Jedi Temple Guard WIP - Approved!

rogue9607 (Nick) · Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:30 am Post subject: Jedi Temple Guard WIP - Approved!

Well, I've been planning this project long enough... So now that I've actually started work I figure a WIP thread is in order. Since the hood will be dependent on it, the mask/helmet seems to be a good piece to start with. I mocked up a 3D model of the helmet base and made a Pepakura version to use as a base to sculpt/shape. The chin isn't bad, but I'll have a lot of work with the cheeks and forehead.

I have a pretty good idea for the soft parts and will start on the muslin mockup once the helmet is in the right shape. The saber is huge, but I have that designed and think it'll be a fun build.

I don't expect progress will be terribly fast, but I'd really like to have this together by the end of the year... Though, I'm not sure how realistic that is.
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Anakin Skywalker () · Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:57 am Post subject:

That looks great!
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Schph Gochi (Phyllis Schulte) · Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 10:47 pm Post subject:

I hope you are having success with this project as it is something that I am sure a LOT of us would like to see.
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rogue9607 (Nick) · Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 9:29 pm Post subject:

I got two coats of resin on the helmet so far, but still need to lay the fiberglass before I do any more shaping. I haven't had too much time to put into this lately. I hope to soon, but it could realistically be after Thanksgiving before I have much time (too many Christmas decorations Smile

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Kylo Ren (Dawn Bright) · Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2013 2:28 am Post subject:

Very VERY Excited to see this build. Keep it up!!!
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Kel Ardan (Mel Thomas) · Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2013 2:28 pm Post subject:

Looking great I can't wait to see it when it's done.
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whitmers (Shaye Whitmer) · Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2013 4:37 pm Post subject:

That looks pretty awesome. I want to see that finished!

Master Vos (Tim) · Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:12 pm Post subject:

Without a doubt, I know thati also want to do this costume. I look forward to seeing your progress. Keep up the good work Very Happy

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whitmers (Shaye Whitmer) · Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:48 pm Post subject:

man, I was the dumb one and posted in the wrong thread. removed!

the jedi guard is awesome though!

RavenApprentice (Angel Martinez) · Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:52 pm Post subject:

What a great start!!! Good Luck!!! cant wait to see the progress! Ben

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rogue9607 (Nick) · Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 5:20 pm Post subject:

rogue9607 (Nick) · Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:45 pm Post subject:

I finally had some time to work on this some more. I cut part of the back open so that I could try it on. There's not a lot of extra room, but it fits. I marked the eyes where I thought they should go based on my scaled reference image, and amazingly they're in just the right spot. I have a fairly narrow vertical field of view, but that was expected.

I decided to skip the fiberglass and just coat the helmet in foam. After a few hours of carving, I have a shape that feels pretty close to the images. I need to fill some gaps where to foam wasn't uniform, which includes a good chunk of the chin.

Any input on the mask shape is appreciated since I've been staring at it for too long. I think some slight extension of the chin, and possibly forehead will get it just about right. I also may move the inside edge of the eye towards the center.

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GawJa Madal (Jim Gawenis) · Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 12:34 am Post subject:

I agree that the eyes definitely need to be extended towards the center. Given that these guys are the direct defenders of the temple, a larger field of vision would be certainly necessary.
-Jim
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Schph Gochi (Phyllis Schulte) · Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:57 am Post subject:

soooooo cool!!
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EeanLedgor () · Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 3:37 pm Post subject:

Yes, very cool!

And using the spray foam in the sculpting phase....brilliant!
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