ATA Helmet Hero Conversion

[Scotty33[TK]]

Hi all,

with a LOT of help from gmrhodes, I am attempting to convert my ATA bucket into a hero.

First (and most nerve-wracking) step was to push the extra teeth indents out.

I firstly taped a triangle piece of scrap ABS to the front of the helmet.

 

Next, I heated a knife on the iron and pushing that against the indents. (I ended by using the iron directly very, very gently)

I have pictures of the above steps if anyone is interested, but I took my time and went very slowly, and was pretty happy with the end result. There are a couple of very small imperfections, but I think after painting the teeth they won't be noticeable.

 

Next I have been following pandatroopers ATA bucket tutorial, have trimmed off excess and rough cut eyes. Started on teeth and this is where I would like some advice please. From looking at the photos I think I probably need to take some more off, also, should the holes taper up with the angle of the frown, or should they stay square.

 

 

 

Any advice greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Scott

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Nice work it came out great

[Pyrates[TK]]

Awesome work on the helmet! I plan to do the same with my bucket.

[Scotty33[TK]]

Thanks for the feedback guys, and thanks again for all your help Q.

[gazmosis[501st]]

Very nicely done!!

[Scotty33[TK]]

I have attempted my first ear, and am ok with the result, but would like to make it a bit better, mainly to get rid of the gap at the back, some advice here would be awesome.

 

I think if I just smooth the curve on the front a touch that will be ok.

 

But, I'm not overly happy with the gap at the back.