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Title: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: Richard LeMoon on April 16, 2015, 07:52:48 pm
This is the start of my new Workshop project. So far, it is a pretty basic British-style pith helmet with the reference picture just pasted on for a texture. I have not decided how or if I will 'steampunk' it up. I am open to suggestions. The dyeable part will likely be the fabric wrap over the sideband.


(http://i.imgur.com/qfAJYiT.jpg)
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: Hoja Lateralus on April 16, 2015, 09:09:23 pm
This looks awesome.

Firstly, whole helmet would be dyable, I really imagine it look cool in black or dark red or.... pink

Secondly, regarding "steampunk it up" thing you can just add a bunch of stuff like this:
(http://cdn.instructables.com/FCR/K7Z1/GRFN2PVB/FCRK7Z1GRFN2PVB.LARGE.jpg)

Maybe not the cogs but basically some scars and screws, perhaps something to make it look like it's partially made from random (s)crap

You can also just add the googles on the helmet
(http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs45/f/2009/103/b/b/Steampunk_Flight_Helmet_by_Opergeist.jpg)

Imagine how cool you'd look with one pair of googles on your helmet and other on your eyes :D Or one pair of googles on your helmet and some other "googles" on (like cigarette or moustache, which take up the google spot).
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: Richard LeMoon on April 16, 2015, 09:41:50 pm
There are a lot of examples with goggles, but we already have one of those. I also did not want to make it entirely dyeable due to the look of the pith. I was considering something like this, though, and maybe a holder for spare monocles and cigars. Things steampunk big game hunters would need.


(http://www.westernleatherholster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Als-bullet-loop-hatband.jpg)


Or, you know, just go batshit insane.....

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5234/5901792577_7ef8c1873a_b.jpg)
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: DJ Logicalia on April 16, 2015, 09:53:23 pm
10/10 would buy
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: Richard LeMoon on April 26, 2015, 10:39:43 pm
Some progress. The strap and buckle are nicely modeled.

(http://i.imgur.com/ABntZdB.jpg)
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: HamsterIV on April 27, 2015, 11:46:27 am
Those helmets often had elaborate cap badges like this:
(http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/products/4N9M1BRR.jpg)
Perhaps you could do the metal wings and bullet logo of GOIO?
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: Richard LeMoon on April 27, 2015, 07:38:35 pm
I was actually thinking about an octopus or elephant emblem.


Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: Tanya Phenole on April 27, 2015, 09:46:06 pm
Whale emblem would do the work perfectly
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: Richard LeMoon on April 27, 2015, 10:04:47 pm
Shoot me some example whale badge images.
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: -Anakin- on April 28, 2015, 11:50:07 pm
Simply spiffing.

Quote
(http://www.westernleatherholster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Als-bullet-loop-hatband.jpg)

I'm a big fan of this.
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: Mod Josie on April 29, 2015, 05:27:51 am
The emblems were often based on the service that was wearing them. The Police and Fire Brigades often had Pith helmets in their uniform. Having it as a steampunk Firefighter's helmet would be quite appropriate. Failing that, make a separate one as a firefighter's helmet.
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: Richard LeMoon on April 29, 2015, 02:17:51 pm
Hmm. Since the emblem will be a separated (floating) part of the mesh, It could have multiple versions. Too bad there is not an extra 'hat/hair decor' options.
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: Mod Josie on May 01, 2015, 06:11:52 am
Hmm. Since the emblem will be a separated (floating) part of the mesh, It could have multiple versions. Too bad there is not an extra 'hat/hair decor' options.
Your hat needs a hat-hat. Cue even more workshop items! :P
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: DJ Logicalia on May 01, 2015, 06:48:05 am
Hmm. Since the emblem will be a separated (floating) part of the mesh, It could have multiple versions. Too bad there is not an extra 'hat/hair decor' options.
Your hat needs a hat-hat. Cue even more workshop items! :P

(http://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/thumb/d/d5/Noble_Amassment_of_Hats.png/250px-Noble_Amassment_of_Hats.png?t=20111128072313)
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: Richard LeMoon on May 03, 2015, 06:53:16 pm
More progress made. Textures are still stand-ins and UV map is even more so.

(http://i.imgur.com/zSUzgP5.jpg)
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: Richard LeMoon on May 06, 2015, 10:18:33 pm
I replaced half of the bullets with a test wrench on the other side. I felt it would reflect better on gunner and engineer classes, and severely reduce the poly count. The wrench is pretty basic right now, but will be improved and shinied up if I decide to keep it.

Here is a turnaround.  (http://youtu.be/7bh1wQERs9c)
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: Richard LeMoon on May 15, 2015, 06:24:02 pm
Update. Adjustments are needed, of course, but I really like the way the badge turned out. If the gear looks familiar, it is because it is the same gear I modeled for the Sky Queen (http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=425282306) decor. The rest is modeled pretty closely after the GOIO logo at the start of the game.

(http://i.imgur.com/P87f7F2.jpg)

sub-note: since I modeled the high poly completely to bake to the texture, I have a nice model that I could (with a few adjustments) send off to get 3d printed. I have never done such a thing, but it might be pretty cool.

(http://i.imgur.com/rZVP8QH.jpg)
Title: Re: British Pith Helmet WIP
Post by: The Mann on May 16, 2015, 03:55:40 am
A moment of pure inspiration,

I really like these ideas and the development of the Helmet but, now:

I really want one of these...

<img src="http://i.imgur.com/VZUGCMG.jpg"> (thought I would try this)

if not, check this link:

http://i.imgur.com/VZUGCMG.jpg