keith Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I've just finished this hero helmet. I got it in untrimmed kit form from Troopermaster. The helmet is white ABS plastic which i buffed up a bit to give it a bit more of a shine. I have trimmed, assembled and detailed it to match the promo hero helmet. All markings are hand painted. The tube stripes are airbrushed on. The only changes i made to the helmet parts was a bit of sharpening of the frown to match the real one better. I used my own lenses and mic tips. (i don't have anymore lenses before anyone asks). Painting the markings on a trooper helmet is quite easy, but when you are trying to match them to a real helmet, it can be a pain. Getting the tube stripes to start in the right place, end in the right place, have the correct number of stripes with correct spacing and shapes takes time! Same with the traps and tears. I'm really happy with this helmet. If i ever do another one, i'll match the real promo helmet 100% with all the scratches, glue marks and pitting. Anyway, onto the pics: Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Some photos on the mannequin. I don't know why the tube stripes look so light, they're dark blue in person: Some photoshop weathering: Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I dont like hero buckets, but that look ace bro!!!! Awesome job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Very beautiful - wonderful job. It really is aces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJCG Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks Keith. One of the best out there if not the best Hero trooper I have seen so far . Congrats!! I do have a SDS hero bucket but yours makes the difference. Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJCG Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 please delete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby fletcher Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Impressive as always Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandalorianWarrior87 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Great job Keith! Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Great to see a well done hero helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Awesome attention to detail here keith, very well done. It look so convincing you could almost pass this off as an original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK1491 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I need to see more photos to form an opinion. Outstanding build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Great helmet Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mods1965 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 very nice work! well done mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Fantastic work as usual Keith! Great job mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFA Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Quality work there keith ! That's a fantastic looking bucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks everyone I really love this helmet and it was cool working on it. I want to build another one........or two BTW, any faults in the trimming, assembly and paint are copied from the original promo hero helmet. Things like the seam showing behind the left ear and the way the front traps are painted and so on. Thanks, Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootch[TK] Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Wow. Excellent work there Keith. A very nice example. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Looks nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Some more photoshop weathering: Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougefresh Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Wow -- that's pretty uncanny. Fantastic work, Keith! Very inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaptyx Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I dont like hero buckets, but that look ace bro!!!! Awesome job!Same here, dunno why really. That is an awesome bucket, tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Looks great! Very mean looking. I've always liked the hero look, the low brow just adds a touch of menace to the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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