I Built Shattered Space Helmet (Starfield)

Two actively-cooled helmets in two months. Challenge Accepted! Engineering these House Va'Ruun Zealot helmets + matching them to the rest of the Cosplay was quite a challenge - but I'm happy to add my little part to such a huge project!
Shattered Space is the first story expansion for Starfield. Explore a brand new, completely handcrafted location and experience the story of House Va’ruun when Shattered Space launches on September 30, 2025. Save the date!! :D
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This entire project is a collaboration with ‪@bethesda‬ & ‪@BethesdaSoftworksDE‬ !
Special shout out to Calaidosphere, ‪@madsfive‬ and ‪@mistvein‬ for being such an awesome team to work with!!
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[@davekes856]

@12:02 painful to watch them just slap some basic spray can paint on it after the painstakingly detailed paint job.

[@Zibartas]

Hehe well the project required it!

[@fuwafuwa4016]

I agree

[@GoalOrientedLifting]

you can paint car parts with spray cans and get a good job, but the white they used spattered way too much, and they sprayed it on the glass😢 and they didnt distinguish the teeth, making one of the most essential parts disapear

[@florianschmoldt8659]

If it's some sort of refurbished pirate punk version, the spray can approach could be a solid start. But your quality build deserved a lot more attention. Masking, scratches, weathering to bring back the beautiful details and highlight the different materials.

[@a-sheepof-christ9027]

The splattering is very amatuer and i dont think moondust forms in white blobs either. Could have been a nuanced airbrush job. The helmet deserved more: it was glorious.

[@feliperojas8527]

I think you modeled all of it in Fusion, and I cannot imagine how much time and operations that took, some sort of modeling tips video would be awesome, haven't seen one from a project like this, really impressed.

[@Zibartas]

YES I reworked this all in Fusion!! and BTW, every time I scrubbed to the timeline before all those holes at the top of the helmet and back, I would take a coffee break as the PC would still be computing... :D I swear, even with an i7 and 128GB of RAM, this project made me feel like in the 80's. Fusion is incredible, but omg is it a poor fit for my kind of cosplay projects :D

[@MichaelPaskar]

@@Zibartas would you consider making these files available.

[@GoalOrientedLifting]

he just casually brushed of like 90 hours in fusion

[@Zibartas]

Sadly they're not mine to give anymore hehe :)

[@JimmiboY]

Insanly awesome work! but when i saw them spray that white stuff on your helmet i was like 😢😢😢😢 i'm so impressed with your skill to bring all the details to life!

[@Zibartas]

Haha!! There's no moon without moon dust!! Thank you so much

[@somebody_JB]

Could you try out titanfall 2? The helmet designs are really cool and the community is getting desperate…

[@real_c43]

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[@Zibartas]

I love Titanfall! The designs are super cool, perhaps I need to revisit those games more :D

[@theayuwoki3569]

​@@ZibartasYes please!!

[@irwinpks]

awesome...until they sprayed it gray :(

[@uniworkhorse]

It still blows my mind how much care you put into your work and how humble you are dude! Bethesda picked the right guy for the job

[@Zibartas]

sleep can be slept later, cut corners can't be uncut!!! :D thank you so much!!!!

[@perfectparadox7389]

Dude this is just an insane amount of detail, like this thing is one step removed from functional!! This is literally like the ultimate cosplay helmet its literally unbelievable

[@xQKUg9S]

you are amazing maker. I could not imagine how many parts in that halmet.

[@Zibartas]

Thank you! imagine keeping all of them in your head all the time and thinking about the order of operations that need to take place to assemble them! (there is only one way to put everything together without blocking screw mounting holes etc. etc. for the next steps) :D

[@Zeis]

I have no idea how much Bethesda paid you, but if you did this for a feature film, you could probably charge around 30k USD per helmet with this level of detail.

[@MadManWIll]

Hi! Do you have a minute to talk about our lord and saviour: The Great Serpent?

[@MMiler]

Wow...they ruined the finish of their works of art by painting them. It was heartbreaking!!! 😐💔

[@SK-S2N]

what was the purpose of painting it white at the end... doesn't make any sense. looks ugly at the end. spoiled the details

[@jackflash6377]

Outstanding work. May the serpent favor you.

[@MrVolt]

There's no kill like overkill :) 10/10 work. So excited to finally see this build!

[@Zibartas]

Aw I'm so happy you like it my man!!! I really appreciate you checking in!! :D

[@Morbo101]

Pleaase PLEAASE do a helmet or 2 from Infinite Warfare, they have the coolest futuristic helmets!

[@0o-0o694]

You put more effort into this helmet than Bethesda did into the entire game or the last game they made.Or the last game before that...etc

[@PhoenixSellen-jo2cm]

Now make monsoons helmet, please

[@TheUglyBuckling]

This looks soooo cool! 10:57 Also, yo, is that a Starset helmet in the background???

