TK_LEPER

Your rivets looked like they need painting. Knees

I use blue painter's tape, just make sure the undercoat is good and dry. Otherwise it will make a texture in your paint while removing the tape.

Always prime plastic before painting, at least give it a good scrub with some 80-100 grit sandpaper, or both (especially ABS). You can always use masking tape to protect the whit exterior, I also wrap the exterior in a plastic shopping bag when painting.

I kinda rounded the corners on mine... apparently. :/

As stated above: I used a textured black spray paint (by Rustoleum) on my E-11. And I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Wow, those are great shots!

Yeah, you really have to put it on pretty thick in order to get that super glossy surface. I know though it takes longer to dry that way, but it's worth the wait I think. But you should be able to fix it by sanding it smooth and either polish it up or re-coat it again with a glossy clear coat.

Detonator pipes were 2 3/4"... The ones that were screen used anyway.

Can you send a pic?

FUN FUN FUN!!

I drilled a hole into the top of my sterling barrel, and use a nut and screw to hold the back end. The front just notches in the first hole there towards the front. ---------

Aren't you going to paint everything white? I see you already started detailing the helmet.

Mike has a great template, thinking of ordering a couple myself.

No, it's not the hammered stuff. this stuff has more grit to it, and the hammered stuff has a glossier finish. I'll see if I can find the can I used and take a shot of it.

I have to figure measurements and I'll get them quoted. I'll keep you posted.

Looking good Trooper, nice clean build! And good choice of belt clips may I add?

I used a textured black spray paint (by Rustoleum) on my E-11. And I would highly recommend it to anyone. Prior to weathering See more of my pics here on Flickr

Yeah, painting is pretty rough this time of year. Luckily, we had a few warm days last week, and I was able to sneak in some spray-painting on my latest lid. I have done a sandtrooper lid before, but didn't try to match the "move along" lid really at all. Although, it does have a fairly high brow.

Thanks Bro! I use Cinema 4D on the Mac.

Wow! I would rather have this lid over a TM any day! Terrell did a great job!

I'll take some more pics when I'm done detailing the paint chips. I sanded a few down a little too far, so the white came through. But I repainted them last night, now I just need to touch 'em up a bit, make them dirtier, etc. I did take some paint off the top, but not as much as the Dave M had. I have more pics here. I think it's Khaki, it has a hint of green to it. I think it looks pretty good. The trick is going over it again with some green/black paint washes, and a very light grit sandpaper.

You are welcome, glad to help! That's exactly what I did.

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The front arm should fit the folding stuck pretty tight, so it shouldn't turn. A lot like the stand for the MR E-11 blaster.