TF2 ROTJ Paint-up

Misfit2

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• May 18, 2014

• #1

Im transitioning into painting up some helmets this year. Just thought I would try my skills on an ROTJ bucket paint-up as the first one for the year. Ive NEVER painted a ROTJ lid as I've been an SE Fett for the longest time. Since I have an insanely awesome ESB helmet, this gives me a chance to try the ROTJ. Here is the killer new TF2 lid from Terminal Fettler (Garrett). One HIGHLY detailed and accurate kit from a great artist and even better friend.

I just completed all the prep work. Although not much to do, Garrett's kit is always top notch and clean.I thought it would be cool to add some scratches and gouges with a dremel and fine detailed bit. Hopefully you can see them in the pic.

This will be a challenge. I'm using all acrylic and mostly layered technique. And.....Im a totally rookie with painting helmets. Anyway maybe you guys can enjoy....or learn from my mistakes. LOL.

 

animefan

Active Hunter

• May 18, 2014

• #2

Nice! look forward to seeing it painted up!

 

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sleepalot

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• May 18, 2014

• #3

 

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frb13

Active Hunter

• May 19, 2014

• #4

I'm going start painting a ROTJ helmet also. Please post as many pics as possible!

 

Misfit2

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• May 19, 2014

• #5

Lol you may not want my pics as reference


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Fett 4 Real

Sr Hunter

• May 20, 2014

• #6

Take a close look at the dent in the MOM pics theres a guoge in the dent you didnt capture yet.

And the big one in the right mandible ( when wearing it)

 

Misfit2

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• May 20, 2014

• #7

Thanks. I'll get those in before paint.


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Vultana

Hunter

• May 21, 2014

• #8

Getting me some popcorn, 'cause I am all in to watch this.

 

Misfit2

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• May 21, 2014

• #9

Lol thanks hank!


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Misfit2

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• May 26, 2014

• #10

Few small updates. Added two more marks of damage. Then masked light grey for subtle damage under keyslots.








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frb13

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• May 26, 2014

• #11

Keep those pics coming! I'm taking notes. Looking good.

 

Misfit2

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• May 28, 2014

• #12

Slowly but surely. I'm leaving out all the extremely small detail inside the big patterns. I can detail them at the close of the back panels. Here I'm stenciling the big patterns. The misting the grimy black up the back panels. Stenciling again. Next is the masking fluid and then the main green color. Getting there and learning along the way.






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Misfit2

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• May 29, 2014

• #13

Misting up the large patterns


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Misfit2

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• May 30, 2014

• #14

Ok so some good and bad with the main colors and patterns with the back panels. Love the colors. The masking wasn't as crisp as id like it but I can always re do it later down the road. I bought some super fine brushes to hit the fine details on the back of the panels and key slots so it's not finished yet.






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Misfit2

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• May 30, 2014

• #15

Ok some detail added before some steel wool, dusting with dark grey and grimy black. Getting there




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DeathProof

Active Hunter

• May 30, 2014

• #16

Looks good! Keep it up!

 

Jayvee

Active Hunter

• May 31, 2014

• #17

Looking beaut bro!

 

Misfit2

Well-Known Hunter

• May 31, 2014

• #18

Thanks guys. Thanks jayvee! Between your recent paint up and my 100's of color questions to TF...you guys have a major part in this lid. Lol!


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Major

Active Hunter

• May 31, 2014

• #19

Nice attention to detail..........

 

Jayvee

Active Hunter

• May 31, 2014

• #20

22ssplt said:

Thanks guys. Thanks jayvee! Between your recent paint up and my 100's of color questions to TF...you guys have a major part in this lid. Lol!

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Haha, glad to help bro. TF needs time to finish that superb ESB effort, so feel free to direct any questions my way..