Black Series X-Wing Helmet Thoughts

sabino (Ann Collins) · Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 1:05 am Post subject:

I am no expert nor have I painted one myself but I have had a member recently approved here in Ra Kura with a black series that she modded and repainted as her own. It turned out great. So I purchased a deal on Amazon recently that was a buy 2 and get one free. Even if it doesn't get me approval at least they will be cool display pieces.
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aimeekitty (Aimee Steinberger) · Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:28 am Post subject:

Any more word on these? Is Luke’s small? Is it approvable?

A New Hopeful () · Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 11:51 am Post subject:

I can’t say if it’s approvable.
But I just picked one up and it looks the same size as my DH-P/FX, just slightly shorter from front to back. I don’t know which is more correct. It’s actually wider at the base.

The mohawk is shorter, making it, I believe, MORE accurate to the onscreen helmets than DarthHair’s otherwise stellar creations.

If you’re looking to approve a Red 5 out of the box, it may or may not need some modding. Need a closer look at position of paint and decals, etc.

Mic “wire” is all metal instead of coated with grey plastic as in the original Racal Amplivox Minilite headsets that were used (also in the Falcon). But you could simply fold it away and hide it. Mics were only worn in craft anyway (because they were part of the headsets). No reason why you should need a mic in order to be approved.

Front button for electronics is barely visible but this could be a sticking point.

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I think the helmet is great - but can see the point about front button and the mic.
But apart from the above - can it be worn/cleared out-of-the-box?
I would not want to repaint it.

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SageLeader () · Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:40 pm Post subject:

I'm in the process of getting approved right now and I submitted the Black Series Luke helmet. This is what my judge said:

Adam Mac () · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 10:14 am Post subject:

In regards to the mike, could it be covered with grey shrink wrap?
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A New Hopeful () · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 10:25 am Post subject:

Even a thin layer of air dry clay could work to cover the mic wire,

so long as the result is smooth.

The good thing is it retains a small amount of flexibility after.

You can either use grey or blend black and white to get the desired colour.

Or use plain white clay and paint it up after drying.
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CGN1971 (Chad) · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:46 pm Post subject:

I think I'll go ahead and get one, the mic and button should be a easy fix and even if we had to have a taller mohawk there is a good base to easily modify it.
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Jerrick Sunrunner (Mark Mulcaster) · Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 5:17 pm Post subject:

You could try the 1.6mm heat shrink: https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/254284414865?chn=ps&var=553756440644&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=553756440644_254284414865&targetid=855770227906&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9046019&campaignid=7643169300&mkgroupid=91267744271&rlsatarget=aud-498165878543:pla-855770227906&abcId=1139576&merchantid=119152622&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9orxBRD0ARIsAK9JDxS-lM8LtC9JksD80W2GrO2ezpBHQ0ISCpAbKR2LZsxIIoeENLkiiOsaArGTEALw_wcB
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aimeekitty (Aimee Steinberger) · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:24 pm Post subject:

Thanks! Sounds like its pretty much approvable with some small modifications!

Corellian_Creator (DJ Burgess) · Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:35 am Post subject:

I'd say that the Hasbro B.S. X-Wing helmet is a pretty good size. It's not too snug on my head, and both taking it off and on is pretty easy/little to no discomfort.

I'm in the process of repainting my second one (as Gold Leader), I'll attach some pics of my Red Leader below (as I know this is an "X-Wing" thread Razz

), my helmet is currently shown on http://goldenarmor.com/red-leader/ as I worked with Cristofer Adrian on his vinyl decals.

I'm open for commissions - either for complete custom designs, or for canon/legends pilot repaints. Thanks everyone! MTFBWY.

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Blue Banshee Leader (Alex Buirch) · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:48 am Post subject:

You did a great job on that helmet, Corellian_Creator. Most impressive! What did you use to cover the metal microphone arm?
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A New Hopeful () · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2020 9:02 am Post subject:

Yeah, it’s beautiful!
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