MMGRAPHICS PAINTJOB FP PREMIUM ESB STYLE FOR CAPTAIN SOLO

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Here´s the new paintjob thread for CaptainSolo´s FP Premium helmet.

This helmet gets the same style as the TF helmet I am painting at the same time ... so 2 helmets getting produced almost equally in time. :D:D

Here are first pictures of the delivery status:

BEFORE:

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Step 1: Visor and keyslots cut + primer

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The visor and the keyslots have been cut with a nice straight line. No bumps or jumps, nice and even. The first layer of primer is on too. The whole helmet has a clean even light grey surface now.

Step 2: Nice and shiny silver

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The silver layer went on very nice. Absolutely even and without any bumps. Pretty nice. Next step is already in the making ... the masking fluid is being painted on while these new pics are watched.

Step 3: Dark grey dome/lower cheeks and lighter grey trim/mandibles

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Step 4: Mandibles purple layer

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Step 5: Mandibles red layer and Backpanels beige

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Step 6 + 7: Backpanels green + Dome and lower cheeks main green

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Final Step: The helmet in all its glory with weathering!

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Finally after a too long period of time this helmet is ready! Thank you Robert for all the patience you had. I really hope you like your lid and have fun with it!




Best,
Manuel
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The visor and the keyslots have been cut with a nice straight line. No bumps or jumps, nice and even. The first layer of primer is on too. The whole helmet has a clean even light grey surface now.

I've started on my FP bucket - which is my first go at it. How did you get the trim so clean? While mine is fairly even, it still needs some touch up before I prime it up.

That asked, your paint is coming along nicely!
 
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I first use a Dremel to cut all parts and then use different types of files to get the right shape. e.g. the left and right "end" of the visor ... I use a "squared" file.

Thanks for the compliments. Right now this helmet gets the awful lot of masking fluid pieces. That step is almost the most important. If the first "silver" scratches don´t line up exactly the accuracy is gone. All other layers are build on the first silver scratches. Just as a tip. ;)
 
I first use a Dremel to cut all parts and then use different types of files to get the right shape. e.g. the left and right "end" of the visor ... I use a "squared" file.

Thanks for the compliments. Right now this helmet gets the awful lot of masking fluid pieces. That step is almost the most important. If the first "silver" scratches don´t line up exactly the accuracy is gone. All other layers are build on the first silver scratches. Just as a tip. ;)

Very cool. What sort of masking fluid are you using? I picked up MasterMask (not sure if that's available in Germany), but I haven't tried it yet. There seems to be quite a few brands here in the States.

Thanks for the tips! Your work is inspiring!
 
I use masking fluid from Schmincke, a german brand. It´s transparent and I use some drops of blue or red color to make it semi colored. Better to stay on track then. :)

There is masking fluid from humbrol too ... this should also be fine. Especially if you work with humbrol colors.
 
Om going to keep watch on this thread. Once i get my hands on a GMH helemt, im going to have a "pro" do it. Just dont trust myself with the GMH. Gonna see who's work i choose..can it be you...maaaaybe! LOL!

Looks super nice so far!
 
hehe... yes, I like the conehead-look as well ... the easiest way to cover the dome ... :D:D:D

Tomorrow when the red is on the mandibles and the covers and tapes are gone for the next photos it will look even more amazing!

Sorry for being a bit late with an update but the job ...

More will come tomorrow!
 
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