Let's Make Foam Helmets! BOBA FETT & THE MANDALORIAN | 500k Community Challenge
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With "The Mandalorian" and "Rise of Skywalker" coming out soon after we hit half a million subscribers, Bill thought it would be fun to try his hand at a couple iconic Star Wars helmets in foam. Join him in this 500k community build challenge!
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11:07 the rotary tool sounds like a nervous bee asking his crush to prom
Lol I came down here to comment something witty about that sound, but I’m not gonna come up with anything better than this.. so well done 😆 👍
LOL that cracked me up when i heard that
Facts
First, I thought it was an alien that escaped from area 51, but this is a WAY better explanation.
wii- wil- will y-y-you go to p-p-p-pro-prom with meee?
“Now the two pieces will stick permanently” 10 seconds later “Now let’s separate the two pieces”
Ok boomer
@@hairulaskor3109 damn so funny bro
Jaime Garcia Jr true man
I heard that too
@@hairulaskor3109 ok boomer
I'm new to Dremels, but this thing has been great. kzhead.infoUgkxfPgcZ5_Cl0HDUKkMJAKde11YKQZVgMoR The variable speed is awesome and the cordless aspect makes it so easy to work with. I am constantly finding uses for it that make tasks easier. Recently I put in a new deadbolt on one of our doors. I knew I had to enlarge the hold where the deadbolt goes into the door frame. At first I thought I would have to get a big router and figure out how to use it for that, but then I rermembered we have the dremel. I was able to enlarge the hole almost as easy as if I was drawing with a pen. It's also great for grinding our dog's nails done and so many other household tasks.
Me: “I really want to build a nice snug Mandalorian helmet that is light and that I can actually see through” Bill & Punished Props: “This is the way”
this is the way
I have a original boba helmet that's basically the opposite of that.
Yes this is the way
Oh so it's not like a stormtrooper helmet
7:01 "and those will stick *permanently*" 30 seconds later: "so this has to come apart" :)
The struggle.
@@punishedprops Look, you are new at this, cut yourself some slack, do your best and eventually you will get this whole podcasting thing down,...is what I would say if you were new at this. Tee hee!
@@mikepettengill2706 Ok, you *kinda* got me there...
@@loop5720 I'm kind of ashamed at my snark but I was actually trying to be funny. Lesson probably not learned, again.
Mike Pettengill yeah no adding the “tee hee” at the end made it kinda lame.
This pattern is going to be the most downloaded pattern ever
Aww, glad you're excited!
I'm sure after today it will. And I'm one of those people too. 😄
I’ve already downloaded it but we know I’ll just get the pieces cut out and never glued back together😂
not at all lol they are many more free ones. and with walk through steps
I can't wait for all the Mandalorian costumes at next years SDCC
idk why but there is just such a wholesome and friendly vibe coming from this guy. i like it
We do our best to be pleasant to watch and listen to!
"you can build along with me!" Dont mind if I do I will love and cherish it
Huzzah!
@@punishedprops What Colors Do You Use For This?
how much foam was left over for the foundlings?
This comment made my day
@@zackfelton5599 glad i could help :)
Awwww sooo trroooo
Elek
The foundlings are the future. This is the way.
When the rotary tool said “ MOJhYgyFfrdEsw” I felt that 😔
Omg YES (nearly cried)
same
such inspiration...
"you'd need some pretty beefy scissors" is that a challenge for me and my standard school scissors bill?
Your a ding bat
Swiss Army knife only
Watched all of it, and I'm not disappointed
Thank you so much for watching!
Same
I know I'm not
I watched this multiple times it’s a wonderful tutorial thanks for making this video :D
It's all ready been christmas
Him: who's your favorite Mandalorian? Me: The Mandalorian.
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TBH SAME!
@@anoncanada2341 The Madalorian's are an entire race of people.
FaZe_ Neptune I do like the mandalorian but my overall favourite is pre visla
@@Dylan90210 they're not a race they're a culture
My favorite Mandalorian is THE Mandalorian himself. He's half man, half Delorean after all.
