PropReplicator2 Posted September 1, 2016 Posted September 1, 2016 So almost 20 years ago in 1997 my dad purchased a helmet from Don Post collectors. Here it is: Let's be honest here.... Its pretty awful and needs a ton of work. So here I begin my work on this horrid helmet and am ready to attempt to turn it over to 501st standards... First I countersunk 2 holes among the lower section of the visor into the hidden inner lip to the "cheek" (?) of the faceplate. And put a rivet through the countersunk hole and will bondo that later. Next I removed the ugly visor to be replaced later. Then I later cut off the airator and cut holes in the ear pieces and taped and glues black mesh materiel into the ear holes/vents... This was all done in less than an hour and I will do my best to do more tonight. Thanks, Alex 2
PropReplicator2 Posted September 1, 2016 Author Posted September 1, 2016 Oh and for those of you who notice that the lined engraved on the vent/ respirator deal above where the airator used to be, that was just where I deepened the lines with my cutting wheel on the dremel:) Alex Sent from my KYOCERA-E6560 using Tapatalk
Griffin-X Posted September 1, 2016 Posted September 1, 2016 You have some work ahead of you for sure. But, I have seen these helmets turned into great works of art. Before: After: 3
Strider Posted September 2, 2016 Posted September 2, 2016 Nice project, let's see what you can do with it. Not sure though if riveting the sides to the facemask was a good idea ;-) You might also want to think about exchanging the snout greeblie against something more accurate. Cheers
PropReplicator2 Posted September 2, 2016 Author Posted September 2, 2016 Nice project, let's see what you can do with it. Not sure though if riveting the sides to the facemask was a good idea ;-) You might also want to think about exchanging the snout greeblie against something more accurate. Cheers Sadly every time I tried to epoxy the sides together on the inside they never held and always broke apart:(.. I can deal with any small imperfections though. The one I want to use for troops would be the Altmann Helmet though so I'm not worried too much:) Alex Sent from my KYOCERA-E6560 using Tapatalk
PropReplicator2 Posted September 2, 2016 Author Posted September 2, 2016 Here's is today's progress: As I said before it needs a ton of work still but I'm not too worried about imperfections because I won't be using this for troops ( because I'm under age) and when I turn 18 and apply, I want to, by then, mod a better Altmann's Helmet. Today will be the last day for 2wks I will be able to work on this helmet due to a vacation i am taking (first one in 10yrs), so don't expect updates for at least that amount of time:) Thanks, Alex Sent from my KYOCERA-E6560 using Tapatalk
PropReplicator2 Posted September 22, 2016 Author Posted September 22, 2016 Hey guys, Sorry about the Not posting for a couple weeks, as I was on vacation. All I did this morning was replace the airator, repaint the snout greeblie, and do a little reshaping. As for the reshaping, I JUST reshaped it. The tape is actually still on the helmet while it turns rigid again and regains a better shape. Tell me what you think? Alex Sent from my KYOCERA-E6560 using Tapatalk
anaking13 Posted October 22, 2016 Posted October 22, 2016 Big challenge in which you're running! Your work in progress is excellent. I will consult regularly your post to keep your job. I am always impressed by the technical challenges raised.
SanTan Scout Posted November 19, 2016 Posted November 19, 2016 I have also gotten hold of a Don Post helmet, and will watch this thread with great interest. Taking from the top down, so to speak... I will need to do all the same work or maybe less . Mine does not look as warped on the visor....take pics. let us keep up with your project.
CRISTONAMO Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 I have also gotten hold of a Don Post helmet, and will watch this thread with great interest. Taking from the top down, so to speak... I will need to do all the same work or maybe less . Mine does not look as warped on the visor....take pics. let us keep up with your project. I as well have just scored a Don post helmet, I have made a few of these before so I will be putting a how to thread on how i convert these helmets.
PropReplicator2 Posted July 9, 2017 Author Posted July 9, 2017 Hey guys, it has been FOREVER since I updated this thread but here I go... So I dremeled the tops of the rivets off flush with the visor, and filled in the divets with epoxy putty. Ordering a DVH snout greeblie later to replace this ugly mcgugglie one that comes with the helmet:). P.S. sorry for the broken photo links but with the recent horrifying Photobuckets bs, my pics have been lost due to me not wanting to spend $400 a year to host photos. Hello imgur! Sent from my KYOCERA-E6560 using Tapatalk
PropReplicator2 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Posted July 10, 2017 Here are some new pics from today. Parden the yellowish glow it's actually bright white but the way the sunset is coming through the window makes the color look off:) https://imgur.com/gallery/hPnma Sent from my KYOCERA-E6560 using Tapatalk
PropReplicator2 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Posted July 10, 2017 Now to hand paint the "decals"... Wish me luck! Sent from my KYOCERA-E6560 using Tapatalk
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