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Here is my progress so far. Still have to fine tune the eyes and Teeth.   Was trying to find the correct Testors Grey paint. I found  Testors 1138-RM1138_0611 will that work?  Just got word from ATA that my Armor Kit is ready for shipping. 
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Testors 1138 is a close match to the Humbrol gray used on screen, it’s what many of us here in the States use.

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Looking great so far, Robert, and fantastic to see that you started a build thread!  Doing this will honestly help a lot, believe me.  If you are ever unsure of anything (even a little bit) always ask first before moving ahead.  This takes some extra time of course, but it will save you having to re-do anything.  It's also important to post as many photos as you can (a picture really is worth a thousand words), especially if you run into an issue.

Best of luck on your build, and I look forward to following your progress!

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Hi, good luck with your project, looking forward to see photos of your BBB day! 

 

I think the following forum threads can give you some helpful tips for your helmet build as they were to me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheers  :salute:

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Congratulations man!  ATA is an excellent kit, that is the set that I have.  Has great potential.  Be sure to post pics and ask a lot of questions!  Good Luck and have fun!!

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alright finally got the helmet attached to itself. Will the ears cover the difference on the left side or do I need to adjust that. I am fighting alignment and what not.

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alright finally made some progress on my Helmet.  One ear down and one to go.  The. I will work on painting and neck trimming.

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Glad to see you back  at it! I, myself, have had periodic breaks from time to time while I work on my ATA suit. Let's keep at it together!

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3 hours ago, MaskedVengeance said:

Glad to see you back  at it! I, myself, have had periodic breaks from time to time while I work on my ATA suit. Let's keep at it together!

Sounds like a plan. 

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The positioning of your ears is spot-on Robert!  If I may make a few suggestions on the paint they would be:

 

1.  The black outline and interior stripes are screen accurate and truly show that "hand painted" look, but I think you may have taken the bottom a bit too far onto the ridge that sits below the rear traps, making them taller than they should ideally be.  Not a big deal for Basic, but if when you apply for higher levels this would be an issue.

 

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The screens on your Hovi-tips should ideally be at the front and not quite as recessed as they are now.  Easy fix!

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Keep up the fantastic work, Robert, and I look forward to seeing your progress!!  :salute:

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Also looks like your side trap lines are a little too curved towards the backs

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You could also add a few more lines in the rear traps, you have 9 and screen reference has 13

 

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