MY MSH2.. It has Begun.

**Spideyfett** · 07-15-2006, 02:43 PM

Well, as the title says I’m finally at a place with my own Fett where I can start the painting process on my Fettpride MSH2 helmet.
Many have asked me what my Fett looks like….and well after MANY upgrades this is it, not much I know.

I acquired the rare MSH2 from the man himself, Fettpride, almost two years ago. After painting many side jobs, which I like to call “Practice”

(thanks Guys), I have completed the first part of the painting process…the part everyone hates, the PREP work

.

My goal was to try and make a functional helmet that I could take apart when needed, and replace and upgrade things at a later date.
I also want to create the EXACT Replica of the AOSW exhibit pics…..with all the cracks and scratches…..seeing as how I will only wear this Fett maybe once or twice…it’s basically going on a mannequin once complete.

**So before I go any further... I want an HONEST Critique from you guys and gals…..I want to hear things that you think I need to add or change to be an Exact copy of the AOSW exhibit.

I’ve included pics of some of the things that came with the helmet, and things that I added or built-in in trying to incorporate a workable helmet. (things we’ve all seen before)……It’s the details I’m interested in.

SO PLEASE BE HARSH!!!

(special thanks to EVAN4218 for providing the correct drill bits I needed to make a clean helmet, thanks bro )

Now the Pics!!

**Spideyfett** · 07-15-2006, 02:45 PM

A Few More Pics.......

**KidAkira** · 07-15-2006, 02:52 PM

Looks great so far! Really looking forward to watching the progress on this one....

**Fett prop artist** · 07-15-2006, 03:00 PM

It does look good...start painting it! I wanna see your greast skills put to use!

**Jun Garros Fett** · 07-15-2006, 04:11 PM

Spidey.. With your painting skills and your eye for details that is going to turn out to be one AWESOME helmet.

Looking forward to seeing some progress pics.

to ya.

**Spideyfett** · 07-15-2006, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by Jun Garros Fett

Spidey.. With your painting skills and your eye for details that is going to turn out to be one AWESOME helmet.

Looking forward to seeing some progress pics.

to ya.

Thanks Guys...Means a lot..
But I will be taking my time on this one....weeks....maybe months.

So lots to do...and no timeframe...

Thanks Again,

Alex

**DarthMiller** · 07-15-2006, 04:50 PM

you are a GOD!!

**Spideyfett** · 07-15-2006, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by DarthMiller

you are a GOD!!

...
Starts with a Great Bucket....you seek the "FettPride" GODS

...

..

**Buckeye_01** · 07-15-2006, 05:26 PM

Awesome man! I can't wait to see how things turn out. I wish FP would make a couple more of those bad boys! The cash is just burning a hole in my pocket for an MSH2!!!!

**womo68** · 07-15-2006, 05:40 PM

I like the ironing board personally......BUHAHHAHAHA

womo

**Spideyfett** · 07-15-2006, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by womo68

I like the ironing board personally......BUHAHHAHAHA

womo

..shhhhhhhhhhhh

**Satxer** · 07-15-2006, 07:42 PM

I'm rather curious about how you have the visor bolted in...my visor is removable because I use duct tape to hold it in, lol don't know why I decided duct tape, but mainly did that because I didn't wanna permanently put the home made visor in incase I bought BM visor or something along those lines...plus don't know if they are meant to fit in a MLC

**Spideyfett** · 07-15-2006, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by Satxer

I'm rather curious about how you have the visor bolted in...my visor is removable because I use duct tape to hold it in, lol don't know why I decided duct tape, but mainly did that because I didn't wanna permanently put the home made visor in incase I bought BM visor or something along those lines...plus don't know if they are meant to fit in a MLC

I'll see about posting pics....but I used a Tee Nut. You can find it at Home Depot...Size is 6-32X 1/4"...and be sure to get the corresponding screws..they're made by Crown Bolt.

This type of "tee nut" allowed me to NOT DRILL through the helmet...
I bonded the tee nut to the helmet with 3M Scotch Brand Welding two part mix.

It's better than JB Weld...

Again I will post pics..

**fettpride** · 07-15-2006, 08:22 PM

uhm, Mr. Spidey .... you can't paint your own stuff yet? You kiddin? You gotta paint a bunch of stuff for me, remember?

