subtrooper Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hi everyone, I'm a newbie with a newbie question. I've decided to go for a AP set of armour as I think thats best for my build but, and please nobody blast me for this, I'm not too keen on the right eye not being as perfect as the left. I can almost hear a collective shocked intake of breath. I know this is more movie accurate but I would like it look the same. Can the bump be removed somehow or if not whats the next best helmet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmian Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 All screen accurate helmets are asymmetrical, as all of them come from direct casts of screen used helmets. As you probably know, there was no CAD in the 70's so it was all done by hand, hence the asymmetrical nature of the helmets. Most modern fan-made helmets are made taking the asymmetry into acount. SDS, AP, TE2, Gino, TM and even RT-MOD are asymmetrical. Maybe the MRCE? You'll have to modify it a little, but I think it's a symmetrical helmet. I'm no expert, so wait for other people with better knowledge to answer. Edit: if it's only the bump on the eye, maybe the TM is a good option. SDS, AP, TE2 and Gino have the bump, as all come from screen used helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehickey Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hi everyone, I'm a newbie with a newbie question. I've decided to go for a AP set of armour as I think thats best for my build but, and please nobody blast me for this, I'm not too keen on the right eye not being as perfect as the left. I can almost hear a collective shocked intake of breath. I know this is more movie accurate but I would like it look the same. Can the bump be removed somehow or if not whats the next best helmet? I agree, I don't like the bump on the eye either. I got the MRCE and the eyes look great, although it has some other issues that make it not as screen accurate (big ears, small frown, low brow). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littledragon88[TK] Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 From what I know, the MRCE is the only helmet with the symmetrical appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 If you dont like the look of the eyes on the AP you can trim them out a little more and maybe use a heat gun on the eye bump to get rid of it. It seems to be a little more bumpy than the other helmets out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Wars Helmets Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) Though not symmetrical, you could always go "Hero". The absence of the bump under the left eye makes it look a bit less asymmetrical? --------- Cheers Jez Edited February 6, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7980 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Hero... bleh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oiftanker Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 agreed the hero fromn and low brow is blehh... yes mrce is symetrical but the frown looks goofy and the weird chin piece etc... but thats just me i think imperfection is perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehickey Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Ok, here are my true thoughts on this topic of 'screen accurate': I think that those of us who are educated enough on the matter know and understand the little things like the bump on the eye. But when you go trooping, aside from the other people in your garrison and the people here on the boards, the average joe is most likely gonna look at the bump on the eye and think your helmet is off, or that it's the cheap version or something along those lines. For me, I just wanna put on the armor, go out and mingle with people and 'wow' them with the coolness of the costume. I like the symmetrical look as it is the idealized version. Since screen accuracy isn't that high on my priority list, I'm guessing the average joe isn't gonna care either. And since I'm doing this for fun, as long as it looks awesome in general, then I'm good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychotropic Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 what about rt mod guys. it seems like a comfortable middle between accuracy and symmetry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7980 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 TE2 Helmet doesn't have the stye in the eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjw Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 No stye on the A.N.H. from Imperial Surplus either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtrooper Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 WOW you lot are great. Sorry not got time for the reply I want to give, going to be late for work, but great info. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtrooper Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Back again with a bit more time. Can anyone PM me with info on where to get hold of AP armour and the mrce helmet. However am I going to have a different white balance if I mix different firms armour. Seen a few photos where the helmet is a different shade of white than the rest of the suit, sorry for sounding fussy but I gotta get it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runewolf[TK] Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Back again with a bit more time. Can anyone PM me with info on where to get hold of AP armour and the mrce helmet. However am I going to have a different white balance if I mix different firms armour. Seen a few photos where the helmet is a different shade of white than the rest of the suit, sorry for sounding fussy but I gotta get it right. Mark, lol no worries about being fussy.... If the armor is off on color, you will need to paint it. When you Frankenstein pieces together, you are going to end up with somethings glossier than others. Take your time on the build and paint all the items with the same paint and it will match wonderfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent RayBans Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Back again with a bit more time. Can anyone PM me with info on where to get hold of AP armour and the mrce helmet. However am I going to have a different white balance if I mix different firms armour. Seen a few photos where the helmet is a different shade of white than the rest of the suit, sorry for sounding fussy but I gotta get it right. An MRCE can be painted to nearly match ABS plastic. But personally if I was going to get such accurate armor as AP I would get an accurate helmet as well. I bought an MR CE liking it a lot at first as a newbie, but the more I am on this forum and see accurate helmets, the less I like my MR CE. So I am going to have to mod it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmian Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 There you have it: If you know what you're doing, you can use a modelling iron to get rid of the eye bump. Or you can buy an MRCE, mod it and paint it. It's all up to you to decide which path you want to take. Personally, I'd try to mod the AP first, as trying to match two different pieces of armor and helmet could be very complicated (and also modding the helmets to meet the requirements.) I have a different view than Ryan, I believe most people won't notice the bump or the asymmetry. I think that people just look at the armor as a whole, and don't see most details. They see a white, impressive stormtrooper right there, in front of them, and that it's just cool! And those educated enough to notice the bump will know that it's because it's a screen accurate armor. The main person noticing the bump will be yourself. But I think it will be worse with two different pieces coming from two different makers. You'll need a lot of work to make them match. I think that when you build your AP you'll find out that the bump is the lesser of its problems, as it's a funky warped piece of plastic! So, it's up to you to decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7980 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 pretty sure you can't buy AP armor without the helmet anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtrooper Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks for the info. Think the modeling iron seems like the best bet. Now on to the main problem, can anyone PM me with where to buy it from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForlornHope[501st] Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks for the info. Think the modeling iron seems like the best bet. Now on to the main problem, can anyone PM me with where to buy it from. I PMed you earlier did you not get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtrooper Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 I PMed you earlier did you not get it? Yes I did thank you, just didn't notice my message box. Im also a newbie at forums. Sent you message back saying thank you for your time and effort in helping a recruit to get on the first rung of the ladder. I'II say it again, you are a star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 I PMed you earlier did you not get it? You can also just post the link - it's not like it's secret info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForlornHope[501st] Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 You can also just post the link - it's not like it's secret info shhhhhhhh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtrooper Posted June 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Just a quick update, I've sent an e-mail to AP and got a speedy reply, so my wallet feels quite a bit lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmian Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Just a quick update, I've sent an e-mail to AP and got a speedy reply, so my wallet feels quite a bit lighter. It sounds familiar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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