BKBT Overhaul

tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Aug 5, 2008

• #21

So, yesterday, I touched up some more areas with some bondo on the mandibles, which were once visible before I started this. Now, from what I can tell, is that those trouble spots are no longer visible, so it's a good sign. I painted the light blue as well. Just gotta tape off the light blue and paint the cheeks, and clear coat those two colors.

Still in search of some new RF/ear caps for this!

-TC

 

tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Aug 5, 2008

• #22

Hmm..I dunno why, but for some reason, despite using the same exact brand of krylone ocean blue, it still cures darker then other times Ive used it, i.e., my last helmet build up. It cured this dark the first time I painted it ever. Oh well then. The royal blue came out very nice and even. Its shiny too lol. Going to give this all a clear coat, and then tape it off to start the silver!

 

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MandoWarrior87

Hunter

• Aug 5, 2008

• #23

Can't wait to see more. Hopefully get a Jango bucket soon and this will help You gonna use rub ''n' buff?

 

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Studio Fett

Active Hunter

• Aug 5, 2008

• #24

Looking awesome Chris, can't wait to see this beauty finished!

G-Fett

 

tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Aug 5, 2008

• #25

MandalorianWarrior87 said:

Can't wait to see more. Hopefully get a Jango bucket soon and this will help You gonna use rub ''n' buff?

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Yep, going to make sure it's 100x better then the first paint job. SEEKER's vid really helped with that!

Thanks guys!

-TC

 

Mojo Fett

Well-Known Hunter

• Aug 5, 2008

• #26

Great lid so far Chris!
I know 'who' I'll be contacting for some paint tips on my Jango when I get one...

 

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tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Aug 5, 2008

• #27

Mojo-Fett said:

Great lid so far Chris!
I know 'who' I'll be contacting for some paint tips on my Jango whern I get one...

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lol thanks bro.

Gonna tape off the blue, and paint the silver tomorrow. With the exception of the ears ATM, Im almost done rofl

 

GCNgamer128

Sr Hunter

• Aug 6, 2008

• #28

I would sand the blue with an extremely high grit sandpaper to make sure it's nice and smooth. Go for 2000 or so.

 

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MandoWarrior87

Hunter

• Aug 6, 2008

• #29

Mojo-Fett said:

Great lid so far Chris!
I know 'who' I'll be contacting for some paint tips on my Jango when I get one...

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I second that!

 

tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Aug 6, 2008

• #30

GCNgamer128 said:

I would sand the blue with an extremely high grit sandpaper to make sure it's nice and smooth. Go for 2000 or so.

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Im sorry, but I still dont understand/see the need for this :confused I mean, the blue is pretty smooth as is..

 

tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Aug 9, 2008

• #31

Well, no pics as of right now, but I painted the rubb and buff, and added the pin stripes last night. Pretty much almost done, I may be re-using my ears though :/

 

tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Aug 9, 2008

• #32

Here is a quick pic:

 

Mojo Fett

Well-Known Hunter

• Aug 10, 2008

• #33

Sweet paint up Chris...
Got any pics in natural light? 8)

 

tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Aug 10, 2008

• #34

Mojo-Fett said:

Sweet paint up Chris...
Got any pics in natural light? 8)

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LOL Gimme about an hour or two, when the sun rises. Ive been stayin up till dawn for that past few days :ugh: :wacko

 

BobaFettSlave1

Active Hunter

• Aug 10, 2008

• #35

shiny helmet good.:love

 

Mojo Fett

Well-Known Hunter

• Aug 10, 2008

• #36

tubachris85x said:

LOL Gimme about an hour or two, when the sun rises. Ive been stayin up till dawn for that past few days :ugh: :wacko

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lol: Oh yeah...!

 

tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Aug 10, 2008

• #37

BobaFettSlave_1 said:

shiny helmet good.:love

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8)

 

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MandoWarrior87

Hunter

• Aug 10, 2008

• #38

Looks great!!

 

tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Aug 12, 2008

• #39

Hmm...Im a little dissapointed with certain things concerning the surface of the helmet and those issues appearing after being painted. Im thinking about striipping the silver and re-doing the inner cheek/silver line, it came out a bit "jagged," the worst Ive done it before. Need to sand the dome, back and lower cheeks better, possibly use some bondo to fill areas.

Not happy with those imperfections

 

tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Feb 9, 2009

• #40

Holy old thread

Well, I decided to start this over....again. I've lost track of how many times I've sanded and re-painted this bucket. Just sanded about 90% of if off..the inner cheeks are giving me some trouble.

Going to make sure I get it right this time.

-TC