3d modelling and 3d printers makes the process so much easier now. That's not to say the old way is any less valuable, I think it takes great skill to do it by hand.
It's great to see the master at work. Always wondered what the moulds looked like. I have the SDS stunt trooper helmet and will be adding the tie helmet in the new year (after Christmas bills paid). Keep up the good work.
Combining the artistry and technical skill to achieve that way back in 76 is breath taking! Quite rightly the UK has a relatively short period of copyright for industrial design so creators like yourself can begin to receive some much deserved credit! Put it this way, that outfit certainly didn't look like one of the most iconic costumes of all time in the concept drawings! Thanks for the videos and info!
If you search "vacuum forming" or "thermoforming" on youtube, they have tutorials on how to make your own with household items and a shop-vac. They're not as advanced as the one he used, but they'll do the job. :)
Personally; I was out when you moved on to injection molding. Great video none the less. It's always good to see how something is created from start to end.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Ainsworth just the dude with the vacuum mold former, and the dude who pulled the formed pieces from the molds, which were made by Liz Moore?
Sono rimasto sorpreso nel vedere con quanta passione e abilità si può con molta capacità, realizzare tanti bei modelli Sorprendente mi permetta di fare i miei migliori complimenti. Grazie e in bocca al Lupo. Dorino Bolzoni.
Inspiring! I'm going to do my first helmet using paper and fiberglass, but if I had access to a vacuforming machine I'd love to try out this technique. I downloaded the video for that reason. :)
that's so cool. in the movie the helmets look like bulletproof armor and they're made from the same stuff as masks from walmart are made of! lol! so cool.
got a tip for ya. i seen many videos making helmets storm trooper. long long video showing all the work. then when it is done. 5 seconds to see final product and not even good angles or views. give the final product 30 seconds of love. show all angles. super close ups. viewers wait to see outcome then video over as soon as it is made.
Incredible! I have two questions which I hope you find the time to answer, please. How did you originally get into this line of work and what's the best way to start a career in prop making? Secondly how many of these were you originally commissioned to make? Did you make any props for Red Dwarf? (I realise that's actually 5 questions!)
hello good afternoon I admire your work, I also made a vacuum forming table and I want to start a business, my question is what size of styrene we use, 1, 2, 3 or 6 mm
Andrew big fan of your work, I currently have a deluxe jango fett outfit I like to wear on special occasions however the outfit has too many complications and am considering getting your stormtrooper outfit for this Halloween and for personal display it's always been a boyhood dream of mine, would you know the best place to get a mannequin for displaying your outfits if I were to buy one later this year and when would be the best time to order one before the busy Halloween season comes along?
This is a movie prop design, so "light and cheap" is a must. Especially when you have to make enough for an army of actors that will be wearing them for several hours at a time. If you want something heavier and more practical, you might try companies that makes custom motorcycle helmets. :)
you can buy them on his site, there are loads of sites which sell homemade ones. the EFX and MR ones (made by big companies) are mostly not film accurate, this one is.
so he makes it out of cheese first
***** b0ss pls
Yep
Yes, but it only works with Red Leicester! DO NOT attempt this with BabyBel... Total bouncing waxy chaos.
Yeee what da fck
instablaster...
3d modelling and 3d printers makes the process so much easier now. That's not to say the old way is any less valuable, I think it takes great skill to do it by hand.
Without a doubt. now we can just make cooler shit faster, is all. its easier so more people can do it. that's it.
printing is garbage and dosent compare to the proper way to manufacture them
@@ViewpointProdthat is dumb....
Mmmm cheese from Cincinnati style chili at 2:02... lol
RIP Liz Moore, who sculpted the original helmet.
she died 42 years ago today
Fascinating. I didn't realise they were so flimsy.
This video gives me a sense of calmness everytime I watched it. Great job!
Kids if you want to fuck around with glass fiber and powder aluminium you want to wear a mask and gloves.
That. Was. Fascinating! Seriously, the amount of skill it must have taken to get a model that accurate is totally amazing. Favouriting this.
Not gonna lie, this video was my ASMR before there was ASMR. I used to put this video on to relax and fall asleep back in middle school.
When i was really young, i used to use this video as ASMR. Before I even knew what ASMR was
I swear i thought this was some false advertising video, because at the beginning i thought you were cutting up some really hard ass cheese.
Bob Ross of starwars.
Step one: Posses talent
It's great to see the master at work. Always wondered what the moulds looked like. I have the SDS stunt trooper helmet and will be adding the tie helmet in the new year (after Christmas bills paid). Keep up the good work.
Combining the artistry and technical skill to achieve that way back in 76 is breath taking! Quite rightly the UK has a relatively short period of copyright for industrial design so creators like yourself can begin to receive some much deserved credit!
Put it this way, that outfit certainly didn't look like one of the most iconic costumes of all time in the concept drawings! Thanks for the videos and info!
Fantastically amazing. Cheers. You're the heroes of the film.
this is so much work for something so easy to break.
his smile at the end makes the video
This is the most beautiful thing I have ever witnessed... Thank you.
If you search "vacuum forming" or "thermoforming" on youtube, they have tutorials on how to make your own with household items and a shop-vac. They're not as advanced as the one he used, but they'll do the job. :)
What a nice video! I'll be buying a stormtrooper set later this summer. Keep it up!
Good to see someone who still sculpts the old things :)
Awesome work.. big Respect
I admire people who can craft things like this with their bare hands...
