GMH ROTJ helmet paintjob

welshwarrior123

Active Hunter
Hey guys,
Havent posted for a while on here, but ive been working on my first ever Jedi paintjob for a client. Big thanks to him firstly for trusting me on this means ive never done one before, so thanks :lol:. The helmet is a GMH fiberglass kit from the one and only FP, the ears are the beautiful ali ones done on here a while back. Helmet is all layered apart from the red which is topical, everything is free handed as well with a custom color list. What do you guys think?

1263883_252878791503587_1896690117_o_zps508ed340.jpg


1277812_252878798170253_485410969_o_zpsfbcd784b.jpg


1237375_252878794836920_452972718_o_zps086f5a41.jpg


1266136_252878888170244_2004545983_o_zps927fa109.jpg


792336_252878894836910_1500042709_o_zps411d7259.jpg


1262442_252879051503561_636856178_o_zps5a411c44.jpg


1273578_252879061503560_2128943155_o_zpsc9881750.jpg


1278919_252879178170215_171624935_o_zps9275dac6.jpg


If you guys are interested, I have more work up on my Facebook page, be grateful if you could check it out and give me a like;

https://www.facebook.com/LewisWhiteFX

Thanks,

Lewis
 
Thanks for the compliments guys. I guess I can do another video series, but it would pretty much be the same process as the Empire lid, just painting it in the style of the Jedi. As for the PP damage, the client requested it be left in, he didnt want to molest or alter the GMH in any way, but I added the extra scratch on the left eye to match the damage.
 
Yeh thats what I didnt get...to each his own I guess.

- - - Updated - - -

Did you use Jayvees humbrol list? It looks nice
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Yeah but I understand the idea of keeping the helmet pure, this is the closest we have until the EFX one comes out. I have one myself and im not sure what to do with it yet. Would like to do it empire style but its missing that flare look, so its either a Jedi like the one above or pure PP style. As for the colours they are all my own, all humbrol though. Hardest one was the lower cheeks, so difficult to get the right shade
 
Thanks for the compliments guys. I guess I can do another video series, but it would pretty much be the same process as the Empire lid, just painting it in the style of the Jedi.

I would totally be interested in this. Wouldn't need the first 10 or so episodes because all the prep work should be relatively the same, but the painting style is so different. I learn by watching and doing - so paint up threads, while helpful, don't get me the best learning experience because I'm not seeing the artist work. Your videos on the ESB helmet are bang on and very easy to follow.
 
Lewis thanks for those videos - while my lid certainly didn't approach your level of detail and craftsmanship your videos were great help during the process! Thanks again and this ROTJ lid is awesome
 
Great job welsh. Keep it up, you should do a FPH2 ESB next.
 
Really nice work mate. Did you use wine 73 for the red? If so, i think Floquil caboose is a better representation of the ROTJ red, and I think the closer Humbrol colour is Humbrol 100 (red Brown) if memory serves me correctly. The killstripes look a fraction short too, but thats being pretty pedantic.. Overall - splendid job, the damage is well represented, and the colours work really great together. Should be rapt with this one brother, congrats! (y)
 
Fantastic! Great job. It must have taken ages!. Kudos to the owner for letting the heritage show thru.
Lucky him

( the skills of you guys on this board continue to amaze me!)
 
Thanks guys, the helmet is now stateside and the owner is pleased with it, and so am I.
As for the red it was a custom mix of red 60, 73 and I think some blue. The whole helmet looked a little darker in person than what is shown in the photos. I also got it signed by Bulloch as well for the client, as well as my own GMH :)

1097489_10201387716950236_657813391_n_zpse3b31d8e.jpg
 
This thread is more than 10 years old.

Your message may be considered spam for the following reasons:

  1. This thread hasn't been active in some time. A new post in this thread might not contribute constructively to this discussion after so long.
If you wish to reply despite these issues, check the box below before replying.
Be aware that malicious compliance may result in more severe penalties.
Back
Top