@MjolinirMiner n
Manda is a foul-language vagina in russian. The more you know
shouldn't he be called mandelorean?
the Zhell eventually managed to drive the Taung from Coruscant, and the defeated Taung fled to the planet Roon, located in the Outer Rim. There they remained for millennia, until legendary Mandalore the First led the Taung to conquer a new world which they named Mandalore in honor of their leader, and the Taung subsequently recast themselves as the Mandalorians or Mando'ade-"Sons and Daughters of Mandalore." Not tryna sound like a geek but yeah, that's the first sign of mandalorians
Delorean..... bet he has no flux capacitor
While getting edges aligned, use toothpicks. Stick them into the edges and they will bridge the gap between spaces like the upper and lower eye gap, keeping it lined up so you can heat it to bend the foam into place.
The armorer is my personal favorite, not only is her armor itself epic, she her self is so badass
From this we can learn, that in order to defeat Boba Fett, we need a water pistol filled with thinner ...
Lol
😂
Shhhhhhh thats a galactic secret you are sharing sir.
No you just need to be partially blind and have a bit stick
Bring me solo and the wookie is what darth vader says to baba fett also lol
To all who watched the entire hour long video.. “This is the way.”
This is the way
This is the way
This is the way.
This is the way
This is the way.
Normally I never watch one-hour long "making of" videos, but this was very enjoyable.
As a single mother who doesn't have a lot of money left over at the end of the month to work on my hobby(cosplay)...I just want to say how grateful I am for your free foam template of the helmet!! Thank you so so much! I was really losing hope on finding a template and thought I'd have to draw up my own which would mean a not-so-great helmet haha
Hey we're so happy to help!
Sanding with the rotary tool sounds like a worried bee
Meeeeeeeeh mmmeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhh
Hah!
I was thinking the trapped fly bit from the original "The Fly"
Oops i thought he was humming!
HA! I was going to mention that noise too! Always makes me chuckle when I hear it in these vids. It is like a bee or fly buzzing up to your ear then buggering off again then coming back for more!
He's like the Bob Ross of Foam Props. (so calm and positive and skilled in his craft)
hId3 but not dead
furrydestroyer69 fortunately yes
And let's add a happy dent here.
I’m finally going to make boba fett’s helmet and finish it before Christmas
Heck yeah! Have fun!
I’m planning on making mandos
@@huntthekirbster nice 👍
I plan on being fat boba fett for halloween next year.
@@huntthekirbster I wish you good luck :)
through my past fee years building helmets i’ve found that if you take your rotary tool and sand the seams before caulking them it makes them a lot smoother…just a tip for anyone
"...Only thing one left to do." Yoda: Talk well he does...
Words are hard :)
Timestamp?
Me: I'm going to watch a diy video! Diy Channel: for this project, you'll need foam and glue. Me: great! I have those! Diy Channel: for tools you'll need: - a band saw, - a scroll saw, - a jigsaw, - a chain saw, - a vaccum chamber - a sonic screwdriver, - a nuclear reactor core, - an alien spaceship's engine, - and the life force of an omnipotent being! "Parental supervision advised"
You can do this project with just foam and glue! I happen to have other tools that I use, but you'll notice I always mention alternative options! Grab the free templates and give it a try!
Philip Adams definitely found it funny 🤣
I did?
@Philip Adams for some reason iPhone dont put an @ infront of the name on a reply, he was telling you he found it funny. :)
relatable
"Got a click out of three" Oh, someone saw too many Lockpickinglawyer's videos before making his own Mandalorian Helmet.
What nooooooo not us :P
Who doesn't love the lock picking lawyer
@EliteScythe3810 rude
||-//
@@shadowwaffle3329 it’s rude to have opinions apparently
I'm not too much of a Star Wars fan, but just watching 30 minutes in and I've learned so much already, also different techniques and tricks! Made me Subscribe!
I didn't even realize that this video was an hour long until it was over
We're so glad you enjoyed it!
Same
Same lol 😂
Me either. Haha Edit: Aww dang. I crashed the Same Train. Sorry guys.
Lol me to
Ok well I just watched an hour of someone making a helmet that I will never make
lulz so true
Why not?
