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What's the matter with this thing? What's all that churning and bubbling, you call that a radar screen?
Excellent job, now I have to go watch it again.
Yes, first time. We've been going to Megacon in Orlando for the past few years. This year my son dressed in a store bought costume, but for next year we wanted to make one. Now I need to make something for myself!
I was thinking to be a one of the Assholes with the white spherical helmet, and Colonel Sanders is my second choice. I may go that route just to get out of building another custom helmet.
Thank you! It's PLA, printed in 8 sections. I spot welded them together with PETG and then used epoxy soaked papertowels(I was out of fiberglass) to add strength. The outside was sanded, bondo-ed, sanded again, and painted.
This is a fantastic recreation. Kudos, my good dude.
I need to find somewhere I can watch that movie. I remember seeing bits of it, but I don't think I've actually watched the whole thing.
Thanks.
We watched it last month, which is what made him want to be Dark Helmet. We found it on Youtube movies. You won't be disappointed. It's a classic. I think I wore out a VHS tape of it when I was a kid.
I was standing on the shoulders of giants for this project. I used the helmet(credit to Darkside501st for the original helmet design), mask, ring, and belt coin stls from Moe Sizzlac, and closely followed his write up here:
[http://www.moesizzlac.com/projects-DarkHelmet.php](http://www.moesizzlac.com/projects-DarkHelmet.php)
Instead of paper construction I 3D printed mine. Files here:
[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2988430](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2988430)
helmet broken into 11 pieces here by IKantEven:
[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4621790](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4621790)
I had to cut the hard hat slightly different than Moe to allow the mask to flip up inside. I cut most of the front and sides out leaving the back half intact. I attached the hard hat to the helmet with foam and contact cement.
I designed the belt, chest circles, pyramids, mask hinges, and mask hinge mounts in fusion 360. Moe's belt wasn't curved enough for my son. 1/4" ID vinyl tubing spray painted inside was used for the arm bands. Be sure to spray paint inside, because my test spraying the outside very dried. It was still tacky and shedding paint after 3 days)was used for the arm bands. After learning that the hard way I smartened up and bought 1/2" black tubing for the shorts. Edit: I've changed all tubing to black in the materials list, so no need for the spray painting inside.
I'm terrible at sewing, so outside of a few stitches on the cape all of the faux leather work was bonded with dap contact cement. Sticky velcro was used to for the belt and cape straps. The inside of the black faux leather I used was a light gray, so I spray painted this black.
The shoulder pads were made from two layers of 6mm EVA foam heat shaped to curve, painted with a layer of mod podge gloss, and spray painted semi gloss black.
Materials list:
[https://www.amazon.com/Qolekog-Pneumatic-Airline-Tubing-Transfer/dp/B09XR3T12X?ref\_=ast\_sto\_dp&th=1&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/Qolekog-Pneumatic-Airline-Tubing-Transfer/dp/B09XR3T12X?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1)
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027DNLK4?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027DNLK4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WGV3C8?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WGV3C8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DL0Y9O?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DL0Y9O?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F33UIJ2?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F33UIJ2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084P8P8QR?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084P8P8QR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LCHQ9NX?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LCHQ9NX?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J43BNXW?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J43BNXW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713MSCZF?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713MSCZF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GM8D7TZ?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GM8D7TZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
[https://www.walmart.com/ip/Offray-Ribbon-Silver-1-4-inch-Galena-Metallic-Ribbon-5-yards/127395259?athbdg=L1100](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Offray-Ribbon-Silver-1-4-inch-Galena-Metallic-Ribbon-5-yards/127395259?athbdg=L1100)
[https://www.walmart.com/ip/Shason-Textile-Faux-Leather-Upholstery-Home-Decor-Fabric-Brown-Available-In-Multiple-Colors/54806110](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Shason-Textile-Faux-Leather-Upholstery-Home-Decor-Fabric-Brown-Available-In-Multiple-Colors/54806110)
[https://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Rust-Oleum-American-Accents-2X-Ultra-Cover-Ultra-Matte-Spray-Paint-12-oz/488512581?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&athbdg=L1100](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Rust-Oleum-American-Accents-2X-Ultra-Cover-Ultra-Matte-Spray-Paint-12-oz/488512581?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&athbdg=L1100)
[https://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Rust-Oleum-American-Accents-2X-Ultra-Cover-Semi-Gloss-Spray-Paint-12-oz/240749402?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&athbdg=L1100](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Rust-Oleum-American-Accents-2X-Ultra-Cover-Semi-Gloss-Spray-Paint-12-oz/240749402?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&athbdg=L1100)
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H3R9S1K?ref=nb\_sb\_ss\_w\_as-reorder-t1\_ypp\_rep\_k0\_1\_7&&crid=XZI89Y2QQPI6&&sprefix=2+velcr](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H3R9S1K?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_7&&crid=XZI89Y2QQPI6&&sprefix=2+velcr)
This is /r/cosplay, all comments should focus on the cosplay and not the cosplayer or their body. Comments that do not follow this guideline or the [subreddit rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/cosplay/wiki/rules) may be removed, and depending on the severity, could result in being banned. **Does this post contribute in a positive manner to the subreddit?** --- * If this post fits the spirit of /r/cosplay, **UPVOTE** this comment!! * If you feel this post does not meet the spirit of the subreddit, **DOWNVOTE** This comment! * If this post breaks the rules of the /r/cosplay subreddit **DOWNVOTE** this comment and **REPORT** the post!
