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Update August 2008 - As you may have already read
elsewhere on this site, we made a BIG discovery a couple of weeks back
when we managed to get hold of an original Screen-used AT-AT Helmet from
The Empire Strikes Back.
The All Terrain Armored Transport (AT-AT) or
"Walker" Driver helmets are similar to the TIE helmets and were
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| See the review in this section but
the biggest discovery was that these helmets were in fact painted Grey and
not white - hence in the last couple of weeks there's been the start
of a frantic re-painting of fan-made helmets and armour around the World! |
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| Here's a comparison against my Work
In Progress helmet which was painted white and the difference is absolutely
HUGE. So check out this new page for lots more shots of the
Original AT-AT Helmet |
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| Below are some shots of my WIP
AT-AT Helmet, now re-painted in a light grey as opposed to white. |
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| I've added a number of shots taken
in different lighting conditions as well as exposure settings on the camera
to try and give you an idea of how the light grey colour reacts. |
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| Above and below were both taken
inside under spotlights, with the exposure cracked back -4 stops above and
-2 below - i.e. they're both underexposed. |
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| Finally for now the final photo
where the exposure hasn't been adjusted and as you can see the helmet now
looks almost white. Whether Lucas actually intended the helmet to be
perceived as white on-screen - and merely used grey as a contrasting
colour in a brightly lit cock-pit scene, is not clear. |
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| Note that this particular replica is
an SDS TIE which I've resprayed, and used parts from a number of sources
including Dan Laws (who's also kindly sending me a better mohawk). Its a
work in progress so still needs some work on it but I'm really pleased with
the overall colour. |
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Laws Archive ATAT
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This is a 2006 made Helmet and
Armor combo from the "Laws Archive" stable. Like the TIE Pilot its a
remarkable reproduction of the ESB prop.
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slightly updated 2006 versions, I'll be adding more again soon. |
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| Below, shots of the previous 2004
versions. Note that these were previously referred to as the "Anon" AT-AT
and TIE. |
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The detailing both on the Helmet, Chest Box and Armor is
fabulous |
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These three pictures above and below are courtesy of
Lord Sandy. A somewhat fortunate fellow as he amongst his extensive
collection has both the "Laws Archive" ATAT and TIE Helmets/Armor |
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Above Original ESB Prop |
"LA" copy |
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goes into these, but its the detailing that makes it look so darn
impressive. The face plate looks to be a standard Stormtrooper
"Stunt" face, with the top and back based on the US Navy APH-6 (someone
please correct me on this if I'm wrong) |
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| Finally a couple of shots showing
the helmet and chestbox, along with the front and rear chest Armor
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Jason's sent me some shots of his new prize possession,
another excellent LA ATAT Driver helmet |
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| These photos are really good at
showing off the detail in the Helmet and Chest box. I really do like those
shoulder bells too! |
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| This really is excellent and one
helmet I would certainly love to have. I think I need to start saving up! |
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Goldenarmor ATAT |
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Goldenarmor seems
to be in the habit of producing some very nice kits and his ATAT Walker
Pilot seems to be another great example of this. Build 1:1 scale to the
original its HUUUUGE! |
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Richies Armor ATAT
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| Rigormortis from the RPF sent me
this pic of his AT-AT Helmet. This one made for a Richies Armor kit, who are
well known for their excellent Rebel Pilot Helmet - Nice job! |
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Others |
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Above, three excellent helmets (ATAT, Tusken and Tie)
all built by Hannon |
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