Wait this was an hour 😂 i watched the whole thing
Yeah skipped through some of it, unless your gonna make it. Don't need to watch every second.
oof
So I'm not into Costumes or the Star wars really but love what this guy can create out of Foam and household material... So awesome. Super helpful also!! I've used a few of these techniques in different pieces I've been building!!!
This video and the template are INCREDIBLE resources. I've been really struggling with a Boba Fett sculpture I've been working on and incorporating this helmet design is going to be a huge game changer for me! Thank you so much and I'll be sure to tag you when I finish it ✌🏻👽
My constant mantra while watching: "I don't need any more projects. I don't need any more projects. I don't need any more projects..."
You might need THIS ooooooone!
athena8794 ikr. “I need to save money, I need to save money, I need to save money”
@@theoneandonlygree1203 preach it.
But he even recommended it, and the template IS free
...I NEEEEED IIIIIIIIIT!!!
I didn’t even realize the video was an hour long, i rly just spent a whole hour watching him build a helmet, and I liked it🤷♀️
These videos are so relaxing to me. I put them on when I go to bed, and it helps that they’re so long.
Incredible work... Cannot wait to try it. Thanks for the patterns!
I love how chill he is when me makes things. Like if he messes up he's chill with it and he's proud of it. Great job!
Mistakes are the best teachers!
@@punishedprops The greatest teacher, failure is
He is like bob ross
@@@penguini8491 That's such a bang on observation. The Bob Ross of props!
Just some happy litlle accidents
Summary of video: "I can clean that up with a rotary tool"
This is the way
Kemper Higgins yup
When you're putting the last half of the helmet together and it's black and has all those registration marks on it almost looks like a bizarre design for the Empire it's really cool. This guys detail work is of the hook and the chain.😋
Great Video Tutorial - It made me be able to build and complete a Boba Fett helmet for my 7 yr. old grandson. Never worked with foam before but this was the perfect guide and everyone is vert happy with the results. Thank you, with out this video it would never of happened.
Is craft foam stronger than Beskar steel? >:)
Yes I have spoken
Oh yeah definitely
Yes
craft foam, this is the way.
*stares cutely*
That moment you realize you watched the whole thing and you thought it was 15 minutes.
Legit me
Holy fuck this was an hour long?
Woah! I legit thought it was 15 minutes until I saw this comment. I guess that's why my afternoon went by so fast.
Same 😂😂😂😂
I've watched this a few times now, I think I'm almost ready to build my Mando helmut!
I am so looking forward to trying this project. I am a HUGE Fett fan and my son is a big craft person so this is going to be fun to try together!!!!
Making Mandalorian armor and especially the helmet is almost a rite-of-passage for a maker.
They're a fun one!
YOUR Absolutely Right 👍😇
@@mglll9342 you're*
@@khandmooops lol thanks 😁 💪👍 Captain !
"I'm gonna freehand it today because I'm feeling wild!" *nearly takes off another finger*
Right. Every time he grabbed the blade j was holding breath because he cuts towards his appendages.
@@desmondunn4504 makers are not afraid of danger. That is the way.
Another?
Dude it's a total blessing that you put the templates for these in the description. I've been wanting a Mando and and Boba helmet for a while, but I could never find one. Thank you so much for this, and I'll def be attempting this soon!!!
You're so welcome! Have fun!
Subscribed in the first minute. You can tell these people love doing this, y’all are amazing!!
15:15 - My dog started FREAKING OUT, she thought that was a fly or something, she was looking everywhere for it. So of course I played that part about five times.
Hahaaaa! That's really great
Love the Lockpicking Lawyer reference! “Got a click out of three” 😂😂 58:26
Love that channel!
Punished Props Academy who doesn’t?? 😂😂 amazing video. My brother just got some cosplay foam so I showed this to him and he’s going to try it out, thank you so much. Stay awesome!
me: how much EVA foam will be left over for the foundlings Punished Props Academy: you were a foundling once
LoL 😂
Thanks for this video! This really inspired to make some of these, and were planning on making a mandalorian fan tv show on youtube sometime next year!
