 6 or 5mm.

 

[Jango Fett Jr]

Found these picture frame / offset clips on Etsy

 

[sutt_hero_rotj]

Found these picture frame / offset clips on Etsy

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That’s what I ended up buying as well

 

[Fett 4 Real]

Keegan Any insight from someone whos got some play time with the helmets?

 

[JojoFett95]

Found these picture frame / offset clips on Etsy

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Those are the ones, good find man. I should receive mine this week, with the correct BA screw also. My helmet is currently being painted, I would love to see it together, inside a lineage lid .

 

[Keegan]

Keegan Any insight from someone whos got some play time with the helmets?

I think everyone has already figured it out.
Great detective work guys!

 

[JojoFett95]

I think everyone has already figured it out.
Great detective work guys!

Team work!

 

[Ord Mantell]

Oh man, I'm totally late to the party! Sorry I missed this yesterday. I've nothing left to add to the discussion except to say great job guys. And also, for sure the nut with shaved off bolt on the PP3 was done exactly the same way on the ESB.

 

[JojoFett95]

Oh man, I'm totally late to the party! Sorry I missed this yesterday. I've nothing left to add to the discussion except to say great job guys. And also, for sure the nut with shaved off bolt on the PP3 was done exactly the same way on the ESB.

Thanks Ord and well done guys.

 

[Ord Mantell]

with The curved edges I can see in reference photos

ok, I missed this though, scanning through too quickly to catch up. I'm not seeing the curved edge. It looks pretty straight to me in both ROTJ and ESB, like RafalFett's illustration and the first example Jango Fett Jr posted. Maybe I missed a photo?

Also, Jojo, can you share with us the size snap you used on the right strap and the strap length you're using? Great job. Looks spot on.

 

[JojoFett95]

ok, I missed this though, scanning through too quickly to catch up. I'm not seeing the curved edge. It looks pretty straight to me in both ROTJ and ESB, like RafalFett's illustration and the first example Jango Fett Jr posted. Maybe I missed a photo?

Also, Jojo, can you share with us the size snap you used on the right strap and the strap length you're using? Great job. Looks spot on.

Thanks ord, I’ll measure the right side trap later tomorrow for you . On the curved edge, I spotted along with Raffle’s illustration. Here’s a few examples, that led me to believe there’s some kind of curve. Sorry for the arrows, I used my iPhone to illustrate lol.
Photos below :

ESB above.

Pre production helmet.

 

[Ord Mantell]

Maybe rounded corners as opposed to rounded edge? Or maybe that is what you mean, and I think of something different when I think of rounded edge.

This is what I think of for rounded edge:

vs rounded corners:

The pictures of the ESB hardware are poor to be sure, so it might be up to interpretation. I see a straight edge like the ROTJ. Maybe they were all from the same parts bin? So the ROTJ and ESB/PP3 were maybe all the same?

btw: Also known as offset clips, canvas clips, canvas offsets, z clips, offsets, frame clips, framing clips, offset mounting clips.

 

[JojoFett95]

Maybe rounded corners as opposed to rounded edge? Or maybe that is what you mean, and I think of something different when I think of rounded edge.

This is what I think of for rounded edge:
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vs rounded corners:
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The pictures of the ESB hardware are poor to be sure, so it might be up to interpretation. I see a straight edge like the ROTJ. Maybe they were all from the same parts bin? So the ROTJ and ESB/PP3 were maybe all the same?

btw: Also know as offset clips, canvas clips, canvas offsets, z clips, offsets, frame clips, framing clips, offset mounting clips.

Ah ok, I see where your coming from. I think, me along with Jango fett jr, have gone with the “Rounded edge” style, as opposed to Rounded corners. There does seem to me, some kind of curve but not as curved as the PP helmet photo. At this point it’s amazing that we all figured this out, but there’s little reference on the actual dimensions on the ESB z bracket.

 

[JojoFett95]

The left corner on the ESB bracket, has a harsh corner, as opposed to the right side.

 

[RafalFett]

Definitely slightly rounded corners to straight corners on the clips. Shape wise the 1/8" posted by Jango Fett Jr is the closest, but without the roundness on the ends.

 

[JojoFett95]

Definitely slightly rounded corners to straight corners on the clips. Shape wise the 1/8" posted by Jango Fett Jr is the closest, but without the roundness on the ends.

Yep that’s what I went with .