THE HELMET:
The helmet was acquired, 2nd hand, from a TFE member. It is one of Robs, MWA, pieces. I love it, but like most things I have a hand in, I wanted to change it up to better suit my ideal look.
I scrapped the fabric cap and the side flaps. The sides tended to 'wing out' and look wide. The offered solution was a small elastic to keep them together but I didn't want that exposed so had to come up with something new.
I used an existing life cast of my head and did an fg shell over it. Slid the shell into the helmet and secured it in place. Now the helmet fit me perfectly.
Cut out space for my ears for comfort. It's really tight in there.
Added some leather on the sides as well as a raised element.
Then put on the ear caps.
I had all the Tusken bits on hand as I am a regular Tusken builder. I guess that's what drew me to this version of the SS.
So, with this much done it was display ready for my basement. The Tusken is sooooo happy!
Next I had to map out the wraps. How many? Where does each start and end? Tried hard to match the layering as well.
When the wraps were on I hated it. The edgy look of the helmet was gone. It was no longer sinister or wicked. Boooooooooo. No pics.
The next morning I added 3 colours or weathering and enhancement. It really started to look better. When I placed it on the display with the rest of the costume it really came together and I was happy again.
There are some spacing inconsistencies on the forehead that I may or may not address - depends on the LMO response to the submission.
Installed a 2-fan, 5V system for air circulation. Super loud so I threw in a potentiometer to turn down the fans and the noise. Very happy with it.
Arms are my next and final element.