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For those have re-done a Don Post...how hard is it to repaint it? Is it pretty simple to sand or prime , or is it not worth the trouble? I kind want to get a helmet kit from somebody on here, but not sure who to go with. I've got a MR helmet on order, but if it's as nice as the scale version, I won't want to troop in it. I need a good-looking helmet that I can actually wear and not be too scared to mess up. Thanks in advance :)
They're not bad, and easy to repaint. You can use a craft ring in the botom to create a little flare to the helmet. Paint goes on easy, The pic below is of my son's DP95 as a Mando Commando.
http://lh5.google.com/justick2/RnOGg...0/IMG_3989.JPG
My very first conversion years and years ago was a DP helmet. The only advice I'd have is be careful with enamel paints. If I remember right, there was something about the vinyl that didn't allow the enamel spray paints I used to fully cure. I had to spray a clear sealant over my base coats so they wouldn't feel "tacky" anymore.
Maybe I'll go with a kit instead. I still may get a DP just to have one.
Here you can see the paintjob I did on two Don Post Helmets. They Are easy to paint and also the shape is quite good:
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f23/my-don-post-practise-helmets-nr-iv-v-23019/
I actaually selling on of those.
Those look awesome! I'm not sure I can do that, but I might try. I'm thinking about pricing an airbrush. Those are some inspirational paint jobs, I gotta tell ya.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfi