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Helmet hollowing advice wanted!
Posted: 27 Jun 2009 20:28
by Squad Leader
looking to hollow out an S.A.S pilot helmet and would realy appreciate any tips from former hollowers

Re: Helmet hollowing advice wanted!
Posted: 27 Jun 2009 22:49
by Viper_486
Same here, have a couple of figure head/helmets I would love to do that to as well.
Re: Helmet hollowing advice wanted!
Posted: 27 Jun 2009 22:57
by Andy1672
This is not an easy task !
I would probably advise you to avoid trying.
In order to fit a Palitoy head the helmet would end up too thin, also the plastic used for Palitoy heads is very rubbery and not easy to work with ( especially when it becomes thin)
If you do try be careful not to dremmel for too long, the helmet will melt !! ( it doesnt take much heat to totally ruin it)
I have tried before with no success, hopefully someone else can prove me wrong ?
I think Paul did an SAS one, but it was for display purposes only, It looked great in the figures hand but I dont think he managed to make it fit the head.
Re: Helmet hollowing advice wanted!
Posted: 27 Jun 2009 23:02
by Ross SC
i would agree with andy, palitoy plastic is too soft!
will try ritdyeing some palitoy parts soon, but im not holding up much hope!
Re: Helmet hollowing advice wanted!
Posted: 27 Jun 2009 23:03
by Andy1672
Ross SC wrote:i would agree with andy, palitoy plastic is too soft!
will try ritdyeing some palitoy parts soon, but im not holding up much hope!
Have you tried hollowing one Ross ? .... just wondering if anyone has succeeded ?
Re: Helmet hollowing advice wanted!
Posted: 27 Jun 2009 23:08
by Ross SC
thought about it but was put off by the softness!
Re: Helmet hollowing advice wanted!
Posted: 27 Jun 2009 23:14
by The Kraken Wakes
ive managed to hollow out a red laser helmet and it turned out pretty well, I just dremelled away v v carefully...
Re: Helmet hollowing advice wanted!
Posted: 27 Jun 2009 23:21
by Ross SC
yeah, hasbro figs are easier, still slow work tho!
Re: Helmet hollowing advice wanted!
Posted: 28 Jun 2009 03:24
by Viper_486
Looks like my best bet would be to just make a mold of the head, and then cast hollow copies...
Re: Helmet hollowing advice wanted!
Posted: 28 Jun 2009 08:30
by The Kraken Wakes
definately, and then sell some to me!