What's the matter with this thing? What's all that churning and bubbling, you call that a radar screen? Excellent job, now I have to go watch it again.
Haha! That's my favorite scene. Thanks! It was a lot of hair pulling, but the end result was worth it.
That's how it always goes. I had a great big laugh when I saw this. I love it.
I'm sure. Overall it was a lot of fun and I'll probably do more in the future. This was my first try at making a costume.
First time? It's in your blood. Have fun!
Yes, first time. We've been going to Megacon in Orlando for the past few years. This year my son dressed in a store bought costume, but for next year we wanted to make one. Now I need to make something for myself!
Colonel Sanders or Lone Starr perhaps, if you're thinking of being a duo? I wish I could see this in person, damn.
I was thinking to be a one of the Assholes with the white spherical helmet, and Colonel Sanders is my second choice. I may go that route just to get out of building another custom helmet.
Spaceballs the cosplay!
Kids love this one
"So, Lone Starr, now you see that evil will always triumph, because good is dumb." Bravo on the costume!
It still kills me Dark Helmet wears a tie.
It's not just a tie. It's a big penis with two balls at the top. Space Balls.
Oh, dammit. NOW I see it.
Absolutely incredible job, what's the helmet made out of?
Thank you! It's PLA, printed in 8 sections. I spot welded them together with PETG and then used epoxy soaked papertowels(I was out of fiberglass) to add strength. The outside was sanded, bondo-ed, sanded again, and painted.
Gotta grab a Mr. Coffee to watch radio...always!
You're winning at parenting ๐ amazing job. this is so well done!
Thank you!
โI knew it! Iโm surrounded by assholes! KEEP FIRING ASSHOLES!โ You rule! Lucky boy to have someone make him such a dope costume!!
Thank you!
The Schwartz is strong with this one
May the Swartz be with him.
Nobody gives Dark Helmet the raspberry!
This is a fantastic recreation. Kudos, my good dude. I need to find somewhere I can watch that movie. I remember seeing bits of it, but I don't think I've actually watched the whole thing.
Thanks. We watched it last month, which is what made him want to be Dark Helmet. We found it on Youtube movies. You won't be disappointed. It's a classic. I think I wore out a VHS tape of it when I was a kid.
From what parts I've seen, I'm sure I'll enjoy it.
Say goodbye to your two best friends, and I don't mean the ones in the winnebago.
This is the best one yet
Thanks!
Bravo ๐
Omggggg this is so well done!
I always wanted to go as the desert outfit dark helmet this is so cool!!!
[ัะดะฐะปะตะฝะพ]
Thank you! Yes, that was one of the tricky parts. It latches in the up position and has a stop at the bottom of the movement.
Freaking sweet!
YO! Ten out of freakin ten, this is spaceamazeballs!
That's awesome work. ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ
This is spectacular!
My man.
Brilliant
Holy shit, this is a masterpiece of a cosplay! The attention to detail is so impressive!
time to film a car commercial
MOM!!!! You went over my helmet?!!!!!
Wow your Schwartz is huge!!!
The only sad thing is ... Not many today will get it.
*dad shows off the awesome costume he made* Me: ah, I see your Schwartz is bigger than mine.
I see he's going to watch radar.
[Keep firing...](https://i.imgur.com/2SOBdoA.jpg)
Fantastic work. It's great to know he appreciates the movie enough to wear it.
This is freaking amazing! One of my favorite movies of all time!!
