TK-4510

Thanks guys. I have decided not to paint the inside of the helmet. I have never had any problems with the helmet being white inside. I will probably use decals on the helmet. I have some really nice ones from CAP still. Mike

Well I couldn't wait and broke my own rule. Always wait 5 days after painting helmet for it to cure. Although the helmet has been sitting for 4 days its still soft, I decided to go ahead. I was careful though and painted the frown and ears. I held the helmet carefully in my lap. Using Humbrol ad gray 5 (mix well) and a fine tipped brush for the frown. Larger standard brush for the ears.

Chazz "Gundamzepplin"may have a few. I would give you CAP's email, but I dont know if he would be cool with that. He used to be a member on this board "Weibes"...

Actually I think that IS a Disney lid.. This is the NEW armor... ----------

I actually like the CAP ones the best. They are SDS copies. The trooper decals are OK too.

They changed them. They have seperate eyes now. But that is not a disney lid.

Yeah Recastastic's funny as hell. You get better dude. Didnt know about your jaw, ouch. Godd to hear the bike is OK. Its probably an expensive bike huh?

Thanks everybody. Its really turning out nice so far. Now unfortunately, we will need to let the nice thick paint cure for a week. Thats the rub with this stuff. I got some really nice CAP decals to go on it (thanks Chris). For those who dont know, the decals are copies of the SDS decals. Probably the nicest cleanest looking ones yet. I do have to say though. I am having issues with the idea of painting the inside black. How can anyone cleanly mount anything inside without messing up the black? I will have to investigate this further. I bought some accurate neck trim from webers, so the necks gonna rock too. This is gonna be like LOTR,....."MY PRECIOUS!!!" I aint gonna wanna send it back to you Kent!!! Nah, seriously though.....You will like it, I think....I hope. Mike

Hmmm. Maybe I should make it TK-Ph.D? Here's some teaser pics

not a fan of CT's myself.

perfecto!

Just trim them straight along following the edge. Just inside the flare on the edge there. That way they are nice and flat. On the arm bottom, trim about a half inch in, just leave that curve under so it looks clean and thicker. Just make a nice clean circular cut there. It would be easier if I had a pic but I dont.

Primed and paint today. No pics, sorry. Man its hot in SD 104 degrees today!!!!

Yes, sorry Kent. I have been sanding out the ripples more I didnt bother taking pics because it slows me down and I figured it would be redundant. I am going to primer it again today. If all goes well I will paint it and take some pics then. Its coming along very nicely and will be sweet when its done bro. Mike

HAHA you made me laugh at that one!!!

Apple has a book publisher that will do one offs. They are expensive, but....

already did T*E stunt build up

Thanks dude I wish....I am rooted deeply in SD though.

Thanks everyone. I was pretty bummed this afternoon. Torn between screamimg like a baby and putting my head through the wall. All I can say is thanks to all the friends who have helped my family through this. I dont know what the future holds, but I am ready for a good change. I had just settled with the idea that being unemployed was going to take a while when this interview popped on the radar. I was so sure it was mine. Not outwardly, but internally, I owned it. Was a huge let down. I was telling my wife that we should just do something on our own. I am not sure what that would be yet. I have had many ideas though. Too bad I cant live forever on Stormtrooper helmet building Mike

Here is the final bucket. Now I will put some novus on it and make sure its all dialed in before I send ity off to its new home. Shamless Plug.... I can assemble your AP too!!!! I charge $100 for AP assembly and can have it to you within one week of receiving it. Just have AP ship it to me and then when its done you pay me for assembly and shipping.

Now its time for the faucets ......ugh....DO NOT USE THESE. I am showing these on the helmet for now. I tried..... I just cant willingly build a bucket with water faucets.....They were very difficult to put in as well. The screws were very short.

Now the rubber trim. This stuff is way to big. I suggest the stuff that weberspump sells.. Here is the link: http://www.weberspump.com/acatalog/Rubber_Gaskets.html Look for "WINDOW & AD GLASS RUBBER #RG102"

Next comes the lens material. It does have some nice two sided tape on it and sticks right in place. Way too thin for trooping, but probably OK for shelf sittin'.