"Got a click out of 3..." Game recognizing game. Always great to see a nod to parallel fandoms. Based on the number of intrusions he's had in 3 eps, I think Mando could definitely use some help locking up his ride.
heard that line and perked up lol
Part way into the montage, He has a bandaged finger. REMINDER: Use caution when working with sharp tools! and remember, no disintegrations.
Haha love it.
This is so, so, sooo important - it's also good to remember to take breaks when you work with anything sharp. If you're spending several hours on something, after a certain point it doesn't matter how careful you thing you're being - if your hand goes "lol nope" you're gonna get hurt. If you're lucky and ya counter the moment quick enough, it'll be nothing or minor enough to be nothing. If not, who knows. Not a great chance to take.
Yep, ALWAYS stay focused on what you're cutting, and not what you're going to do next. I was totally guilty of thinking of next steps and not paying attention while I was cutting.
As you wish...
@@apoccooking4364 something else I think a lot people take for granted. EAT and STAY HYDRATED. if you are hungry and dehydrated, you can get tremors. All it takes is a small wiggle and BOOM serious injury. It's such a small thing but it's really important.
When I watch this video I thought I could never make a Mandalorian helmet but here I am watching this very easy tutorial and it's fun while I'm doing it thank you for the stuff you make
I come from an industrial background and have never cut foam on a band saw, but now I want to. It looks so effortless and easy.
"I'm gonna free hand it, I'm feeling wild!" said whilst wearing a plaster taped round his finger lol
I'm cool with being "wild" when it comes to not using a ruler, but not so much when it comes to not paying attention while cutting!
I was amazed at how he was doing this without cutting his fingers and then a band aid appears about halfway through. :D Watch yo fingers.
Always stay focused on your work!
Band aid appears. Le magic of editing.
Same
Had no idea you could do this with foam! Amazing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You're so welcome! Thank you for watching!
Loved this video. The BEST informative video I have seen. Thank you so much for sharing all your talent and knowledge.
"Im a Mandaloran, weapons are my religion."
So good!
he has spoken
Mandalorian*
This is the way
This is the way*
When you first put on the helmet Me: looks like magneto ... ... ... Magneto is a mandalorian
Mood
@@ijustwannagetsomesleep7246 Well shit, I've been a fan of both xmen and star wars for decades, I can't believe I never thought of the similarities..
And they're BOTH based on Spartan helmets.
@@JohnnyKronaz I reckon Spartans were time travelers and based there helmets off those... logical.
this is the way
I’m doing this with my girlfriend for Christmas and I’m so excited to get to the paint job. We watched the mandalorian show together and both loved it so this was an obvious project to do
Man You are so talented, I was struggling so hard to make this on time for Halloween but we all know this is the way!
Gotta admit, the magnet solution for the rangefinder was a pro move! Brilliant!
"NhoOinOiniiiiOOnNoIoiiOnn"" - Rotary tool
Haa!
-doodlebob
Every time he used it I thought it was a sound effect. It sounded so weird to me.
I knew someone was gonna comment this lol
@@Bread_0 brother.
Far and away the most fun Ive had on KZhead. totally just hot glued together a Mandalorian Helmet.
That's fantastic!
This aged well
Nothing has changed what are you talking about
Right? So awesome to see them together!
@@YAYJOBS TOTAL SPOILER ALERT THEY MEET IN THE MANDALORIAN ITS SO COOL
@@thepolevaultguyjeverett i know, but why does it age well or bad
@@YAYJOBS because boba fett is back
My favorite mandalorian is the blacksmith from the “mandalorian”
She's so awesome!!
And she has the coolest helmet! It's going to be harder to make though...
@Ephrem Jones the " minigun + jetpack " guy
I love The Armourer. She's quite a badass & her suit looks so cool!
Emre Yahuz Paz visla
This is a guy who loves his job and doesn't take himself too seriously. I like watching him
Awww thanks! I try to have fun :)
Glad I found this video. If I hadn't, I wouldn't know about the epoxy method which I am now going to use for my Sabine Wren cosplay.
Guy literally predicted season 2
Congrats on 500K Guys . . . you 100% deserve that! Great project, thanks for such a detailed tutorial!!!
