Star Wars Boba Fett Helmet : DIY How-To
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- Опубліковано 12 лют 2019
- Surprising my friend George my making a Boba Fett helmet (along with some other gifts). Subscribe to the channel: bit.ly/2SaaYmX
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My friend George is a really good friend and we've known each other since the first day of college. He was going to be surprised with his very own Boba Fett helmet and a few other things that were made just for him.
First thing I did was bring my son's helmet to work to show George and get him to wear it so I could see how it fit without him knowing what I was planning on doing. It fit perfectly, so I knew I could stay with that size.
I used the templates made by the Propmaster Robert Walker. They're free and he has a comprehensive video build series. I highly recommend all of it.
The son and I cut out all the templates and traced them onto EVA foam and then the foam was cut with a utility knife and then glued together with really strong contact cement.
Spackle and sanding were done to touch up parts that weren't as smooth as they could be. This step should have been done way later, but I got ahead of myself.
Parts of helmet where the visor would go got cut, with some areas of the foam staying to keep the shape of the helmet. A protective screen that usually gets put on safety helmets was cut to size and then glued on.
The helmet’s ears got cut on my tiny bandsaw in the garage. More of the contact cement got used. The wood on the sides also adds a little more structure and causes the helmet to not flare out as much at the bottom.
One of the big changes from the templates is my use of printed parts that were made available online by some awesome 3d modelers. Check them out here:
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Blue tape got put on both sides of the visor to stop it from getting scratched up or damaged during the rest of the build.
Some more sandpaper got used and the dremel tool dug in to make the iconic dents.
Removed additional material to round it out the top more.
Anyway, five coats of Modge Podge gives a great layer of protection, seals the foam and makes painting easier in later steps.
For the parts that are supposed to look like metal, I used a metallic paint pen.
The range finder stalk piece gets covered at the bottom by another part of the ear I call the ear cap and since the stalk might need to get tightened every now and then I wanted that cap to be removable. So, magnets got used to connect it to the helmet.
After that it was time for the first round of primer!
A few problem areas turned up so after that so there was some more spackle and sanding and then it got another round of primer.
By this time the tape on the visor was looking a bit ragged so I replaced it.
More masking, spray paint, repeat.
While waiting for the helmet to dry, the ear cap got spackeled, sanded, primed and painted too.
The range finder that goes on the end of the stalk got painted and then assembled.
The template for the stripes on the left side of the helmet got cut out, traced onto blue tape and then that got put onto the helmet. Since Boba Fett's stripes are a bit dinged up from all of his countless Star Wars, masking fluid got put on in some areas to help achieve that effect. After painting, all the masking material got removed.
After a day of drying I took it home and hand painted the black.
Even with decent masking, some of the areas needed to be touched up.
The triangles got painted by hand with a tiny brush and then all of the graphics and symbols on the helmet got drawn or painted too. All of these little details add up, so just like everything other step, it's worth taking your time and doing it as good as possible the first time. And if you're nervous, just practice on another surface until you build up some confidence to work on your final piece. The tape on the visor got taken off for the final time, a few more details got taken care of and then all of the battle damage got done with a paint pen.
Once the range finder got put on, the helmet was good to go! All we had to do now was take it for a test run. Actually...we took it for a test walk. A test dog walk.
If you don’t have the time to make a Boba Fett helmet for one of your good friends...a quick note or email or text or saying something to their face are all really good options. People appreciate it when you let them know you are thankful for them!
Not everyone deserves a friend like you but everyone should strive to deserve a friend like you. Good, good stuff.
+PepperDog76 glad you like it, thanks!
I was expecting a straight tutorial of a Boba Fett helmet, but I got a wholesome one instead.
Ha ha, hopefully that's a good thing!
This is so complicated, I wish I had the integrity, patience and skill to do this. Good job
Thanks Normie!
This was so hecking positive
+Olive House thanks Olive!
Man you seem like such a good person George is lucky to have such a good friend
Thanks Gab!
You have no right being this wholesome
Ha ha, thank you!
Dave, Thank you for the video.. This has to be the best DIY video I have ever seen, Your commentary and tips are awesome and entertaining, and the fact that you give credit where due speaks volumes about your character. I haven't looked at anything else you have done yet, but going there now. Just wanted to make sure to let you know great video and I look forward to seeing more in the future.
+Jeff Frandsen thanks Jeff! That’s a huge compliment and I really appreciate it. Thanks for taking the time to watch and give feedback.
That was a really cool build and how thoughtful and heartwarming to make it for a good friend. Well done!
+LitoInJapan thank you!
This was super wholesome! You and your son walking the dog together in mando cosplay was so adorable!
