Elstree Precision Co Ltd Hero Metal Ears Project

[RafalFett]

KaanE, I think I noticed that too, but I thought it was due to the angle the image was shot. Here's the Pre-Pro #3 left ear that shows the same difference:

It is interesting that the right lower ear shows the same difference in some shots. ESB helmet:

And the Pre-Pro #3:

To me it looks almost the same angle difference on both sides:

 

[KaanE]

Then, from my point of view it should be the other way around. If it was the same angle, the higher half should be seen straighter instead of the lower, because of the angle of vision. I mean, the closer to the camera center, the straighter the angle should be, and what happens is exactly the opposite. Do I explain? It's really hard to explain myself through another language

 

[RafalFett]

The angles seems to be repeating on both sides: the front angle is downward and the back angle is upward (on both sides).

 

[KaanE]

You can't see that effect on the 3D models seen here.

 

[KaanE]

The angles seems to be repeating on both sides: the front angle is downward and the back angle is upward (on both sides).

Exactly.

 

[RafalFett]

Updated the last image with a 90 degree angle (shown in red) to better visualize the angle differences (shown in green):

 

[RafalFett]

I adjusted the angles on my ear model and I got these:

 

[RamSkirata]

It would make sense though... it gives the helmet a more forward-pointed appearence even though its subtil.

 

[boba87fett]

We couldn’t do this without you all. Although I think Levi just melted my mind with that edited photo mash up of both ears without the middle part of the helmet...

 

[roger12RAMJET]

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Did anyone else look at this picture and wonder how this engineering company had a laptop nearly 20 years before the Osborne 1?

Yep. It does almost look like a toughbook style laptop.

 

[boba87fett]

Time for another progress update. John has been focusing on the left ear today. This is where he is at!

For the first time in 40 years, a pair of Elstree Precision Co Ltd metal ears have been mounted on a lineage Boba Fett helmet...

The bottom of the helmet still needs a little final skirt trimming.

More to come soon! Like always, feedback is welcomed and appreciated.

Thanks,
Steven and John

 

[Funkyred]

It's so purdy.......

 

[boba87fett]

Well our TDH brother, Andy was able to drive down to see John at Elstree today! The two of them spent a couple hours looking over the ears and taking measurements. I’ve let Andy know I am more than happy for him to share any and all the details directly with the forum members.

Everyone interested in this project should appreciate that we are incredibly fortunate for a walking Boba Fett encyclopedia like Andy to live within an hour or so of Elstree Precision *and* be willing to make the drive and spend time looking over the project. Again Andy, thank you so much!

Here are some photo updates showing the prototype right lower ear mounted. Obviously, the 3 blind detail holes still need to be added.

More to come soon!

- Steven and John

 

[boba87fett]

Another fun bit of trivia... What type of hardware was used in the original Boba Fett helmets and is also going to be used on the Elstree ears?

a) Metric
b) British Association
c) American Standard
d) British Standard Whitworth

 

[KaanE]

I would say... Option D.

 

[Funkyred]

British standard Whitworth

 

[boba87fett]

Haha you guys are almost correct! They are British Association bolts.

 

[RafalFett]

Steven, I love how with each image you post we are delighted with amazing details of the ears, but also some great info from John.
By the way, Andy, you are so lucky that you live near Elstree. Can't wait to see your insight regarding your visit.

 

[boba87fett]

Another part fitted today. John has adjusted the width and height to match the platform. He is really happy with the fit.

 

[RafalFett]

Wow, that's beautiful!