Buckeye01's Bucket Progress

Here are some progress pics of Buckeye01's bucket. It's a Skygunbro helmet being painted up in the ESB scheme. I'll post some more pics later tonight...

Awesome work!

Man, that looks sweet! I can't wait to see more! I am a little concerned about how far the rf stalk ear cap sticks out. Is it me, or is it protruding a little to much? That definately made my day bro! Thanks!

Originally Posted by Buckeye_01

Man, that looks sweet! I can't wait to see more! I am a little concerned about how far the rf stalk ear cap sticks out. Is it me, or is it protruding a little to much? That definately made my day bro! Thanks!

The earcap is sticking out a little more than it would if it were glued on because I just secured it with some folded over masking tape for the pictures. However the SGB buckets do have the older style 'thicker' onepiece earcaps kind of like the old MS1's.

Originally Posted by AFettFullofDollars

The earcap is sticking out a little more than it would if it were glued on because I just secured it with some folded over masking tape for the pictures. However the SGB buckets do have the older style 'thicker' onepiece earcaps kind of like the old MS1's.

I gotcha. Thanks for the updates man! I'm friggin sittin here droolin over those pics. I can't wait to see that bad boy in the flesh!

looking good man, allways love seing your work man!!!

Awesome work as usual bro, your painting skills with cans astounds me. I'm using your technique/colors on mine ATM and if it comes out even close to what you do I'll be happy.

Buckeye01, you will not be dissapointed with AFFO$'s paintjob, in fact you'l be totally blown away by it, guaranteed!! His attention to detail is incredible, made my bucket look so authentic

Looking awesome there Paul, keep up the good work.

Originally Posted by welsh_bounty_hunter

Buckeye01, you will not be dissapointed with AFFO$'s paintjob, in fact you'l be totally blown away by it, guaranteed!! His attention to detail is incredible, made my bucket look so authentic

Looking awesome there Paul, keep up the good work.

That's exactely why I wanted him to fix my bucket up! I was blown away with his non-topical bucket he did a few months ago. I wish I had the extra change laying around to get it, but this is the next best thing.

Looks great! Are those kill stripes decals?

another awesome helmet paintjob. Were the stratches in the cheek meant to be there, I dont remember them.

Originally Posted by superjedi

Looks great! Are those kill stripes decals?

Thanks for all the kind words guys! The killstripes are not decals. They are painted on. I use the old fashioned method of masking off each killstripe with masking tape and mustard. The masking tape helps create a bit of an edge build up when painted. I think it adds a cool raggedness to the overall look of the helmet.

Cal- The scratches on the cheek are supposed to be there. They will tone down with weathering mists and washes.

Here are a few more progress pics. I'm aiming to have this baby finished this weekend, Jon. I know you're anxious to get it back.

Paul

Looking slick man

Take your time bro. You are doing a fantastic job, and I don't want you to rush and mess up a thing of beauty!

Here's some pics of the finished front. Thought I'd throw these up here while I'm working on the back.

What are these on an Assembly-line???
Wow ...As always great work AFFO$..

You got mad skills AFFoD!

Awesome work buddy!:thumbup

hehe... i can see my baby in the background...

Mason.

Always awesome work from you bro.

What a beaut! I can't wait to see the back of that bad boy.

Here are some progress pics of the back of the helmet. Getting all of the major scratches out of the way. Sorry for the lighting in the pics. My rooms lights really distort the colors. Not too much longer now Jon!

MR needs to call you....you are the fastest FETT bucket painter in the world

think you could crank out 500???

Looking really good Paul, can't wait to see a shabad's bucket thread up here one day!!

My armor looks incredible now by the way - thanks to AFFO$$...

Man ol man Paul! You continue to amaze me bro! You have some mad skills man! I'm in Berea right now on a lousy business trip. If you want to have a beer or 9 tomorrow night, give me a holler. Keep up the good work

Hey Buckeye_01, you are going to have one Schweet helmet!

wow im gonna have to pay you a visit and see how you do that.

The man is talented!:thumbup

Super nice bucket Buckeye 01, bet you cant wait to get it home!

Mason.8)

Guys I'll tell ya, I am excited as hell! I would love to have it home, but on the flip side, I don't want to rush an already perfect paint job. I will be nervous as a dog crappin razor blades when the post office gets this bad boy! I already have my prayer written for its return trip.

Here she is Jon. I've got her all boxed up and ready to ship out on Monday morning.

Paul,

Words cannot explain how elated I am over this. My wifes jaw dropped when she saw the pics, and it takes a lot to do that to her. I can't wait to see it in the flesh. I'm almost afraid to troop in. The praying will begin Monday morning, and it won't stop until its in my grasp. Again, fantastic job my friend! The first couple of rounds are on me should out paths ever cross.

Now that is one fine looking bucket !!!!

The detailing AFF$$'s is able to do just astounds me, and at such a quick pace

Grats on the Bucket Buckeye, I know you'll be proud as a peacock wearing that beauty