GilFran007 Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 It seems you and I are pretty much at the same place with our RS helmet builds. Do not underestimate the power of magnets and tape at this stage. This will allow you to manipulate the spacing of all the components and see the finished product before it is tacked down. I must of shimmied and adjusted the face and cap a dozen times at this point.....and gone through lots of masking tape. I'm almost to the point of drilling the holes......but everything has to sit perfectly first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus1202[501st] Posted May 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 23 minutes ago, GilFran007 said: I must of shimmied and adjusted the face and cap a dozen times at this point.....and gone through lots of masking tape. I'm almost to the point of drilling the holes......but everything has to sit perfectly first Hey Gil ... as you said ... clambs on ... faceplate mm´s to the front. Ahh ... and mm´s back ... uuhhh ... there is the gap again. For this evening i trimbed the ears a little bit and think about the drillholes. Tomorrow is another day and the sun will shine again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilFran007 Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 yes the RS bucket is very tricky. You probably need to shoot over some clearer pics of when the gap is gone vs. when it comes back for me to understand...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableGuy[Admin] Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Some screen helmets for reference and as you can see they are a bit rugged and I think the way you have yours are perfect and would like to suggest that you use the lens (tape it in temporary) to see if the look appeals to you - as it is your helmet, I´m mearly offering my opinion:salute: Great advice from Daniel. It’s very tempting to trim/file too much out from the eyes. As Daniel said, many screen used helmets had a little flashing/return around the eyes. Helps add to the ANH vibe. :-)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68Brick[TK] Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Great Start Trooper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilFran007 Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 I played around with my bucket last night and see how the brow gap forms. I have my helmet trimmed down so that the mask sits right up to the brow naturally. Do you have excess plastic on the sides and top of the faceplate that is not allowing you to push the face right to the front of the dome? These RS kits come off the molds in pretty rough shape compared to some of the pristine fan molds (AP). There's lots of doctoring to be done to get the pieces to sit nicely together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus1202[501st] Posted May 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Hey Gil, i will post more pictures tomorrow. At the top of the faceplate i cut a piece, maybe 2cm high and from side to side. Your advice to fix it more with tape helps me alot, so i can see more how it looks like. More to come tomorrow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus1202[501st] Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Yesterday another brown box arrived and it´s time for a little intermezzo. http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=5dbd7d-1527248358.jpg http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=044170-1527248419.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus1202[501st] Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 (edited) I think i found the mistake i´ve done. Trimm less, than i should do. http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=c610fc-1527253035.jpg http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=b10a3c-1527253087.jpg aaaaand ... command back!!! I didn´t cut at the lines, just a little bit with the sandroll and my dremel so the sides fit better to the tubes. http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=1d5251-1527254042.jpg But after all, i have to drill the holes some mm back. Edited May 25, 2018 by Lupus1202 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilFran007 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Glad you found the areas that need adjustment.... Just be careful that there is still enough of an overlap for the ear screw to grab during install.I thought I didn't have enough at one point, but just had the face plate moved too far back Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus1202[501st] Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Gil, i done it. I dare to drill the holes and set the rivets and here he is. I know, he is no beauty, but he is mine and he is my first helmet build. http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=7916fb-1527265799.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus1202[501st] Posted May 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Ladies and gents, trimmed the ears yesterday. Right looks pretty good, but the left one is a little bit tricky. I don´t want to change the form of the earpiece, but don´t think, this can be wright??? Your opinions and advice is asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank75139[501st] Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Are they screwed in? Once you get the screws in the bottoms you should be goodSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus1202[501st] Posted May 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Hello Frank No. No screws in the moment, just a little bit tape on the top and holding with my hand at the tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank75139[501st] Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 I think the bottom screws will pull it in more and you should be ok. It looks goodSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowbodies[TK] Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 (edited) As Frank said, the bottom screws will probably bring that all together. A gap may still be present between some parts of the ear and the helmet, but the helmets used in the movie had some gaps too. It's almost impossible to have no gaps at all anywhere from the front and back, but you can check this post that might help you: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/29238-my-helmet-ear-tutorial/ . Edited May 28, 2018 by hollowbodies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus1202[501st] Posted May 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Hey David, that´s what i was looking for! Greets Wolfgang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freduster[TK] Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Hey Wolfgang, I had the exact same problem, and also the exact same doubts - but I decided to check what the helmet will look like with the help of magnets, and it looked alright. Then I punched in the rivets, and it looked better. And after screwing the ears on and tightening the screws, I was seriously overwhelmed by how well the bucket suddenly fits together! Plus, remember you can always unscrew the ears and adjust and correct them. Don't lose hope! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus1202[501st] Posted May 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Hey Freddy, nice to see that you are also back on your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freduster[TK] Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Hey Wolfgang! Any updates on the armor? It has been pretty quiet in this thread for quite some time, I had to check if I accidentally unfollowed it All good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus1202[501st] Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) A long time ago i started this thread and it´s time to get back on the way. So after i ruined the backside of the right bicep by cutting to much off, i had to order a new piece and get to the left side ... As you can see, i marked 190mm + 7,5mm both sides. Edited January 18, 2020 by Lupus1202 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus1202[501st] Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Your opinion on the result ladies and gents. I know i have to cut the returnedges, but i am pretty happy with it. Some sanding here and there an it will fit perfectly. By the way, 190mm at the top of the bicep, 170mm at the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus1202[501st] Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Just started to turn off the returnedges a little bit, i.e. left bicep frontside and i hope they are good to go?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob .T .[TK] Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Wolfgang, are you subscribed to the RS Propmasters YouTube channel ? They have posted quite a few " how to build" videos recently . Have a good look ...they cover building the biceps in great detail . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus1202[501st] Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Assembling the lower arms, the left one came out nice and round. The right one is more oval in diameter and it´s larger in hight. RS send me an assembling guide with pictures, where the outer half of the right arm is cut of at the wrist and the inner half is a little bit trimmed at the elle bow so they are equal in hight. It will maybe look nicer, but is it wright??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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