SCOUT11 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hi all.I would like to know if anybody sell castings from a DON POST DELUXE scout trooper helmet.This helmet was supposedly casted from an orignal helmet. Thanks in advance. Best regads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookymufu Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I believe Don Post did....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB-7076 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I heard rumors that about 25 were produced and they ran about up to 10.000 $ before EFX helmets were available. Last time someone tried to get a hold of it as a donor helmet the owner withdrew at the last moment. That was about 2006/2007. Never heard of anyone exposing himself as an owner. But...the starwarshelmets.com guy may know as he has good contacts and pictures of one of these in his collection. While the helmet was cast from an original it still has some flaws aka edges of snout too soft and round, wrong visor bolts like all DP helmets and while better in shape due to fiberglas or something it still looks a bit wonky. My tip: still some EFX Legend incl. gun casted from originals http://www.efxcollectibles.com/p-246-scout-trooper-helmet-pistol-legend-edition-full-payment.aspx cheaper and better probably. Except you want to have a complete collection of helmets ever made Then you have to dig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOUT11 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Thanks for all the info mate. I am afaid the EFX will be modified as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB-7076 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 The DP deluxe isn't accurate as well. In fact it has the same mods (interior) as the efx plus the inaccuracies outside. Both are made of fiberglas as far as I know. There are inconsistencies regarding the still available Legendary Edition which might be made of ABS or partially. The peoduct description and some other reports differ but there people who saw them at the efx booth on some occasions - they or Gino personally might give us the correct info. However between those two helmets the efx is probably the better choice - and for the moment the one to be obtained more easily. Just compare pictures of the DP and the EFX. Also - if you are afraid of "modifications" or better production features like the old MR stormtrooper helmets which efx took over - well I think that is not the case with these helmets. At least not to that extend and limited to material and lining as far as I can tell but we can only say for sure once there is a review of any once they're out. If you want something like the real deal you either live with the efx or wait for new fan creations once the new knowledge out of these efx replicas allows for adjustment. LW currently is the best option and maybe he or someone else will tweak their moulds if necessary while still producing them in ABS. Compare the pictures of the DP Deluxe and both EFX versions with those showing the original. I think it's easy to distinguish which one is closer to the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOUT11 Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Cool!!!.THanks again for the info TB-7076,what I am trying to get is a helmet as close as posible of the screen used helmet and it looks the EFX legend edition is my best choice actually,right?. Thanks gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 haha...you and almost all of us here lol. Yea the EFX is your best bet accuracy wise as far as looks. I think the LW would be a close second in looks, it is made of the same materials and same construction method as the screen used though, if your looking for a good balance of accurate looks and construction/materials. Like was mentioned above, Don Post Only made 25 of the Deluxe Scout helmets due to lack of interest so they're def super rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOUT11 Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 When I saw a DPDL casting I meant a recast not an original DPDL helmet,sorry. I think I´ll wait or the EFX hemet. Thanks to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB-7076 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Well as I said there was an attempt once in 2006 to get such a helmet recasted but it didn't happen - at least not for the open (underground) market. It was a topic here and over at the RPF back then. For trooping the LW is still the premier choice regarding accuracy and practicability. The only occasion I'd consider trooping the EFX would be a red carpet event. I'm lucky to have a LW and soon an EFX. I guess our US comrades will have a comparison thread open once the helmet EFX arrives. Just check the forums on a regular base. The first batch of EFX were announced for october I think - so even with some delay we should expect something in the next weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I wish i could afford an EFX, id love to haveone. But i do have an LW and am very happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOUT11 Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Thanks for all this info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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