[@martinsoppa]

I am curious about the whole cost of production. I know, that the labor would have the biggest part, but I mean the materials.

[@Haekeldrachen]

Looks absolutely amazing! And I am baffled again to live in this time, I mean you can print this stuff at home. That wasn't even imaginable 20 years ago, at least for me it was pure SciFi-Nonsense.

[@jonathanm9436]

Absolutely beautiful work. I think that the subsequent paint detracted. I am confident that more work will be coming your way!!

[@poymal2444]

this channel should have 100 times more subs, wtf

[@GimmilFactory]

4:48 You can also use a ferrite toroid core with the motor wire looped through it once or twice, to eliminate EMI/RFI.

[@Zibartas]

Tried that, but it didn't eliminate the issue completely, so I just went with the capacitors :) It helped solve the brown-outs too from fan start-up (voltage drop) too.

[@RichardThompsonCA]

You could also place an opto-coupler between the fans and the microcontroller. It will isolate them. Anytime you add anything with magnetics to your circuit (motors , solenoids, etc. ) you need to isolate them or they will produce noise that will affect the circuit signals. Amazing project!

[@alicebedard2764]

That’s so SICK!!! Would gladly hire you if I ever make a sci-fi film. The 🐐

[@Rigel_Chiokis]

That is so amazing! You are very talented. Honestly, I prefer your paint finish over what they ended up with.

[@SamSam-ds9ny]

Imagine being a 3d modeler or cobcept artist at Bethesda, and seeing a madman make an exact copy of your work. I would shatter

[@adammorrow5378]

This is insane! are you planning on selling the files at all?

[@steve_wilson]

+1 ... Adam Savage was able to share the 3D files for the Frontier... so there's hope that Bethesda would be amenable.

[@ZarkOner]

2:30 true satisfaction

[@royfrancismendoza525]

Damn I love this channel and love this guy projects imagine wearing that helmet while driving your motorcycle at night hella tron vibe there

[@Lincoln_Gi]

Freaking cool! Those are my favorite colors too.

[@boswelloraptor]

Subbing to your channel was a no-brainer; that's the best helmet creation I've ever seen.

[@martinschissler9208]

Unbelievable work. That helmet looks so beautiful. subbed.

[@maddycatmakes1161]

the attention to detail is INSANE, i am so impressed with all of the thought put into the design. amazing job!

[@MoMarinePrepper]

Epic craftsmanship. Wow!

[@drakeorion94]

Any idea if you'll make the print available?

[@ynsignia]

This is the best you've ever made! Dang! Kudos!

[@kendellporter5330]

Greetings from the states🖐🏽! Awesome work!

[@HaasGrotesk]

I mean... There are levels to talent but yours is above them all! The modeling, the engineering, the making... Come on!

[@Zibartas]

So much appreciated!! thank you so much!

[@muffty1337]

These props are beautiful! This is such a great work.

[@squareeyesgaming]

such a great project 😁for such a mid game😮‍💨

[@hbc865]

WOW ! in my next life I want to have skills like you!

[@JeannorasinhTong]

What an incredible work ! are the files for sale ?

[@CaratsRitzy]

There's cosplay and then there's functional cosplay, those hidden ventilation spaces and modular components are 100% worth it. (That fact everything just looks and works is just -*chef's kiss*) I just imagine everything were luggage-proof and felt like a breeze for Calaidosphere during the cons. Couple of years ago. I did a budget cosplay of a somewhat realistic take of Gaster from Undertale with cardboard, liquid nail and LED. Did my best to keep it transport-friendly and lightweight, but it was really hard to not get cooked in the Aussie winter/spring where we have our cons. Would love to see you try something on absolute shoestring budget. >:D

[@Zibartas]

Hehe! Thank you!! I think the raw material price is not even that high for 3D printed projects like this, even with prototypes etc. - by far it's the gruelling modelling and crafting work that's the 'expensive' part - you can't buy more time in a day, but you can buy more filament! :D

[@noobnoobiest4266]

Made by pressing a button 😂

[@GusMontoyadaisosasen02]

Super nice job! Love your work!

[@joeblow229]

Wow! Nice job, very cool :)

[@darknetworld]

Wow... it not easy job... But great show.

[@kchardisty]

i’ve been waiting for this video to release since you teased it! fantastic build, the visors came out so freaking gorgeous with those diffused LEDs, you’ve become a pro with these difficult resin visor prints

[@Zibartas]

thank you! oh yes there has been a lot of carry-over knowledge from my previous projects...wew... I wouldn't have undertaken it otherwise with such a tight (for me) deadline :D

[@Narleski1]

I'm surprised you didn't throw a gopro camera lense in the top. Bravo! That is freaking impressive.