JK

Dude, you're doing a terrific job on that bucket !

FP

**Spideyfett** · 07-15-2006, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by fettpride

uhm, Mr. Spidey .... you can't paint your own stuff yet? You kiddin? You gotta paint a bunch of stuff for me, remember?

JK

Dude, you're doing a terrific job on that bucket !

FP

..not to worry "Mr. Pride" I got you covered, if you got me covered?..

Seriously, this is one of the easiest Preps I've had to do....just a little tweaking here and there....but other than that, this is a BAD *** Bucket Bro!!! I'm honored to own one....:thumbup
I could use another one for my ROTJ....,know what a mean Vern?

**fettpride** · 07-15-2006, 08:35 PM

Whachu talkin bout willis? You shouldn't use an MSH2 for your ROTJ when there is an ROTJ verson that might turn up pretty soon

Oh, and yes, I'll have ya covered ... I shoulda responded to your last PM, but I haven't got there yet. And everyone thinks I play favorites?

FP

**Predatormv** · 07-15-2006, 08:39 PM

It looks like **** Spidey, total ****. Send it to me so I can dispose of it proper, in return I will send you a badly recasted mystery helmet from ebay.

Just kidding, it looks great. Are you going to put the crack on the left (if your wearing it) side of the visor?

**Spideyfett** · 07-15-2006, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by fettpride

Whachu talkin bout willis? You shouldn't use an MSH2 for your ROTJ when there is an ROTJ verson that might turn up pretty soon

Oh, and yes, I'll have ya covered ... I shoulda responded to your last PM, but I haven't got there yet. And everyone thinks I play favorites?

FP

A ROTJ VERSION?????????? What the f..???

....I'm your "favorite", right?????

...pretty please??

**Spideyfett** · 07-15-2006, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by Predatormv

It looks like **** Spidey, total ****. Send it to me so I can dispose of it proper, in return I will send you a badly recasted mystery helmet from ebay.

Just kidding, it looks great. Are you going to put the crack on the left (if your wearing it) side of the visor?

What's your home address and I'll send it right over...

..j/k

And yeah I plan on making my mannequin and this bucket exactly like the AOSW REF Pics....even down to the Crack and Blue marker...

Like this.........

**Laan** · 07-15-2006, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by DarthMiller

you are a GOD!!

Ditto!

**DarthMiller** · 07-16-2006, 08:23 AM

OK..you wanted feedback..."HARSH" feedback...here you go

the paintjob...well my friend you have a lot to learn...WHITE???...come on...everybody knows FETT is GREEN..DUH !!!

and the battle damage..WELL a few scratches does not cut it buddy....you have it all wrong!!

So in short...the bottom line is this helmet sucks...the paintjob is weak and the ONLY SOLUTION I have for you is to send it to me and I will glady take this piece of **** off your hands!!!

seriously buddy...you are AMAZING

love the magnets!!

**HeadlessHunter** · 07-16-2006, 08:44 AM

Alex, knowing what a talented guy you are I cant wait to see this baby progress, and im sure it'll be nothing less than perfection

**Master-Jedi-Allma** · 07-16-2006, 09:10 AM

The buckets looking awesome!

Just get on and start the paint job already...

I cant wait any longer for the latest issue of TDH-porn....

Mason.

**Spideyfett** · 07-16-2006, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Master-Jedi-Allma

The buckets looking awesome!

Just get on and start the paint job already...

I cant wait any longer for the latest issue of TDH-porn....

Mason.

Thanks Mason

**Spideyfett** · 07-16-2006, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by DarthMiller

OK..you wanted feedback..."HARSH" feedback...here you go

the paintjob...well my friend you have a lot to learn...WHITE???...come on...everybody knows FETT is GREEN..DUH !!!

and the battle damage..WELL a few scratches does not cut it buddy....you have it all wrong!!

So in short...the bottom line is this helmet sucks...the paintjob is weak and the ONLY SOLUTION I have for you is to send it to me and I will glady take this piece of **** off your hands!!!

seriously buddy...you are AMAZING

love the magnets!!

...Hey you just might end up with this like my FP Armor now that FP is making an ROTJ bucket ...

