AJCG Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 These are the first pics I'm sharing of the second ROTJ I got last week, somehow this one is a tad sharper than my first one. This one will be a Hero version with ROTJ mics, rounded matte frown, straps and hard liner. Some of this elements will be challenging to find. I will be posting pics of my progress. So far I started with the frown, I might need to twick it a little but so far I'm happy with the results. Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaj Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I already love it Armando! ..do you think it's sharper cause Matt sharpened the mold? I am not sure but the tears look much deeper on this picture for example. Could be just the angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeR Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Looks amazing, I love that frown. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Looking great Armando! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turrican Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Where is the difference between a RotJ stunt and hero helmet?? pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeR Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 There isn't technically. There are two types of Jedi trooper helmet. Background/Deathstar helmet which has a squared off frown, in gloss and a petal shaped foam liner and recast ANH/ESB mic tips. This is from the ANH/ESB style moulds, from what we know so at this point in time. I have never seen one in any close up shots. Hero/Stunt which has a flat black rounded off frown and a hard hat liner and metal machined mic tips. These are the only troopers which you see in any detail on screen. There are also 2 moulds, one more ANH/ESB and one which is much more squished on one side,and what you see on screen most of the time. The TE helmet which was cast to form the old and recent run was from the ANH/ESB style mould yet was finished with the rounded frown and machined mic tips. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeR Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 TE Helmet, from ANH/ESB moulds yet rounded frown and hard hat liner. The former "screenused" stunt helmet. Squished/2nd mould but rounded frown and most likely a hard hat liner and metal tips. The ears on the squished/2nd mould are also from a new sculpt. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turrican Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Ok..never notice this , something more learnt again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Finger Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Did not know that either, great stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmian Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Nice lid Armando! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jax Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Beauty! I'm seeing a ROTJ group pic happening for CV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJCG Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Great stuff Joe, I could not explained it myself better than that Thanks guys to all of you, I'm glad you like it, still a long way to run till is fully done. I get done with the vocorder and the frown has been adjusted since I was not happy with it 100%. For the vocorder I tried to match it with originals as best as I could. Next the ears... Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeR Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Looking great A. Will be cool to see it with Mike's decals. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJCG Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Looking great A. Will be cool to see it with Mike's decals. Joe Very true Joe, I just PP mike for a set. In the meantime I just got done with the earcaps. still a long way to go I guess, the hero style required more researching than the background. BTW any news regarding the machined tips? Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaze Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 great job. the lighting also adds to the presentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 DUDE!!! You are awesome! This thing rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 That's looking amazing. I went for the same look on my ROTJ helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJCG Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks guys, still I'm far away to get it done, the components I need for the Hero stile are harder to find than any other. I'm actually looking for machined tips so any lead or help is more than welcome Thanks Blaze, the lighting was completely unintentional... but I think adds a nice touch to the composition DUDE!!! You are awesome! This thing rocks! Thanks a lot Mike, I'm putting a lot of love and attention to details in this helmet. I'm a fan of your helmets too,as you may know I said that few times in this forum . I'm dying to get your new decals, the it will be closer to get it done. I just installed the trim neck I got from TM(Paul), it works much better than the previous trims I got before. I'm glad you like it so far Thayne, I really like the hero look. I think it is great you are going for the same look... I would love to see your progress. Did you find machined tips for yours? Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 I finished mine already. I'll post some pics of it later today. There are a couple in the link in my sig you can check out. Just click on my helmet collection. I can't wait to get Mike decals for it, it have ESB decals on it right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 That Hero helmet is looking super fine! Fabulous job on the ears my friend. I cant wait to see whats next! Caleb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Finger Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Unreal man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJCG Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Unreal man Thanks you guys I'm waiting for my decals, then I will post more pics showing my progress, BTW the neck trim is already in too. I hope this helmet looks even better than my previous one. Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJCG Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Thanks you guys I'm waiting for my decals, then I will post more pics showing my progress, BTW the neck trim is already in too. I hope this helmet looks even better than my previous one. Cheers A Sorry for the wait guys, I got my camera fixed so I took few pics yesterday with my progress. I might replace the decals soon but they make the job for the time being. As soon as get the tips I will take new pics. The other thing that I'm thinking lately is if I should add a weathering pass las I did in my other ROTJ helmet(background) or leave it clean. What do you think about it? Thanks A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 I think it looks great Armando. Leave it as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 i concur. if it is a hero helmet, leave it clean! nice job with the decals, looks WAY better than mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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