Pizzasemmel Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 "Hello there, i didn't see you there for a second." And now that you are here, may i welcome you. I have been gone for quite the time, for reasons known to every engineering student in the world. BUT here I am so lets start. I have built several warhammer replicas/props in the past (Chainsword, bolt pistol) in the past, some that are still pending (check gallery) and one that I wanted to built forever, but never had the technology to do so. That has changed. Building a helmet is considered the hardest part of building a costume, probably because of the darn ugly shape most of us have seated above our respective necks. Or because it's just hard. Most of the time you have a very complex shape and thin walls (so you head fits in afterwards). The method I used is pretty reknown by now, I don't know who started it but all the early stuff i found was about building halo armour, so it probably is from the guys over at the 405th. You start with a 3d model of the helmet, translate it into an intricate paper model (a software called pepakura) and then print it and built it. Then you do a lot of unhealthy stuff to it, most of it including resin, fibreglass, more resin and lastly resin filler (bondo). Unfortunatly i have lost the pics of the paper step but if you google for "space marine helmet" you get a good idea. If you want more specifics about the process let me know. Of course this will become a Black Templar helmet, although i not sure yet which details i want to use. A cross on forehead will be most likely but i'd be grateful for your input. HOPEFULLY this will see good progress over the next few days/weeks, but as always, only time will tell. And btw, can somebody tell me if this really is a MARK VII or if my helmet with the plated air intakes is a different modell? First coat of primer for surface analysis After a lot more bondo After the first coat of filler (and sanding down afterwards) Enjoy the ride, i surely will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arez Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Mark 7 and 8 are almost the same,8 is a little flatter so it can fit with the collar.The helm looks really good,how much does one cost to make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzasemmel Posted September 8, 2012 Author Share Posted September 8, 2012 This far i have spent ~10€ on the resin and fibreglass 5€ on bondo and another 5€ on spraypaint/primer. = 20€ = 26$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzasemmel Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 A bit of progress to report I finished (or stoped...) filling tiny holes and primed it. Then a couple rounds of wet sanding and finally spray painting. Then my plexiglass arrived and i could form the lenses. The little bit of gothic architecture is a detail idea for the vox grill. I thought the black templars are prone to adorning their armour with those kind of ornaments (at least in my imagination). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yak Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 ACE! does it fit? How cool would that look whilst riding a motorbike... I really like the idea of the gothic grille. Superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzasemmel Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 ACE! does it fit? How cool would that look whilst riding a motorbike... Well it doens't fit me anymore, the paper version fit very tightly (the problem is getting it over the head, not the inside) and after fibreglassing it got too stiff. BUt i have an enormous head so it probably fits somebody with a bit more of a normal skull. And it would have severe safety concerns, the crash integrity is close to zero and the field of vision isn't perfect either^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrox Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 If you do casts of these - i'd definitely buy one for a display piece! Great work Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzasemmel Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 If you do casts of these - i'd definitely buy one for a display piece! Weeeeeeeeeell...i won't do casts but this is most likely to be on sale after its finished. So if you are really interessted, PM me ;) And theres progress As could be seen from the last picture, the vox grill has experience a small design overload. But it looks awesome. For the best effect i decided to go PRO and print this quite important detail. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Juan Juarez Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I just can't help but think Darth Vader.. Cracking work though dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Silvernale Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Well Darth Vader -IS- the Emperor's Champion is he not?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzasemmel Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 I'm thinking about lining the inside with foam mats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killax Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Looks awesome so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Sergeant Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 That's a really cool project. You've done a pretty good job matching the proportions fairly well. But yeah, once you hold one in hand, the glaring problems with field of vision are probably more apparent. But, hey, they look damned cool, heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzasemmel Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 But yeah, once you hold one in hand, the glaring problems with field of vision are probably more apparent. Field of vision? this helmet has never heard of that :P But you are right, since its a display piece it's not that big of a deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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