tkendo Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 This is my first stormtrooper helmet build. I purchased the kit from ATA Works. Started carving out the eyes but wasn't sure exactly where to stop cutting. I'm attaching photos of where I'm at and if anyone can help or point me to a reference that would be awesome. I'm thinking I should follow along the curve on the inside upper part. Is this correct? Sent from my SM-G935R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Here's mine for comparison http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/20585-tk-anh-ata-stunt-helmet-build/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squimspickle[TK] Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) You can definitely cut more out from inside your eyes. Here is a pic of of how far I took my ATA helmet eyes. Edited May 26, 2021 by gmrhodes13 Updated 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkendo Posted June 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Thanks! I did cut out more of the eyes. I'm just scared to death of cutting in the wrong places. Just going to take my time and hopefully get it right. Sent from my SM-G935R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starsaber25[Admin] Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Carl you're off to a good start. I think you can cut more out of the corners atleast. I can't see the right eye too well from the picture but the left eye can certainly be cut out some more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkendo Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 I carved out the eyes and started on the teeth. As I go I'm getting more comfortable now. Still need to smooth out the edges and trim a little bit here and there. I'll keep posting my progress and thanks for the advice. Sent from my SM-G935R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkendo Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Closer look. Sent from my SM-G935R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 You can just make out the ridge left around the eyes, I would file out a little more in the corners 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkendo Posted June 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 I'll sand the rest of the edges but coming together nicely. Now on to the cap. Sent from my SM-G935R4 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkendo Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Now the dreaded ears... Sent from my SM-G935R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 A couple of good How Too's for ears, good luck http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/29238-my-helmet-ear-tutorial/ http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/27375-howto-draw-an-approximate-ear-trim-line-with-no-gaps/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkendo Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Thanks! I was worried I messed up my ears because of a gap. I might be all right actually. Still working on it. Sent from my SM-G935R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkendo Posted May 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 I know it's been awhile. I got caught up over the ears and really struggled. Ended up getting with my brother-in-law almost a year later to help me cut out the extra pair. So glad they ATA Works sent an extra pair. So almost complete now, just need to paint over my screw holes and fix the inside a bit. Sent from my SM-G935R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket[TK] Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Looks good, Carl! Nice work!The only thing that you might want to fix is the paint on the frown. Typically on the ANH helmet, you will see paint on the teeth, but not around the frown itself. I've attached some pics showing examples of screen-used lids for reference. It's a pretty easy fix if you are looking to go for further screen-accuracy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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