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AJCG · **Joined:** Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:47 am **Posts:** 279

Hi guys, I just got this ROTJ helmet :D . I'm looking forward to start to work on it very soon. These are my first pictures, I will try to post more pictures of my progress from time to time. I hope you like it.

Cheers

A

Defstartrooper · **Posted:** Sun Jun 28, 2009 3:42 am

Very nice :D details man details.

firebladejedi · **Posted:** Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:15 am

Very nice i cant wait to see what this looks like finished.

Which version is this going to be, the style with esb type decals or the other rotj style. Im still not too sure which helmet is which in the jedi films..

Nairod · **Joined:** Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:37 pm **Posts:** 205

Beautiful helmet!

firebladejedi wrote:

Very nice i cant wait to see what this looks like finished.

Which version is this going to be, the style with esb type decals or the other rotj style. Im still not too sure which helmet is which in the jedi films..

It's closer to the "hybrid" style (ANH/ESB ears and mic tips style, ESB decals). And it's why it would be awesome if JoeR could make the "wonky" style!

Star Wars Helmets · **Posted:** Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:20 pm

Nice lid, although it looks more ANH derived than RotJ to me as doesnt have the same "droopy" look that the RotJs had, with their collapsed left side.

Maybe its the photo - did you take it close up?

Cheers

Jez

firebladejedi · **Posted:** Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:52 pm

BingoBongo275 wrote:

Nice lid, although it looks more ANH derived than RotJ to me as doesnt have the same "droopy" look that the RotJs had, with their collapsed left side.

Cheers

Jez

Yep Jez i aggree thats why asked, maybe with the stickers and paint it will change the look

firebladejedi wrote:

Very nice i cant wait to see what this looks like finished.

Which version is this going to be, the style with esb type decals or the other rotj style. Im still not too sure which helmet is which in the jedi films..

It's closer to the "hybrid" style (ANH/ESB ears and mic tips style, ESB decals). And it's why it would be awesome if JoeR could make the "wonky" style![/quote]

Great stuff so is this the way you are going with this helmet? I think mike will be finishing his rotj decals soon so the JoeR version would be another great addition to the collection

AJCG · **Joined:** Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:47 am **Posts:** 279

Thanks guys for your feedback :salut

, I'm waiting for Mike's decals but still I'm deciding if I use the ESB decals in the meantime since there few screen ROTJ buckets that used some left overs ESB decals. Definitely mine it is not the squashed version so that is why is great Joe may offer the other version.

I'm posting a photoshoped image to help me pre visualize the final product, this not the weathered version I have in mind with machined tips. Still not decided 100% if I will leave the frown squared or rounded. Any suggestion is welcome. I'm also adding a picture of my ESB bucket to see differences and similarities.

Thanks again

A

Nairod · **Joined:** Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:37 pm **Posts:** 205

Awesome photoshop work!

This helmet is really perfect for a deathstar style!!

firebladejedi · **Posted:** Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:28 pm

I like the way you have mocked up the helmet with the square frown and the esb decals I think holding out for mikes decals is a good idea. then you offer them both upto the lid and better decide which to use.

You really notice the difference here with the anh / esb being wider. Great project A

JoeR · **Joined:** Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:42 pm **Posts:** 502

I would go for the background style with square frown and ESB decals. You can also add a petal shaped helmet liner and it will be an accurate background helmet.

I am hoping to offer some background helmet decals scanned from originals at some point in the next few months....

Joe

CSMacLaren · **Posted:** Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:53 pm

What make/brand is this helmet? :ac6

JoeR · **Joined:** Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:42 pm **Posts:** 502

This is a TE mac from his new run. The cap/back mould has been damaged and restored but it is a very nice helmet.

Nairod · **Joined:** Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:37 pm **Posts:** 205

JoeR wrote:

I am hoping to offer some background helmet decals scanned from originals at some point in the next few months....

That sounds good Joe! :thumbsup

Defstartrooper · **Posted:** Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:21 am

JoeR wrote:

I am hoping to offer some background helmet decals scanned from originals at some point in the next few months....

Joe

Pull ya finger out then :wink:

Darth_Finger · **Posted:** Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:34 pm

Nice

Looks pretty darn close.

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