tubachris85x[501st] Posted November 3, 2015 Report Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) Probably have seen many of these floating around here, but wanted to show it off. I actually finished this a few weeks ago. I had gotten this kit 2nd hand from the legion boards, with about 95% of the trimming completed (which helped). I spent a good amount of time researching the original helmets, as this was first time ever putting one together. I was lucky enough to track down the humbrol paints locally as well. I will say I'm terrible with the hand painting stuff. I think I'll stick to making stencils the next time I put one together It's all hand-brushed painted with the exception of the tube stripes. I wasn't even going to attempt those myself on the first attempt! Last thing is that the areators are from Keith, which are quite nice. I may also try to get the foam and chin-straps from RS props though, as after seein their in person, getting to try it on this helmet, it's a bit thinner and more acccurate in "yellow" as wella as the chin-straps being a bit more substantial than the trooperbay set I got right now. A few locals who have handled Gino helmets in the past have mentioned their concern with the helmet's strength due to the use of thinner plastic (it never bothered me) but as such, I'll mention that the method of attaching the lens material inccreased the helmet's strength and "heft" substantially compared to how it felt prior. Thanks -TC Edited November 3, 2015 by tubachris85x Quote
Ryth_[501st] Posted November 3, 2015 Report Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) Looks just like mine.. but your stripes are much much nicer A great helmet, good job! Edited November 3, 2015 by Ryth_ 1 Quote
tubachris85x[501st] Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Posted November 3, 2015 Thank you so much! Quote
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted November 3, 2015 Report Posted November 3, 2015 only a few things not worth mentioning. very nice work. you should be proud. Quote
tubachris85x[501st] Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Posted November 6, 2015 Thanks! Yea there are few small inaccuracies I can point out. The brow trim I feel is a little too tall, but I didn't have anythig else to work with and I didn't feel comfortable trying to trim it myself without proper tools to achieve a clean, even cut. To add, the brow sits flush with the top of the eyes--that was purely my own preference. Unfortunately I may have to end up selling this for financial reasons :'( Quote
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