Les' WTF ANH stunt build

[Les Hickey]

Hi All.

I got my kit a couple of weeks ago and I'm starting with the bucket. I've done some cuts as best I can work out, but the geometry of the join looks all off.

 

I'm thinking I need to trim the brow higher - at the moment it's pretty close to flush with the ridge around the back. Does the brow sit in line with this, does it start higher or does it travel along a different line?

 

[Sn4k3]

Hello mate, you can trim a TINY LITTLE BIT from the brow, the U trim will cover it.

Do NOT cut from the sides of the faceplate, if you do that, you may have issues fitting the ear cap properly

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[CableGuy[TK]]

Hi Les

Good start. Whilst I agree that you could trim the actual brow a little, the main thing here is that the faceplate alignment is a little out. Here’s a full section on the topic;

https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/48293-anh-helmet-alignment/


In your specific case, I’ve tried to highlight the adjustments below.



It’s colour coded so here we go:

Blue - the faceplate needs to rotate to allow the tube/cheek to align better* with the ‘back&cap’. *see yellow

Yellow - note how the yellow line on the screen used helmet follows organically from back&cap through to the tubes/cheeks

Pink line - note on the originals how this line follows the mould line on the back&cap, then rises slightly on the brow area (only a little). This is common.


As per the link I shared, best bet is to get some magnets, experiment with the position, compare with originals.

If it’s of use, here’s a video where I talk about alignment and other tips for accurate helmet building:

 

 

Any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. :-)

Dan

 

 

 

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

Hi Les, You have started with the most challenging part of an armor build, It's at least for me , but I'm sure you're going to do it right .

 

Good luck with your project and keep on posting photos of your progress.   

 

Edited March 27, 2020 by TKSpartan
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[Les Hickey]

OMG! You are all so supportive! Thank you so much.

 

So, boldened by your comments and excellent references, I did a tiny trim on the brow and added the brow trim.

 

I'm a lot happier with the geometry, if you think I've got it, I'll go ahead and commit. I still need to clean up the eyes and the teeth (and cut the fourth), but I think I'm reasonably happy.

 

Comments always welcome!

[CableGuy[TK]]

OMG! You are all so supportive! Thank you so much.
 
So, boldened by your comments and excellent references, I did a tiny trim on the brow and added the brow trim.
 
I'm a lot happier with the geometry, if you think I've got it, I'll go ahead and commit. I still need to clean up the eyes and the teeth (and cut the fourth), but I think I'm reasonably happy.
 

Comments always welcome!

Making progress. :-)

Do you have any pictures from side on, from around 6 feet back? The 6-foot rule really helps us to gauge the proportions of the helmet.

[Les Hickey]

...with and without flash!

 

[CableGuy[TK]]

Hi Les,

Those photos are great. Really helps to get a better look at how it’s shaping up.

Honestly, what you have is fine and could be attached together as you’ve done it. Many troopers like the slightly lower brow look. The final finish is up to you, Trooper.

Personally, I’d be tempted to pivot the faceplate down, but that’s just me. (I’m mega fussy with helmets )



Imagine approximately where the green circle is as the pivot point. Bringing that down by around 1cm at the bridge of the nose would give a slightly bigger gap above the eyes and perhaps a slightly smoother ‘swoop’ from the tubes to the rear.

Again, this is purely why I would do and not something that needs to be done. Perhaps just something to try out and see which look works for you.

Keep up the great work,

Dan :-)

[Sn4k3]

I agree with Dan (cableguy), despite i like the lower brow look, is more screen accurate put the brow with a small separation from the top of the eyes and I'm aiming to swat level, so, i don't have much of a choice there.

However, I'm also agree that at the end is up to you.

Look at my helmet...

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[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

Following your build with great interest!

[Les Hickey]

It's been quite the hiatus on this build, what with one thing and another... I am looking to make some serious progress on this build this coming week. Here's a pic of my boy just mucking around wearing bits while watching TV...  (I'm really happy with it)

 

Then it'll be moving on with the rest of the kit. 

Edited July 13, 2023 by Les Hickey

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Attention recruit, back on your feet and get trimming