Ha ha, thank you! We had a good time doing that. Thanks for watching!
this vid is so professional i cant believe u only have 680 subs and thanks for the tutorial i needed a mandolorian helmet for my cosplay
Thanks for watching and good luck with your build, have fun!
compact yet comprehensive. very nice!
Thanks Snowa!
Very well done video! I may have to ACTUALLY attempt to make one now haha Thanks so much for sharing!
+Alexa B thanks, please let me know how it goes!
Thank you! Gives me a great cosplay idea because I am planning on going as the Mandalorian for any cosplay events!
That's awesome, have fun!
This was really cool to watch and very thoughtful to do!
+Brick University thank you!
More than a DIY Boba Fett's Helmet, you gave us a lesson of friendship, good will and patience. You are a good friend, Dave. Greetings from Brazil!
Hope you safe. Stay home.
Silvio, thanks for watching and taking time to write the incredibly kinds words! Really appreciate it. Hope all of you are doing well in Brazil too...I am staying home! Thanks.
Very detailed and helpful!! Thanks so much for this video ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Thank you!
Man,what a legend friend you are . that was so wholesome and cool, heckin loved it
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!
This is awesome!
Thanks!
youre such a sweet friend!
+gwincheese thanks!
What an awesome guy! Amazing job! This is the way.
Ha ha, thank you!
Your so amazing you inspire me so much !!!
Thanks!
Thanks for the excellent video. I make a lot of props and when I come up with my next project I always fish around for some good videos to see what other people have done. Thought I’d say thanks for the really fun video, you’ve given me some really useful tips and ideas :)
Thanks Edward, have fun making your next project!
great video dude, im gonna try it. you seem to be lovely person and a good friend, loved your work, keep it up!
+hartigan 9 definitely give it a go and thanks for the kind words!
This is such a cool gift, i would love to have, and i learned some things! Thanks!
+yeetus doritos thanks!
This video is oddly really wholesome.
Thanks Turbkey!
Great work for a great friendship!
Thank you very much!
Awesome job! As someone pretty deep into Boba Fett costuming I can confirm that we call them ears too!
Thanks man, gonna try a jango fett helmet using these techniques!
+Pogi 27 very cool, have fun doing it!
I love the photo in the range finder.
Thank you! Adam does too.
You need more subscribers. This was a very well made video. Great job
Thanks Nolan! Appreciate the kind words and you taking the time to watch. Have a great day!
the man who makes everyone boba fett
ha ha, working on it!
I came here from the Punished props video since it appeared on my recommendations. It was a very in depth vid, and I enjoyed it very much!
+Alex Hudson thanks for watching and the kind words, really appreciate it!
Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
This was so wholesome
Thanks!
Great project well done.
Thanks!
I’m happy I found this channel
Glad to hear, thanks for watching!
This is amazing I wish I had one
That's so great. Ur video quality is amazing, u deserve way more subs👍👏
Thank you very much!
U r welcome
Ok I don’t understand why you don’t have more subscribers. Because you deserve more. I’m subbing
Thanks!
This is so wholesome😭😭
Ha ha, thank you!
What a great gift for your friend George. Smashing build and paint job man. I'm currently building a Rocketeer helmet, but absolutely intend on attacking Boba or the Mandalorian next. Sweet video
Thanks! Rocketeer helmet is sweet, good luck with it!
Your helmet looks great and thanks for the mention!
I really like the concept for your channel and look forward to checking out your other videos. Great work
+The Prop Master with Robert Walker thanks so much! Really means a lot. Appreciate the time you took to make the plans and the awesome instructional videos. Thanks for sharing your time and talents!
Love it dude! And the picture of his wife on the thing was genius!
+Trevor RS05 thanks!
Listen, this video was amazing, and you only have 628 subscribers!? That's crazy! I really enjoyed. Keep it up!
Thanks Corgi!
Stumbled across this and have to say GJ!
Thank you!
That is so nice! You seem to be a really caring and amazing friend. And sometimes the best present to give yourself. is to give to others. We need more people like you.
And the helmet is very nice too. :D
Thank you!
Yes George
Wicked amazing
Hey really nice work 🙂 I’m trying to make a full fiberglass set right now!
+Shopletics sweet, hope it goes great! We used fiberglass on the jet pack and it worked out really well. Lightweight and durable. Thanks for watching!
Rush is amazing
Agreed!
That is so nice, and so very cool:)
+George Sulea thanks!
Impressive...most impressive!
+ZEMOS GATE ha ha, thanks!
Subscribed! This is great
Thank you!
