Bell[TK] Posted October 22, 2009 Report Posted October 22, 2009 Ok so i could really use some advice on these clone trooper lids that i've found on ebay. I've become quite interested in the prequel clones and was thinking of getting a Ep.3 helmet to add to my growing collection, i already have a Jave Ep.2 lid, and so while looking on ebay for other things i stumbled upon a few buckets that caught my eye. Some I've been able to find out were recasts but i could use some advice on the ones below if there worth it or not. Don't worry I'm not going to ask about Star fortress helmets. After all the bad comments and warnings about how crappy his products are I'm not touching that stuff with a ten foot barge pole. Hence why i will never ask about there products. The first is from Germany Ep.3 Clone trooper helmet The second is from Singapore EP 3 Clone trooper lid The third is from the USA Ep.3 Fiderglass clone lid Thanks for the help Quote
Heatshock[501st] Posted October 22, 2009 Report Posted October 22, 2009 prob more appropriate on the clonetroopers forum mate. but you get a lot of us cross posting anyways. 1st 2 are MR recast - which are considered to be fair game by most prop makers cos the licence is now expired the german and american guys are known recasters. I would advise avoiding. the singapore guy is well known to the Rebel Legion lot - and is a reputable (although not the most accurate) supplier it is said. as usual - I would advise you to drop by clonetroopers.net or clone empire even to do your research. You obviously know what to do - as you've managed to get a really nice episode II clone lid already. alternatively - drop me a pm mate Quote
TK-4224[501st] Posted October 22, 2009 Report Posted October 22, 2009 first looks more like o.s.c.s to me Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted October 22, 2009 Report Posted October 22, 2009 For EPIII helmets you need to talk to Java or Kevin/OSCS. For EPII it used to be Java or C6 - I'm not up on who's a good maker now (bet some guys here know). The best clone helmets are fan sculpts made in the USA. Anything made overseas is for sure a recast of someone's very hard work (no TE is or is not recast argument in clone land, it's *all* fan sculpt) and a big no-no. Quote
Topgun[TK] Posted October 22, 2009 Report Posted October 22, 2009 i got a guy for ya, his names paul. heres his work. pm me for details he also dose master cheif and predidor helmets Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted October 22, 2009 Report Posted October 22, 2009 Who is he and are these original sculpts? Quote
Topgun[TK] Posted October 22, 2009 Report Posted October 22, 2009 Who is he and are these original sculpts? His names paul, hes an ebay seller and is very artistic, they're MR casts. Only difference is the 3 small black pieces for the mouth are separate, not molded in. The blank helmets are $75 + shipping, which is usually around $12. You can expect to do about an hours work to them to prep them for painting, which includes some minor filling work, sanding, and general dremel work. he also sells the helmets finished if anyone doesn't feel up to the task...$135 for a regular white trooper with light weathering, or $170 for a design like the 501st with weathering. im gonna probably get 2 white ones to give out for christmas. Quote
TK-7980 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Posted October 22, 2009 Could I get his contact info for a Predator helmet? Quote
Topgun[TK] Posted October 23, 2009 Report Posted October 23, 2009 Could I get his contact info for a Predator helmet? pm sent Quote
Topgun[TK] Posted October 23, 2009 Report Posted October 23, 2009 I dont want to hi-jack the topic so i moved this to "projects and runs" Quote
Bell[TK] Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Posted October 23, 2009 Thanks for the replies and PM's regarding the lids that i found on ebay. I'll steer clear of them and thanks for the contact information which i will duly follow. Quote
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