Making Molds: To split or not to split

[StormyStormtrooper]

I have noticed some armor vendors make their helmets as "sections", as they were made in the movies. Some, I also have seen, are formed as one shape (The visor is one part, the back is one, etc.) I have been planning to make some of my own molds, just to try it out, but I'm unsure on where to go. Should I do them in sections, for accuracy? Would that be wasting plastic? I could also try splitting the model, but forming the two in a single sheet. (I'm still unsure about this whole thing, I haven't finished the vac.)

The main question is, split the molds, or keep them whole. Thanks for the help!

[BikerScout007]

You can do it either way.  As long as the final product looks correct (and has a working flip-up visor) then you are good.  

KS and SC use the "cap and back" method of construction, and while it's not accurate to how the film helmets were made, do just fine.   For Level 2, we just ask that the gap created around the crown of the helmet be filled in so that it looks to be one piece.

Many makers are doing things the screen-accurate way now, and while the final product is usually superior, the build can be challenging.  

[StormyStormtrooper]

22 minutes ago, BikerScout007 said:

You can do it either way.  As long as the final product looks correct (and has a working flip-up visor) then you are good.  

KS and SC use the "cap and back" method of construction, and while it's not accurate to how the film helmets were made, do just fine.   For Level 2, we just ask that the gap created around the crown of the helmet be filled in so that it looks to be one piece.

Many makers are doing things the screen-accurate way now, and while the final product is usually superior, the build can be challenging.  

Thank you, you gave me all the info I needed. I appreciate it.