Battle spec helmet kit

Description

For the first time, we are making our hugely successful Battle spec helmet available in kit format. The helmet kit offers a substantial cost saving – trooper armour is also now available in kit form. The Battle spec helmet is specifically designed for costumers and the rigours of Trooping events. Moulded parts that replicate the originals as accurately as possible are combined with modern production processes to create an authentic-looking replica at an affordable price. The kit contains everything you need to make this magnificent piece.

• Moulded parts accurately replicate details of the originals.
• Fabricated in white 2mm Acrylic capped ABS to withstand the wear and tear of costuming events.
• All main component parts are moulded and trimmed from acrylic capped ABS.
• Voice-coder and ear communication mouldings are supplied pre-painted.
• Kit includes the brow trim, neck trim, all decals and pre-painted white assembly screws.
• Green acetate for the lenses (plus spare) included – the exact hues of the 1976 originals.
• Pre-assembled mic tips as used on our Stunt and Hero helmets included.
• Full instructions included or download here:
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Authentic

In 1976, Andrew Ainsworth sculpted, fabricated and produced the original helmets used in the first Star Wars movie in 1976. Thirty years on, he dusted down his original moulds for the Stormtrooper helmet and resumed production.

Like the Battle spec helmet, the kit version originates from the same moulds as the Stormtrooper Stunt helmet, created by the original prop maker, Andrew Ainsworth, for on-screen use in ANH. The completed kit helmet retains the feel and soul of the originals but at a realistic price for costuming.

Andrew explains; "I wanted to create a low-cost helmet option that was as close to the originals as possible using modern production processes. By making a kit version to be completed at home, today's Troopers can still have a great looking helmet while saving a bit of cash."

How it all started

During late February 1976, Andrew Ainsworth beavered away making the first Stormtrooper helmets out of stone coloured HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)sheet material that he'd previously used to make garden ponds. The material is very tough and flexible, although difficult to mould. But the Studios were in a hurry to get anything. John Mollo (Costumer Designer) originally wanted silver helmets, but as no silver plastic was available at that time it was agreed that they should be shot blast and sprayed white.

As the material was so difficult to mould, the first batch of Stormtrooper helmets that went to Tunisia for filming the desert scenes were all shapes and sizes. Andrew made 50 Stunt helmets and every one would have been slightly different. It's only helmets made from these original moulds that will confirm to the original screen used helmets. Original Stormtrooper - the home of the truly authentic helmet!!

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