Fivezero[TX] Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hey thanks guys! Unfortunately the beautiful looking helmet had to be uglified today. Sanded it down to see all the little bumps and indents so I could fill them. All that paint worked great though!! Protected the plaster so I didn't accidentally gouge it with my finger nail or something. Soon, very soon, the molding will begin! Fivezero Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Reminds me of a Doctor Who episode 1 Link to comment
Fivezero[TX] Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Well here we go! Oh yeah also found these things at the hardware store the other day, looks like they'll work for the mic tip screens on this trooper! Just finished up the last coat of the good silicone (the thin, detail capturing stuff), in the morning I'll get the thicker silicone to strengthen the mold up. And then I'll leave it alone for a couple days and then get the mother mold made and get to work casting some helmets! I can't believe this thing is finally done! Avoided even thinking about this helmet for a couple years and here it is being molded! What a fun project, thanks DE! Ty 1 Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 So cool watching your process Ty. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Ty, the thanks is really coming from me to you. I dont think i would have every worked out the bucket on my own. Youve given me the chance here to actually get this ducker done finally. My true dream build. 2 Link to comment
Fivezero[TX] Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Well guys got the mold done (including the mother mold) the last couple days. Everything has come full circle too Started with something with no features at all... Added the details and features... And now we're back to a featureless helmet (well the mold)... Anyway I'm going to start casting them up today, will post pictures of the casts soon! I've got enough resin to maybe do three, definitely two though! And Steve, no problem man!! This was a wonderful challenge that I kinda never really considered doing ever... But I learned some great tricks to get this sculpt done, so I thank you for poking me about it!! Fivezero Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Awesome! So I can have 2 for when I mess up the first one? Link to comment
Fivezero[TX] Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Hey Steve! Sorry about the lack of updates (been stupid, crazy busy). The casting did not come out good at all...... It is a very horrendously ugly abomination. Basically I didn't have enough silicone around the back and it tore as I demolded the sculpt... I decided to go ahead and try to cast a helmet but it was bad. I had a backup plan anyway. I have some thicker plastic that arrived yesterday (I also made a few adjustments to get a crisper helmet), so hopefully tomorrow I can get some helmets made up for you Steve . Fivezero Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Turn those into a pair of shoulder bells 1 Link to comment
Fivezero[TX] Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Alright finally got this off the shelf after the halftrack madness. I fixed a few things on the sculpt that should make everything go a little smoother. I'm going to do some new pulls this weekend, hopefully everything should work out and you can finally have this helmet DE. Fivezero Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 :D :D :D :D :D I was just talking to someone about this and saying how I should check with you...I know once I have that bucket staring at me next to computer, I'll have the intimidation motivation to work on this project overall. Link to comment
Fivezero[TX] Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Alright vac-forming take two! Had a bit more success this time, still have some things to dial in. Otherwise I'm pleased with how it's looking. Fivezero 1 Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Love it! Link to comment
Fivezero[TX] Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Digging up this old thread! My first goal before I work on any new troopers for myself, is getting this dang helmet done for DE. Unfortunately my previous sculpt was a tad too small and I was having a couple issues with vacuum forming the front of the helmet. So scrapping the old sculpt and starting a new one... SO I got to work on a new 3D model. The original game model is, well, a little lacking. So I've been doing some modifications to the original model to prep it for 3D printing. I'll still have to some work after it's printed, but this is a better starting point than the game model. So here's where I'm at! I still have some tweaks to do as well as modelling the frown. Other than that it looks like I'll begin printing it out this week! Fivezero Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Ty, anything you've done is much appreciated and I don't think I have to tell you how excited I am about this. Ya, the first one had some vision issues . This model is taking shape. You're awesome, man! 1 Link to comment
Fivezero[TX] Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Thanks Steve! Here's some more progress for ya. Got the final tweaks done to the model, and split it between a front piece and back piece and added some thickness to the model. Then I split the two main pieces into smaller pieces to fit on my print bed. Everything looks good, so first thing tomorrow I'll get the 3D printer running! Fivezero Link to comment
Scubacat[TX] Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I am always excited to see what you come up with and create! I feel like your builds are my favorite tv show and these are part of the new season! Keep up the great work bro! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Everything looks good, so first thing tomorrow I'll get the 3D printer running! Fivezero What!? Can't wait to see this! Link to comment
Fivezero[TX] Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Yep, you heard right.. Here's the start! Here it is compared to old helmet, I made it about 12% bigger and it made a huge difference. And then there's that moment where you forget to hit "mirror part" and accidentally print an extra piece... Fivezero Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 No doubt! That is so great! So jealous of your printer, dude. 1 Link to comment
Fivezero[TX] Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Hands down, the best thing I've bought man. I LOVE this machine, printed all kinds of stuff from parts for scale tank models all the way up to full helmets and blasters! (And I stole it for $150 on Ebay...) It is so much more accurate and easier than pepakura + cardstock. Anyways I ran out of filament, will have some more coming tomorrow so I can back to printing out the helmet. Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 $150...That is a steal! Link to comment
Fivezero[TX] Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Finally have an update! Been busy getting the helmet printed! Finished the last piece last night. And then I started getting it all glued together! Tomorrow I'll finished gluing it all together, then it'll get a coat of fiberglass resin to reinforce the inside. Then I'll sand and shape the outside to make it all nice and smooth! Then add the details! Fivezero Link to comment
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