1mpulseS0D's Build Thread [*AP]

[1mpulseS0D]

If i paint them bigger it would start going up the edge of the tear/trap. I hope it doesn't matter how many lines there are in the tears/traps have.

[Locitus[Admin]]

Well looking at this picture, it they look too small.

[1mpulseS0D]

You mean the one on the cap'n'back? It will be covered by the rubber

[Locitus[Admin]]

No i meant the ones in the picture. They look liek they have another mm or two before the edge.

[1mpulseS0D]

Thats probably the angle, because i traced the bottom of the tear with a pencil so that i wouldn't draw up on the edge. And when i take a look at the helmet i see that it is precisely not coming up the edge.

[Locitus[Admin]]

could be, and in that case, excellent!

[1mpulseS0D]

So, time for an update, I've been mostly preparing myself for the scariest thing so far. Gluing. And I've partially overcomed my fear. I've glued one covering strip to one of the biceps which should be cured tomorrow. I'm also going to check with you guys if my tubestripe mask looks ok. As what I've read there isn't any number of tubestripes set in stone so i guess it will do.

 

Now pics

 

[RedSpecial[TK]]

Looks great, Your'e getting there now

[1mpulseS0D]

The painting of the tube stripes didn't go very well, if i messed it up too bad and can't chip of the little paint bleeds tomorrow, i have to get some humbrol thinner and some Dave-M tubestripe decals.

[1mpulseS0D]

I managed to remove the paint bleedings and the tubestripes got rather nice

 

[Locitus[Admin]]

Nicely done!

[RedSpecial[TK]]

Nice work ! thats one sharp looking lid

[1mpulseS0D]

Would using a sharpie be enough for the ear ranks?

[Locitus[Admin]]

I'd go with humbrol.

[1mpulseS0D]

Ye, i notice it now. I took a scrap piece and drew some black on it, wasn't as glossy as humbrol. But i just got a hard time cleaning the brushes properly. Not that i got too much more to paint now But still..

[Locitus[Admin]]

That's why you should get the thinner, to clean your brushes

[1mpulseS0D]

That's why you should get the thinner, to clean your brushes

 

Do you think "Havannamagasinet" got humbrol thinner?

[Locitus[Admin]]

No idea. But it's usually found in the same kind of hobby stores that sell humbrol paints. But you could use acetone as well. Might not work as well, but good enough.

[1mpulseS0D]

I got my first whole piece done this weekend The left bicep. I just got to sand some of the covering strips down and then it is completely done! (except strapping )

 

 

I also painted the o2 canister so that is ready for assembly! How long should the metal clips be?

[1mpulseS0D]

My forearm is currently beeing sealed at one side, the other will be sealed tomorrow. Pictures on sunday

Edited August 12, 2011 by 1mpulseS0D

[1mpulseS0D]

And so here is a picture of the full right arm!

 

 

I have tried it on with underarmor but didn't take that on for this picture. I think that my forearm is a little too snug, but i don't feel that when having the underarmor on. Onto the next arm

 

Oh, also i have a teaser for you

[Locitus[Admin]]

I also painted the o2 canister so that is ready for assembly! How long should the metal clips be?

Considering the canvas belt is 3 inches wide, make the clips long enough to curve across about half the tube for the detonator, and then maybe co down about 2-2.5 inches behind your belt.

 

Or you can just but ready made clips by TK-4702

 

You're doing great progress!

[KarinOlava]

If i paint them bigger it would start going up the edge of the tear/trap. I hope it doesn't matter how many lines there are in the tears/traps have.

 

Just read this thread now, so a bit late response to this.. oh well..

You shouldn't worry about going a little up on the edge with the paint. That's what I did when I painted BH-7060's AP helmet. Felt that the tears and traps were a bit on the small side when I had them marked right where the edge starts. So after a bit on marking it all up with a pencil I had something that looked more accurate even if it did go up on the edge a bit. The egde on the AP helmet also has a a bit more soft bend in the tears then my TM, but trust me, it won't look weird if you paint a bit more there otherwise, looks great!

Here's a picture of the helmet and paint job:

 

 

Another tip for the paint is to use pandatroopers method, that's what I did. Link here (just scroll down till you see it). With this you only need to focus on getting one line straigh at a time

Anyway, hope you have as much fun with your build as I am with mine!

Edited August 15, 2011 by Acima

[1mpulseS0D]

Thanks for the tip Karin . But i got my helmet as i wanted it to look, very happy with the result Working on getting my second arm done. Do i have to have my TK-boots for making the shins?

[1mpulseS0D]

Could i have this thread moved to ANH builds?