What an awesome skill you have!
I'm amazed the effort gone into this
I can't describe how awesome this is!!!
Work of art
felicitaciones por el trabajo!!! todo un experto!!!unico!!!
Fantastic video.
fantastic video
I bet that paste concoction smells gorgeous.
Personally; I was out when you moved on to injection molding.
Great video none the less.
It's always good to see how something is created from start to end.
Hi, Jeff, yes we do, the links are in the description.
AA
when he was scraping the thing, why did that look so delicious
amazing work
If I tried this the result would be disfigured Stormtrooper.
Amazing. Talent.
Then...Now...Back into the Future.............and here I am 2021 (Awesome vid)
Beautiful
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Ainsworth just the dude with the vacuum mold former, and the dude who pulled the formed pieces from the molds, which were made by Liz Moore?
Brilliant and informative, thank you!
well done..good job..love it!
Sir you are created sculpting genious!
Good to know Alan.
want one sooooo bad!!!!! Love the Stormtrooper characters the most
Sono rimasto sorpreso nel vedere con quanta passione e abilità si può con molta capacità, realizzare tanti bei modelli Sorprendente mi permetta di fare i miei migliori complimenti. Grazie e in bocca al Lupo. Dorino Bolzoni.
Inspiring! I'm going to do my first helmet using paper and fiberglass, but if I had access to a vacuforming machine I'd love to try out this technique. I downloaded the video for that reason. :)
Man, that's awesome. I love it
Your plastic sci-fi shaping machine object.. whatever to call it - IS AWESOME!
Speaking as a guy whose job it is to make helmets out of steel... I found this video incredibly satisfying, and frustrating! BRAVO sir.
Great job!!!
if i had one, i would freakin sleep with it on
To Think... all of the original Star Wars helmets were originally sculpted using Cheddar Cheese! INCREDIBLE!
This man is awesome
Thats so cool!
Who else thought he was cutting cheese!?!?! haha
I did XD
GENIUS
that one machine is so cool!
I am surprised that such a complicated and precise product could be made from this technique.
This is very cool! It does look easy for him. I wonder how many he made back in the 70s?
You my friend are a master
Lol my first thought was cheese?????
This is amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing. : P
felicidades,wowww todo un sueño tu mascara, gracias por tu video
saltillo,coahuila,mexico
you are very talented
nice job!!!
that's so cool. in the movie the helmets look like bulletproof armor and they're made from the same stuff as masks from walmart are made of! lol! so cool.
good job!!!!!!
Now that we know how the helmets are made, 199 pounds seems to be a little overpriced IMO.
I'm a massive star wars fan and I love storm troopers
me gustaria saber que espesor tiene la placa de estyrene en mm? para termoformar el casco.Thanks
great work, but is it strong enough ?
Pretty cool
got a tip for ya. i seen many videos making helmets storm trooper. long long video showing all the work. then when it is done. 5 seconds to see final product and not even good angles or views. give the final product 30 seconds of love. show all angles. super close ups. viewers wait to see outcome then video over as soon as it is made.
Incredible! I have two questions which I hope you find the time to answer, please. How did you originally get into this line of work and what's the best way to start a career in prop making? Secondly how many of these were you originally commissioned to make? Did you make any props for Red Dwarf? (I realise that's actually 5 questions!)
Dam it look good do u sell them
anyone else see the guy in the background at 1:22 ? BTW, awesome video, Andrew, I admire your speed and effeciency! :D
hello good afternoon I admire your work, I also made a vacuum forming table and I want to start a business, my question is what size of styrene we use, 1, 2, 3 or 6 mm
ITS KRAZY HOW HE DOES IT WITH EASE!!
does it stop air soft pellets from siginal shot to semi to full auto?
Andrew big fan of your work, I currently have a deluxe jango fett outfit I like to wear on special occasions however the outfit has too many complications and am considering getting your stormtrooper outfit for this Halloween and for personal display it's always been a boyhood dream of mine, would you know the best place to get a mannequin for displaying your outfits if I were to buy one later this year and when would be the best time to order one before the busy Halloween season comes along?
Esto es arte...
I would go insane try to sculpt on a table that wobbly.
i want to buy one!
Hello Andrew my name is Kevin and I just want to say you make brilliant storm trooper helmets really really cool I want to work along side you.
MUST....HAVE...ONE!!!
Do you guys also make the imperial commando helmets?
i bet all the kids in his family always have the best costumes for halloween.
Two thumbs up!
I want me one!!
Nice video man:-D
12:55 LIKE A BOSS ! YOU ARE MY HERO
wow great!!!
Dad what's for dinner tonight??? Ah my specialty, grated stormtrooper helmet!!!
very cool video. are the helmets used for costume groups like the 501st this, uhm, flimsy, or do they use a thicker plastic?
This guy should make his own "build it yourself" kit for the helmet.
Something tells me that the Ainsworth's kids always had the best costumes for Halloween.
This is a movie prop design, so "light and cheap" is a must. Especially when you have to make enough for an army of actors that will be wearing them for several hours at a time. If you want something heavier and more practical, you might try companies that makes custom motorcycle helmets. :)
you can buy them on his site, there are loads of sites which sell homemade ones. the EFX and MR ones (made by big companies) are mostly not film accurate, this one is.
Can I use gypsum instead of those other products?
Do they have a website? I would love one of these.
artist.