ObiHahn[TK] Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 After having acquired a very very cool 3D scan of the original SFS stormtrooper helmet in 1:3 scale that stood on my shelf raw and unfinished for way too long, I finally spray- and hand-painted mymini helmet. I installed "real" lenses and made my own (slightly underscaled) mic tips with real mesh. I guess I will also add the paint chippings later, here are a couple of pics of the pristine helmet: And a nice angled shot: And another one with the mini SFS and a bigger brother: I gave the helmet real rubber neck trim and a chin strap but have yet to find something that looks like snaps in 3rd scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Totally awesome job on the mini - it looks great next to the rsp lid too!! I still have to work on my mini sfs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Very nice! I too still need to work on my mini. Or commission it which is more likely. Soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turrican Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 That's a realy nice one and very well painted . Nice display piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Good job on the mini helmet Dennis! Hard to tell it is 3rd scale until you see it next to your RS helmet. The painting looks better than some full sized helmets I have seen on here and I like the lens too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Paul, if you ever see one of these for sale; go for it. They are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf[501st] Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Very nice work as all ways bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Thanks guys, the tube stripes almost gave me seizures. Since I made the pics, I installed neck trim and a foam starfish helmet liner - all I need now are small metallic thingies that'll pass as snaps for my mini-chinstraps...any ideas? @Paul: thanks for the paintwork praise, this was not an easy one considering how thick my Humbrol paints have become... not good in this scale I can tell you. @Mathias: love the pic, I'm afraid I might have to copy that sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 The mini helmet now has a mostly accurate interior as well, and I made a small helmet stand. I even simulated small snaps on the chin strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Thats got to be the best third scale replica about at the moment - love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Whoa, thanks! Here's another pic with 2 bigger brothers: So what's the verdict, gents: add SFS paint chippings and weathering or leave this fella as is? I'm really torn about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Great job on the mini bucket! I think you should leave it as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSivertsen[501st] Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Very nice! I'd do the paint chips and weathering if I were you, makes it look even more realistic imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Dennis That is friging AWESOME!! In fact, I am now in the process of organising an expedition to the Ecuadorian, and neighboring Peruvian Amazon to seek out the notorious members of the Shuar tribe to see if they will kindly oblige me with their skills so that I may just.....JUST, get my ol' nogging into that beautiful lid. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Lovley work there Den , i personly would leave him as he is , you could always do another one SFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Thanks for your input and praise, guys! This one might just stay pristine (let's say this is what the SFS looked liked when filming began ). Good idea with the head shrinking, Billy! If you find that tribe, give me a holler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJCG Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hey Dennis great job, it is looking great right next to the 1:1 helemt. love it A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Dont chip it Dennis, that would ruin it imho.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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