Helmet There is no Antrock helmet

[judz dwedd]

The so-called "Antrock helmet" is actually my helmet re-cast by Antrock. About a year ago, I let him pull a set of molds from my origionals. He had no part in it's construction. He wasn't even around when the origional model was built, only to pull a copy of the mold. After Ep. II, there was a flood of demand for these, and I was a little overwealmed. I let Antrock run a duplicate set of molds of my helmet AND armor, to ease the burden. I just wanted to clear things up, cause I'm getting tired of explaining it in pm's. I'm not trying to incinuate that he's claiming it's his own work or anything, just trying to correct the misunderstandings.

 

[Foxbatkllr]

Thanks for clearing that up. I own one of your helmets but bought it from Antrock and I was unsure if Antrock himself had made it. I knew that both of you were involved in it somehow, but the details were not made clear.

 

[Joren Fett]

Thanks for clearing that up, JD. Until recently, I too was led to believe (mostly by rumors, old posts, and assumptions) that there was an "Antrock helmet" out there.

I think it's important for all of us to be aware of where proper credit is due, and I'm glad you came forward with details of the helmet's true origins!

I already ordered one from Antrock last week... I would have ordered from you instead if I'd known!.. but now I'll know who to credit with the actual mold design.

 

[bh7603]

Juzz, email me with the details opn purchasing one of ur helmets, and thx for clearing this up!

 

[Jodo Kast 2749]

Can you state for the record what the actual mods of the "Dwedd" bucket are? I know it's more than just a DP 95 recast but could you be more specific?

Thanks.

 

[DreadPirateRoberts]

bh-7603 wrote:
Juzz, email me with the details on purchasing one of ur helmets

Id also like info on how to obtain a bucket. Im looking to create custome Mandalore, any info or a point in the right direction would be GR8 !!

TIA

DPR

 

[rknight]

me too.....info on helmet purchase

 

[judz dwedd]

Jodo_Kast wrote:
Can you state for the record what the actual mods of the "Dwedd" bucket are? I know it's more than just a DP 95 recast but could you be more specific?

Thanks.

Well, I think mods aren't the right word. I took a fiberglass copy of the DP '95 dome only, and reshaped it. Once I was happy with the dome, the rest was built completely anew around it, using JANGO photos from SW Insider and Vanity Fair. All the details and shape were created using these photos for referance. The finished helmet actually ended up being a bit larger than the DP.

Here's a pic of one I finished.

If you have a DP, compare for yourself. Hope this helps.

 

[Foxbatkllr]

I have a DP95 and a JD helmet...the JD helmet has way more flare.

 

[judz dwedd]

I don't suppose you could post a comparison pic to show the differences, eh? Some things to watch for:


>Jango's keyslot area is a bit deeper and higher off the bottom.

>The raised blue areas behind the ears of Jango are also higher off the bottom than the red ones of Boba.

>In a profile view, you can see the back of a Jango helmet is straighter and flairs out slightly. Bobas has a soft, inward curve toward the bottom.

>When looking at A Jango helmet from the back, both sets of ears are visible. DP helmets must be wider in back or something, cause it seems you can't see both ears at the same time.

>Jango has no borden connector on the cheek.

 

[Foxbatkllr]

There are pics of both my DP95 and JD helmet next to a MSH2 in the MSH2 comp pics thread.

 

[judz dwedd]

Nice shots. To me, it doesn't look any bigger than the DP '95. :confused I was told by a few other members, who had both, that it was a little bigger than the '95.
Oh well, :facepalm I stand corrected

Thanks for the lead.

 

[judz dwedd]

Ok, I now understand how this helmet is "slightly bigger" than a DP '95. The additional flair(back + sides) makes the opening quite a bit larger than the DP. All I know, is that it's perfectly proportioned for ME! (5' 10")
That's all I was concerned with when it was being built.

 

[Michigan Jaster]

I'm in the process of constructing a JD helmet myself. I like it alot better than the '95 DP I had. The only thing I have noticed for me at least is the way I have to put it on. I have to do a 15 or 20 degree twist to put it on, I think my head is big for some reason. LOL

 

[Jodo Kast 2749]

Hey Mister,
Did you have to do the same twist with your DP 95?

 

[Michigan Jaster]

No, the JD's flare in the mandibles pulls the front of the helmet about 3/8 " closer to my face.

 

[Jodo Kast 2749]

Maybe there's hope for me after all. I had to do the exact same twist to get my recast on but my regular DP95 arrives this week and I'm hoping she'll fit.

J.

 

[judz dwedd]

I guess there's a downside to the helmet not being flexible.

 

[Michigan Jaster]

Even with the twist, I still like my JD helm alot better than the DP

 

[Star Wars Chick]

Hmm, it might be time for another upgrade