keith Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 This is my Lonewolf Scout helmet. I've been working on this for quite a long time, as its a tricky helmet to build and even more tricky when trying to replicate a specific screen used helmet. This one is a replica of the prop store helmet. I have reworked the face around the lens area, thats why its in primer around there. The snout is just stuck there with blu-tack for the photos and the lens is just taped in with masking tape, thats why there is a bit of a gap around the lens. I have also rewoked the bottom of the tube around the back of the helmet, thats why there is primer there. The primer on the side of the visor is just to make sure there are no scratches in the plastic after i sanded away a slight ripple in the plastic. This Tamiya fine surface primer will show up any scratches that you just can't see on bare plastic. This is the join line of the helmet which has not had any filling at all. I really wanted to get it joined together as nice as i could. The helmet is made from quite thick plastic and the two halves were as strong as hell even before adding the strips to the inside. Here is the back showing the reworked area under the tube and the double inner vent to match the prop store helmet. This side of the face will be dropped down just a little when i fit the final plastic bolts that attach the visor/face to the back of the helmet. I've not added the inner joining strip of plastic to the visor yet. I still have some more strips to add to the inside. I have fitted and removed the correct headband. It came with the new bolts for the face which are not accurate, but i have a set of the correct grey plastic bolts on the way to me. Hope you like it! Thanks to Lonewolf for making such a fantastic replica of the Scout troooper helmet. Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Now i can see why you are renouned for your helmet replica builds! Great work Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaltblutfreak Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Fantastic !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Leo Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Keith, congratulations very nice job !!!!!!!!!! LW helmets is just AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil-Inc Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Wow, great job mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Very nice. LW buckets are so pretty lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandatrooper Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Looks great, nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Man thats such a magnificent looking helmet kit! Great job so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Great work on an awesome helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Thanks! The seam was to good to take filler so i used a dremel to make a groove for the filler to go in. I have finished adding the strips of plastic to the inside Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukscout Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 looks really good Keith, can't wait to see some more updates back of the helmet looks spot on with the screen used SS/Prop Store Helmet http://www.warnoeuk.f9.co.uk/ROTJ/SSa/ROTJ-ORG-Scout-Ca.bmp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Superb helmet, fantastic work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Thanks! I've finished work on the back of the helmet. I made the vents softer to match the original prop store helmet. The correct plastic bolts have been fitted. I bought these from the U.S. and with the $22 shipping charge, they ended up costing me more than the headband did. I am about to do any final trimming around the visor, fit the plastic strips inside the visor where the seam is and then it will be ready for primer. Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudioCreations Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 You are doing a fantastic job on this helmet. i am blown away by the work that's been put into this already. KUDOS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukscout Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Bloody awesome !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks. I have done some work squaring off the visor a bit, making the top edge sharper. I have also fitted the strips over the seam inside the visor. The whole helmet is painted with tamiya fine surface primer now. Three cans at £7.99 each. Its a great primer though and sticks much better than the automotive stuff. Its almost time for a coat of white. I just need to get some rivets for the headband and finish trimming the chin cup. Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 This helmet is a jewel!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandatrooper Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Very nice detail work Keith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Just took some quick photos.... Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandatrooper Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Rooooowwwrrr.... very nice build Keith! How are you going to do the traps and stripes, etc. Decals? Paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Excellent job Keith, the writing looks so authentic. Great replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Very nice mate all your hard work has paid off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thank you. Pandatrooper, the decals that come with the kit are really nice, but i would like to have water slide decals for it with the clear film showing. Once the decals are fitted, i can finish the helmet off by weathering it. Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandatrooper Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Ah cool, good stuff. Not sure if you already planned for it: You could print the decals on a laser or inkjet printer on custom waterslide decal transfer (same process used for model airplanes etc.) You can also paint on that printable waterslide decal paper, and seal it - then cut it out and apply it. I've done the same process for models and prototypes for industrial design. Just thought I'd mention it if you weren't sure how to approach it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 This is an amazing build! Love the attention to detail of the prop store helmet. Nice job Keith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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