I love white

**asok** · 07-16-2006, 12:36 PM

How did you do the removeable visor?

**Spideyfett** · 07-16-2006, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by asok

How did you do the removeable visor?

I used a Tee Nut: BE SURE TO FLATTEN the TEE NUT.... You can find it at Home Depot...Size is 6-32X 1/4"...and be sure to get the corresponding screws..thery're made by Crown Bolt.

This type of "tee nut" allowed me to NOT DRILL through the helmet...
I bonded the tee nut to the helmet with 3M Scotch Brand Welding two part mix.

It's better than JB Weld.

Used a drill bit to recess the tee nut...Pics..

NOTE: Be sure to Flatten the tee nut...

**evan4218** · 07-16-2006, 05:41 PM

That drill bit looks familiar... LOL

Great job so far. Its been exciting seeing first hand and first person all the incredible prep work your doing for this bucket. Its gonna be something special when its done.

FP gave you a kick butt canvas to start from. Cant wait to see it done!

**Satxer** · 07-16-2006, 06:18 PM

Lol, I'd be too afraid to try and RECESS my helm to give room for the tnut for my visor lol! Where's the duct tape!

**MacRory** · 07-16-2006, 09:14 PM

Wow. That's great work. :thumbup

**Ripcode** · 07-17-2006, 06:34 AM

Hey Spideyfett!

I love what you doing! That is a lot of detail work you are doing.

The finished product should be awesome!

Looking forward to seeing all the progress pics!

**Master-Jedi-Allma** · 07-17-2006, 12:16 PM

Dang!

I was hoping this would be finished already with a whole host of painted up bucket pic's???

I bought a whole new box of tissues today especially...

In the cuboard they go then...

Mason.8)

**Spideyfett** · 07-17-2006, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by Master-Jedi-Allma

Dang!

I was hoping this would be finished already with a whole host of painted up bucket pic's???

I bought a whole new box of tissues today especially...

In the cuboard they go then...

Mason.8)

..funny guy,,,,I have a day job too you know!!

**micke** · 07-19-2006, 04:00 AM

This is gonna be one cool thread! I like everything so far. The way you have attached the visor is very clever. I must try that myself. If there is one thing that could be fixed it would be the dent. i would smooth it out little in the center. Besides from that, great job! cant wait to see it with some paint on

**Spideyfett** · 07-19-2006, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by micke

This is gonna be one cool thread! I like everything so far. The way you have attached the visor is very clever. I must try that myself. If there is one thing that could be fixed it would be the dent. i would smooth it out little in the center. Besides from that, great job! cant wait to see it with some paint on

Thanks Micke...I think now that I compare it to the Ref Pics..I will....good call.:thumbup

I still have a little more tweaks here and there, like Installing a removable head-liner....then, let the painting begin!!!

**imperialissue** · 07-21-2006, 11:28 AM

Thanks for sharing Spidey.

Always a big fan of your work. :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup

**DarthMiller** · 07-21-2006, 11:46 AM

Paint..I want to see paint!!!

get to work buddy...we are all waiting!!

I think we should take bets ont he over/under on you getting this finished

I say 6 months!!!

**Ripcode** · 07-21-2006, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by DarthMiller

Paint..I want to see paint!!!

get to work buddy...we are all waiting!!

I think we should take bets ont he over/under on you getting this finished

I say 6 months!!!

Start a helmet pool!

I'll buy two squares...

**Spideyfett** · 07-21-2006, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by DarthMiller

Paint..I want to see paint!!!

get to work buddy...we are all waiting!!

I think we should take bets ont he over/under on you getting this finished

I say 6 months!!!

..you know me , "Mister Procastinator".....bout 6-8months sounds about right.......???

..

Seriously I plan to Chrome it up Hopefully by this week-end......THEN.....THE MASKING/ PAINT in the next week.

I Promise.

**john.django** · 07-21-2006, 04:07 PM

Looking forward to seeing some pics!

**evan4218** · 07-21-2006, 04:35 PM

dont rush it... (stops to think...) no... rush it... infact I challenge you to finish all the painting in one day. Dont even let the coats dry inbetween.

:moon

*JK*

It will look great... cant wait!

