tk48911[TK] Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Question...I'm currently getting ready to start making mods to my Jimmi FOTK for the Executioner. I have a spare Anovos TFA bucket...I know the design is different now in TLJ. After reading the Executioner CRL, my question is this...if you mod the TFA frown w/the teeth...there isn't really anything you could do regarding how narrow the new design is in the face...after speaking w/my GML he suggested asking the community here...my thoughts on how to do the teeth would be cut out abs inserts etc...my other option is to just paint my spare Anovos bucket w/the black stripe just for the premier and then order Jim's TLJ bucket...I could have ordered the Anovos Executioner...but ya know...wanted to actually receive it....before I die thanks for any suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 It's not just the teeth, you could change the shape of the snout and narrow down the sides of the mouth a little using bondo then repainting, if you compare the two helmets closely you can notice a few of the differences, even the new Anovos Executioner doesn't appear to have all the details of the new helmet ;). The more accurate you can make it look the better, that being said it is your GML that will ultimately be approving your costume so at the end it is really up to him/her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFO[TK] Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 It’s so much more than the teeth. A lot of designers looked at if/how you could mod the standard TFA helm but it’s just not 100% achievable for accuracy.Then again, that hasn’t bothered Anovos with their new offering!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartstopper85[TK] Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 14 hours ago, JAFO said: It’s so much more than the teeth. A lot of designers looked at if/how you could mod the standard TFA helm but it’s just not 100% achievable for accuracy. Then again, that hasn’t bothered Anovos with their new offering! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro No way... but Anovos has access to laser scanned data that no one else has and they are clearly the best of the best /s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFO[TK] Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 No way... but Anovos has access to laser scanned data that no one else has and they are clearly the best of the best /s They have the data but look at the huge difference between the TFA Premier and Standard buckets. Very different. Most regard the standard as more accurate.Their FOJE looks a little lazy too.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First0rder[TK] Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 lets not forget the TD mod too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk48911[TK] Posted October 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 On 10/10/2017 at 3:47 PM, gmrhodes13 said: It's not just the teeth, you could change the shape of the snout and narrow down the sides of the mouth a little using bondo then repainting, if you compare the two helmets closely you can notice a few of the differences, even the new Anovos Executioner doesn't appear to have all the details of the new helmet ;). The more accurate you can make it look the better, that being said it is your GML that will ultimately be approving your costume so at the end it is really up to him/her. ah didn't think about bondo...yeah I know it's more than the teeth...I'm not sure if I want to mess w/the mold and then use bondo...might just do this for the premier and order Jim's for accuracy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk48911[TK] Posted October 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 18 minutes ago, First0rder said: lets not forget the TD mod too well since I have Jim's kit...as does the CRL model, Kit...he just used a black spray paint cap which he trimmed slightly...told me it fits snug as a bug on the TD w/out glue or Velcro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk48911[TK] Posted October 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 23 hours ago, JAFO said: It’s so much more than the teeth. A lot of designers looked at if/how you could mod the standard TFA helm but it’s just not 100% achievable for accuracy. Then again, that hasn’t bothered Anovos with their new offering! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro hey Jafo, oh I know it's more than just the teeth...I know it's narrower as well...gmrhodes13 suggested using bondo if I wanna go all the way...not sure if I wanna break things apart and do that though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk48911[TK] Posted October 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 so as a general consensus...it'd be some work to mod the current Anovos TFA helmet to be a TLJ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, tk48911 said: so as a general consensus...it'd be some work to mod the current Anovos TFA helmet to be a TLJ... It would be a lot of work, could it be done, I believe you could modify it enough if you put the right amount of work into it, still there would be areas that would be very hard to replicate, the public I doubt couldn't tell but could you make it close enough to pass for approval, perhaps but once again speak to your GML. I did think about the modification myself but by time I had thought of the cost of the base helmet, the work involved (I hate sanding bondo) and what I would end up with (and I used to panel beat cars) it was just easier for me to purchase a completed one. There are quite a few makers just about ready to put them on the market, as well as the couple who are already supplying. Good luck what ever you decided 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFO[TK] Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 so as a general consensus...it'd be some work to mod the current Anovos TFA helmet to be a TLJ... I wouldn’t.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadvision[TK] Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 They have the data but look at the huge difference between the TFA Premier and Standard buckets. Very different. Most regard the standard as more accurate.Their FOJE looks a little lazy too.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProTo be fair to my knowledge the Premier helmet was a hand sculpted piece. Even if people and anovos will want to lie and say it wasn't. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartstopper85[TK] Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 I wouldn't either, KB Has a nice TLJ for $175 I would have picked it up already but MIMIC said he was throwing one in as well so I'll wait to go TLJ trooper or at least that's what I keep telling myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk48911[TK] Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 1 minute ago, heartstopper85 said: I wouldn't either, KB Has a nice TLJ for $175 I would have picked it up already but MIMIC said he was throwing one in as well so I'll wait to go TLJ trooper or at least that's what I keep telling myself KB Props is currently making TLJ buckets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartstopper85[TK] Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Just now, tk48911 said: KB Props is currently making TLJ buckets? Yep just saw it on his Instagram page last night 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk48911[TK] Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 16 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said: It would be a lot of work, could it be done, I believe you could modify it enough if you put the right amount of work into it, still there would be areas that would be very hard to replicate, the public I doubt couldn't tell but could you make it close enough to pass for approval, perhaps but once again speak to your GML. I did think about the modification myself but by time I had thought of the cost of the base helmet, the work involved (I hate sanding bondo) and what I would end up with (and I used to panel beat cars) it was just easier for me to purchase a completed one. There are quite a few makers just about ready to put them on the market, as well as the couple who are already supplying. Good luck what ever you decided yeah good points...I think I'll probably just end up buying an accurate one...maybe just go with painting the black on mine for the premier if I don't get one prior... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk48911[TK] Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Just now, heartstopper85 said: Yep just saw it on his Instagram page last night sweeeet...I'm actually talking to them about a Shoretrooper collar and am friends w/KB...I'll PM him now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk48911[TK] Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 16 hours ago, JAFO said: I wouldn’t. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro yeah...I'm now leaning to buying an accurate one...if I don't get it before premier...maybe just paint the black stripe on mine to have the "look"...but not for approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk48911[TK] Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 7 minutes ago, heartstopper85 said: Yep just saw it on his Instagram page last night just found his post on his page...they look great! I'd think I could get it cheaper/quicker all together vs Jim's...since this is in the US already... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk48911[TK] Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 46 minutes ago, heartstopper85 said: Yep just saw it on his Instagram page last night they just got back to me: the bucket is slush cast resin, shipping is $30 (to Chicago), 2-3 days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartstopper85[TK] Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Super jelly Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk48911[TK] Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 def not a bad price either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk48911[TK] Posted October 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 decided to order one from KB Props...thanks for your suggestions! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartstopper85[TK] Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Good you got it on order now, something pissed dude off at 501st not sure what they did to him next time. Not sure what's going on in Vegas Garrison but hearing so many people ticked off down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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