TE HDPE ESB

[Corbadda]

I was able to obtain this TE “Bumpy” HDPE stunt Stormtrooper helmet in October of 2008. It had been already been painted in the ESB style, however the eyes were left untrimmed and the 4th notch in the frown was left uncut so that it could be easily converted to an ANH style.

 

As my favorite look of the Stormtrooper helmet is in the ESB style I decided to trim the eyes and cut out the 4th notch. I ended up stripping the helmet and repainting it myself. Then I was able to start adding the details such as the decals, lenses, padding, mic tips, rubber trim, etc. I was able to take some pictures yesterday so I thought I’d share some of them.

 

 

And the interior:

 

Specifications:

Make: TE “Bumpy” HPDE

Paint: Humbrol Gloss White (22), Humbrol Matt Black (33), Humbrol Dark Admiral Grey (5), Humbrol Gloss Black (21)

Decals: TK-4510

Mic Tips: Keith

[TK-2126_MD[TK]]

Breath taking....

Awesome good!!!!!

 

Question:

I always thought the ESB black frown was closer to the gum line with out passing on to the lips??? or is it like u did?? AHN but in black??

[RogueTrooper[TK]]

That's a great looking bucket....

[Scootch[TK]]

Nice work. Looks good.

[ThayNerd[TK]]

Great looking lid.

[firebladejedi[TK]]

This is a great piece for your collection

[trooper18938]

Nice lid!! I'm happy to see that you replicated the lens attachment, and also got to get the 'tear dimples' to show from under the decals.

[Corbadda]

Thanks for the kind words guys!

 

I tried my best to replicate the details as accurately as I could, both inside and out.

 

 

Breath taking....

Awesome good!!!!!

 

Question:

I always thought the ESB black frown was closer to the gum line with out passing on to the lips??? or is it like u did?? AHN but in black??

I believe you are correct about the ESB frown. I think a majority of the helmets were painted as you describe, however the frown on the John Mollo ESB helmet looks more like how I did mine.

[TK-2126_MD[TK]]

Thanks for the kind words guys!

 

I tried my best to replicate the details as accurately as I could, both inside and out.

 

 

 

I believe you are correct about the ESB frown. I think a majority of the helmets were painted as you describe, however the frown on the John Mollo ESB helmet looks more like how I did mine.

 

John Mollo...tahs right!!!! cool