Thank you so much! Thank YOU for your wonderful support!
@@punishedprops are you Kidding . . . ABSOLUTELY
One way to avoid drips in the epoxy is to always start at the top of the piece and pull down. This includes after applying to horizontal parts. Pull the epoxy down. That way, if you do have "drips", they will all be down at the bottom, and not in and around details.
Great tip!
Just new to this type of construction. Very good detailed instructions. Thank you. Not sure how to post a pic of my progress but I am progressing nicely. By the way I used a giant elastic band to help shape and keep my front pieces where I want them.
Fantastic!
Recently started my Mando Rosetta (yes from tinkerbell) this pattern was so helpful, watching the video again to see how the pieces go together
My favorite mandalorian: Canderous Ordo also known as Mandalore the Preserver
KOTOR for life!
@@djaafarhardiono7609 Yes!
The rotary tool sounds really unsure about it's contact with the EVA foam
Thanks to you I was able to make my son's Christmas present!! Excellent tutorial!!!
Great video, been trying to find inspiration for my knight helmet. So thank you!
I love the "Lock Picking Lawyer" reference in the outtakes.
😂
The rotary tool sounds like my girlfriend trying to make a decision at a restaurant
HAH! You might want to make sure you girlfriend isn't one thousand bees in a suit!
Laughed way too hard at this
it also sounds like that fly with a tiny human head screaming...."HELP ME!!!!" at the end of the movie 50's 'The Fly'.
Wife bad
Awesome content. Thanks for the patterns. My favorite mandalorian would be Deathwatch Gar Saxon with the Maul horns.
I’m REALLY liking over-protective dad mandalorian from the new show.
He's great!
Anyone else screaming at the screen “don’t glue that down yet” before Bill caught it and cut the holes for the magnets. Didn’t know there would be a thriller factor in this build.
Hah! We like to keep everyone on their toes, including ourselves!
First video! So awesome! I want to try to make this with my little ones. We love Star Wars and big Mando fans too.
Flexbond can be watered down to prevent getting brush strokes to begin with. Also foam brushes counterintuitively make it harder to prevent getting more strokes to begin with. You want a really soft paintbrush or even a makeup brush. This is always giving me a smooth surface. While I haven't tried it you can supposedly wet sand it too.
“Who’s your favorite mandalorian?” My mind: This is the way.
Love the show!
This is the way
@@djskullboy2871 this is the way
That female Smith one is my new favorite! She fuccn badass!!
I can’t believe we gotta wait till the fall to watch more adventures of space dad and his adopted son All the mandos and funkos look adorable tho
Love how you leave in the oups, lets us know you're human and make mistakes too on these flawless looking props
I have to watch this ever time I see this in my recommended which is often
I just started watching the show and it's soooo good! I'm not even that big of a star wars fan but i love this show.
It's really wonderful
You should make the rest of the mandalorian armor, that would be awesome
It is a great kit
I made the helmet out of soda can boxes and it's not terrible, gonna try foam next. Took me about 2 days for the cardboard and is easy to make
Excellent process and attention to detail each step of the way guys, i used your free template set and made my own helmet following along a lot, and it came out just like the concept art i did for my outfit! Incredibly useful video for taking foambuilding to the next level like it allowed me to!
That's fantastic to hear! We're so glad you liked the pattern!
Built Bobafetts helmet this week and it turned out great. Thank you for the free Templates, really appreciated .
That's fantastic! Congrats on finishing your project!
I've found that if you use a thin plastic, you can actually use contact cement and it work really well. Just make sure any heating you're going to do is done before you put the plastic visor in!
Thanks for the tip!
58:27 One is binding, so is two
This is the best Hour long video I’ve ever watched... *You sir, have earned a Subscriber*
Second time I've watched this and I'll be watching a third when I make mine haha :D Thanks so much for making this, it's so fun and so clever!
You're so welcome! We hope you have a blast making your helmet!
I'm so happy that you guys reached the 500k milestone, this channel is incredibly humble and nice, please never stop making videos and keep on inspiring to build and create!
We hope to do as much as we can! Thank you so much for your kind words and support!