NEW DP 95 WIP

Looks good so far!

Looks good bro now get some lark gray on that bad boy.

Amazing work ! can't stand to see next steps

Thanks guys...Gonna work on masking some more silver this evening

Alright guys- Finished masking the silver and layed the lark grey. Here are some shots in the natural light. Next, the 1943 then kill stripes

Awesome!!!

Dynamic- Thanks for the in depth pics! I'm new to all this and recently acquired a lid (my 1st purchase) off the bay for a whopping $20. Figured even if it was junk it would be a great test piece. Through my research, I think it's a DP 96 that some one started on. They filled in the print on the back and primed it grey, so I'm not sure. I have been tormented by which way to paint, topical or layered and your pics and posts have given me the confidence to do attempt a layered application. Keep up the great work! You're an inspiration for us newbies!

Dechels - Welcome to TDH! Dynamic will be a great resource for you and your paint-up, as will many other talented individuals here. He (Dynamic) has really established himself as an AWESOME painter in the past several months.

Good luck with your first lid. If you catch the bug (as we all have) I'm sure there will be MANY MORE in your future!!

OBrother- I'm sure I will. It seems like I scourer the boards non stop in my spare time, or not so spare ... I'm finally ready to get my feet wet on a lid. Can anyone here point me in the right direction for the masking fluid? I went to Hobby Lobby at lunch and wasn't quite sure what I'm looking for. I think I saw that someone used tooth paste? Does this work?

Originally Posted by dechels

OBrother- I'm sure I will. It seems like I scourer the boards non stop in my spare time, or not so spare ... I'm finally ready to get my feet wet on a lid. Can anyone here point me in the right direction for the masking fluid? I went to Hobby Lobby at lunch and wasn't quite sure what I'm looking for. I think I saw that someone used tooth paste? Does this work?

Hey Dechels-thanks so much for your very kind words! Doesnt hurt to have deadland in your backyard as he has been a phenominal resource. For the detail your seeking i would go for "liquid frisket" brand as i have tried it all including mustard. Used toothpaste on my lil guys armor which was ok but the fluid is much better for that level of detail. Keep me posted as i look forward to your paint up!

Thanks for the lead! I saw the "liquid frisket" and wasn't sure that was correct. I'll take pics of my progress and post them as soon as my "newbie" status is lifted! Thanks for the help. Curious what you used/ color for your visor?

Originally Posted by dechels

Thanks for the lead! I saw the "liquid frisket" and wasn't sure that was correct. I'll take pics of my progress and post them as soon as my "newbie" status is lifted! Thanks for the help. Curious what you used/ color for your visor?

Hey buddy...just the standard green welding visor

Amazing job man, I'm just about done with my first ever painting job on a DP97, I know is a ****** helmet but think is the best way to practice your painting, specially when you have never done anything like this in your life, is nice to see it come alive...

Have a couple of rookie questions too:

1. How much do you wait after the masking dries to apply the next layer?

2.Do you help the drying process of the paint (hair dryer) or just let it dry by itself?

I realized 3 things about painting.... 1. I have no patience for letting stuff dry. 2. Not letting it dry properly can mess the masking.... and 3 I need to learn to use a stencil to have a more accurate damage design....

Keep up the great job and keep posting pics...

Originally Posted by pistolpete7408

Amazing job man, I'm just about done with my first ever painting job on a DP97, I know is a ****** helmet but think is the best way to practice your painting, specially when you have never done anything like this in your life, is nice to see it come alive...

Have a couple of rookie questions too:

1. How much do you wait after the masking dries to apply the next layer?

2.Do you help the drying process of the paint (hair dryer) or just let it dry by itself?

I realized 3 things about painting.... 1. I have no patience for letting stuff dry. 2. Not letting it dry properly can mess the masking.... and 3 I need to learn to use a stencil to have a more accurate damage design....

Keep up the great job and keep posting pics...

Hey Pete- Thanks buddy. Yes 1. ENORMOUS amount of patience 2. Ive painted 45min to an hour after masking, but no less. 3. At deadlands discression I wait a full 24 hours prior to moving forward w/ stenciling. Hope this helps as I definatley understand the learning curve...Take your time and study the heck out of the reference pics. I look forward to seeing your progress.
B

Another for pistolpete if I may, for the stencils/accurate damage design- carbon paper works great for tracing your stencils onto the helmet.

