Here is a pic of my Original Studio ROTJ Stormtrooper helmet.
I have now removed all of the silicone, removed the replica ear and re-assembled the helmet as it should be. New pics to follow.
Joe
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| Author: | JoeR [ Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Original ROTJ Stormtrooper Background Studio Helmet |
Here is a pic of my Original Studio ROTJ Stormtrooper helmet.
I have now removed all of the silicone, removed the replica ear and re-assembled the helmet as it should be. New pics to follow. Joe |
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| Author: | clutch [ Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:24 pm ] |
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Cool. Do you still plan on casting it? |
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| Author: | JoeR [ Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:30 pm ] |
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Hey Clutch It's done! The moulds are uber sharp. The mould maker works in the industry and is away on location for a few more weeks. We should then be able to get vac forming 
EDIT: I will be offering kits and assembled helmets, all re-cast proof with vac formed lens pieces. Interesting point to note - you can barely see out of the original lenses, the distortion is very bad. Joe |
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| Author: | StarWars Collector [ Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:42 pm ] |
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That's great news Joe! 
Can't wait to see those pics. |
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| Author: | Too Much Garlic [ Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:27 pm ] |
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This HAS to be the one I have seen and commented on another forum... it just has to be... it just looks so great. It's a lovely acquisition and thanks for showing it off here too. It's not very often the community gets to see these nice RotJ helmets - even background ones. The news on the molding and future helmets that are recast proof is intriguing. Can't wait to hear more! 
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| Author: | clutch [ Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:36 pm ] |
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Excellent news! |
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| Author: | CSMacLaren [ Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:06 pm ] |
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Can you post a larger photo? That thumbnail is so small. Also, is there a photo of the helmet without the paint? The mouths of the ROTJ helmets have always bothered me, with their black outline like that. I'd love to see if a simple gray stripe can be painted on the inside to mimick an ANH look. |
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| Author: | CSMacLaren [ Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:07 pm ] |
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Joe, What brand of moulding compound is he using? the dark side wrote: Hey Clutch
It's done! The moulds are uber sharp. The mould maker works in the industry and is away on location for a few more weeks. We should then be able to get vac forming EDIT: I will be offering kits and assembled helmets, all re-cast proof with vac formed lens pieces. Interesting point to note - you can barely see out of the original lenses, the distortion is very bad. Joe |
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| Author: | Too Much Garlic [ Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:02 pm ] |
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CSMacLaren wrote: Can you post a larger photo? That thumbnail is so small. There are more pictures here. http://p083.ezboard.com/Original-ROTJ-Stormtrooper-Background-Studio-Helmet/ftheukproppartyfrm2.showMessage?topicID=1848.topic CSMacLaren wrote: Also, is there a photo of the helmet without the paint? The mouths of the ROTJ helmets have always bothered me, with their black outline like that. I'd love to see if a simple gray stripe can be painted on the inside to mimick an ANH look.
You can't do an ANH paint-job on a RotJ... it's a very different helmet to the ANH/ESB helmets.
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| Author: | JoeR [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:17 pm ] |
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Thanks for the link NHM - I forgot about that! On the compound I have no idea, I left the details up to him. I can find out when I see him next. |
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