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    Move Along TE2 Build

    in Sandtrooper Armor

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    Anyway! I wanted to start the Move Along build with some reference pics. All of these are from Jez\' website, http://www.starwarshelmets.com. Hopefully he will not mind me putting them here for us to refer to as I take a turn with this great helmet from ANH.

    No I don't mind at all Mike - threads like this are exactly what StarWarsHelmets.com reference photos are for. I think the step-by-step video tutorial you're doing is excellent

    Well done!

    Cheers

    Jez

    Rubies to release official licensed Armor

    in The Barracks

    Posted

    Rubies sent me some more info this afternoon on their new "Supreme Stormtrooper Costume" so I've updated my site with details.

    There's only a single photo but it looks like theyve used a Don Post Fiberglass Deluxe helmet for the photoshoot (so is likely to change), although the RotJ armour does look impressive.

    I've "adjusted" the original photo to remove the black area around the neck to give a better look. I dont think the model was wearing it correctly!

    Posted Image

    Here's a close up of the chest/abs

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    Its likely to retail around the $850 mark and could have interesting repercussions for the hobby. More on my site on the Rubies page

    Cheers

    Jez

    SDS Tour pics (not mine)

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    There's been discussionss on a nummbr of forums including RFP and Prop Den about this.

    I dont think anyone thinks these are the original (1976) moulds, although I'm personally sure these moulds also couldt have pulled SDS's Stunt or Hero helmets either since there are just too many descrepancies (at least with the helmets I have from 2004/5)

    IMO therefore these are probably moulds for the battlespec helmet, however I understand why people have no any faith in what AA says any more.

    Cheers

    Jez

    Star Wars Helmets needs YOU!

    in The Barracks

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    Mario, Rolf - copy that what both you said - far too much for one person. It's my site but it shouldnt be just my views.

    Clutch - why the change of heart? - IMO the "recasting" issue has become a lot less black/white and a **** of a lot "grayer". Its getting very difficult to decide what helmets are "recast" and which arent as a certain person effectively sold "rights" to a numer of people over recent years, each time "quitting the hobby" to pop up again a few months later, then resell the rights again and so on and so on. I believe its made a mockery of what people perceive as a "recast".

    Sorry to ramble. Bottom line is I'd like to bring the archive up to date with whatever's missing

    Cheers

    Jez

    Star Wars Helmets needs YOU!

    in The Barracks

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    Rolf - a review of the troopermaster, from trimming, assembly to wearing would be a great review thanks.

    Also a review of the AP and possibly a comparison with another helmet/armour – then again that’s something I’m sure people would like to real

    Mike – excellent!

    Mario – whats CMS? Everything on SWH is done in Frontpage and tbh I’m REALLY crap at web design

    eifion – glad the sites been of value. Its exactly whats its there fore so I’m happy when people get something from it

    Gundamzeppelin – sounds cool

    Daetrin : Youre right that 2 AP’s side by side doesn’t show much, but then an AP compared to a GF compared to a TE2 – now that is interesting (to us anal types)

    Cheers

    Jez

    Star Wars Helmets needs YOU!

    in The Barracks

    Posted

    I tend to think that there is no "absolute authority" on the subject, we all have individual bits of knowledge that when pooled can hopefully help the hobby as a whole.

    From what you're saying I'm sure you could put something extremely informative together. I'm sure you're as well placed as anyone to do it.

    It sounds like we've made a start!

    Cheers

    Jez

    Star Wars Helmets needs YOU!

    in The Barracks

    Posted

    As most of you know, I’ve been working on StarWarsHelmets.com for a number of years now, and its grown to the state where its hopefully become the web’s all-encompassing archive of costumes, masks and obviously helmets from within the Star Wars universe.

    I am conscious that it has not been updated enough in recent months and so I’d therefore like to open it up to articles and most importantly; reviews from other collectors.

    I’d therefore like to invite people to provide full reviews of some of the “missing” items, which will include photographs and the text itself. I will act as “Editor” just to make sure no one says anything libellous, but otherwise you’re free to say what you like (just maybe avoid using phrases like “this is the best, accurate, whatever” as it always causes disagreement). At the same time I’m going to put some time aside to bring a number of the other sections up to date, concentrating on the text, much of which hasn’t been updated for 2-3 years.

    As an example, just looking at the Stormtrooper section, there are a number of helmets and full armour now available out there, which are not reflected in the archive, e.g. AP, Trooper Master and SDS to name just three. Same with Vader etc. etc. There are bound to be “sensitive” issues, especially where potential recasting is considered, however if someone wants to review the Meatsock for example then I suppose it should be there.

    As an example of the type of reviews I’m looking for – check out my Master Replicas page with reviews of the clones. Photos need to be approx 600 x 800 (about 8.5” @ 72 pixels /inch) such that they take up most of the screen, but not more. Photos should be with a neutral background if possible (white, black, brick, just nothing fussy) and photos should be saved at 50% jpeg compression. As far as the review its just about explaining the obvious things, and how it compares in your mind with the competition – as an indicator, typically 500-800 words is plenty.

    I’m not against people reviewing stuff that’s already on the site, but just want to prioritise new articles, on stuff that’s not already there.

    I've posted this here as well as at the Prop Den to gauge interest. So who’s up for it?

    Cheers

    Jez

    Original ROTJ Stormtrooper Background Studio Helmet-Got One!

    in The Barracks

    Posted

    I heard that an ANH helmet was literally filled with plaster in order to make a lifesize cast, and from that a new mould. However it sounds like the helmet partially collapsed during this process which resulted in a further exaggeration of the asymmetrical warping.

    However I've never been able to clarify this with anyone involved in the process (John Mollo didnt work on RotJ). By this time (1981/2) the art department at Elstree were working with vac-forming (initially for sets) so presume they did it. However, given they used ABS and may not have had vac-formers as powerful as SDS its possible this may have contributed to the overal softness.

    Cheers

    Jez

    AP's New Armor

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    Look great

    My favourite set of armour was my ABS GF (mk2), which I presume is the forerunner to this one?

    I had 2 sets of GF and they were superb imo - flexible, great for trooping and pretty accurate. My only experiences with Styrene have not been great as I've seen and encountered cracking on too many occasions

    Cheers

    Jez

    Round 1, FIGHT!

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    eye, Braks has it

    SHARING

    And I'm happy that so many people are happy to share their information, understanding that its the only way we're going to get to the bottom of so many of the unknowns still out there.

    An example today, a valued member of this forum did several hours work, providing me with some new photos so I could update my site with Hi Def pics of some of the helmets from the OT. It doesnt necessarily take a grand gesture - just someone willing to share something they has with others out there.

    Compare this with so called "Experts" who cling to whatever information they have left - like its the only thing they have that makes them feel special. **** these guys will even make stuff up just to make it sounds like they have an inside track!

    Pen - Youre welcome mate. Awesome signature line you got there. Sort of thing we all should have above the shaving mirror so we can remind ourselves of the really important things every day.

    Cheers

    Jez

    Round 1, FIGHT!

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    Thanks mate

    Although would point out that the majority of my post (such as the history) is now known fact. NP's involvement now seems to be one of the key areas in the LFL SDS case since it appears he was the bridge between them.

    Cheers

    Jez

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