VacTrooper Posted July 6, 2009 Report Posted July 6, 2009 Ok, so I've been working on the dome and back for a stormtrooper helmet, and I have some pics and a few questions.... Oh, and I've been working on the ears, too... Ok.... If the whole thing looks a bit taller than normal, that's because as of right now, it kinda is. The bottom of the back to the top of the cap is about 1 inch taller than my AP(ish) helmet. I'm thinking it's got something to do with the fact that my dome is more round than most helmets as of right now. Stormtrooper domes are more trapezoidal (if that's a word...), and less of a perfect dome... So i'll probably end up taking some plaster off the top there to give it that shape. As for the back, I think it turned out GREAT! I was gonig for the earlier "bell-shape" mentioned in Jezz's website. I'm looking to try to get this helmet as accurate as possible. And as for the little trapazoids in the dome... just starting out there, and used my AP(ish...) helmet as a guide for sizing and positioning. I also have loads of reference pics as well, most of which I can thank Jezz for! Ok, so that's the Cap and Dome Run-down... Now for my questions.... First, HOW ON EARTH DO YOU PULL THIS THING AS ONE PIECE??? I cannot, for the life of me, figure out how you armor-makers do that! If anyone can help me out on this one, a pic of the mold and/or raw pull would be of MUCH HELP... Thanks in advance.... Second, Anyone else have any more advice for me? This is why I posted this, mainly to get advice on building and sculpting this, so all comments, ideas, and/or concerns are welcome! Oh yeah, about those nicks and stuff in the finish, that will probably get sanded/filled... On to the Ears! Quote
VacTrooper Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Posted July 6, 2009 "Hear" are the ears (Sorry about that........... ) Ok, the ears have been worked on a long time ago..... The first one is thone that is, I think, closest to completion. I need to work on a bit more final sanding and filling, and I need to work on the height of the curvature... (looking at the level-table view...) Let me know what you think! Quote
VacTrooper Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Posted July 10, 2009 Aw, nothing?? I thought I'd have some feedback by now... I did some more mods to the cap to give it the correct shape. I would post some pics, but my camera is dead... I'll post tomorrow. I'm also working on the faceplate, too... Quote
TK-4510[501st] Posted July 10, 2009 Report Posted July 10, 2009 Looking good man. Keep plugging away. Quote
Trooper Peter[501st] Posted July 10, 2009 Report Posted July 10, 2009 Ok, so I've been working on the dome and back for a stormtrooper helmet, and I have some pics and a few questions.... Oh, and I've been working on the ears, too... VacTrooper I salute your efforts in sculpting your own TK Helmet. Things seem to be in order except for the shape of your dome is bit too rounded per my observation. Quote
VacTrooper Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Posted July 10, 2009 VacTrooper I salute your efforts in sculpting your own TK Helmet. Things seem to be in order except for the shape of your dome is bit too rounded per my observation. Thanks guys! Yup, I fixed the dome up a little bit... Among other things.... The back. I also ended up filling the marks I made for the trapezoids. I'm starting that over soon... The side... I'm bringing back Bell-Bottoms!! The ears are just about done. I just need to do some final sanding work... Oh, little disclaimer. The ear on the right looks smaller, but in reality it isn't... I guess the angle was off... Almost ready to be formed. What do you think? Reference. Oh yes. THANK YOU STARWARSHELMETS.COM!! And..... woa *wipes sweat from face*... The "Face" The face is getting a complete rework. I'm working from the bottom up. I'll show pics probably of the bottom progress, then the top, then the two parts coming together. ooo boy. Wish me luck! Quote
VacTrooper Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Posted July 20, 2009 Ok, Here is some progress on the faceplate: The left Aerator looks wierd, I think I'll fill some of that up... The mouth will need some sharpening-up, and sanded. Oh yeah, and teeth... The rest is just final sanding, I think... What do you think about the lower half of the face as of right now? Quote
rapstertee Posted July 20, 2009 Report Posted July 20, 2009 Looking good! Keep the pics coming!!! Quote
VacTrooper Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Posted July 20, 2009 Thanks! Looking at the pics again, I think i might need to make the vocoder part a bit higher.... but I'm not sure. Quote
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