R2Dan[TK] Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hi guys (and girls) - it's been a while since I've posted anything on here. Doesn't mean TKs haven't been part of my nerd life - quite the opposite actually! Those of you who remember me know I'm an accuracy hardliner, always reaching for that one holy grail... the ultimate suit. Not there yet (and it will probably take a good while longer), but with this project finished, I think I've got the helmet pretty much sorted. A little introduction to those who don't know: RS Prop Masters have an ongoing (yet highly limited) run of "green" lids - helmets pulled from khaki PE plastic, a dead-on match to Simon's real lid and an actual vintage new old stock. They initially had plastic for roughly 100 helmets, 60 have been pulled so far. They call it their "SA Edition", SA standing for screen accurate, they all come with a numbered plaque - but I cheated and got the 77 on purpose. Guess I don't need to explain why . So obviously, the helmet you are about to see is one of them, which I finished myself to get it as close to a real lid as I possibly could. that obviously includes the full paint job - red primer, white topcoat, all handpainted details, chipping it (no sense in keeping all the green covered up ) and adding a good bit of weathering to get that brilliantly grimy "used on set" look. I also sourced some vintage elastic and added the proper Newey snaps, and the foam star was cut out of some old foam I ripped out of an old armchair - goes perfectly with this kind of bucket I'd say. Enough of the banter, here is some eye candy for you: First picture I took after I semi-finished it last week on Friday, just prior to leaving for a brilliant nerd weekend in Manchester: And then a couple more from all sorts of angles, taken this week. You might see some added chips, also notice the neat helmet stand also done by my good friends at RS, goes perfectly with the plaque (and the lid, of course )# plaque close-up Newey goodness!Hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do! And if anyone is thinking of adding one to their collection: Don't wait too long, when they're gone, they're gone - and they are absolutely worth it! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Nice! Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezablad3[TK] Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 My goodness that's beautiful!!!! might i ask what technique you used for weathering.... my helmet started chipping naturally but the white paint itself is still so clean and i wanted a more used look, how did you do yours? Well done mate, that thing looks spot on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan[TK] Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 apart from just bumping it against all sorts of edges and corners, I also used actual dirt (how ingenious! ), some rubber trim and - probably the "main" ingredient - an aquarelle pencil in black. It allows you to make "scratch marks", but it will also smudge with a bit of moisture and leave a "layer" of black/greyish grime on it. You should give it a shot, works quite well for me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezablad3[TK] Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 That's brilliant!!!!! Thanks for the tip Dan, cant wait to see a full armor to go with that stunning lid. Cheers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 You certainly did a lovely job on this one. But you've always made nice helmets in the past so no one should have expected anything less from you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan[TK] Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Stop, you're embarassing me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooperman Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!! i like the fact you havent gone OTT with the chipping where a lot of replica lids i feel go sooooo wrong it just says STAR WARS 1977 ( or 1976 when it was filmed ) ... oh...did i tell you i love the lid??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantina Security[501st] Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Nice lid. RS is a very attractive cast. Nice addition to your collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan[TK] Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!! i like the fact you havent gone OTT with the chipping where a lot of replica lids i feel go sooooo wrong it just says STAR WARS 1977 ( or 1976 when it was filmed ) ... oh...did i tell you i love the lid??? Thanks mate! I know what you mean, a lot of the replicas actually look fake, not just because of the amount, but also the shapes of the chips. It is not that hard, just use what we see on the real ones as inspiration, then try to think of places that would chip naturally. All it takes is a little attention to detail I guess Oh, I kinda love the lid as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vecspeed12 Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 this has to be one of the best lids i've seen so far. awesome work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan[TK] Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) Just a small update (after all, what project is ever actually finished?):A good while ago, I redid the tube stripes, using a different blue that was suggested by a good friend of mine. I also recently got some of keith's amazing mic tips. The RS one piece cast tips aren't bad, but not quite as nice as the new ones, hence the upgrade. I just installed them and used the chance to take a few more pics: Edited February 25, 2015 by R2Dan 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Awesome work Dan!!! What a piece!!! Can I ask what white you used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan[TK] Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) Sure. I used Duplicolor Aerosol Art RAL 9010 gloss white over Duplicolor metal primer (the only red primer I can find at the DIY store ) That's the stuff: Edited February 25, 2015 by R2Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Doesn't get much sexier than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Damn, that's a beast!! This is just so... perfect. Makes me think that one of those day, people will confound this one with an original and try to sell it for thousands of quid. Is the new blue "Mediterranean Blue"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan[TK] Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 No, it's not. It's a custom mix that matches the tube stripe colour on the hero lid eFX had access to, but I was asked not to share. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianguy Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Looks awesome! Diggin the Falcon in the background!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 It just looks like an original ANH helmet. Fantastic work Dan! Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 [....] It's a custom mix [...] but I was asked not to share. Sorry. Don't worry it's find for me. Your pictures are well lighted and are very helpful to anyone who'd like to make his own mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Man, what a nice bucket! Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan[TK] Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Looks awesome! Diggin the Falcon in the background!! Yeah. The Falcon is one of my favourite pieces. Took years to hunt it down (after missing out on the sale just before MR went bust... still can't believe I let that opportunity slip by). It is a true centrepiece! Back to the lid: Thanks for all the praise guys Since I'm stuck at home at the moment with not much chance to be productive, I keep staring at my prop stuff, thinking of what could be improved - which is not the worst thing to do, to be honest. With this lid though, I'm pretty confident there's not much more I can do! Anyway, here's another artsy fartsy, filtered shot of that beauty, just because: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juan7fernandez Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Dan! This to me is perfection! all those bumpy detail on the face plate are the ones I love but I'm missing. Your work on this is amazing and I can only hope to own one close to this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan[TK] Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Thanks Juan - it is one of my favourite pieces in my collection. I recently had the chance to take it to Star Wars: Identities and compare it to the stunt helmet on display there. Pretty darn close... probably the closest I will ever get to the real deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juan7fernandez Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 I can imagine! Its very evident how close it is! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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