TKCaleb Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Just finished this build today. The mic tips are not complete, as I am planning on purchasing some from Russrep. I also spent quite some time buffing the plastic to death to achieve an awesome shine. It was quite a lot of fun! Here are some pics. Overall, I am quite proud of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroRoom[TK] Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 WHOA! That is one nice bucket. Superior work sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted December 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Thanks Lucas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craygee Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 OOoOOoooOo.... shiney!!! My precious. LOL nice bucket Brah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verne Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 And with these decals, it looks more realistic!!! Good job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper1972 Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Wow good job trooper - that lid look awesome buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich330[TK] Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Nice! Very nice. And sadly, already part of trooper history ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted December 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 thank you all for the kind words. This is my second helmet build, and I must say, I learned a lot about what to do and what not to do. Definitively a fun learning experience. The ear pieces where the trickiest parts to get right! I must say, I was quite thrilled to discover the large 5'x4' piece of yellow foam laying out in my dad's garage, adds a nice touch of realism to the whole build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Wow that is shiny - one of the best looking Jedi lids I've seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 George Lucas called, he wants his helmet back! Looks great bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X[TK] Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Great looking lid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted December 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 George Lucas called, he wants his helmet back! Looks great bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeR Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Awesome and how a JoeR/CfO should be built! Great work Caleb, really does Mark's kit justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted December 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Thank you Joe! Mighty kind of you, and thank you everyone for the wonderful words. Here is a shot comparing the original helmet to my CFO build. I also worked up some Photoshop magic and finished the mic tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Nice work, Caleb This is probably the best CfO helmet I have seen. I like the paint job on the frown. This is someting that can make a nice helmet look off but I think you have it spot on! Well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 You've done CFO proud with this build buddy. As Paul says a frown can make or break it and you've made it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted December 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Thank you gents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted December 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 finally installed the blasted screen mesh into the mic tips. That was a real challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJCG Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Congrats Caleb, it is looking really amazing. I really love the attention to details. Decals are excellent! Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE[501st] Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Man... these helmets are simply beautiful... and I don't like ROTJ. (yes, it's obligatory that I say that every time.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Thanks for the kind words Armando! I think she will look even better once I install the machined metal mictips being sent to me! lol Noel, I know ROTJ armor is the black sheep but it is still my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK3373[TK] Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 The helmet turned out great Caleb. That was a fast build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Thank you Scott! I got to work right after I picked her up from the post office. Thanks again for the speedy shipment! Here are my final images, complete with machined aluminum mic tips from Russ! Thanks man! Edited January 16, 2012 by TKCaleb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88[TK] Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Really awesome helmet! I myself am building (still) a CFO bucket. First as a ROTJ and then turning it into a SE TD. I really did a bad job on the frown... yours is inspiring. You masked it and spray painted, right? I am on my way to sand it off and repaint it. First time used a satin black and brush. Next will be flat satin black and a thin layer of flat black over it. Both sprayed... and masking the frown for sure. Do you think that would work? Thx Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) Really awesome helmet! I myself am building (still) a CFO bucket. First as a ROTJ and then turning it into a SE TD. I really did a bad job on the frown... yours is inspiring. You masked it and spray painted, right? I am on my way to sand it off and repaint it. First time used a satin black and brush. Next will be flat satin black and a thin layer of flat black over it. Both sprayed... and masking the frown for sure. Do you think that would work? Thx Saludos Thank you Juan! a SE sandy eh? That will be awesome! I dont think there are any currently, so I am sure it would be thrilling to be one of the first! As for the frown, yes I masked it off using painters pin striping tape. You can buy some of this tape at hobby stores and possibly specialty paint shops. I also painted the frown using a quality synthetic brush, not spray paint. It took me awhile to get the frown right, I looked at A LOT of images of the original ROTJ helmets and carefully plotted out where to mask it off. If there was anything I was more concerned about with the build, it was surely the frown. I also used a blend of two different paint finishes. Both paints were the same brand and color, except one was matte and the other semi-gloss. I mixed equal amounts together to form a sheen which was more so a "correct" satin finish. Of course in the photos the black paint looks a bit like semi-gloss due to the flash and all, but in reality it looks dull. I also suggest that even if the black is to shiny, dont go over it with a matte paint, just use a deglosser (liquid which removes sheen off a paint surface) or fine sand paper to scuff out the sheen. It would look much more realistic! Also, the first time I painted the frown, it looked like ****. I did not sand down the paint job, but applied a paint stripper which was safe on plastic. It worked very well, but took A LONG time to work into the paint. I would suggest picking up some of that! I believe it is made by testors..again that too should be found also at a hobby shop! Good luck man! Edited February 18, 2012 by TKCaleb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.