I’ve created a video showing how you can combine basic Blender 3D modelling techniques with the Plating Generator add-on to quickly create a Sci Fi looking helmet like the one you see here. Hope it’s useful to you!
The Blender Add-On has proved very popular and based on requests, I have made some additions to the plating generator which are free to all current users:
Define the number of segments on the sides of the plates and within the grooves.
An additional option of selecting the faces for the plates as well as the grooves.
Add a bevel to the edges of the plates, and define the number of segments.
This plugin is also tested on the upcoming Blender 2.79.