**stormtrooperguy** · 07-21-2006, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by evan4218

dont rush it... (stops to think...) no... rush it... infact I challenge you to finish all the painting in one day. Dont even let the coats dry inbetween.

hey now! there's something to be said for that!

**micke** · 07-24-2006, 10:24 AM

Even though it takes time to paint i always find the prepwork to take the most time.

Any new updates spidey?

-Micke

**DL44 Blaster** · 07-24-2006, 01:43 PM

The prep work looks fantastic Spidey!! I always wished I put the left cheek scratches in mine....I may have to go back in and add them.

I can't remember the last person to do a full AoSW helmet including the blue marker....should be a nice touch

.......motorfish over at RPF rings a bell, but I can't be sure.

Look forward to the paint progress.

Steve

**micke** · 07-25-2006, 02:30 AM

My old ESB had the bluemarker lines. I got a kick out of doing them

**Cruzer** · 07-26-2006, 10:08 AM

Wow Spidey!!

I never get over hear much, but I need to start cuz there's so much to learn. I really like what you did to attach the visor. I've always been unsure when I drilled holes in the two helmets I've done, plus the backfilling takes a lot of work. I'm definitely going to use your procedure for my next helmet.

Thanks bro for sharing,
Cruzer

**Spideyfett** · 07-26-2006, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by Cruzer

Wow Spidey!!

I never get over hear much, but I need to start cuz there's so much to learn. I really like what you did to attach the visor. I've always been unsure when I drilled holes in the two helmets I've done, plus the backfilling takes a lot of work. I'm definitely going to use your procedure for my next helmet.

Thanks bro for sharing,
Cruzer

Thanks Cruzer...:thumbup ...and everyone for your comments.

Sorry I haven't been posting on this.....I still have not found a good Method to install a removable headliner...???

....
Any Idea's???

**Got Maul** · 07-26-2006, 10:43 AM

I have to say, that visor installation method is ingenious. Alex, good call on that one. I look forward to this thread !!

**evan4218** · 07-26-2006, 10:49 AM

I have a great idea for that... but I would have to show you what I was thinking.... and see if it would work. It involves a magnet keylock system.

**Spideyfett** · 07-26-2006, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Got Maul

I have to say, that visor installation method is ingenious. Alex, good call on that one. I look forward to this thread !!

thanks Jose..:thumbup

**Spideyfett** · 07-26-2006, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by evan4218

I have a great idea for that... but I would have to show you what I was thinking.... and see if it would work. It involves a magnet keylock system.

sounds interesting....I'll call ya later..

**Spideyfett** · 07-26-2006, 07:23 PM

Per Request...
Here is the way I installed the removable MQ-1 circuit board...

Used the same method on this as the Visor ....using a TEE NUT...as shown in POST #27

hope this helps..

**Spideyfett** · 07-26-2006, 07:25 PM

Pics of the Visor removed....

enjoy....

**deadbolt** · 07-26-2006, 08:00 PM

:puke It's...so...beautiful...lol Freakin' awesome work so far man!

**dgasser** · 07-26-2006, 10:13 PM

Spidey... I most say I love when people get detailed about the construction. This is just too ubber good!!! Thank for taking the time to post!!

**Spideyfett** · 07-27-2006, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by dgasser

Spidey... I most say I love when people get detailed about the construction. This is just too ubber good!!! Thank for taking the time to post!!

Thanks Mr.Gasser....

**DL44 Blaster** · 07-27-2006, 01:26 PM

Spidey, I have a question....are you going to deck out the interior with one of Marrow Sun's kits??

As much as I love the exterior of my bucket the interior is just as cool, and is a real eye opener for guests ........

Steve

**Spideyfett** · 07-27-2006, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by DL44 Blaster

Spidey, I have a question....are you going to deck out the interior with one of Marrow Sun's kits??

As much as I love the exterior of my bucket the interior is just as cool, and is a real eye opener for guests ........

Steve

Good call...and already in the works...

**Got Maul** · 07-27-2006, 04:44 PM

aw come on...what's wrong with chinese silk pimpin' lining !? It cries, "I own you all biatches ~ but with funky style"

**Spideyfett** · 07-27-2006, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Got Maul

aw come on...what's wrong with chinese silk pimpin' lining !? It cries, "I own you all biatches ~ but with funky style"

I think that's been done before...

