Knowing i am not the best with conceptual art is it ok to use some references to give me idea to turn the helmet into something of my own?
Absolutely that's ok to use. In fact, please do! One of my favorite things as a teacher is when a student applies what they learn in a unique way. Mimicking exactly what's in a course is useful and ok, but following the course while modeling your own unique helmet proves that you understand the material in an adaptable way.
Thank you Sir. Now i just have to pull myself to use my tablet and Pen and hopefully get it working correctly. Hope to have some progress pics this weekend when i really get to work on it.