[@Zibartas]

That actually would have been a SICK idea :D What a missed opportunity!!! :((

[@SaishiYT]

I had no idea that Starfield was even getting a DLC until now xD Also hey incredible job with this project!!

[@amitansurkar1769]

Let me guess, you're one of those " i forgot this game existed" copy pasted comment guy....

[@brentcox6201]

this was fun seeing this whole process

[@fliegerhorst7688]

needed this in covid times 😂

[@sl33pyh3ad-tj1qw]

the helmet look sick , love your works❤

[@seekertosecrets]

10:41 Freaking outstanding! I have to get back on the cosplay horse again! My last attempt for my costume was a bad experience.

[@Zibartas]

Thank you!!! I always say - small successes are better than big failures - so esp if you are getting back to it - I HIGHLY recommend starting small and getting the love of the game back into your bloodstream :D

[@woodstoney]

WHY Spray paint on the bottom of the visors? To what end? I think it detracted from the overall look, not to mention the creator's attention to detail!

[@BESTIAL-CRUCIFIER]

This is an incredibly cool build and must have been very satisfying to bring your design to life - but I am also very interested in the design element of the process which you didn't really cover. I would have liked to see more of the process of you building the 3d model, from sketches to the finished product. What 3d software are you using which allows you to create these satisfying "blow apart" effects to demonstrate the assembly?

[@Zibartas]

I use Fusion :) The design part is very-un-visual I feel, so I kinda ommitted that beyond showing the features that I ended up with. Just a bunch of hours working with an idea in mind, and fighting Fusion at every action cause the model has so many curves and tangent surfaces that is so complex to compute :D

[@Ananggadipa]

Damn, this is really cool! Did you only use Fusion 360 for designing this? How??

[@Zibartas]

Yeah I worked off of existing sculpt mesh the artists provided, and sort of eyeballed it in Fusion until I got the perfect 'clone'. Just a LOT of time and working around limitations... It's not a perfect-perfect-mirror-copy, as I had to reinterpret certain things and make it 'produceable' (with ventilation, lights, padding, and a person fitting:D)

[@SiNKiLLeR_]

Wow thats freaking crazy good. Well done.

[@Azrifer]

Hellooooo, I love the helmet but I have just one question. Where did you learn to 3d model like that? I've been wanting to make a Callisto Protocol suit and dont know where to begin. Great work man!

[@Zibartas]

Thanks! I just spent a bunch of time in Fusion (learning it's limitations mostly) and learning basics on KZbin - I think most cosplayers master Blender instead though. Fusion is great for rapid prototyping I find, as every change is non-destructive - so it's much more forgiving to 'freestyling' it, and that's the approach I have to a lot of features :)

[@amdgg1]

This was incredible. Honestly shocked you got this fine in fusion. I would pay for a tutorial on how you modelled the helmet in fusion.

[@Zibartas]

Fusion REALLY fought me on this one, all the curved surfaces just HATED parametric alteration, but I think now I have enough experiences to work around the bugs and limitations of software (pro tip - work with surfaces and THEN turn them into solids) :D

[@Jacksonmontyart]

Crushed it dude

[@Zibartas]

Thanks pal!!

[@Tryant69]

Insanely talented! Holy shit...

[@SnakeEyes111]

They did a shit paintjob after you handed it away

[@jessmac1893]

Loved the suit design. Found the game sadly boring. Hopefully the expansion changes things?

[@g.s.3389]

Ehi man you are a real artist, wow, what an amazing job. Bravo!!! anzi Bravissimo !!!!!

[@Zibartas]

Thank you!!

[@papifrancisco]

this is amazing 🔥 wow what a work of art

[@guybarros]

really amazing work!

[@gnki]

they ruined ur work

[@adamgardiner5869]

Can’t wait to see u accept an Oscar for costuming on an as yet unwritten sci fi film. Amazing work!

[@Zibartas]

Hehe never say never right... :D

[@carlosberlanga9410]

Necesito ese casco en mi vida ahora!!

[@luxspew]

you inspire me to do better.

[@x3rs3s]

Good job!

[@Mr2e2e2e2]

Bravissimo!! sei di un altro livello 👏👏👏Are you using Blender and Fusion for the design part?

[@Zibartas]

Fusion!! :D

[@Defyant123]

Your work is second to none!

[@n40k1]

Freaking amazing 😍

[@-Halil]

4:01 is that Ronaldo?

[@vitiadaugunu]

Awesome work 🎉

[@PierreEXM]

Impressive job ! I like it ! Hello from Belgium.

[@Zibartas]

Thanks!! and hello from Denmark! :D

[@mvr2276]

Insane job!! I understand how stressful deadlines can get but you did such an amazing job, I strive for my props to reach this level one day, if I may ask, what career did you study?

