Finished atlast! (Helmet paintwork-pics)

I posted some progress pictures earlier on..I have'nt touched the helmet for a while, but i decided to just finish it today. I could have done better, but i'm waiting for another helmet to arrive(you know wich one)wich i'm really gonna try to do my best on


It's a DP96 btw and it's handpainted with Gouach and then clearcoated.

What do you think?

Fabulous work micke .... well done !!

That ROCKS!

I am in awe . . . fabulous painting.

So . . . I'll ask what I always ask when I keep seeing the helmets I love . . . what colours did you use?

Jer

Thanks guys
I used Gouach colours. A waterbased paint..I mixed the colours myself until i thought they matched.

-Micke

That truly is outstanding!

micke wrote: I could have done better, but i'm waiting for another helmet to arrive(you know wich one)wich i'm really gonna try to do my best on
What do you think?

Could have done better???? I think you did a great job!!! I can't wait to see the "real" helmet. :p

That's one bad bucket!!



Robert

That's sweet!!

Awesome!

Hey man nice paint job
mixed your own colors very impressive
in the top pic your visor looks kinda wazy though is it warped or is it just windshield tint over clear plastic?

great work!! Nice color matching

That is one of the Best i've seen.. Great Work on the helmet. You have a great eye for detail..

Wow!Thanks again, guys
There are still some minor things to do and that is to tone down the sharpness on some of the scratches, they are too
crisp and sharp. I hope i find a good method on doing that.
After hearing alot about "misting" here lately i'd think that would be a way for me to go. Oh yeah, the Visor would have to go. It's only a cheapo temporary one wich looks pretty nice, but does'nt hold too good and get rather flimsy after a while. I would like to have some LED's installed on the range finder, but i don't have a clue on how to do that so i think i'll pass on that for now..

Cheers,

-Mikael

That is truly outstanding work man!

What did you use as a base primer, if any?

Thanks Malcfett
I used the brand "QUICK grundering" wich is a Norwegian brand. Most likely not sold in the US :/


-Mikael

Yeah, could anyone please recommend a primer to use on DP helmets? (Gray?)

Bobo wrote:
Yeah, could anyone please recommend a primer to use on DP helmets? (Gray?)

I had pretty good luck w/ testors. I like to use white, because after you paint your greens/reds on top, you can use an exacto knife to add little scratches down to the primer. They look very nearly like metal.
Very nice bucket there Micke! . If your new one turns out as good as this one, you'll really have something to be proud of! Great job!

Sweet!

**** fine job!!
ST

Holy ****! I just looked at your website Micke......***

You're one talented cookie!
No wonder your bucket turned out so great!!!

Awesome work. Oh yeah, I sent you an email!

Bobo

Looks great, very nice job!!

one mean looking one!! love the scars!! inspires me!

Jango's kid:
Thanks man Well the DP96 bucket was sold a few weeks ago, so now i'm getting my hands dirty one the MSH..
B.Fett: Thanks
drvfett:Hope the new one turns out better.Thanks
Bobo:
Thanks for your compliments! I'm gonna update it soon with
some new SW characters + some other illustrations
Defiler/coolv1rus: Thanks! I'll post a thread with the new helmet soon Stay tuned!
Cheers,
Mikael

SWEET A** HELMET!!! Very good work. Squeet likey!!

That's an AWESOME helmet micke!
That weathering is awesome. Can't wait to see your other helmet.
Keep it up.

Very nice. You got skills 8)

hehe nice paint job your helmet looks like those riddell mini helmets ..... i like it

Hey man im no electronics expert but I can help you with the RF LED'S. I installed my own, they don't blink or anything but they do come on and shine pretty bright.