Hand Made First Order TK

[mitcheg1[501st]]

Awesome work! I hope can get one before the movie comes out and get approved with your helmet! I know I'm not the only one!

All in due time! Edited October 11, 2015 by mitcheg1

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Hey Greg do you have any idea how much your bucket is going to weigh?

[mitcheg1[501st]]

Less than 5 lbs. The whole kit, with packing paper and in a 14x14x14 box weights 5lb 4oz.

Edited October 12, 2015 by mitcheg1

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Thanks Greg

[mitcheg1[501st]]

From Star Wars Celebration to now! What a journey! Ignore the yellow tape, allowing the epoxy to cure!

I'm super proud of this and thanks for all the support and interest!

Edited December 2, 2015 by mitcheg1

[opentheblastdoors]

That looks amazing. What a great job you've done here. Drooling much. Count me in for one.

 

 

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[jimmiroquai[TK]]

Very nice!  Turned out awesome!  

[TK 5156[TK]]

I've recieved one of these buckets today and I cant say enough good things about it. Thanks Greg!

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Hey Greg can we see the interior pics of the bucket?

 

Thanks

[TMacken[TK]]

PM sent.

[mitcheg1[501st]]

Hey Greg can we see the interior pics of the bucket?

 

Thanks

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Thank you

[mitcheg1[501st]]

[ravinousbunny[TK]]

Can't wait to get my hands on one of these. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. Looking forward to seeing the rest of it all come together.

[ukswrath[Staff]]

It is a work of art that for certain.

[mitcheg1[501st]]

Just wanted to say thank you for all of the support and encouragement! It has helped me through this project, which I was tempted to quit on many times. I really appreciate all of the positive feedback.

[tkrestonva[TK]]

Mine arrived today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've got a bit of bondo and light sanding work to do to correct some minor imperfections, but after building the Anovos TFA armor it's certainly nothing I can't handle. Especially since the helmet will need to be prepped for painting anyway. But as far as the size, shape, and accuracy details go, I'm quite pleased with it.

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Going by these new comparison pics Greg's bucket looks to be slightly larger than the ANOVOS, similar to that of the RT-mod buckets. This is by no means a deal breaker but it is worth mentioning also, and now that's it's been illustrated the ANOVOS TFA armor itself isn't as accurate as originally thought I'd say Greg's bucket is a serious contender. 

 

Very impressive

[mitcheg1[501st]]

I definitely tried to focus on some of the features I saw in the suits on display at Celebration. In particular, the ridge under the chin.

 

I also noted the side view seemed to show more curvature on the base.

[ukswrath[Staff]]

I do like the fact you contoured the outer rim and defined the chin, very well done.

 

Do you have any plans to refine the interior? 

 

EDIT: Being many may want to sand the interior to a cleaner finish do you know the approximate wall thickness to help us avoid sanding through?

Edited October 14, 2015 by ukswrath

[Torment[TK]]

The only thing I think Gregs helmet needs at this point are decals.  Its been my guess that the black markings on the helmet are decals versus paint.  If we could get those for it, I think its perfect.  I have one of helmets in hand and already started working on it.  I like it much better than that of the Anovos helmet out there now. 

[mitcheg1[501st]]

I don't. These are "rotocast" by hand, so smoothness and thickness will vary wildly. If these are details that are important to a wearer than a more productionized process would be better suited for that. I'm just a guy in my garage with a passion for making stuff and Star Wars!

[mitcheg1[501st]]

The only thing I think Gregs helmet needs at this point are decals. Its been my guess that the black markings on the helmet are decals versus paint. If we could get those for it, I think its perfect. I have one of helmets in hand and already started working on it. I like it much better than that of the Anovos helmet out there now.

What would be decals? The "ears" are pretty glossy and appear to form directly into the lens of the goggles. I wouldn't mind having a "rubberized" decal for the trapezoidal shapes and the "ring" around the base. Also, wouldn't mind a rubberized brow, similar to what I've seen on classic TKs.

[ukswrath[Staff]]

The only thing I think Gregs helmet needs at this point are decals.  Its been my guess that the black markings on the helmet are decals versus paint.  If we could get those for it, I think its perfect.  I have one of helmets in hand and already started working on it.  I like it much better than that of the Anovos helmet out there now. 

 

Hey Jason what is it about Greg's bucket do you like over the ANOVOS? BTW this is just information for the masses.

 

Besides the lens installation is there anything else you plan on doing to it?

 

Thanks

[tkrestonva[TK]]

For the interior, I plan on adding fabric lining similar to the Anovos bucket along with some strategically-placed padding to ensure a snug and comfortable fit.