Tiger Clone EZMod™

After successfully pulling off a HasRex (Hasbro helmet Capt. Rex mod), I decided to do a second EZMod™ after seeing the SW Clone Wars epidsode "Rising Malevolence".

In that episode, we are introduced to the "Tiger Clones", which are a part of Jedi Master Plo Koon's squad.

Anyway, I thought the paint scheme was totally cool. I freehanded a pencil outline, then painted over with simple black acrylic and maroon. The pics also show my experimental EZ Visor Mod™ unpainted and temporarily stuck in place, for positioning.

I may get around to doing some black mesh behind the mouth grill and side vents. But again, I'm not going to be filling in any seams or bondoing anything.

This is my second Hasbro helmet EZMod. Next up will be a custom CamoTrooper for my nephew. I'll post pics as I get the project complete.

-Bardo Fett

EZ Visor Mod™

So, like I mentioned before, I wanted to take the Hasbro bucket and make it just a tad bit less kiddy-looking.

Therefore after much trial and error (read: about an hour of measuring and cutting while watching Scrubs reruns on WGN), I was able to create the EZ Visor Mod™.

I'll soon post a .PDF template so anyone can download and use for their own enjoyment.

Basically, at this point, I've cut out the mod using a garage sale sign I got for $1.00 at Home Depot (thanks to StormtrooperGuy for the sign idea). Then, using some of my wife's scrapbooking adhesive (Zots), I stuck them in place and viola!

Instant almost-screen accuracy in about an hour!

As you can see, I made them to simply cover the upper cheek area, from the frown up to the upper corners by the ear. It's a way easy way to reduce the overall size of the visor and make it slightly more screen accurate.

The particular sign I used has a slightly yellow tint, but regular hobby styrene is much closer to the Hasbro white. However, if you're going to give the whole thing a paint job, it doesn't really matter.

Also, I didn't bother to fill in any seams or bondo anything, as I didn't want to spend that much time or go to that much effort. I'm not trooping with this and I don't belong to the 501. I tend to only complete projects that I know I can realistically finish in less than a day.

In fact, I'm maybe I'll just form my own fan club - the Legion of Target Troopers. Haha.

-Bardo Fett

Bardo Fett's Hasbro Helmet Mods

With all the cool troopers modding their Hasbro buckets, I thought it was time I jumped into the fray.

However, I have neither the time or inclination to do a full-bore overhaul (I'm not nearly at talented as StormtrooperGuy).

Therefore, my mods will consist solely of paint and my recently created EZ Visor Mod™.

I will be documenting my progress and posting. Please comment with any questions or comments.

Thanks.

-Bardo Fett