762s Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) so, im trying to get some decals done but, this one barcode decal is odd im aware it lines up with the trapezoid and the bottom of the vents the problem im seeing is the barcode is a square decal and wont conform to the rounded concave edge i only got 1 of these decals from rs .. so, i dont want to apply it in the wrong position does the left side of the barcode raise up slightly ? is the alignment only on the right side of the barcode? it doesnt follow the contour of the helmet like the vents do .. correct? the vents keep the same distance around the helmet here is a couple reference pics of where i think it should be placed ... and if you see the left side it is raised up and not in the same position as the right side or the vents Edited September 5, 2017 by 762s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Here's some photos of the bar code over on starwarshelmets: http://www.starwarshelmets.com/star_wars_helmets_review_original_jedi_biker_scout_trooper_helmet.htm Looks like it does follow the contour. By the way, should you end up needed another barcode sticker, I think I have some lying around if it comes to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762s Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Here's some photos of the bar code over on starwarshelmets: http://www.starwarshelmets.com/star_wars_helmets_review_original_jedi_biker_scout_trooper_helmet.htm Looks like it does follow the contour. By the way, should you end up needed another barcode sticker, I think I have some lying around if it comes to that. heya thanks for the offer! ive been trying to get a good reference picture ... it would be alot easier if i had a reference helmet in hand will see what i can do with this decal tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Looking at the pics it doesn't look straight/level. Maybe take a look through some of the helmet compare threads and even Strider's Lancer build. You should find some references there. I'll take a look through my costume book and see if I can find something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762s Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Looking at the pics it doesn't look straight/level. Maybe take a look through some of the helmet compare threads and even Strider's Lancer build. You should find some references there. I'll take a look through my costume book and see if I can find something. yeah, i was having issue bending the decal to fit the contour .. i did/have been looking at pics but, its hard to really tell due to the angles .. i finally to the risk and attached it .. see my build wip i took the pics from the link chopper posted .. threw them in photoshop and blacked out the edges and got a bit better view of the decal location ... i dont think its like the vents where they follow the same contour all the around .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Is it a decal or a vinyl sticker? Vinyl stickers are easy to get level. get it in the right place, run your finger down the centre of all the stripes to stick it to the helmet. Then go vertical in the middle to stick that down, then do the ends. Then half way between each stuck down part until all the vinyl is attached. The stripes will be ever so slightly closer together at the tops/bottoms due to the curve on the lid, but it will be hardly noticeable. If they're a water transfer decal, then I can't advise. Never done it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762s Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Is it a decal or a vinyl sticker? Vinyl stickers are easy to get level. get it in the right place, run your finger down the centre of all the stripes to stick it to the helmet. Then go vertical in the middle to stick that down, then do the ends. Then half way between each stuck down part until all the vinyl is attached. The stripes will be ever so slightly closer together at the tops/bottoms due to the curve on the lid, but it will be hardly noticeable. If they're a water transfer decal, then I can't advise. Never done it. thanks for this .. and yes, the barcode rs supplies a decal not water transfer that is why i was having issues bending the paper/tape to match the contour. what you said is what i ended up doing .. marked off some reference points on the right and left sides .. started on the right and laid the decal, pulling the tape off slowly letting the bars fall freely on the top and bottom and lay where they wanted i had 1 bar near the end that the bottom buckled when it was falling to the helmet but, i was able to lift the bottom part up and off the helmet and let it fall back into place by itself with no issues. i like the way it turned out! Edited September 8, 2017 by 762s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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