..

**Hammer of Might** · 07-27-2006, 06:36 PM

the removable visor is great idea! I'll have to try that.

**HeadlessHunter** · 07-28-2006, 02:56 AM

Its looking fantastic Alex, way to go with the break down of how you fitted your visor, there are always so many good folks trying to decide on 'the best' method and I think that will help them out alot, cant wait for paint!!!!

**Got Maul** · 07-28-2006, 07:17 AM

so that glue you used...it won't come off of fiberglass AT ALL ? Thats the only fear I would have if someone just came by and accidently snagged an ear or something.

Now this may sound personal, but where did you get such a small drill bit for the screw recess ?

Bro, you got me jazzed to do another helm now !

**Spideyfett** · 07-28-2006, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by Got Maul

so that glue you used...it won't come off of fiberglass AT ALL ? Thats the only fear I would have if someone just came by and accidently snagged an ear or something.

Now this may sound personal, but where did you get such a small drill bit for the screw recess ?

Bro, you got me jazzed to do another helm now !

NOPE..it's basically cement now...

It's 3M Scotch Weld.....I got it from my father-in-law...it's a two part EPOXY that they used to fix military jets at Lockheed Martin AFB........can't get it off the shelf...

...I looked.
Here it is....you can order it only in bulk...
http://www3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/...er/output_html

I knew I needed something STRONGER than regular ole' JB Weld......."WEAK"..

And the Drill bit is a 1/2" bit....it comes even smaller...I think an 1/4" is the smallest...it matched the size of the TEE TUT....Home Depot BABY!!

AND GET GOING ON A NEW BUCKET JOSE, "everyone's doing it". ask Seeker

**Got Maul** · 07-28-2006, 01:01 PM

amen to that !

**HeadlessHunter** · 07-29-2006, 01:13 AM

OOOOOH I'd love to start a new bucket, anyone got a spare MSH-2??

Seriously Alex your just teasing now

**Desert_Beagle** · 07-31-2006, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by Got Maul

aw come on...what's wrong with chinese silk pimpin' lining !? It cries, "I own you all biatches ~ but with funky style"

Heck I'm just waiting for someone to pimp dere bucket wi some 22"s wit spinners. Yo...dawg. Uh...ok the gangsta in me is not working

**Indy_Solo** · 07-31-2006, 09:38 PM

Beautiful work so far and a great step by step pics for all us to appreciate and learn...

Thank you for inspiring, sharing and hopefully rubbing some of those skills off as we partake in our BF build...

**evan4218** · 08-09-2006, 01:32 PM

UPDATES!!!!

**Master-Jedi-Allma** · 08-09-2006, 01:35 PM

Hey!

TDH was down for days...

This bucket should be finished by now right?

Mason.

Updates pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease......

**Spideyfett** · 08-09-2006, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Master-Jedi-Allma

Hey!

TDH was down for days...

This bucket should be finished by now right?

Mason.

Updates pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease......

NOT!!...was redoing the new stalk I got from BKBT and finishing up some armor for womo... http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/showt...249#post188249
I actually got a lot done while we were done....but nothing on this baby

I should start soon if I don't get "MY" armor from a certain you know who...."maker of this Bucket"...

Besides today is my Birthday, I'll be taking the day off...

**evan4218** · 08-09-2006, 02:43 PM

Happy bday bro...

**Spideyfett** · 08-09-2006, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by evan4218

Happy bday bro...

THANKS.......32 today!!...wow, I'm old.

**Darth Fett** · 08-09-2006, 02:54 PM

happy birthday!!

**Desert_Beagle** · 08-09-2006, 03:48 PM

Happy B-Day Spidey. Don't think of it as being 32 years though. You are just one day older than you were yesterday.

"Today we celebrate the birth of El Guapo! Today he is.....tirdy-tree years old!"

I'll give a cookie to whoever can tell me where that quote is from.

**superjedi** · 08-09-2006, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by Desert_Beagle

Happy B-Day Spidey. Don't think of it as being 32 years though. You are just one day older than you were yesterday.

"Today we celebrate the birth of El Guapo! Today he is.....tirdy-tree years old!"

I'll give a cookie to whoever can tell me where that quote is from.

