Having trouble building WTF helmet. Parts not fitting quite right. Help!

[VGC[501st]]

Hello everyone. I'm new to building armor and I've been sitting on my WTF ANH TK kit for over 2 years before I decided to finally start building it. I have trimmed all the armor pieces and I'm ready to assemble and decided to start with the helmet. Welp, I've hit a snag. The two helmet pieces aren't fitting quite like I expected them to and the ears are not fitting like they should on the helmet. Any advice?

 

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

Hi, welcome to FISD. Gald you have decided to start your build !.

 

I think the following Building thread could help you to figure uot the helmet assemble . page 2

 

 

Consider that the original ANH Stormtrooepr Helmets did not  have a perfect fit as in the next reference photos. 

 

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Edited April 28, 2022 by gmrhodes13
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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Hello and welcome there are some great builds around to follow, here are a couple that may be of help.

 

https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/47872-ear-troubles/

https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/27375-howto-draw-an-approximate-ear-trim-line-with-no-gaps/

https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/29238-my-helmet-ear-tutorial/

 

[TK 71627[TK]]

If it’s your 1st build ever, I would highly encourage the bucket build as the LAST thing to build. The way I see it is , after building ur TK armor .... that will give you more more confidence and skill to tackle on the bucket. Just food for thought...


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[CableGuy[TK]]

Hey trooper,

 

Ears are always a little tricky but don’t panic. ;-)

 

Is your helmet (faceplate and back/cap) attached with rivets yet?

 

Do you have any photos of the helmet from front, back, left and right without the ears?

 

Ideally, these photos will be taken from a few feet back to help us get good perspective from the photos. Examples below;

 

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Dan