Clone Trooper Helms - to buy MR or not?
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WhiteCommando
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Pics of a JM3 - spray painted over a weekend.
foxbatkllr
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Yes, each helmet has its pluses and minuses. Personally, the JM is too large for my 5'8 frame. I got my MR before the OSCS came out, but if I had to make a decision between MR/OSCS i'd still go with MR as I am not a fan of the removable faceplate or the narrow mohawk. The neckring is cool, but a detail I can live without.
WhiteCommando
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i bought a MR for display...but it did fit on my head (6'1", 190)
i also bought a JM3 to paint up...its very nice
i know the MR buckets get a bad rap (rightfully so) but the one i bought is free of problems so i lucked out...and it will look great on display...the inside has a great finish but i can see how it would be a real PITA to troop in
it seems like the MR, JM3 and OSCS can all be had for about $250....the advantage to the MR is that it is finished...my problem is that i always guy these cool prop helmets and never finish them... :confused
when you factor in the cost to have someone paint it, the fan helmets get pricey pretty quickly (unless you're a painter)
i also bought a JM3 to paint up...its very nice
i know the MR buckets get a bad rap (rightfully so) but the one i bought is free of problems so i lucked out...and it will look great on display...the inside has a great finish but i can see how it would be a real PITA to troop in
it seems like the MR, JM3 and OSCS can all be had for about $250....the advantage to the MR is that it is finished...my problem is that i always guy these cool prop helmets and never finish them... :confused
when you factor in the cost to have someone paint it, the fan helmets get pricey pretty quickly (unless you're a painter)
Darth Lars
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Hasn't anyone used automotive vinyl decals to customize their Ep3 helmets, instead of paint?
I would like to know if anyone has tried it and what experiences they have had.
I would like to know if anyone has tried it and what experiences they have had.
hook
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A friend got the JM3, and it wa a ton of work just to get it looking good. It came with some finger divits where it was slushed without a master boot. The MR is a great size, but the added foam would make it very hot to troop with. There are other buckets out there; the clone boards you seek.
WhiteCommando
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WhiteCommando
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greatgarlando
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I personaly use a modified and repainted MR but I have painted a JM3 for a friend. I found the JM to be no harder to paint than any othe prop. As for the OSCS I havent gotten my hands on one of thoes badboys yet. I dont think that you can go wrong with either of the three.
WhiteCommando
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Hey. I Retracted everything, and put smiley faces everywhere. Sorry that turned into a pie JM.
Ripcode
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Here is my white MR helmet after being repainted in the 501st paint scheme.
The foam was entirely gutted out.
The visor and aerators were replaced (Not done at the time the pic was taken).
JM, MR or OSCS.... they are all great helmets and I would recommend them all. :thumbsup
The foam was entirely gutted out.
The visor and aerators were replaced (Not done at the time the pic was taken).
JM, MR or OSCS.... they are all great helmets and I would recommend them all. :thumbsup
WhiteCommando
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What weathering kit did you use?
I dig the rust.
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I dig the rust.
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Here is my white MR helmet after being repainted in the 501st paint scheme.
The foam was entirely gutted out.
The visor and aerators were replaced (Not done at the time the pic was taken).
JM, MR or OSCS.... they are all great helmets and I would recommend them all. :thumbsup
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Ripcode
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(WhiteCommando @ Feb 22 2007, 04:26 PM) [snapback]1424479[/snapback]</div>
John, this is the helmet Eric painted for me. I'm just so happy how it turned out, I am posting pics of this thing everywhere.
Here is the the stuff he used to do the rust:
http://docscaboose-online.stores.yahoo.net/wema.html
John, this is the helmet Eric painted for me. I'm just so happy how it turned out, I am posting pics of this thing everywhere.
Here is the the stuff he used to do the rust:
http://docscaboose-online.stores.yahoo.net/wema.html
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