ANH HERO PROMO HELMET REPLICA (LOTS OF PICS)

[keith]

This is another hero helmet replica i've been working on every now and then over the last year.

 

Its my second TM hero which is inted to look as close as possible to how the original would have looked back in 1976.

So the mic tip weathering, vocoder weathering and the grey paint on the ears do not match how they look on the original now.

 

I've done a bit of reshaping to match the little indents that are here and there on the original from mold damage, like around the frown, on the tears and traps. I've reworked the grey painted part of the ears to better match the orignal. I also used my own brow trim.

 

There is still a LOT to do. Only the cap has had a tiny bit of weathering started, still much more weathering to add and the face has not been weathered at all yet, as i need to paint the tube stripes first.

 

I spray painted the whole helmet, as i wanted to match the shade of white to the original as much as possible. Its impossible to tell its ever been painted, even with a very close inspection, as i used my wet sand and T-cut painting method.

I masked off the inside on this one, so its bare white ABS inside. Painting the inside has been the only thing that gives away the fact that my older helmets have been painted.

 

I've not matched the angles of my photos to the photos of the original very well. I will replace all these photos with better ones when i have finished the helmet.

 

The following photos are in pairs, my replica and the original below it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Keith.

[keith]

Some more...

 

 

 

 

 

Its hard to tell if i have this label in the exact correct position, but it can always be moved.

 

The following are just some random photos...

 

I like my new brow trim!

 

 

 

 

 

Keith.

Edited April 25, 2010 by keith

[SoloDallas]

Looks pretty, darn good!!!

[firebladejedi[TK]]

Nice replica, I would say the ears need to be trimmed more and the angle of the faceplate could be steeper

[keith]

Thanks!

 

The ears are attached to match how they were back in 1976. The left on is a bit loose now on the original. I'll take a closer look though before final assembly.

 

Cheers,

 

Keith.

Edited April 24, 2010 by keith

[R2Dan[TK]]

sweet job! I'll be looking forward to the final finished pics

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

now I know why I purchase mic tips from this man!

[Turrican]

Great pics of the Promohelmet!

[Verne]

Funny to see that you reproduced the orange peel effect (little holes) on the back and back!!

 

Very accurate! Well done! I'm in hurry to see it finished!

[ThayNerd[TK]]

That looks fantastic!

[ObiHahn[TK]]

Very nice hero helmet replica. What's with the inside sticker on the original, was that on it during filming or was it added later?

Edited April 26, 2010 by ObiHahn

[troopermaster]

Great work Keith

 

I'm looking forward to seeing this finished.

[stukatrooper]

fantastic detailed pictures of the real deal,those alone would make a great thread,bonus content on your replica.Looking foward to the next stage.

[AJCG]

Great replica and great job Keith ! Looking forward to see this helmet completed. Great atention to details, probably one of the best ANH heros out there!

 

Cheers

 

A

[JoeR]

Amazing work Keith!

 

The attention to detail is most impressive.

 

This is why Keith will be assembling each JoeR ROTJ helmet by hand.

 

Joe

[Rolf[501st]]

WOW!!! A+ skills all over Keith, i love it.

There are some creative hands on you, looks spot on.

Congrats from here, whit your movie accurate helmet in your collection.

Cheers mate

[keith]

I should be getting back working on this helmet soon.

 

Keith.

[firebladejedi[TK]]

Cool I look forward to seeing the completed replica

[kwdesigns[TK]]

The angles of each section getting trimmed out is right on. Very noticeable in the eye cut outs. Question... to get the small pin hole texture did you reverse the plastic? Or was it just over heating the plastic a bit? If you don't want to share your handy tricks no worries. but it is a nice added touch. Great job!

[RogueTrooper[TK]]

Top notch job Keith

[mods1965]

Looks great!

[keith]

Thanks!

Kevin, i used a rotary tool for the dimples.

 

Keith.

[Stormy320]

Thanks!

Kevin, i used a rotary tool for the dimples.

 

Keith.

 

 

What was the process?

[john danter]

Ah ok cool

 

I'm glad you put them on there lol as holes in plastic like that normally comes when the plastic hss been cold and then heated up. The heat doesn't spread evenly as the plastic contains water can cause those dimples naturally (if you're referring to the surface imperfections I mean?)

This is a different 'effect' to orange peel which is when its got too hot

 

Manufactures (or me lol) can create that effect at will if you ask

 

Stunning lid. Very very nice work dude. Love the way your frown paint is matching up nicely

 

 

Break in late at night and swap them over