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Fan-Made Scout Trooper Helmets
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LoneWolf Scout Trooper
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Our thanks to Sergiu from Romania
for reaching out and sending us these great photos of his LoneWolf Scout
Trooper helmet. Sergiu was blow away when this helmet arrived as believes it
is THE most accurate Scout Trooper helmet out there - to the extent now that
this is his only Scout helmet now! |
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...so the key thing is whether this
will STILL be his only Scout Trooper helmet when EFX finally release their
ABS plastic "Legend Edition" Scout Trooper helmets late 2014/early 2015. EFX
will also be releasing amore sanitised "Limited Edition" version, made form
the more robust but less accurate fiberglass. However in the meantime we
have the LoneWolf helmet to enjoy.... |
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Like the screen-used original Scout
helmets (see
them here), the LoneWolf is made from vac formed ABS. Like the originals
it's also formed in two halves (L and R side) which have been glued,
filled and sanded together - and then painted. Though a more complex way of
assembling the helmets this was precisely the say the originals were
abdicated back in 1979 so its right that the replicas are done this way. |
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The key reason the originals were
made this way was it was the only way the you could manage the undercuts.
The undercut is especially evident in the visor section where if it was
vac-formed in a single piece it would require the shape to effectively
undercut itself by over 180 degrees - not really possible in vac-forming
then. |
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Again, like the originals, the
LoneWolf is finished off with a 3M Speedglass headband and bolts, just like
the screen used ones back in 1982 for ROTJ. |
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Below a close-up shot of the
nose/snout area showing the decal detail and that Tamiya Yamaha recast
engine part - superb! |
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We love the fact that the LoneWolf
has gone all the way on this prop and included the proper screen-accurate
helmet-liner. If you look at the shot beloew you can also see how the two
halves have bee attached together. We ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT when producers of
replica helmets make the effort to replica EVERYTHING as best they can - so
respect to LoneWolf for doing that with this helmet.
EFX - the challenge is most certainly on! |
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Finally, we've mocked up this shot
of the Original Scout helmet we reviewed a few years back (see
full review here and
YouTube
video here) with the LoneWolf (on the right) placed alongside the
original on the left so you can compare the two. Note that this is just done
in Photoshop so scale etc. has been approximated (as has focal length,
colour etc. etc.) However as you can see its a pretty good comparison
and one that certainly lays down the gauntlet to EFX with their forthcoming
Limited Edition and Legend Edition helmets due late 2014/early 2015. |
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Kropserkel and LoneWolf Comparison
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...and Sergiu also sent the
following great side-by-side comparisons of the Kropserkel and LoneWolf
ScoutTrooper helmets. For all of these shots the Kropserkel is on the left
and the LoneWolf on the right. |
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Sergiu's views on this are that the
LoneWolf is overall the more accurate helmet and specifically a more
accurate snout section and an overall more sharper appearance. However
replacing the Kropserkel's snout makes it great for trooping, especially for
guys with big heads due to its larger internal dimensions.. |
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Sergiu reports that there were some
problems with some deliveries of the Kropserkel - with some arriving with
casting issues to fans - however his was fine. Overall though he feels
that the LoneWolf to be the superior helmet as is "significantly" more
accurate. |
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The great thing about the LoneWolf
is that its made from vac formed ABS - formed in two halves which are joined
together just like the originals. That really gives it the edge over
the Kropserkel - which is still a great helmet in our opinions. |
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Biker-Scout - Scout Trooper (RotJ)
Helmets and Armor
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Above, Justin's fan-made Biker Scout ABS helmet.
Definite improvement over the DP as it doesn't have the squat appearance
of the DP, and look more like the Altmann's. |
Below these photo's are of GA's Scout trooper kit which
again looks very nice. |
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The helmet too looks very nice and I'd like to see an independent
review of the kit as it looks to be a great option for any
Biker-influenced Troopers. If you've got one please let us know your views. |
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Below, a couple of shots of Jonathan H's aka
"shunned/BH-8899" Biker Scout helmet. I understand this is a
fan-made helmet made by MLC |
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Jonathan explains, I had the helmet
colour matched to my Armor and painted/Clear
coated at an autobody shop. Hand painted ALL details on the bucket
including the 'fishhook'. I then cut off the fiberglass moulded
aerator and replaced it with a screen accurate metal aerator from my local
hardware store. I cut a 3/4" hole into the chin of the helmet where
the aerator sits to allow for a miniature speaker system and vent fan!
Note the unique "chin lip" in MLC's design. |
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SeaTrooper (Expanded Universe) |
Yes you read it right. Mr Fett's put
together the following from a Don Post Biker helmet and a number of other
custom made parts. IMO this is really Cool and was recently shown off at C3 |
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