Three Amigos.

I like chocolate chip!

**AFettFullofDollars** · 08-09-2006, 04:27 PM

Happy Birthday, Buddy!

**xaoslord** · 08-09-2006, 04:37 PM

Happy Birthday Spidey! As a present, I'm willing to take that ****** bucket off of your hands. Yes, I realize it's quite a sacrifice on my part, but with me, it's all about the giving!

**pghfett** · 10-23-2006, 08:53 AM

Spidey,
Have you done any more work on your helmet as of late?

**Spideyfett** · 10-23-2006, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by pghfett

Spidey,
Have you done any more work on your helmet as of late?

Yes and no...

..
Since I normally paint using the Layered method I'm still contemplating using the Topical method...for more accurate scratches......
SO just trying to figure out the best "plan of attack".........

Basically I've been looking at a primered Helmet now for like two months....

....she's ready to be painted just haven't made up my mind

.....as there are pros and cons for both methods.

I should hit-it more soon after some of my other fett commissons are complete.

.....Believe me I haven't forgot about her....

I just want this to be the "BEST of the BEST"......and lately there have been some really EYE OPENING FETT Buckets done...and like everything else Fett just trying to make this the LAST "Upgrade".....hopefully..

Thanks for asking..

**Spideyfett** · 10-23-2006, 09:21 AM

Oh wait!! I painted and weathered the Stalk and Rangfinder!! I forgot...

I can post pics tonight...

**evan4218** · 10-23-2006, 09:39 AM

TOPICAL!!!! Dont punish your self with a layered paintjob. Your bucket will go qucker and will look the same in the end.

I want to see PAINT brotha' PAINT!!! On the bucket!!!
It puts the paint on the bucket or else it gets the hose again!!!

LOL

But seriosly... I want you to bring it how ever it is to the party to show off!

**Spideyfett** · 10-23-2006, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by evan4218

TOPICAL!!!! Dont punish your self with a layered paintjob. Your bucket will go qucker and will look the same in the end.

I want to see PAINT brotha' PAINT!!! On the bucket!!!
It puts the paint on the bucket or else it gets the hose again!!!

LOL

But seriosly... I want you to bring it how ever it is to the party to show off!

LOL!!...Layered has always come easy for me though...

and I'll think about taking it...It's like unveiling a work of art before it's completed, kinda embarrassing...:o ....we'll see..

**pghfett** · 10-23-2006, 09:51 AM

Spidey,
Perhaps you could use both methods at various points along the way ?

I understand the topical method works very well depending on the type of "silver" paint used, that it must "flow" to aviod brush strokes but not lay on too thick as well. Am I wrong about this Spidey (and fellow Fetters) ? Also what is the best brand and color to use for this reverse making method ? I have zero expierence with this method - yet...

Spidey I'm sure you, of all people, will make this bucket something special, thats why I asked if you had done anything to it becuse I follow your art work.

Oh, yeah, you will only stop upgrading when the "real" Fett helmet falls into your lap !!!

Until this happens everything can always be upgraded,
thats the fun part right ?

LOL

**Spideyfett** · 10-23-2006, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by pghfett

Spidey,
Perhaps you could use both methods at various points along the way ?

I understand the topical method works very well depending on the type of "silver" paint used, that it must "flow" to aviod brush strokes but not lay on too thick as well. Am I wrong about this Spidey (and fellow Fetters) ? Also what is the best brand and color to use for this reverse making method ? I have zero expierence with this method - yet...

Spidey I'm sure you, of all people, will make this bucket something special, thats why I asked if you had done anything to it becuse I follow your art work.

Oh, yeah, you will only stop upgrading when the "real" Fett helmet falls into your lap !!!

Until this happens everything can always be upgraded,
thats the fun part right ?

LOL

YOU SAID IT.."BRUSH STROKES"....I hate brush stokes

....

That's the Key...

when using the topical anyway....layered has never given me any issue with that...
And sometimes allot of these buckets look great in pics, but up close is where I'm concerned about when it comes to topical......I want it as close to the real deal as possible....

and as many know just from looking at the Ref Pics, both methods were used......on the ESB Hero bucket anyway..