And its looking great Dynamic!

Originally Posted by Armydad

And its looking great Dynamic!

Thanks armydad!

Originally Posted by dynamic1

Hey Pete- Thanks buddy. Yes 1. ENORMOUS amount of patience 2. Ive painted 45min to an hour after masking, but no less. 3. At deadlands discression I wait a full 24 hours prior to moving forward w/ stenciling. Hope this helps as I definatley understand the learning curve...Take your time and study the heck out of the reference pics. I look forward to seeing your progress.
B

Thanks B, I'm at the bottom of the curve but this is a fun hobbie and have enjoyed every part of it, yes even sanding... thanks I'll post some pics when I'm finished...

Another for pistolpete if I may, for the stencils/accurate damage design- carbon paper works great for tracing your stencils onto the helmet.

Thanks armydad I will give it a shot on my next lid, I have another DP97 in line for practicing before my ASOK budget arrives....

Originally Posted by pistolpete7408

Originally Posted by dynamic1

Hey Pete- Thanks buddy. Yes 1. ENORMOUS amount of patience 2. Ive painted 45min to an hour after masking, but no less. 3. At deadlands discression I wait a full 24 hours prior to moving forward w/ stenciling. Hope this helps as I definatley understand the learning curve...Take your time and study the heck out of the reference pics. I look forward to seeing your progress.
B

Thanks B, I'm at the bottom of the curve but this is a fun hobbie and have enjoyed every part of it, yes even sanding... thanks I'll post some pics when I'm finished...

Another for pistolpete if I may, for the stencils/accurate damage design- carbon paper works great for tracing your stencils onto the helmet.

Thanks armydad I will give it a shot on my next lid, I have another DP97 in line for practicing before my ASOK budget arrives....

That asok fp budget is a beautiful lid man!

Dude, now that I can see those pics of yours on a bigger screen instead of on my phone all I have to say is WOW. That lid is looking fantastic and you should be proud, and just wait until you lay that green layer down and start removing the masking fluid from the cat scratch. I will tell you right now it is going to blow your mind. As always bro keep up the good work and I cannot wait to see this bad boy in person.

Originally Posted by deadland

Dude, now that I can see those pics of yours on a bigger screen instead of on my phone all I have to say is WOW. That lid is looking fantastic and you should be proud, and just wait until you lay that green layer down and start removing the masking fluid from the cat scratch. I will tell you right now it is going to blow your mind. As always bro keep up the good work and I cannot wait to see this bad boy in person.

Thanks so much brutha!!! Gonna mask out the lark stencil tonight and hit green manana!

Impressive work! you're a talented painter!

Originally Posted by StrumFett

Impressive work! you're a talented painter!

Thanks so much Strumfett....Just finished masking the dome so ill be laying the green tomorrow evening...next, the kill stripes

Hey be happy it was the paint jar and not the Lid!!

Originally Posted by deadland

Hey be happy it was the paint jar and not the Lid!!

LOL..seriously. It got on my brand new Nike Free's LMAO!

All I have to say is

Originally Posted by deadland

All I have to say is

Thanks Brother!!!

Looking real good Brian, I guess you'll be doing the ears next

Originally Posted by Fett Seven

Looking real good Brian, I guess you'll be doing the ears next

...oh how ive been dreading them! Thanks man..Ill cu manana!

Awesome!

Nice work sir! Maybe a fraction too much silver damage around the dent, but thats pretty minor. Other than that, a very nice looking paint job. Dont stress too much about the ears, esb ears are fairly straightforward m'man :-)

You have done well my friend, get on them ears

Originally Posted by Jayvee

Nice work sir! Maybe a fraction too much silver damage around the dent, but thats pretty minor. Other than that, a very nice looking paint job. Dont stress too much about the ears, esb ears are fairly straightforward m'man :-)

Hey Jayvee thanks man! Ya, on the DP95 the dent is the the size of a penny..literally, so I had to make do.

Originally Posted by Fett 4 Real

You have done well my friend, get on them ears

Thanks alot brother! Yes, ill get on em this week. They just need alot of sanding..pics coming soon. Thanks again!

Originally Posted by RafalFett

Awesome!

Thanks a ton Raf!...Your stencils make this possible brother!!! AMAZING!

