Bobo\'s DP \'95 Conversion TUSCAN DONE

I have 2 questions.
How many bottles of panzer olive do you need to paint 1 helmet?? Are you going to paint it with an air bruch??
 
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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! :D

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 ;)
 
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Thanks for the info, and please let me know more about the sponge brush method. Thanks.
 
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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.
 
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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.

Thanks for the info.
 
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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. :)
 
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Ok, I've spraypainted the flat black onto the upper cheeks, and now I finished applying a 2nd coat of Panzer Olive Grun to the dome and lower cheeks! :D

If you are wondering, I used a small sponge brush and there is enough paint in that tiny testors bottle for 3 (maybe more?) coats of green!

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Bobo
 
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Bobo, How did you aplied the paint with the sponge brush?? Circular motion, by sections..... Please let me know, thanks.

By the way, is turning out great.
 
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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! :D

Good luck,
Bobo
 
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Nice progress:love
Makes me want to do an ESB helmet. . .if only I had another helmet lying around somewhere;)

Keep us posted on your continued progress, pictures are a great help.

Ely
 
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If bubbles appear they are easy to get rid of.
A blow dryer will take care of them in no time.

Great lookin' helmet Bobo!(y)

darksidedesign

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Thanks for the compliments! :D
I just went out and bought this baby for really cheap:
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It looks very nice I think, has a nice thickness, same green as the MOM exhibit one, and it's not very seethrough!! :)

Bobo
 
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I'm blown away by the terrific shape of that helmet!
Not to mention the AMAZING paint job!!!

I'm dying to see this thing done!

darksidedesign

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*blush*

Why thanks :D 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?
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Bobo
 
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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!
 
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And with the Tuscan color applied (1st coat), it looks a little something like this: ;)

Since flash makes a HUGE difference on color, I added flash and no flash comparisons here.

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FLASH:
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NO FLASH

FLASH:
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NO FLASH

Hope you like! :D

Bobo
 
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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.
 
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