DarthVeach Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I noticed on both my HIPS helmets to varying degrees, there are some small indentations below some of the teeth on the frown. I didn't post a pic since I figure most of you will know what I am talking about. Do you guys fill these in before painting? I am kind of on the fence and wanted to see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashrazor Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 i wouldn't advise filling anything on a faceplate unless it is a EFX or MRCE.. but pics would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthVeach Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Here ya go. This is my ATA, but they are on my CAP-W too so I know it is part of the mold or vac pull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashrazor Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 leave it as-is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthVeach Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Cool, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Yep totally fine and too be expected The hero helmets were made from ABS but the stunts from HDPE This behaves differently to ABS and is more elastic, so you see more of the little bumps etc. HIPS is much the same, it will seek out all the detail. The thinner the plastic, the more detailed the end result will be. We're not sure if a new mould was used in 76 for the later ABS heroes or not, (ears yes) but the different plastic explains why they don't look identical, regardless. But as Dash said, it's fine just thought you'd like a quick lesson in plastics Edit: ah sorry. I couldnt see the pic cos of my iPhone. That's a bad mould an the owner should brush that up I feel. 5 minutes work Edited April 28, 2011 by john danter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthVeach Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 It is that way on both my CAP-W and my ATA, so I am thinking it is something to do with the way the plastic forms? Is it actually on the each of the bucks or is it just when the plastic stretches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashrazor Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 my helmet has that same dip also. i still wouldn't fill it in, it might cause problems in the future if the filler comes loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davej[TK] Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Just looking at my Gino V2, and my TE2, and although neither of them is as pronounced as yours, the indentation is still there in both of them. Leave it as is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthVeach Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I have been looking at a lot of the photos on starwarshelmets.com and I can't see it on the originals. If it is there is is so slight. the bottom edge below the teeth looks very sharp. I may fill it in after all. Apoxie sculpt is really good stuff and I have never had it come loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) those are chips in the mold - just so you know. Over the years the teeth area has chipped and was not repaired. Edited April 28, 2011 by TK-4510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthVeach Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Thanks Mike! I really did want to fill them if they aren't supposed to be there! Looks better when it is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Classic TE lineage mold degradation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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