The best paint that EVAN4218 and I have finally agreed on when it comes to the applying "topical Silver" is "Humbral" (sp

) or "Tamiya" (sp

).....one comes Enamel and one comes Acrylic....

SO after halloween my GOAL is C4!!! to be done.....hopefully!!

**motorfish** · 10-23-2006, 02:37 PM

I paint with sponge tips, so you don't see any brushstrokes. Mine is a combonation of topical and layered.

**patiam69** · 10-31-2006, 08:29 AM

AAAHHHHH, a MSH2 (insert fainting smiley here)

Great job spidey

**Spideyfett** · 10-31-2006, 08:37 AM

here's a Pic of my MSH2 on Darthmiller to give you some idea of the Size....
I think it looks Great!!!

**Scott Kaufmann** · 10-31-2006, 08:49 AM

The helmet looked amazing when I saw it, though I did have one question. How did you get the bunny ears to stick?

**Spideyfett** · 10-31-2006, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by TxFett

The helmet looked amazing when I saw it, though I did have one question. How did you get the bunny ears to stick?

JB WELD..

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**micke** · 12-19-2006, 11:27 PM

Updates??

**Spideyfett** · 12-21-2006, 06:29 AM

Originally Posted by micke

Updates??

Sorry Micke

....I'll pick it up again after the Holidays...

**Got Maul** · 12-21-2006, 08:14 AM

still not done !? Come on, been looking forward to this ...nonetheless, coming back the thread, I am still flabbergasted with that mounting system. I know I said it before, but dang good job man. Looking forward to more now that I have this MS1 to paint up ! Yee ha !

**NikNak_aka** · 01-07-2007, 04:10 PM

Bump

**Spideyfett** · 01-07-2007, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by NikNak_aka

Bump

sorry been a little busy.. http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/showt...317#post224317

I promise I'll get back to this soon...

**NikNak_aka** · 01-08-2007, 11:22 PM

Just started working on my boba helm. I just got back from home depot with all the necessary supplys to use your awesome removable visor mounting. For anyone else wanting to use this technique I suggest getting this Fostner Drill bit:

I believe from the photo that is the same one that spidey used (correct me if I am wrong)

cheers
-Rob

**Dha Syntir** · 01-09-2007, 09:36 PM

I absolutely want to try and use this visor mounting method. I hope to see as many progress pics as I can to see exactly how to mount those niknak! Maybe a tutorial is in order. What do you think? It would definitely make life easier on me, you have no idea...Oh yeah, about how much was that Forstner bit? Just out of curiosity...Many thanks, I think you've taken a weight off my shoulders. I'm afraid the near total lack of dexterity in my right(and dominant) hand keeps me from attempting to hot glue it in place as I'm afraid I'll have glue all over everything. It's happened before on other projects at the most inopportune moments. I also like the look of the "rivet" look of the tee nuts on the visor. makes a perfect addition to a custom mandos buy'ce...I can't wait to see how yours turns out!

**Spideyfett** · 01-10-2007, 05:21 AM

Originally Posted by NikNak_aka

Just started working on my boba helm. I just got back from home depot with all the necessary supplys to use your awesome removable visor mounting. For anyone else wanting to use this technique I suggest getting this Fostner Drill bit:

I believe from the photo that is the same one that spidey used (correct me if I am wrong)

cheers
-Rob

Correct

!!...and it runs like 8-10$ in price..

**Dha Syntir** · 01-11-2007, 11:53 PM

Well, I went and picked up all the tee nuts, bolts, nuts, Forstner bit and some stuff for my gauntlets today. So I have everything that'll allow me to put in my visor, rear circuit board-which I painted to look like a real MQ-1 circuit board. I know that's not how Fett's was, but I thought it'd be cool to see what it looks like...Now, I have a question. Once you set all the tee nuts in place etc and get them epoxied in place. How in the heck do you mark and then drill the holes so that the visor will bolt on in exactly the right place. Is there a method you used that I'm not thinking of? I'd imagine so...

**Dha Syntir** · 01-12-2007, 12:02 AM

Got everything I needed to set my visor via tee nuts etc. Now how in the heck do you mark the visors so that you know where to drill and then pray that it bolts in straight in the perfect position? I may have to ship it off and have it done yet...

MY MSH2.. It has Begun.

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