Do you fill in the dips?

[DarthVeach]

I noticed on both my HIPS helmets to varying degrees, there are some small indentations below some of the teeth on the frown. I didn't post a pic since I figure most of you will know what I am talking about. Do you guys fill these in before painting? I am kind of on the fence and wanted to see what you think.

[dashrazor]

i wouldn't advise filling anything on a faceplate unless it is a EFX or MRCE.. but pics would help

[DarthVeach]

Here ya go. This is my ATA, but they are on my CAP-W too so I know it is part of the mold or vac pull.

 

[dashrazor]

leave it as-is

[DarthVeach]

Cool, thank you!

[john danter]

Yep totally fine and too be expected

 

The hero helmets were made from ABS but the stunts from HDPE

This behaves differently to ABS and is more elastic, so you see more of the little bumps etc.

HIPS is much the same, it will seek out all the detail.

The thinner the plastic, the more detailed the end result will be.

 

We're not sure if a new mould was used in 76 for the later ABS heroes or not, (ears yes) but the different plastic explains why they don't look identical, regardless.

 

But as Dash said, it's fine just thought you'd like a quick lesson in plastics

 

Edit: ah sorry. I couldnt see the pic cos of my iPhone.

That's a bad mould an the owner should brush that up I feel. 5 minutes work

Edited April 28, 2011 by john danter

[DarthVeach]

It is that way on both my CAP-W and my ATA, so I am thinking it is something to do with the way the plastic forms? Is it actually on the each of the bucks or is it just when the plastic stretches?

[dashrazor]

my helmet has that same dip also. i still wouldn't fill it in, it might cause problems in the future if the filler comes loose.

[davej[TK]]

Just looking at my Gino V2, and my TE2, and although neither of them is as pronounced as yours, the indentation is still there in both of them.

Leave it as is

[DarthVeach]

I have been looking at a lot of the photos on starwarshelmets.com and I can't see it on the originals. If it is there is is so slight. the bottom edge below the teeth looks very sharp. I may fill it in after all. Apoxie sculpt is really good stuff and I have never had it come loose.

[TK-4510[501st]]

those are chips in the mold - just so you know. Over the years the teeth area has chipped and was not repaired.

Edited April 28, 2011 by TK-4510

[DarthVeach]

Thanks Mike! I really did want to fill them if they aren't supposed to be there! Looks better when it is done.

[firebladejedi[TK]]

Classic TE lineage mold degradation