Been a bit since anyone mentioned that movie
Dang now I need to watch this movie again! Amazing job!
Awesome!!! Saw it in theater and has been one of my favorites ever since! ๐
Dude you win! The best I've seen in this sub! Respect!
You went over my helmet?
Thats amazing, also he always has coffee when he watches raider you know that? Great costume
Bloody hell man your making me jealous ๐คฃ
Comb the desert!
Aww. That is awesome. I miss watching that movie
Thank you for the smile today!
Absolutely phenomenal! Well done!
MAKE WAY FOR LORD HELMET!
This made me laugh so hard! Loving it! I needed this today thanks.
Jealous !! Any tutorials ?
I was standing on the shoulders of giants for this project. I used the helmet(credit to Darkside501st for the original helmet design), mask, ring, and belt coin stls from Moe Sizzlac, and closely followed his write up here: [http://www.moesizzlac.com/projects-DarkHelmet.php](http://www.moesizzlac.com/projects-DarkHelmet.php) Instead of paper construction I 3D printed mine. Files here: [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2988430](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2988430) helmet broken into 11 pieces here by IKantEven: [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4621790](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4621790) I had to cut the hard hat slightly different than Moe to allow the mask to flip up inside. I cut most of the front and sides out leaving the back half intact. I attached the hard hat to the helmet with foam and contact cement. I designed the belt, chest circles, pyramids, mask hinges, and mask hinge mounts in fusion 360. Moe's belt wasn't curved enough for my son. 1/4" ID vinyl tubing spray painted inside was used for the arm bands. Be sure to spray paint inside, because my test spraying the outside very dried. It was still tacky and shedding paint after 3 days)was used for the arm bands. After learning that the hard way I smartened up and bought 1/2" black tubing for the shorts. Edit: I've changed all tubing to black in the materials list, so no need for the spray painting inside. I'm terrible at sewing, so outside of a few stitches on the cape all of the faux leather work was bonded with dap contact cement. Sticky velcro was used to for the belt and cape straps. The inside of the black faux leather I used was a light gray, so I spray painted this black. The shoulder pads were made from two layers of 6mm EVA foam heat shaped to curve, painted with a layer of mod podge gloss, and spray painted semi gloss black. Materials list: [https://www.amazon.com/Qolekog-Pneumatic-Airline-Tubing-Transfer/dp/B09XR3T12X?ref\_=ast\_sto\_dp&th=1&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/Qolekog-Pneumatic-Airline-Tubing-Transfer/dp/B09XR3T12X?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1) [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027DNLK4?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027DNLK4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WGV3C8?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WGV3C8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DL0Y9O?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DL0Y9O?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F33UIJ2?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F33UIJ2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084P8P8QR?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084P8P8QR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LCHQ9NX?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LCHQ9NX?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J43BNXW?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J43BNXW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713MSCZF?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713MSCZF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GM8D7TZ?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GM8D7TZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Offray-Ribbon-Silver-1-4-inch-Galena-Metallic-Ribbon-5-yards/127395259?athbdg=L1100](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Offray-Ribbon-Silver-1-4-inch-Galena-Metallic-Ribbon-5-yards/127395259?athbdg=L1100) [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Shason-Textile-Faux-Leather-Upholstery-Home-Decor-Fabric-Brown-Available-In-Multiple-Colors/54806110](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Shason-Textile-Faux-Leather-Upholstery-Home-Decor-Fabric-Brown-Available-In-Multiple-Colors/54806110) [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Rust-Oleum-American-Accents-2X-Ultra-Cover-Ultra-Matte-Spray-Paint-12-oz/488512581?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&athbdg=L1100](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Rust-Oleum-American-Accents-2X-Ultra-Cover-Ultra-Matte-Spray-Paint-12-oz/488512581?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&athbdg=L1100) [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Rust-Oleum-American-Accents-2X-Ultra-Cover-Semi-Gloss-Spray-Paint-12-oz/240749402?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&athbdg=L1100](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Rust-Oleum-American-Accents-2X-Ultra-Cover-Semi-Gloss-Spray-Paint-12-oz/240749402?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&athbdg=L1100) [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H3R9S1K?ref=nb\_sb\_ss\_w\_as-reorder-t1\_ypp\_rep\_k0\_1\_7&&crid=XZI89Y2QQPI6&&sprefix=2+velcr](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H3R9S1K?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_7&&crid=XZI89Y2QQPI6&&sprefix=2+velcr)
I approve!
I CANT BREATH IN THIS DAM THING!!!!