Lizzeh Posted July 26, 2008 Report Posted July 26, 2008 Whee! So, I got a lovely AP helmet kit yesterday I've been working on it all last night and today, and here's where I'm at: and after a minor accident >_< I got the frown almost painted: I figured the paint incident was a sign to take a break. Until tomorrow! I think I'm gonna hand paint the rest of the helmet rather than use the decals.. when I get a new pot of grey The ears were a pain in the backside and I'm still not happy with them. I'll get some better pics of them tomorrow. Other than tweaking the ears and painting it, all I need is some lenses and I'll be pretty much done Quote
stukatrooper Posted July 26, 2008 Report Posted July 26, 2008 Nice score Lizzeh, and looks like you got the eyes trimmed spot on.I have helped a few troopers out with a strip of dark green face shield here in the UK. PM me if you would like some no glue needed it uses the screws inside the lid. Quote
Trooperman Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 Hey Lezzeh, your helmet is looking pretty damn cool just remember to take your time and enjoy it ,look forward to the updates Quote
TK-4510[501st] Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 You rock! Nice trimming and frown. Ears look good from what I see.. Quote
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 awesome Lizzeh! you've been waitin for that! lookin good! Quote
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 Looking great! Sorry about the paint spill. I hate it when that happens. -John Quote
Ghost Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 Looking good Can't wait to see the finished item!! Quote
The_Trooper Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 Looks great Liz, i cant wait to see it finished Quote
MandalorianWarrior87 Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 Looking good!! Can't believe you got all that done in a day. It's taken me over a week and i'm knowhere near done. lol. Can't wait to see more. p.s Ears look good to me. Quote
Lizzeh Posted July 27, 2008 Author Report Posted July 27, 2008 Thanks guys I'm painting it at the moment, I'll post pics when I'm done Neil: How far are you with yours? Got pics? Quote
derekduvalle Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 I received my AP on Friday, been trooping on Friday night at TOYS R US and all day Saturday, so I have only just started work on mine today. Rough trim work completed just working on cleaning up the eyes etc. I will post some completed pics soon. Quote
MandalorianWarrior87 Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 Neil: How far are you with yours? Got pics? Not been taking pics I've cut out both eyes and started on the frown yesterday. I'm goin real slow, lol. As it's my first build i'm really enjoying it, already thinking of "what bucket shall i get next?" lol. Can't wait to see more pics Liz. p.s Liz, what did you use to cut out the excess on the cap 'n' back? Are scissors strong/sharp enough? Quote
Lizzeh Posted July 27, 2008 Author Report Posted July 27, 2008 I received my AP on Friday, been trooping on Friday night at TOYS R US and all day Saturday, so I have only just started work on mine today. Rough trim work completed just working on cleaning up the eyes etc. I will post some completed pics soon. Nice, how was the troop? Looking forward to seeing the helmet Not been taking pics I've cut out both eyes and started on the frown yesterday. I'm goin real slow, lol. As it's my first build i'm really enjoying it, already thinking of "what bucket shall i get next?" lol. Can't wait to see more pics Liz. p.s Liz, what did you use to cut out the excess on the cap 'n' back? Are scissors strong/sharp enough? Hehe I'm already wanting another helmet to build, ooh the choices! And I used a knife, a scalpel type one I'd imagine scissors would do it, the plastic isn't that tough, but I've never tried them Quote
derekduvalle Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 Troops were good thanks. Saturdays all-dayer was a killer though, very HOT, but still an excellent day. Quote
firebladejedi[TK] Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 I think i used sissors to trim the back cap wavey part on my AP, was easy enough to cut Looking forward to seeing more progress pics everyone Quote
MandalorianWarrior87 Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 Liz, i tried a craft knife, didn't like it, lol. Been using my dremel since, much easier Might trim the cap 'n' back tomorrow. Quote
Lizzeh Posted July 27, 2008 Author Report Posted July 27, 2008 Ah I'm scared of dremels, knives are much less whirry. Best o luck cutting it, it's easy enough OK I've started painting it today: (you can see my crappy left ear in there, there's quite a gap and I'm not 100% on how I'll fix it. Maybe I took too much off?) As you can see.. I'm not a neat painter, I get it all over my hands and forget about it, hence the grubby finger marks everywhere. Oh well, it comes off easy enough, when it's all dry I'll give it a clean and a polish and all should be good Quote
Timjim Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 Looking great I knew you'd spill paint, and end up cutting yourself ¬_¬ Good job you have eleven fingers eh? Quote
Lizzeh Posted July 27, 2008 Author Report Posted July 27, 2008 Looking great I knew you'd spill paint, and end up cutting yourself ¬_¬ Good job you have eleven fingers eh? They're more like scratches than cuts! I'm more annoyed about the trousers, I liked those. Ah well, at least I didn't spill it on the helmet Quote
firebladejedi[TK] Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 Did you follow the trim lines for the left ear? It looks that way and if you did there will be a bigger gap... But it looks fine, most helmets have a small gap and remember thats movie accurate Quote
Lizzeh Posted July 27, 2008 Author Report Posted July 27, 2008 Did you follow the trim lines for the left ear? It looks that way and if you did there will be a bigger gap... But it looks fine, most helmets have a small gap and remember thats movie accurate Yeah I guess that's what I did. Ah well, it doesn't look too bad Quote
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