Astartes-ULTRA Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Brothers, I am building a massive project army with a slight spin, the battleground isn't on the ground, it will be in space. Think boarding actions, zero gravity, fighting on the decks and outer hull of a space ship kind of thing. The guard unit attached to my Space Marine force are also to be modelled as such and I'm attempting to give them exploratory style helmets (a bit like goldfish bowls) but Im stuck for anywhere that I can get them. Does anyone know where I can get something like that? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304501-exploratorsship-crew-helmets-need-some-advice/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 This site looks promising for variant head types, haven't ordered from them before but they look pretty nifty. http://www.pig-iron-productions.com/hd6-heavy-infantry-visored-head-sprues-p-16.html Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304501-exploratorsship-crew-helmets-need-some-advice/#findComment-3974384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durus Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 If you really want transparent helmets like goldfish bowls I'd try looking for plastic test tubes like commonly used for lab work. Should be easy to get them rather cheaply in bulk. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304501-exploratorsship-crew-helmets-need-some-advice/#findComment-3974417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astartes-ULTRA Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Thanks guys, I like the pig iron heads but goldfish bowls are closer to what I'm looking for I never thought of using test tubes, nice idea. I'll try to find some plastic ones or a way of cutting the glass ones. Thanks again, any more suggestions and I'm all ears Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304501-exploratorsship-crew-helmets-need-some-advice/#findComment-3974643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Closest I've seen are the ones my partner uses for necklaces, intended for doll's houses. They're a reasonable size, but at £3 a pop probably too expensive Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304501-exploratorsship-crew-helmets-need-some-advice/#findComment-3974662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdT Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I had exactly the same issue recently when I wanted to do a Rogue Trader and her retinue. I tried all sorts of things, but in the end I found this website, which does a range of plastic shapes including hemispheres. It's the only supplier I've found, but I suspect other places that produce stuff for architectural models might stock similar stuff. They're a bit thick for my liking, but do the trick with a bit of converting, as you can see below... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304501-exploratorsship-crew-helmets-need-some-advice/#findComment-3974667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durus Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 You can just get them on amazon for a few bucks. Though if you just want something to slap some paint on you should definitely check out Crooked Dice. Apart from those heads they also have some other Retro Sci-Fi/James Bond inspired head you could probably use. Some other stuff I could think of would be these or these, but they are not fully closed helmets. Another company I don't know much about sells fully closed astronaut helmets for their 25mm range (Look under the accessory section for a picture of the helmets). I assume they should be about the right size. They also have a section for 1/43 racing miniatures with a bunch of separate heads. Technically GW minis are 1/56, but since their heads are pretty large (heroic scale) you could try having a look at those maybe. And because I remembered these conversions as you mentioned void suits/explorator teams I'm just gonna link them here as well for inspiration. They are just Cadians converted with Kroot armor. One of them had a shoulder pad glued to the helmet, which makes it look like a visor. Look pretty solid as well, so if all else fails, you have a proof of concept here for converting the plastic minis. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304501-exploratorsship-crew-helmets-need-some-advice/#findComment-3974681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Wolf Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Go to your local craft store and buy some "googly eyes" for kids toys - cheap as chips - you can cut the back off them and remove the eyeball (I know this sounds gross but they're not real eyes.... ) and hey presto a clear hemisphere to make helmets out of. ATB WW Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304501-exploratorsship-crew-helmets-need-some-advice/#findComment-3974939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astartes-ULTRA Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 NIce ideas, thanks a bunch guys, love that salvage crew too. I like the other suggestions too, though I'd prefer to have the helmets see-through. "Hemispheres"... I knew there was a word for it but I couldn't put my finger on it. I'll probably head in the plastic test tube or EMA direction after I look into the googly eyes idea. One idea that passed me which I'm not sure if they'll be big enough is using those tiny test tube things that you find with aftershave/perfume samples. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304501-exploratorsship-crew-helmets-need-some-advice/#findComment-3975197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwulf Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 How about these helmets from Bombshell Miniatures? I've been wanting to get a few of these and try them out on some other sci-fi minis… Edit: upon further inspection on their website, they apparently have 3 different domes, including a 10mm size and two different 8mm sizes (one is a "tall" dome). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304501-exploratorsship-crew-helmets-need-some-advice/#findComment-3975213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durus Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 How about these helmets from Bombshell Miniatures? I've been wanting to get a few of these and try them out on some other sci-fi minis… Edit: upon further inspection on their website, they apparently have 3 different domes, including a 10mm size and two different 8mm sizes (one is a "tall" dome). Those are pretty cool. I wonder how well Buzz Lightyear's space suit color scheme transfers to Kasrkins. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304501-exploratorsship-crew-helmets-need-some-advice/#findComment-3975355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctem Cultor Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Mars Attack game from Mantic has some Clear helmets but im not sure size wise if they will look right or fit. The Bombshell Miniatures ones look good but I prefer Blue Moons its a shame you can purchase the bubble helmets from them separately. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304501-exploratorsship-crew-helmets-need-some-advice/#findComment-3977325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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