Hawkeye Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Hey Guys, I've enjoyed the Imperial Commando helmets a number of you have built & after seeing the SDCC 2009 Sideshow 'Dune Sea Tusken Nomad' & Humbrelcreations' 'Pre Sandtrooper' custom figures I got to wondering what the 'Missing Link' trooper might look like, a trooper left behind in the desert, who bridges the newer trilogy with the orginal trilogy. I had a 3/4 completed fibreglass helmet sitting on a shelf for two years I didn't like because of it's soft details. I'm hoping this helmet is the start of a complete 1:1 take on elements of these figures. Please let me know what you think. If you have any interest, I'll try to post parts of this project as I complete them. The blue Tic Tac box, coffee container & large washers shown weren't used in the build: Bondo & parts glued in place: Head & Shoulder shampoo caps used instead of Tic Tac box for top vents: Two coats of primer, two coats of paint & two coats of clear coat: Hand painted details, awaiting brow trim, aerators & weathering, the orange trim a nod to our pauldrons: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 SO COOL!!! I love these helmets! I really do. The weathering and stuff is looking great too man! Ace job! P.S. When you want to sell it let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tube Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Inspired. The use of the shaving cream spray cap is a stroke of utter genius. I would never have recognised any of those parts after assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Maybe I'll do this with my MR CE... hmmm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewback Jockey Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Wow that looks amazing - uber cool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Very nice work, original! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Very creative, great skills all over, looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD 3843 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Wow that looks amazing ,Inspired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD0923 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 Thanks for the feedback guys! It's great to hear your thoughts on this little project. It was a fun build & I was able to show my kids a first-hand example of the "Reduce, Reuse & Recycle" they're studying in school. Now onto the armour & accessories to match this helmet! All the best. Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Wow,you just made my morale higher than before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootch Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Very nice work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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