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Post by Red on May 16, 2007 15:55:06 GMT 8
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Post by Red on Jun 7, 2007 13:10:17 GMT 8
Just an update: I am in the process of designing and soon will be constructing a new RG helmet. Hopefully this one turns out better than the prototype... I've made some serious calculations (now I know what 2Пr is practically for!)
Through The SITH _OverLORD, I have been inspired to use a mold of sorts for this new project. The mold will be made from a carved polystyrene block, and it will be in two parts: the helmet dome and the faceplate. Other features such as the raised sections of the lid will be added directly onto the dome.
To ensure a smooth working surface, I will apply a thick coat of POP and layers of PVA glue to hold it together, then give the mold a generous coat of acrylic spray paint. Why go to all the trouble? I don't want the polystyrene to stick to the cast and give me a major headache!
If I can get my hands on it, I will try another run (using the same mold, if it survives the initial pull) using what the Americans call "bondo", i.e. automitive cement filler.
As previously, I will post a complete tutorial for this helmet on my blog, once its done. ;D
Keep ur fingers crossed! ;D
p/s Looks like I'll be hosting Master Yoda next week!
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Post by Red on Jun 11, 2007 13:29:43 GMT 8
Here's a sneak preview of my latest version of the RG lid, still under construction.
These are the various templates and gauges used to cut the polystyrene block. The block will serve as a mold for the helmet. From previous experiences, I have made the mold MUCH larger! ;D
Here's two of three parts of the mold, the front and back halves of the helmet body. The two halves will be attached to form one solid core for the helmet body. The third part is the faceplate. I don't think I can make a complete sculpt of the helmet and use that as a mold because I'll be using paper as the main helmet medium. Thus, I have to go for "positive casting" (if that's the term for it!) instead of the usual "negative" method applied in casting RG lids. I figure that the two-part mold is the ideal solution to the problem.
This is the almost completed mold, next to the prototype helmet made back in April. In this view, it is apparent that the newer version is much larger.
Nonetheless, after making comparisons with reference pics, the new mold seems to be a bit "flat", and thus I've decided to add more polystyrene to the back of the head.
Well, this is all I have for now, I'll keep posting new info as I progress. I welcome any and all comments that would help me improve my helmet-making. ;D
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Post by General Kenobi on Jun 15, 2007 1:54:58 GMT 8
Hey Red, fuyoo... your new project dahsyat man!! Thats like some major work shop u have The shaping of the curves look really great. Its really cool that u documented it I can't wait to see the finish product... btw r u gonna install any cooling systems?? hehe
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Post by jadenlee on Jun 17, 2007 10:29:11 GMT 8
Hey Red Royal guard, Thanks for sharing your RG lid making process, interesting to note that you actually use the foam (polystyrene block) as the mold.
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Post by Red on Jun 17, 2007 22:01:13 GMT 8
Jedi Ambassador Allen: Thanks for the vote of confidence! I sure hope this will turn out better than the prototype! I've got more time and resources this time, plus the added experience of the previous project! I might consider some sort of cooling mechanism for this new lid, if there is any space in it!
Master Jaden Lee: It is my pleasure, milady. Always like to share what I do with others, so as to promote costuming and costume-making! In actuality, the polystyrene block is just for internal support. It's the easiest thing to carve and it's rather economic. On top of this will be several layers of toilet roll soaked with POP, and a thick layer of pure POP to for a smooth finish. Then it's the PVA glue and acrylic paint for durability. The material for the helmet will remain the same as before, i.e. paper tape, this time covered with a layer of epoxy I'm obtaining from Master Plo.
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Post by The SITH OverLORD on Sept 5, 2007 14:27:02 GMT 8
RedRoyalGuard, please post the more recent Work In Progress pictures of your Version 2 STAR WARS Ep III Styled Emperor's Royal Guard Helmet, which you are on way to completion.
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Post by Red on Sept 5, 2007 17:42:54 GMT 8
Coming soon, milord! ;D
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Post by The SITH OverLORD on Sept 9, 2007 3:45:19 GMT 8
Is your Version 2 STAR WARS Ep III Styled Emperor's Royal Guard Helmet fully completed by now, RedRoyalGuard?
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Post by Red on Sept 10, 2007 2:13:35 GMT 8
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