MMGRAPHICS PAINTJOB FP PREMIUM ESB STYLE FOR CAPTAIN SOLO

Eagerly awaiting further progress

Really looking forward to seeing the pics

Looking great......

Hi Robert, I just updated BH-2647´s thread, yours will follow today!

;-)

Manuel,

Looking forward to seeing the pics.....

Updated #1

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.

Originally Posted by mmgraphics

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.

Looking forward to progress on this. Prep work looks amazing!!

Terrantula

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!

Looking great.......

BIG UPDATE ON #1 ... Next photos will come tomorrow evening!

Looking amazing Manuel........ I do like the conehead sort of look too.......

hehe... yes, I like the conehead-look as well ... the easiest way to cover the dome ...

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!

Manuel,

Any updates on the helmet? It's looking great.....

BUMP

new update will come either tonight or tomorrow.

Manuel

Hey there, any updates?

So here is the long awaited update on #1.

Only two steps in one but the dark green for the back panels is going on tonight so there are more updates this week!

I plan to close it up soon so there won´t be any delays any more.

Best,
Manuel

Hi mate, what images are you using as reference photos for the scratches? Oh and are you using spray paint?

Hi JayBox325, I used images from the TDH gallery, there are tons of great photos. After some time doing several ESB paintjobs I have my own helmet as a good reference, as it is very close to the original. This way I can look at it on every angle.

I use humbrol colors and my airbrush to get the job done. Masking fluid is the key.

I have most of the paints, Can't afford to buy/learn to use an airbrush, got liquid latex, just need the main green and reference photos. :P

For the ESB helmet use "The Art of Star Wars" and the "Star Wars Celebration IV" images from the Gallery. Or you can use for reference paint stencils posted in the sticky thread "All Boba Fett Helmet Stencils And Templates".

I was thinking about using this:

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f23/b...tencils-41899/

I am trusting it's accurate. But for the dome, I think I would prefer photos as the flat image of the dome there ^ doesn't do it for me, I would rather have 4 photos; side, front, side, back. So I can visually reference and match :P

Originally Posted by JayBox325

I was thinking about using this:

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f23/b...tencils-41899/

I am trusting it's accurate. But for the dome, I think I would prefer photos as the flat image of the dome there ^ doesn't do it for me, I would rather have 4 photos; side, front, side, back. So I can visually reference and match :P

I did those stencils using the reference images from the TDH Gallery. While you will find reference images with the 4 sides you mentioned, but you'll have a hard time with the dome top scratch, because there isn't an actual image with a direct shot. Here is my helmet made with my templates and my paint stencils Making The First Rafal Works Helmet.

Sorry mmgraphics for hijacking your thread.

Manuel,

It is looking amazing, I'm really looking forward to using this as my new trooping bucket.......

I am really diggin' this! There is some really great info between this and terminal fettler's tutorial. I intend to make use of it!

Any new updates Manuel?

Also, have you gotten my PMs?

Manuel........... are there any updates on this?

Yes Robert, new pictures of the almost finished helmet will be up tomorrow. Then I just need to paint the ears and insert the visor and magnets.

So we´re pretty much done bro.

Thanks for the patience, I know it takes a while now, but the end is in sight ... ^^


Manuel

Manuel,

Any pics of the helmet ready?


Robert

hi manuel, noticed you say you use humbrol paints - what red shade do you go with for the mandible red? I like your shade, but it does look differrent to the wine 73 that is often recommended - do you use a mix, is it just the photos, or do you go with something differrent entirely? cheers bud

@Major: Just a short message, the update will follow within the next hour. Just prepping some pics of zshermans helmet too and then it goes online here. This way I can update both threads.

@Jayvee: It is indeed the humbrol #73 that I use. The purple is a complete layer underneath, maybe that´s why it slightly looks different? And I use 0000 wirewool to flatten down the color. Both will maybe do the trick.

BRB in about an hour ... WITH update on #1!

UPDATE ON #1.

Thanks for that info manuel, im tossing up between 3 differrent reds, so will keep colour testing, but its great info to have when I get to the mandible paint up stages. Thanks again! :-)

Manuel,

It's looking great...... can't wait.

Manuel,


Any updates on this?

Manuel,

Are there any updates on this?


Robert

Robert, your helmet will go out on Tuesday. I just need to insert the last magnets in the ear piece and we´re ready.

Finally.

I am sorry for the long wait bro!

I´ll provide you with the tracking infos as I have them on tuesday, ok?

Thanks.

Manuel

PS: Lst pictures of the finished helmet will come up too. :-)

Manuel,


Sounds great, look forward to seeing the pics and the helmet in person.

UPDATED #1, final pictures of this beautiful helmet!

@Robert: Finally!!!! I hope you like it! :-)

Manuel,


Looks great, and can't wait to use this as my new trooping helmet.

Manuel,

Got the helmet...... beautiful.......

Have a couple of magnets to reglue and get this one ready for trooping.

Thanks for such an awesome paint job.

Hi Robert,

what happened to the magnets? :-(
Hope it is fixable and nothing broken?

I am glad the helmet finally reached its goal! :-)

I always trooped in my ESB helmet without any final layer of clear coat. But you can do this to avoid bumps.
My helmet was in rain, I did sweat in it liek hell and nothing happened.
Some minor mini scratches, but thats normal.

So you can really troop with it as it is now.

:-)

I am glad you like the helmet! And sorry for this huge delay my friend.

Best,
Manuel

Nothing big on the magnets...... just need to be re-glued....... all is good..... :-)