TerranCmdr

I was thinking the same thing about the squashed look. I'll pull it out just a tad and see how it looks. I have noticed that the visor and the ears aren't lining up just right. I keep trying to fix it but it keeps coming out wrong. I may just redo that entire section. And surprisingly enough I'm not doing a pepakura model with this... the low poly I'm just using because it's easier than modeling on the high poly. Although I have looked at pepakura and it looked like it might be a smart thing to do. As it is right now, I'm planning on modeling this out of styrene and using my 3d model as a be all / end all reference for it. Thanks for your feedback!

Some more work done. Changed some proportions drastically, changed the lens quite a bit and fixed a few hardly noticeable smoothing errors. How does it look now? I think perhaps the rear section looks a bit long. (from side view) Thanks a lot guys!

Thanks for all the help! @NAZGUL - Ah, I see now. Looks like I need to make the whole helmet a little skinnier, and change the shape of the lens. @trilobite - I'm using 3ds Max 9. It's my first time really working with meshsmooth and I'm pretty happy with the results. I'll post the unsmoothed mesh and a wire so you can take a gander.

Thanks! I'll get on that.

Worked on it a little more. Lengthened and rounded out the back part of the helmet. How does it look now?

@ M-Scout: Thanks! And sorry for the misunderstanding, but the fett helmet isn't mine, just an inspiration. @ TB-7076: Thank you for those images! Definitely very helpful. I want this 3d model to be as accurate as possible so I can pull actual measurements for my build from it. I'll work on it a bit more and get back to you guys. Thanks again!

Hi guys. First of all, mad respect to all of you do-it-yourselfers. I don't know how you find the time or motivation, but you do, and the results are stunning. Anyway, I'm planning to have a go at my own project, starting with the helmet, and using the cardboard technique. Wait! Before you pass any judgments, take a look at this: http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/pkea...ishedHelmet.gif That helmet is made entirely out of cardboard. I figure I can do the same with the Scout bucket! (link to the thread if anyone is interested - click!) *Not my build! But a big inspiration. Anyway, the first step I decided was to have a near-perfect reference on my computer that I can look at during my build. After countless hours, I've ended up with the following images. What I'm looking for is input on lines, proportions, placement of parts, etc. so I can make sure I get my build spot-on. Disclaimer: I do know the details on the snout are wrong, and that I'm missing the cut out lines on the right rear. Thank you all so much in advance. Once I get this 3d model all sorted out, I can start on the real thing! You can bet there'll be a thread about that too.