Barcoder[TK] Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Posted January 18, 2014 Good work so far! Don't worry about the dull cap, nothing that could not be polished with novus. One thing I don't get: why do you want to paint the inside black? It has no advantages, if you use a proper neckseal and wear the helmet correctly nobody will see your eyes. In the film NO helmet was painted black, but so many troopers Form the US do this. Weird thing. Gesendet von meinem XT1032 mit Tapatalk Thanks for the compliment! I will have to give Novus a try, stuff I have isn't doing the trick... The reason for painting the inside black is purely cosmetic. I think it makes the inside a little more "polished" & "real" looking... I think when showing kids/fans the inside, it will just look cooler all decked out. (Maybe it's just something us North Americans do? lol) Quote
Barcoder[TK] Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Posted January 18, 2014 Today has been spent painting.... (Which I enjoy doing.) Started with the first coat on the teeth... (and a bit of polishing with Meguiar's ultimate compound.) Then the tears & traps... The the ear bars... (I used adhesive vinyl to block the area.) A few minor touch ups & good to go.... ...and the first coat on the vocoder. I will leave them all to dry over night before applying the second coats. I plan on free-handing the tube stripes (I have a steady hand) but will be practicing on spare ABS first to get the technique down. Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted January 19, 2014 Report Posted January 19, 2014 Looking good, some nice clean lines there, well done Quote
Barcoder[TK] Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Posted January 19, 2014 Looking good, some nice clean lines there, well done Thank you very much. Quote
Barcoder[TK] Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Posted January 19, 2014 YAY. More painting.... Here is my 1st & second attempt at free-handing tube stripes. (More practice is in order...lol) I think I am using too much paint, as it's pooling at the edge of the masked area. I will try thinner coats... The insides are now all pretty & matte black... The ears are ready for the rank bar... 1st & 2nd coats on the traps...just need the vents on the back. 2nd coat on the teeth, left tear & vocoder. (...and more polishing!) (I often refer to this helmet as "Chip". You may notice the gouge above the eye-a fight with my Dremel that I did not win.) I have decided to keep it; adds a bit of history. Quote
The5thHorseman[501st] Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 Your tears black lines look more like claws than actual strips right now. I think you should either narrow the top, or widen the bottom, or a combinaison of both. Quote
Barcoder[TK] Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Posted January 20, 2014 Your tears black lines look more like claws than actual strips right now. I think you should either narrow the top, or widen the bottom, or a combinaison of both. Agreed, they do look like claws...which I kinda like. I wasn't sure if the vents were open to a little personal interpretation or not... Thank you for the nudge; I will be sure to get them straightened out. Quote
Rawgee Posted January 21, 2014 Report Posted January 21, 2014 I do like them as well! good work on that helmet Peter! Quote
Barcoder[TK] Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Posted January 23, 2014 WOW. People were not kidding about the ears being the hardest part... I had to take a time-out last night. Seriously. lol Anyway, this is what I managed to accomplish last night & this evening. (I have thrown in the towel for the evening...) Here you can see just how thick the ABS is on this section. It's hard to get things to lay flat.... ...and here is the test fitting....after HOURS of tweaking. This is the test fitting on the back..... ..and this is the result after screwing it all together.... Thankfully the front ended up nice & flush... (Yes, I will be countersinking the bottom screw.) I may attempt to fix the back of this ear, but not tonight. My patience has run out... lol ..and that was just one ear. I still have to deal with the right one. Quote
Rawgee Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 Haha! Awesome Peter! Told you huh! Looking very good bro! Yeah its better to take a break sometime, i understood that especially during the ear pieces process... that took me 2 days btw...haha Quote
Tolo[TK] Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 Good job. Don't forget, the key is not to rush the progress. Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk Quote
Barcoder[TK] Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Posted January 24, 2014 YAY! I finished the ears! Phew, I though for sure I had screwed up the right one.....I was fretting about it at work, all day. Thanks to a post in another build thread (Thanks Diana) I was able to look at the right ear from a fresh perspective and get 'er done. lol I am a very happy future trooper. <breathes a huge sigh of relief> Quote
Minuteman Posted January 24, 2014 Report Posted January 24, 2014 Very nice work! Even my 3rd helmet did not come out with such small gaps<br /><br />Gesendet von meinem XT1032 mit Tapatalk<br /><br /> Quote
Tolo[TK] Posted January 24, 2014 Report Posted January 24, 2014 Looks good! Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk Quote
gazmosis[501st] Posted January 24, 2014 Report Posted January 24, 2014 This build is a pleasure to watch. A question was asked earlier as to why to paint the inside of the helmet black. When we troop, the motto most heard is "it's for the kids". They are usually smaller than us and can look up into our helmets. When they see black, it gives an aspect of realism. Quote
Cantina Security[501st] Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 Tight work Peter , beautiful armour.... Quote
toybiz[TK] Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 Very nice work and thank you for sharing. Going to help when I get to the same places during my build! Adam Quote
Barcoder[TK] Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Posted January 25, 2014 This build is a pleasure to watch. A question was asked earlier as to why to paint the inside of the helmet black. When we troop, the motto most heard is "it's for the kids". They are usually smaller than us and can look up into our helmets. When they see black, it gives an aspect of realism. Thank you Gaz. I truly appreciate your comment. Agreed! Kids are the ones to see right up into the helmet. Quote
Barcoder[TK] Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys for your complements on the ears. I ain't gonna say I was close to tears...(well, maybe a tiny bit. lol) That was the hardest part of the whole build. Well, here's is the progress I made since the ears... In the end, I decided to use decals for the tube stripes... I just don't have the time to paint them right now; I will before my EIB submission. With that said, I do believe it's time to submit my application for the 501st! I now understand that your armour will never be "finished" but I am confidant I am ready for basic approval. Edited January 26, 2014 by Barcoder Quote
SGT Tasty Wheat Posted January 26, 2014 Report Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) This is great! I understand why you liked the tear vent lines. They look really cool the "claw" way. Not cannon but would look cool on something like a deathtrooper or something your not trying to gain approval with. Good luck with getting in!!! Edited January 26, 2014 by SGT Tasty Wheat Quote
The5thHorseman[501st] Posted January 26, 2014 Report Posted January 26, 2014 Think about painting white your ear screws too Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted January 26, 2014 Report Posted January 26, 2014 Think about painting white your ear screws too And the ear bumps! Quote
Barcoder[TK] Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Posted January 26, 2014 Think about painting white your ear screws too And the ear bumps! HAHA! I knew I'd be called out on those two things. (Not to worry, they were both done right after I posted those pics.) Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted January 26, 2014 Report Posted January 26, 2014 You did good work on that kit. If you ever redo it with a sharper kit, it will look amazing. Quote
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