Ok guys- Things have been a tad slow as far as lid progress however, I was in the presence of my master jedi deadland lastnight working on the stripes. Going out to lay the reefer yellow as we speak! Pics coming soon. Once this is done I will only have the ears to complete...then as soon as chris gets his amazing armor out to me ill be handling that
B

Can't wait to see!!

Alrighty- Here we are w/ the stripes...deadland was right on as the reefer is very hard to judge when sprayed.

Looking good bro you are almost at the finish line now you just need to get to work on those ears!!

Lovely mate, the killstripes really bring the whole paintjob together, dont they? in accuracy stakes, I found when looking wt the reference pics and doing the stripes on mine, that the gap in between each stripe is about 2/3rds the size of each stripe. I had some measurements, but cant remember them exactly off hand. The gap in yours are about half the stripe, but I know your helmets sizing is differrent to mine so that may have needed to be adjusted. Now, it all sounds like pretty minor sizing stuff, but I know for mine, that little bit extra gap made it look less cluttered than some of my testing stripes that I had put a bit closer. Again, splendid job, and certainly nothing major, look forward to seeing it all completed shortly bud! :-)

This is getting better and better with each update! Just keep it coming!

Originally Posted by Jayvee

Lovely mate, the killstripes really bring the whole paintjob together, dont they? in accuracy stakes, I found when looking wt the reference pics and doing the stripes on mine, that the gap in between each stripe is about 2/3rds the size of each stripe. I had some measurements, but cant remember them exactly off hand. The gap in yours are about half the stripe, but I know your helmets sizing is differrent to mine so that may have needed to be adjusted. Now, it all sounds like pretty minor sizing stuff, but I know for mine, that little bit extra gap made it look less cluttered than some of my testing stripes that I had put a bit closer. Again, splendid job, and certainly nothing major, look forward to seeing it all completed shortly bud! :-)

Hey Jayvee- Thanks man..Ya, I went w/ the stencil sizing bc this lid is tiny! Also, I think the angle the pic was taken is a bit weird as well..notice how close they look as you move to the rear. I also, used the ear and splatter as a guide. When I do my next one it should def be closer to the 2/3 you used as yours looks near perfect man! Thanks again and feel free to give more comments

Always happy to help with any advice my good man - not that your lid needs much mate, as it looks great! And I totally understand how you have to adapt to the size of your lid too. At least of I can help in any little areas that I found worked, then it all may be of some use. The ears should be fairly straight forward bud so looking forward to seeing it complete. All the best brother! :-)

Originally Posted by Jayvee

Always happy to help with any advice my good man - not that your lid needs much mate, as it looks great! And I totally understand how you have to adapt to the size of your lid too. At least of I can help in any little areas that I found worked, then it all may be of some use. The ears should be fairly straight forward bud so looking forward to seeing it complete. All the best brother! :-)

Thanks so much man! I have been referring back to your photos....I havent a clue how you get that "rust spatter" on the dome??? The detail is something I strive for. Amazing work!!!

Hey all- I apologize for the delay...Just busy work/life things..all great, just running low on time the last few weeks. Quick update, Fett7 has grasciously offered to sand up some of the bits on the ears and stalk for me (as they need some prep work). Once these are complete I plan to paint right away. Should have this beast done soon.
B

will be using thread as a guide, for my paint up when I get my lid, great work!

Awesome paint up! Your bucket is looking really impressive, I hope I can give my DP95 the same justice

Awesome dude! Beautiful work! How do you line up the stencils? I haven't got my helmet yet.. but I did my armour by eye.... but I want my helmet spot on.
Again great work mate!

Originally Posted by hobbit057

Awesome dude! Beautiful work! How do you line up the stencils? I haven't got my helmet yet.. but I did my armour by eye.... but I want my helmet spot on.
Again great work mate!

Hey bud- once you size them on your pc, use the architecture of the helmet to guide you..sorry so late on this reply.
Best of luck!

Thanks fetwho and robafett!

WOW! You are doing awesome things to that '95er there!

Thanks Mr. Fett, still will be working on the ears hear in the near future

looking great man keep it up!

Originally Posted by Kcr7pr

looking great man keep it up!

Thanks Kcr- A bit behind on the finish but will get going pretty soon

Hey mate, hows the painting going? Is it finished? keen to see it as I have my helmet and am working my way through the back panels..... *sigh*...