Amazing work
Here are a few tips on your way
1# get a heating gun and heat parts that are round like the top dome. Makes it faar easier
2# if you have the time and Interest, make a mold of the Helmet and then you can just make Resin casts of it in an hour and you got one helmet more ( not really a tip but a idea)
3# wear a respirator while working with barge and when sanding EVA
Thanks for watching, glad you like it! With your tips (thanks for them): 1: We got a heat gun since making this, it's awesome! 2: Definitely want to play with molds/casts 3: Weather permitting, we open up all the windows and have the fan going full tilt when working with the barge. Otherwise we'll have masks on. Regardless, that point should have been made (same with the EVA). Thanks!
This is so f*cking wholesome!!!!! I love it! ❤️
ha ha ha, thanks!
Great video, man!
My friend and I are going to start working on mandalorian costumes once this whole quarintine thing is over so this will be very helpful to us.
Awesome, that sounds like a fun project to do with others! Until then, stay healthy. Thanks for watching!
Mandolorian Mercs? I just ordered a helmet to start my first armor set.
@@AJStarhiker Nice! Have fun!
I might do this, but make it clean like boba’s armor in the mandolorian.
Awesome, have fun!
wow great work:)
Thanks!
such an underated channel! nice video [:
Thank you!
WOW! I think this is all I can say...I am not that big a Star Wars fan (my kid is, hence this video) but I sat thru the whole thing. You put a lot of work and might I add love into this project. I loved all the positive comments about being a good friend. And I am glad we got to see George's reaction!! Do you make these for sale? Great job and way to go! Oh and happy early May the Force Day!
Thanks Shawn! Appreciate you and your son checking it out. I don't make them for sale, but do think there is one coming out through Hasbro's "The Black Series" line that you'd be able to buy. Thanks again and hope tomorrow is fun for you too!
Looks great (:
Thanks!
You're awesome!!! I wish I was Goerge
Thanks! And you're right...it would be cool to be George...he's pretty cool. Thanks for watching!
Great tutorial, been thinking of doing this for a while! Can you do a tutorial on how to make the jet Pack? I glimpsed it on your son’s costume and it looks amazing
+darren86420 you should try it! Thought about doing one for the jet pack. It might be a little while with the other projects going on. Found a pepakura (papercraft) file and put fiberglass on the inside to harden. The missle was turned on a lathe by a friend and the rocket engines were 3d printed. Took a while, but definitely worth it. Thanks for watching!
Epic video! :)
How thick is the red foam you put on the helmet (the one around the visor/eyes)?
Thanks! I think it was 5mm.
That bacon made me hungry 🤤
Hi! Very nice job indeed! What is the thickness of the foam? Thank you!
Thanks! The main shell is from exercise mats. About 1/2 an inch thick. The other stuff (if I remember correctly) is around 5mm (much thinner). Hope your build goes great!
Hey again! So I plan on using these templates to make my own helmet. I finished printing them out and cutting them, but I was unsure of the size. What scaling did you use? I made sure the templates were scaled to 100%, and it's on regular printing paper. Did you have to scale it up for the adult size, or did you simply print it at the default 100% scale?
100% scale has worked for me. Have fun!
Does anyone know another good option to use to seal the foam instead of mold podge, would watered down white glue work?
+Lilrobi45 Xxx there’s also plastidip spray, it’s just more expensive and takes longer to dry. Not sure if glue (watered down or not) will take primer well. Let us know how it goes!
This was such an awesome video, thank you so much.
Also, do you happen to have a template that I could use to make my own?
Hey Daniel! Thanks for the watching. In the description I linked to Robert Walker's build videos and plans (they're great) that I referenced for my build. Have fun!
Thank you so much!!
The actual part is just called the rangefinder that's all it's called. I'm trying to use filler primer with a foam clone trooper helmet. Is it easy to fill in foam which got deformed from dremeling the contact cement with spackle?
+Lilrobi45 Xxx there’s other ways to do it, but using the spackle was the easiest at the time because we had it on hand and it was thin enough applications that it dried fast. Hope this helps!
This video should have way more likes and you should have lots of sub
+supreme_XD69 really appreciate your kind words and thank you for watching!
11:36 Every dad's goal!
Ha ha, yep!
“This is not the tutorial you are looking for”..... oh wait it is! Great Job!
Ha ha, thank you very much!
I love it I I could have one like it
You totally could, give it a try!
can you do a Stormtrooper Helmet, or a Rebel Fleet trooper helmet?
+Mr508films I’ll try, thanks for watching!
Very nice job ,can you make a storm trooper helmet.
I want a friend like you.
"Be a some body like you or got a friend like you is a precious thing in this world".
Old spanish proverb .
Thanks for watching John! The storm trooper helmet is definitely a project I've been considering. Have a great week!
Could I have the templates please? Have been looking everywhere and can’t find them
Definitely, there's a link to Robert Walker's video series and templates in the video description.
Howdy! Your helmet looks perfect! I have a Boba Fett helmet myself it's a Rubies Deluxe and I Just wanted to ask what should I do/use to darken the visor? Do I use a protective screen as well? Also How do I make sure the visor doesn't fog up when I wear it?
