wannabetrooper Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Wanted to show you guys what I've done to my MR CE helmet. I want to thank all who have shared their ideas. Came in very handy. Not done yet, but here's what I've done so far: 1. Remove neck & brow trim then disassemble helmet: 2. Sand off any mold lines and fill in gap under the frown: 3. I used 220 then 320 crit sandpaper over the mold lines. Then I sanded the entire helmet with 600 wet/dry using some water with a little soap. 4. I removed the aerators: 5. Next I wanted to open up the space after the third tooth: First I marked where I wanted the opening: Then I drilled a small hole in the center and worked my way out: Next, I used some small metal files and sandpaper to smooth out the hole. Now there is a more defined third tooth: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabetrooper Posted May 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 6. Next I removed the tabs just above the ear on the back half and these on the front, plus some other parts: This was so I could close the big gap between the two halves after removing the ears: I was hoping to use ears from one of the helmet kits, but I can't find anyone who will sell them to me. I might have to use the ones it came with 7. Filled in the areas with some MMD putty. Will sand smooth tomorrow: After that it should be ready for priming then painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Great tutorial so far. Keep the pictures coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabetrooper Posted May 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 I had posted this already, but thought I should include it here too: I placed some electrical tape on the brow as a guide, then trimmed it: Before: After Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootch[TK] Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hey this is looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 If you need some ears try John Danter on here, he offers hero and stunt versions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabetrooper Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 If you need some ears try John Danter on here, he offers hero and stunt versions Awesome. I'll give him a try. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onigiri[TK] Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Awesome. Mine arrived in the mail today (85 bucks off of Ebay)...quite teh deal and IMHO a GREAT helmet that these mods just make better. Id take teh CE over an FX ANY day. Im hoping someone comes out with some aftermarket bubble lenses. Awesome. I'll give him a try. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabetrooper Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 OK, I sanded the MMD putty around the ear areas and this is how they look: Next I will permanently reinstall the cap, seal the seam with more MMD, then primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE[501st] Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 You're doing a great job showing all you're doing! Thanks!! Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onigiri[TK] Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 why do I have the feeling this helmet is going be incredible when its finished.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Im hoping someone comes out with some aftermarket bubble lenses. Working on flat though! I ordered one as well. Mine should arrive this week. Great job so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklordtripple9 Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Great job so far,can't wait to see the endresult I woulden't have the GUTS to do this to an mr ce!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onigiri[TK] Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 POSSIBLY a stupid question but what is MMD putty? Its not pink so its not Bondo so I am assuming some sort of modeling putty... Great job so far,can't wait to see the endresult I woulden't have the GUTS to do this to an mr ce!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Dee Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 How do you find the MMD? Is it difficult to sand? The epoxy I'm using is a bit of a b#tch to sand down. Sands smooth, but a little tough. Looking good. DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabetrooper Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thanks everyone. I found the MMD White Putty (actually more grey) in a local hobby shop. It's made by a company called Squadron Products. It dries fairly quick and it is easy to sand. For mine I use 220, 320, then 600 grit sandpaper. With the 600 I wet the paper and it smooths out the putty really good. You can feather out the edges onto the plastic. Next step is to clean the inside to get rid of the residue from the foam pieces, then paint it flat black. Then primer and paint. I just hope after all this I don't screw up the details by hand painting them instead of using decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thanks everyone. I found the MMD White Putty (actually more grey) in a local hobby shop. It's made by a company called Squadron Products. It dries fairly quick and it is easy to sand. For mine I use 220, 320, then 600 grit sandpaper. With the 600 I wet the paper and it smooths out the putty really good. You can feather out the edges onto the plastic. I've tried some of that stuff. Found it in a local hobby shop. They aren't kidding when they say "Harmful Vapors" on the front there. It's got a powerful smell. Definitely want to use in a ventilated area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabetrooper Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 After I opened up the space next to the third tooth I decided I wanted to open them all up a little. Here are some before and after pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Trooper Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 With them opened up more it does look a lot better. Good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Awesome job....I am trying to get another CE so I can do this as well. I don't have the courage to tackle this without a backup...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 When my CE gets here I am following in your foot steps man! Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkRockTuba Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 it looks awesome so far, i cant wait to see the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabetrooper Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Awesome job....I am trying to get another CE so I can do this as well. I don't have the courage to tackle this without a backup...lol. Exactly! I have an unaltered one too that I plan on taking pictures side by side when I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabetrooper Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Planning on painting the inside black today and priming the outside tomorrow. I will post pictures when I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riveting Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Looking forward to pic's of the finished Lid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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