Since I am reviewing the DS 20th C in another thread, I thought I would provide a review and analysis of another familiar casting to shed some light on what it is and where it came from, namely the SPFX ANH V2. Unlike other threads were I hide details this thread will blossom with details, hehe. But as we'll see, not is all as it appears at first glance. I covered the evolution of the SPFX ANH V1 in another thread, and seeing that we have a new incarnation of the infamous SPFX line, why not study it?
Exhibit A:
I'll let people comment on anything they notice about the mask and let us have some guesses as to what the source is. I've already pretty much concluded what the source is so I'll get to that after I present the features of this helmet, but if anyone wants to throw out their guesses we can discuss it.
Here is the same SPFX ANH V2 mask next to the DS 20th C. Although on the surface they might appear similar, they are as different as any two masks I've examined before, as the SPFX ANH V2 has many added features and details.
I will also go through in detail the changes made to this mask, which include alterations to the nosebridge, noseslots, tusk tubes, teeth, eyebrows, cheeks, chin vent and....well that doesn't leave much else.
I'll go through the altered details and much more later.