Thanks for watching! The visors I've worked with were tinted to begin with, but the video series I referenced (by Propmaster Robert Walker) used window tinting material. That could help. As for fogging up I'm not sure! It hasn't been a problem when we've worn it for short time periods in mild weather.
@@MakeForOthers Thanks for responding! And I'll be on the lookout for the fogging situation
Came for the armor stayed for the excellent life lessons
Ha ha, thank you!
Quick question, for those not in availability of 3D printing access, is there a way to buy the ear pieces already printed?
Hi! There are some printers where you can send the file and they will print (then ship) for you. Hope this helps!
Make For Others good to know! I’ll have to look around for some.
@@Dorizono If you can't find anyone local, there are printers online. Good luck!
i realy wish i had one badly
It's always been helpful to me to remember that the first time I make something doesn't have to be the last time I make it. So, try your best with the tools and supplies you have and go from there. Thank you for watching!
Hi, where is the stl file for the vent in the back of the helmet?
Looks like the one I referenced is no longer available where I had found it. Found an equivalent version here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:1270720
What kind of Mod Podge did you used for the helmet?
+Ben Vizolo i used the “classic gloss” for this project...it’s amazing how many kinds there are!
This guy is nice
Hey do you do the jet pack targeting device
Ha ha, maybe another time!
@@MakeForOthers thanks and I ment to say hey not ha
Is it fine to use regular paint instead of spray paint?
Hi Dylan! I applied paint with a brush for some of the areas and to touch up other parts. For me, it worked for this project. Good luck!
Where did you get the visor plastic?
+RH2RACING if you google “tinged Hobart face shield” it should give you some options. Thanks for watching!
This is helpful, if i have the patience lol. plan on being Mando for halloween
Thanks for watching! If you start now, you could easily make that goal happen. Have fun!
I can definitely ride it around with my bike right?
Definitely not!
@@MakeForOthers 😅
Can I use the template you have for this helmet with cardboard or just foam?
You can definitely use the template with cardboard. Only thing to keep in mind is the difference in material thickness. The foam I used was about a half inch thick, so if your cardboard is thinner you'll end up with more room on the inside of the helmet (not necessarily a bad thing). Make sense? Also, saw your icon is a loot llama, awesome! Did you see the episode where my son and I build a loot llama out of cardboard? Thanks for watching!
Make For Others oh lol!! I will check out the loot llama episode definitely!! Thanks for the info! I’ll end up making this boba helmet.. I don’t mind having some extra room inside the helmet because I want this mostly for display. Thanks again man!! I subscribed for sure
@@Smeeeeegs7623 Cool have fun!
Maybe, but cardboard is a lot more stiff so it might be better to use a peppacura dome
"Hi, my name is" You Eminemed this :D You are a good friend : ) Thumbs up m8 ^^
+Pwiest Playing thanks!
@@MakeForOthers You are welcome ^^ Have a nice day!
+Pwiest Playing you too!
The helmet before u applied details is still accurate
Oh my god
Where did you get the boba costume for your son?
Hi Harri! Thanks for watching. Most of it we made together. We did buy toy gauntlets (they launched foam discs) because we were running out of time before Halloween that year.
Thx
Hi how much would you charge to make one
+Michael Hardy hey Michael! Not sure, but there are a decent amount of people on Etsy (and maybe Ebay?) that make them all the time. Hope this helps!
Hi I watch this video and i would like to do that helmet but i don't know what materials you used
+Szczupakson 369 thanks for watching! What parts of the helmet (there were a lot of different materials used) would you like to know about?
@@MakeForOthers I need the plans.
+Szczupakson 369 there is a link in the description to Propmaster Robert Walker where he gives the plans and talks through the steps in detail on his UA-cam channel. Hope this helps!
@@MakeForOthers THX ;-D now I can make all boba fett armor
@@szczupakson3692 Awesome, have fun!
I need the clone helmet
Me too! Which version of the helmet is your favorite? I like the original, but there are so many cool versions.
How do I get the pattern
+Charles Lake hey Charles! You can get them from Propmaster Robert Walker’s UA-cam channel (it’s linked in the description). Have fun!
What did you used for visor to see through?
+Ziarno Dziemanna do a google search for “tinted face shield” and you’ll see it as an option. Hope this helps!
Make For Others It sure helps, thanks!
+Ziarno Dziemanna awesome, have fun!
That’s anazing
+Logan Arrowood thanks!
Wish I could make a creation like this but I don’t have the tools to make it😭
+Logan Arrowood the cool thing is there are lots of ways to make all kinds of stuff. I’ve seen cool helmets make with paper, glue and scissors. Start with what you do have (or can get) and go from there.