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RT-Mod
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| Like most replica helmets, the RT-Mod
has gone through a number of different design iterations in order to make it
more screen-accurate. This is the latest version (2007) with pics sent to me
by Andy. |
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| As before not a bad helmet although
with so many producers now making ANH helmets (licensed and fan-made) its
becoming a very crowded market. As before the facial features of the RT-Mod
are not the sharpest but its overall look is certainly an positive
improvement. |
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| As before the backl and cap are two
different parts, which eases the vac forming process but created the
horizontal join across the back of the helmet - however its only a
small issue. The ears could do with some better definition as appear
to be missing the centre bumps |
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| The rear has a nice bell-shaped
droop to it - all in all a good budget helmet, especially when purchased
with the armour set. |
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Here are some shots of the previous 2004/5 design RT-Mod. As per his previous versions they are still a 3 part
structure (face,
back and dome), although the face now has a much cleaner ANH look about
it.
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| The face of this helmet has had a
dramatic change and
whereas previously it looked very similar to a Don Post "Deluxe", it now more
close to the ANH screen look. |
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| As a standard it is fitted with flat
lenses (very useful if training), although these could easily be swapped
for bubble lenses for a more accurate "hero" look. |
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A couple of final shots below. |
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Below, Fishglen has sent me these pics of his RT-Mod and he's done a
really nice job emultig the ANH Hero look by adding curved lenses and has
painted and screened the mouth.
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There are a number of people who are now seeing this
helmet as a cost-effective alternative to the oversize FX when trooping. |
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shots of RT Mod helmets taken last year |
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plastic/styrene is used on these helmets (and armour) but the look it
gives is very hi-gloss. The photo's below are of the PREVIOUS version of
the helmet (Pre 2003). |
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| Above and below is another helmet recently seen on
ebay. Originating from Canada, the RT-Mod helmet and armour is an interesting design, looking
suspiciously similar to the Don Post Deluxe design, suggesting perhaps that
this may have been partly used as the source.
Note how the cap is a single piece like the FX and not molded as part of the back like the Follano. Also the teeth are not drilled (although could
be added as a mod). See the "Armour" section for the full kit. |
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| Above left, the helmet as a kit, and
right showing the cutoff between the cap and the rear section. Below a
couple of new images of the latest version (7th iteration) of the helmet.
Note the designer "cleaned up" the original design making it as
symmetrical as possible without losing the originals distinct
characteristics. Don Post's Deluxe (and Classic Action) helmet were similarly
cleaned up to be a more symmetrical design and purists would argue that
the unbalanced or irregular look of the original adds greatly to its
character. Nevertheless its a fine looking helmet. |
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Canadian RT-Mod Armor |
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| looking at these older
images, the helmet looks very similar to the Don Post Deluxe,
the armour not dissimilar to the FX/GT (note that the helmet's been
recently amended - see image further down) |
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| Above, a couple of more
shots, this time alongside some of the makers other projects. |
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| Above, the armour has
an excellent bright white finish, and is manufactured out of 0.090 ABS
like the FX. The maker is now on his 7th helmet variation, with the above
his laters version. Notice the flat lenses, typical of a "stunt"
design. |
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The RT-mod armour in kit form. Now where's my glue gun? |
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The helmet has been
amended recently, which now looks like this above.
Glen has sent me these shots of his armor and helmet and the results are
very impressive! |
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