Thanks, fellas!
UPDATE: Feb 3, 2013
Whew! So close now. . .
All the exterior work is DONE! Got the left ear finished and attached. I also did the
silver dry brushing around the Borden, the tan spatter, and installed the keyslot MQ-1 part.
The only "construction" left is to put the visor in.
Here's a walkaround view.
The stalk and topper are not attached. The pieces fit so well together that it sits
very nicely without the big bolt threaded in. I won't attach this before shipping to Scott.
It will be much easier for him to attach it once he receives it. It will take about 30 seconds.
I have to say that this is the nicest RF topper I've seen. Very crisp, including the clear insert.
The Polaroid lens is actually cast in 2 parts: the black frame, and the clear lens (which is cast as
a convex piece, so it functions like a real lens!)
Working our way around the back now. From these photos, it's hard to see the MQ-1 piece,
but it's in there.
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I built a small styrene platform to extend it a little on the sides. So when
it's viewed from an angle, the gap isn't as visible.
Those thumbprints again. I really like this feature of the ESB helmet for some reason.
Above is a good overall shot from the dent side.
Now, just for fun, some close-ups.
Here's some left ear action.
Not close enough, you say? OK. . .
Here's the RF topper. I was hoping it would show up better, but the Polaroid frame has some tan
spatter applied. This is actually the first time I've incorporated this into one of my paint ups! Don't
know why I never noticed this detail before. Guess I'm getting old.
Here's the dent area. After my pastel weathering was finished, I went back and
did the cleaner looking green within the damage areas (just below the rim of the dent.)
The contrasting red on the left mandible can be seen here. It shows up slightly better
in person. Still not sure that I've corrected my camera settings. :facepalm
Here's the turn signal area. I used some slightly thinned Tamiya Khaki to grunge them up.
This is the same color that I use for the overall tan spatter all over the front of the helmet.
So that does it for the weekend! I'll definitely have the helmet completed by next weekend.
I have already cut my visor tabs from some aluminum bar stock, and I'll work on getting everything
positioned and epoxied in during the week.
I'm also working on the resin ears that came with the GMH. Next update will have finished pics!
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