Ales Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Posted September 11, 2013 Not a secret. Firstly I cut out the "pencil" line on the stencil background. Then I cut out about one fourth of background and put it in the right place, so I have a possibility to correct the stencil position. Then I just pressed the stencil part that was without background and fix it. Then carefully detach the second quarter of background and press stencil again. The same third and forth time. So I've got almost the right position without big folding lines. There was two places the stencil was not fit tightly. See the images how I eliminate this. Quote
Ales Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Posted September 11, 2013 The main thing is to stick tightly the stripes outline. Then you can use simple brush easily. This is all about trooperbay stencils. Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 11, 2013 Report Posted September 11, 2013 Very nice work, well done Quote
Ales Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Posted September 11, 2013 Very nice work, well done Thanks Glen. And now question again. The ear rank bar - where and how much stripes? Of course my goal is centurion level, and the CRL says: "Ear bars shall have only one or two bumps painted in black (rank stripes)". So here is the field for search... Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 11, 2013 Report Posted September 11, 2013 From what I have seen most stick with the one rank bar on the last bump (back of ear) on each ear. I personally have done this on my buckets. There is a thread about ear rank bars here Quote
Ales Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Posted September 11, 2013 The same preparation and painting the right side blue stripes: Quote
Ales Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Posted September 11, 2013 From what I have seen most stick with the one rank bar on the last bump (back of ear) on each ear. I personally have done this on my buckets. There is a thread about ear rank bars here Let it be the one stripe on each ears. Less paint Quote
Ales Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) The painting work has almost done (except the ear bolts which I will paint later with white marker) Edited September 11, 2013 by Ales Quote
gazmosis[501st] Posted September 12, 2013 Report Posted September 12, 2013 The template material must be new vinyl. The ones I have won't stick no matter what you do. AWESOME JOB. They look like decals!!!!!! Nice work! Quote
Ales Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Posted September 12, 2013 The template material must be new vinyl. Absolutely Quote
Ales Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Posted September 12, 2013 The template material must be new vinyl. The ones I have won't stick no matter what you do. AWESOME JOB. They look like decals!!!!!! Nice work! Thank you Quote
Ales Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) Mic tips installing. The left one I drilled promptly, but the right mic tip hole I drilled three times Any way all the extra holes are covered by wide washer from the inside and the mic tip base by the outside. Edited September 12, 2013 by Ales Quote
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted September 12, 2013 Report Posted September 12, 2013 Great looking job on the painting Alexey! Truly inspirational. Thanks for sharing. Quote
Ales Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Posted September 12, 2013 The helmet exterior is almost done (no neck seal installed yet and unpainted ear bolts). Lets moving to the interior. Quote
Ales Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Posted September 12, 2013 I think I'll order the Echo's fan bracket system, it is very good looking thing. Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 12, 2013 Report Posted September 12, 2013 Nice work, looking very smart Quote
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted September 12, 2013 Report Posted September 12, 2013 Nicely done trooper. That's a great looking bucket you've got there. -Eric Quote
edwardowan Posted September 12, 2013 Report Posted September 12, 2013 I agree with everyone else, this helmet looks fantastic! great work! Quote
Ales Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Posted September 12, 2013 Installing the neck trim, strapping and top lining. I use a knee guard which solds in personal protection equipment store. Also it is my first attempt of using E6000. So stinky Quote
edwardowan Posted September 12, 2013 Report Posted September 12, 2013 great idea on the knee guard! looks like a great fit! will look into that myself! Quote
Ales Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Posted September 13, 2013 Does the frown mesh should be metal or not? It's not come with ATA kit, so I need to find improvised material. Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 13, 2013 Report Posted September 13, 2013 As long as it is black it does not matter, I used flyscreen mesh for the hardware shop, it comes in plastic or metal, I prefer the metal as you can curve it so it sits nicely on the teeth Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 13, 2013 Report Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) . Edited September 13, 2013 by gmrhodes13 Quote
Ales Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Posted September 14, 2013 As long as it is black it does not matter, I used flyscreen mesh for the hardware shop, it comes in plastic or metal, I prefer the metal as you can curve it so it sits nicely on the teeth Bingo!!! Thanks for the idea! Quote
Ales Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) I have bought a patch for the flyscreen mesh, which is about 12cm*10cm dimensions. It fits very well. It was gray color and I just paint it with black matte acrylic paint. First fit with double side tape, later I will just glue on the mesh to the helmet for better durability: Also cut the ears bolts to normal length. Edited September 14, 2013 by Ales Quote
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