TK-4510[501st] Posted July 24, 2009 Author Report Posted July 24, 2009 MORE PICS These pics have been color corrected, BUT the helmets are not really this white guys... I wanted to post these for clarity and assembly reference. The helmets are really yellowed after all these years. Quote
TKCaleb Posted July 24, 2009 Report Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) Anyone happen to notice the material used in the frown area? It appears to be the same green or black plastic material that was used for the lenses as well. pretty cool Great work man, wonderful photos as well! This will make a great addition to Starwarshelmets.com Edited July 24, 2009 by synaptyx No need to quote large image posts. Quote
JoeR Posted July 24, 2009 Report Posted July 24, 2009 I have never seen any material in the frown on any other helmets. Could this be on the stand it is on? Also looks like the frowns were masked off and painted, not that well, as there is leakage! Great pics Mike. We now have enough infor to do a super accurate replica. Joe Quote
FON Posted July 24, 2009 Report Posted July 24, 2009 Thanks Mike for the brilliant pics! Very generouse of you Quote
synaptyx Posted July 24, 2009 Report Posted July 24, 2009 Anyone happen to notice the material used in the frown area? It appears to be the same green or black plastic material that was used for the lenses as well. pretty coolGreat work man, wonderful photos as well! This will make a great addition to Starwarshelmets.com I was looking at bucket pics to decide how to cut out the frown holes on my ATA and I spotted something on Jez's DaveM photo from Star Wars Helmets: Check that out! Looks like they did the same in ANH. Jez, hope you don't mind me using the pic. Quote
Verne Posted July 24, 2009 Report Posted July 24, 2009 Synaptyx, I think it's the green acetate material used for the lens which overtakes behind the teeth holes. Thanks for all these pictures Mike! It seems the decals were printed on black material which seems to be textured and thick (exactly like ESB decals) But it's an impression. Can you confirm that the lenses are green on this helmet please? Joe, didn't you have the possibility of scanning original decals? Quote
synaptyx Posted July 24, 2009 Report Posted July 24, 2009 I know it is, that's why I posted the pic. I mean, if it was just meant for the eyes, they didn't really need to put that much in there. From a costuming perspective, it gives the option of mesh, or acetate gel in the frown. Quote
Verne Posted July 24, 2009 Report Posted July 24, 2009 Ow, ok For this ROTJ helmet, I agree with Joe! I think this material was put for the display. Quote
AJCG Posted July 24, 2009 Report Posted July 24, 2009 Ow, ok For this ROTJ helmet, I agree with Joe! I think this material was put for the display. Same here, 100% agree. BTW Thanks so much for the wonderfull pics Mike. I trully I appreciate your generosity sharing this with the comunity Cheers A Quote
synaptyx Posted July 25, 2009 Report Posted July 25, 2009 That's cool, guys, I know that there are plenty of screen grabs that we can just see pink through the teeth e.g. Mr. Toothless! I wonder if there are any clear closeup HD grabs of ROTJ trooper buckets. Quote
TK-4510[501st] Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Posted July 28, 2009 OK this is critical. After viewing all the pics.... Would you say that the decals are on vinyl or paper???? Quote
Billhag Posted July 28, 2009 Report Posted July 28, 2009 Mike I think vinyl mate, I just don't think coated paper of any sort would age like this. it would bound to lift and fray with moisture no matter how well it had been kept. Boy, I wish I could have seen these Bad Boys up close Fantastic work mate, well done Quote
AJCG Posted August 1, 2009 Report Posted August 1, 2009 Any updates on the ROTJ decals Mike? Thanks A Quote
TK-4510[501st] Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Posted August 1, 2009 I am STILL waiting on a helmet to fit them to. Matt promised me one several months ago. He says its on its way buuuuuuuuuuuuuut I still havent seen one. I have some templates that were traced off another persons helmet, but I really cant take any chances and would rather wait. I need a damn helmet. Until I get one we are dead in the water. I cant make decals without fitting them to something. Sorry guys... Quote
ThayNerd[TK] Posted August 1, 2009 Report Posted August 1, 2009 Thanks for the updates Mike, lets hope you get that helmet from Matt soon. Quote
JoeR Posted August 1, 2009 Report Posted August 1, 2009 Thanks for the updates Mike, lets hope you get that helmet from Matt soon. The background Jedi/ESB decals are paper, these look like vinyl and silk screened. Joe Quote
AJCG Posted August 2, 2009 Report Posted August 2, 2009 I am STILL waiting on a helmet to fit them to. Matt promised me one several months ago. He says its on its way buuuuuuuuuuuuuut I still havent seen one. I have some templates that were traced off another persons helmet, but I really cant take any chances and would rather wait. I need a damn helmet. Until I get one we are dead in the water. I cant make decals without fitting them to something. Sorry guys... Thanks for the update Mike. I hope you get yours soon. A Quote
HPDblues[TK] Posted August 3, 2009 Report Posted August 3, 2009 I am STILL waiting on a helmet to fit them to. Matt promised me one several months ago. He says its on its way buuuuuuuuuuuuuut I still havent seen one. I contacted Matt yesterday. He told me that he sent the bucket. T Quote
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