[@Zibartas]

Thank you!!! Aaand I'm all self taught :D I learn most of my stuff on KZbin, ironically :D I guess that's why I like making KZbin vids myself! :D

[@mvr2276]

@@Zibartas Thats so cool!!! I would have never guessed with your skill level :O

[@wnccp]

what a great helmet

[@BluePhantomCreations]

Honestly, you have such amazing content, it’s super inspiring. I’m definitely going to start working on some moving and mechanical designs that I’ll post in the future.

[@Zibartas]

That's really great! I think that's kind of the next big thing in cosplay - first it was LEDs - now it's animatronics and more 'engineered' visual effects :D

[@BluePhantomCreations]

@@Zibartas I’m all for it, I love the challenge of making parts move and fit together. I definitely can’t wait to see what you make next, hopefully one of my projects will one day live up to yours haha

[@GReadyPrints]

Amazing work 👏👏👏

[@DemigodWL]

Amazing work. The only thing that bothers me, and believe me I understand why, but none of these space suit cosplays have locking rings for helmet attachment. I know its a balance of LOADS of extra work v athletics v fitment v NO TIME but its a space suit. Still absolutely amazing work!

[@Zibartas]

Not to "well ackshully" you, but I did make a seal-insert (for which you see a slot around the neck port inside the helmet) from lined, laser cut and etched foam that one must put in after putting on the helmet to completely seal any light leaking (or air coming in) - so mostly for photoshoots and exhibition. It didn't make it to the final cut, as well as some other problems that I had to overcome, cause I didn't wanna make the video too long :) but with this seal, helmet is completely sealed and affixed to the suit as in the reference, just a bit clunky to get in and not too "cinematic" to show :3

[@DemigodWL]

@@Zibartas Thanks :) Its great to know you go to this detail. :)

[@Zibartas]

@@DemigodWL media.discordapp.net/attachments/1248594715599699988/1271848395614457866/IMG_1460.jpg?ex=66fc111f&is=66fabf9f&hm=7e868425fc3d515f7c785ee9e77250fe8af4b99cf68371a08ef363fb43a1653a&=&format=webp&width=1038&height=1384 dunno if this loads but it should explain better what i meant hahaha

[@jeditsuyoshi]

So so good.

[@jungle1944]

You are truly an artisan, and a huge inspiration. Bless

[@Zibartas]

aw thank you!!!

[@QziQza]

so good!

[@snomnoom2741]

Cool

[@aloneinfiction4101]

What colors are you using???

[@Zibartas]

I added text pop ups at the bottom of the screen - mostly Vallejo Air Metallics :)

[@GBnet2]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Biru_to]

This is an amazing piece of work, and a really enjoyable video to listen to your insightful commentary. Thank you for sharing this video! Really inspiring

[@Zibartas]

Aw thanks! I was worried that the video turned out a bit too 'wordy' and I didn't let the footage 'breathe enough' :D

[@jamespray]

I love how much functionality you bring to your cosplay parts, and all the separate bits. It's much more satisfying to watch than builds where everything is fused together.

[@Zibartas]

Thank you so much!! :D It's actually a bit self-serving - the more parts the less masking tape needed :D !!

[@thefatmoop]

Amazing

[@Mr_Anderson99]

You are incredibly talented! I hope you make something Tron inspired when Tron: Ares rolls around!

[@Zibartas]

Tron is such a rich universe for crazy LED designs, I think most people think of it when you talk about the topic of lights in costumes :D

[@alvarhart8629]

Honestly my favorite content creator at the moment. The amount of thought you put in to your work is really inspiring. Your work with resin and led-lights is unmatched.

[@Zibartas]

Thank you!!! I think a lot of knowledge that I got to use in this project came from allll the other trials and errors I made in previous builds, so I could work at a much faster pace hehe

[@andrewkirei8935]

Wow! Really amazing work! Your crafts always inspiring💪

[@Zibartas]

Thank you so much!!!

[@cabe_bedlam]

Incredible work! Watching your stuff get better and better has been a joy.

[@Zibartas]

Aw thanks!! :D I'm so happy I'm not disappointing! :D

[@VidZdovc]

The mattress foam cutter is a neat idea. When I cut foam with a knife or scissors I always get jagged edges on round shapes.

[@Zibartas]

Exactly right! and all those lil jagged edges shine through fabric if you wrap tightly!

[@levipatton9207]

I love your videos! We need more!

[@Zibartas]

I'll try to put them out more often!!! Time is the limiting factor, not desire :D

[@Dax-Yoroi]

This is dope ! You are an amazing maker and this inspiered me a lot ! Thanks I didn't know that you can make resin print so clear to see throught with polishing.... but don't you get to many optical deformation ?

[@Zibartas]

Not really, i mean the shape matters a lot, but if the visor is relatively thin and not too concave the distortions are minimal :) Physics still apply tho haha