terminal fettler non cold cast helmet

[terminal fettler]

I thought i would try my hand at a non cold cast helmet ( at the request of another TDH member ) a lot of the issues with cold casting aluminium are not present when using non metallic fillers, so i cast a couple of helmets using white onyx powder as a filler/thickening agent and was quite happy with the results...i have added a few extra details such as the raised trim line between the upper/lower R/H ear pieces and some of the signature scratches on the ESB helmet. The helmet has just beem primed and had a single coat of humbrol enamel, i am going to use the same layering paint technique as on my cold cast helmet...

 

[Darth Fett]

that looks awesome.

 

[Jimmy BufFETT]

Very nice, TF.

 

[GCNgamer128]

Looks great! I'd love to have one of them.

 

[HMPOTC33]

Put me on the purchase list-it is incredible!

 

[CSMacLaren]

Just curious, as I'm not a Fett expert, but the top outline of the visor towards the center looks raised. Was that intentional?

I'm not familiar with cold casting. Does this mean there are metallic particles in the resin?

The scratches add a tremendous look of authenticity to it. I'd say put more on!

 

[SD68]

Looks just as incredible as the cold cast. Are you going for the AOSW or movie version this time around? I am just curious because I have decided to try a movie accurate version on my Fett scratchbuild.

 

[evan4218]

These are great, cant wait to get mine!!!

 

[Predatormv]

Just curious, as I'm not a Fett expert, but the top outline of the visor towards the center looks raised. Was that intentional?

I'm not familiar with cold casting. Does this mean there are metallic particles in the resin?

The scratches add a tremendous look of authenticity to it. I'd say put more on!

What you are seeing is the ESB "wavy brow" it is supposed to be there on the ESB helmet.

TF, great looking helmet. I have a feeling I might be talking to you soon about a helmet for my display racks. Keep up the good work.

 

[Spartacus]

So when can we order?

 

[Too Much Garlic]

I'm definitely interested in some additional info as well... don't think I've seen this one before. Looking real good!

 

[hellopike]

Looks nice TF- besides easier production, and color, have you noticed any differences between Cold cast and not cold cast?

And to everyone else reading, TF's helmets are fabulous. I love mine.

Phil

 

[terminal fettler]

Looks nice TF- besides easier production, and color, have you noticed any differences between Cold cast and not cold cast?

Phil

The only other difference is the resin is less 'grainy' without the aluminium powder, so its easier to achieve a better finish...

 

[TeeVee8]

Just magnificent. I would love to own one.
Please put me on the purchase list.

 

[Mr Fett]

Wow, fantastic helmet there. Meesa likee!

 

[TeeVee8]

Two days into the honeymoon and I'm still in love with this piece!
Q: Are any parts of the ears separate or they almost all cast onto the bucket?

 

[terminal fettler]

Q: Are any parts of the ears separate or they almost all cast onto the bucket?

The L/H and lower R/H ear are cast into the helmet. The upper R/H ear is a standard two piece configuration, held in place with three bolts and six magnets...

 

[HMPOTC33]

Please put me on the purchase list

 

[Ronin677]

As always Garrett, another work of art

 

[Simon Fett]

Greatest feature of my costume!!

And TFs paintjobs are probably the best around!

I have received so many praises on my TF bucket... it is really really impressive!