SPLIT FROM AA TRIAL Darthvaderv
Note from Mac: This topic was split from the LFL vs. AA lawsuit thread, as I felt discussing the accuracy of AA's helmet, although loosely related, was not pertinent to the lawsuit discussions and requested that it split off in kind Moderator response to my request. The intention, however, is not for me to be the thread starter on this topic. - Mac
zenwalker wrote:
I agree with a lot of your points above Mac. I think a lot of the problems with that SDS had to do with improper assembly, and that point has been addressed in the past and I know Jez has spoken about this before as well.
With regards to your comparison pic above I am not really sure what you mean by the helmet being 'skewed'. Please also keep in mind that the SDS Battlespec is not an accurate rendition of a TK bucket at all, as AA tweaked it in the computer and made it more symmetrical on purpose.
For me the faceplate of the SDS seems bang on, as well as the dome and cheek tubes. It's weak points are the back of the helmet (and swoop), the ears and the undercut of the helmet.
But perhaps we are deviating from the purpose of this thread-the trial...please carry on.
Thanks for asking. Just to clarify, skewing refers to leaning to one side, but it can also refer to sagging or drooping. The jaw on the battlespec really droops to the right; and it strikes me that the helmet seems to be warped as if melting a little towards the left.
Here is the AA/SDS Stunt:
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/bingo275/July/complete1.jpghttp://web.ukonline.co.uk/bingo275/June04/AAHelm01.jpghttp://web.ukonline.co.uk/bingo275/June04/sdsstunt2.jpghttp://web.ukonline.co.uk/bingo275/sepd ... ntback.jpgAnd a similar effect with an unfinished hero helmet:
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/bingo275/unfinishedstormy.jpgIt also has the same warpage as the Battlespec (another shot of the battlespec below to show that last image I had posted was not an isolated case):
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/bingo275/2007/sdsarmour01.jpgThe unique aspects of SDS helmets' appearing skewed has been discussed elsewhere in this forum. I'd encourage anyone interested to examine screencaps of ANH stormtroopers to see this jaw bulge-out on the viewer's right is consistent with all screen-used stormtroopers.