Samurai Stormtrooper Helmet - Unpainted DIY Resin Cast
Inspired by the Bandai designs of Star Wars characters reimagined in a samurai universe, this samurai stormtrooper helmet mixes elements of the original stormtrooper design with features of traditional samurai helmets. Originally sculpted in clay, this helmet is hand cast using a durable urethane resin.
Get the free digital template for the hanging plates here:
www.modulusprops.com/work/samurai-trooper-helmet
WHAT'S INCLUDED
A raw, unpainted resin cast of the base helmet shape. Choose Trimmed or Untrimmed (see below).
A free digital template of the hanging plates (front and back). You can use the template to create the plates in the material of your choice (EVA foam, foamed PVC board, styrene, Worbla, etc).
Get the template here: www.modulusprops.com/work/samurai-trooper-helmet
WHAT'S *NOT* INCLUDED
The actual hanging plates. You'll need to create your own using the template above. A variety of materials will work for this: EVA foam, foamed PVC board (Sintra), Worbla, etc
Lacing. Flat shoelaces work great for this. There are instructions in the template.
Lenses. You need to supply your own lenses. I like to glue in pieces of see-through mesh fabric.
Padding. Soft foam like upholstery foam is recommended.
UNTRIMMED Finish
This version is basically straight out of the mold. You will need to trim it. This includes removing the flashing around the opening of the helmet and cutting holes for the eyes. A rotary tool is recommended for trimming. There will also be some light finishing work required, including removing seam lines and filling any small bubbles. To attach the hanging plates, you will need to drill holes in the helmet.
TRIMMED Finish
The flashing has been trimmed from the opening of the helmet, and holes have been added for the eyes. You need to do any of the finishing work, such as removing seam lines or filling small bubbles. To attach the hanging plates, you will need to drill holes in the helmet.
The helmet is "one size fits most." It will comfortably fit most adult-size heads.
External dimensions:
Width: 11 inches
Height: 12 inches
Depth: 11 inches
Weight: approximately 2 pounds (0.9 kg)
Each helmet is made by hand in my shop in Portland, Oregon.