Yeah I'm not exactly sure about that. I figure 1 bottle of Panzer should be enough since it's only the top dome and the lower cheeks.
As to painting...I believe Webchief painted his with a sponge brush? I'm not exactly sure if the sponge would waste any paint or how easy it is.
I was also thinking of painting with a paintbrush, but I'm not sure yet. I don't think I'm gonna go out and buy one of those propellants, so I'll have to figure something out.
Webchief, would you be able to enlighten us all about painting please?
I'd like to know what you did, what to do and what not to do...and why!
Let us know dude,
Bobo
PS: more pics coming soon once the week starts!
PPS: WOW! Those paints look dead on Webchief! Especially in that different light! Eeeeexcellent work
Yup, I simply used a sponge brush. Yes it may "waste" some paint but A) it saves you going out and buying an airbrush if you don't have one B) you only need one bottle anyway C) its much easier to use then an airbrush. Just give it a coat, let it dry and give it another coat.
I used a foam brush on that entire helmet except for the upper cheek area which was spray painted with flat black and then weathered.
Webchief, did you ended with paint lines on your helmet by using a sponge brush?
From the pictures I have seen I cant see any. It looks like it turned out very nice and smooth.
Is there any special way to apply the paint with the sponge??
I might try it if I dont get a paintbrush by the time I start painting my new helmet.
Thanks Webchief.
Hey dude, well....
I never painted with a sponge brush b4, and I got scared because after the 1st coat, it looked horrible!! Streaks everywhere!! Even after the second coat there were streaks!
I just painted in different directions, smooth straight strokes, and I didn't dab since bubbles will form.
I just finished the 3rd coat (same bottle of paint!) and there are no streaks visible! So don't be scared, go crazy with the brush, but don't go too fast or else you'll see some bubble forming. Just slow down and smooth the bubbles away.
I think the key is to do as many coats as possible and not to go fast with these sponge brushes, cuz my paint job is turning out great!
Why thanks I didn't think it's an amazing paint job, but if you think so...then great!!!
I'm painting the red madibles as I type this (well, not during) so I'll have some pics up in a couple of mins!
Yeah, the bucket does have a nice shape doesnt it?
I'm wondering what people used to cut the Polycarbonate Welding shields?? Mechanical saw or blade?
Also, could anyone confirm for me how wide the space is supposed to be between the mandibles? (im cm please )
I mean, is it just the same width all the way down? Or does it flare up a little?
fine lookin bucket there bobo! as for cutting the faceshield i just used scissors but it scratched mine up so maybe an exacto is better... just score and snap!
Lookin good Bobo, just wait til you start adding the battle damage and scratches
Is the visor hard and not very flexible? If so I had one of those before and used a Dremel with a cut off wheel.