slave1pilot's newest Helmet paintjob FINISHED

Just finished the final paint & weather tonight
waddya think

Very nice, is that the Fuller's?

I hate talented people...so ahhh whatcha charge for a sandy paint job to a lid???
Niiiiiice work brother! Nice.

Originally Posted by Bountyone

Very nice, is that the Fuller's?

nope
that's cheap acrylic craft paint from wal-mart

Originally Posted by Boomer Fett

I hate talented people...so ahhh whatcha charge for a sandy paint job to a lid???

Niiiiiice work brother! Nice.

Thanx
I hadn't really thought about charging for sandy buckets


PM me if you are serious & we can discuss

Wow man, that is GORGEOUS !

FP

Yup, I think it looks spot on.

Looks great Nate. Is that a TE2?

Originally Posted by Darth_Nickel

Looks great Nate. Is that a TE2?

I wish.
It's a Master Replicas CE with a few mods.
(For those that don't know, these are about a hundred bucks.)

Yep, I've got an MR along with my AP bucket. I just can't bring myself to tear apart the MR and do the mods yet.

You did a great job trimming the ears down on it!

Originally Posted by slave1pilot

I wish.
It's a Master Replicas CE with a few mods.
(For those that don't know, these are about a hundred bucks.)

Originally Posted by Madmartigan

You did a great job trimming the ears down on it!

Actually, I replaced them with a set of AP ears
.

Originally Posted by slave1pilot

I wish.
It's a Master Replicas CE with a few mods.
(For those that don't know, these are about a hundred bucks.)

sweet Jesus Nate... a few mods...

I'd say there are close to 10-15 mods to make a CE look that good...

I'm almost embarrassed... I'm a TK guy and you fooled me...

That is some wicked work S1P! It looks really authentically "beat up" Rock on!!!

Looks killer bro!

Originally Posted by Darth_Nickel

sweet Jesus Nate... a few mods...

I'd say there are close to 10-15 mods to make a CE look that good...

I'm almost embarrassed... I'm a TK guy and you fooled me...

Thank you.
The mods that I did are;
1. Fill/sand the seams
2. File out the teeth
3. Replace ears, lenses, mic tips, and brow trim
4. Cut brow higher
5. Repaint.

Maybe you should wash it up before you start painting it

Seriously, that is one sweet helmet.
Now... Send it to me.. I want, i want

Seriously, that's a CE? That helmet never looked that great until you fixed one, haha.

You had me fooled. That thing looks awesome.

After some critiques from fellow sandies, i toned down the dark parts under the eyes
here it is now

Which sandy are you doing?? is there a reference photo of a particular one?

Now it looks powdery under the eyes. I dont like it! change it back.

Or remove the powder look.

Originally Posted by slave1pilot

Thank you.
The mods that I did are;
1. Fill/sand the seams
2. File out the teeth
3. Replace ears, lenses, mic tips, and brow trim
4. Cut brow higher
5. Repaint.

Total cost? Still at least $125 and several hours of work cheaper than building an AP kit. Nice work, Nate!

I've got to agree with Turo. The sand under the eyes seems like eye shadow or something.

Nate, are you going to Frank N' Sons?

Originally Posted by Spideyfett

Which sandy are you doing?? is there a reference photo of a particular one?

Not really.
The helmet , blasters, packs, & armor change so much between scenes that I couldn't pin-point just one.

Originally Posted by Cerillo

Nate, are you going to Frank N' Sons?

Of course
That's why I'm trying to finish this Sandy in time.

Too bad I'm not gonna wear the Boba with your HIC there.

Originally Posted by Madmartigan

Total cost?

I got the helmet on the RPF for $84 shipped
The new tube stripes were $8
The ears were $25
The lenses were cut from extra Face-shield used for Boba $0
Paint was under $5
so, I guess that would be $122

I agree with the others bro, looks to much like makeup. Should have left it alone. I went home last night after seeing this thread and I darkend mine up a bit more. I'll post some pics later tonight.

Yes, change it back.

I think it looks amazing, you've done a great job turning an already great helmet into a fantastic helmet

I don't know Nate. I kind of liked the first one, but the second isn't bad. That's what I love about sandy buckets... you really are never "wrong"

I do the same weathering with acrylic. You could grab some more tans for the eyes if you wanted to make another change.

I do a little different technique, but you get the same idea...

I'll start a new thread with some of my TKs. I don't want to take away from your awesome work here. I'm still amazed this is a CE...

Well since everyone hates the new paint under the eyes,
I'll toss this one in the trash & start over

Here's a few of my AP bucket and Pack.

needs more sand...


I don't want to see any white left!




good job man

So...
I went to fix the eyeshadow problem
clipped the door knob on the way outof the "Star War Room"
And dropped the helmet on the tile floor.

Looks like it's been dropped, banged up, and dragged thru a sandstorm...

In other words, an amazing job!!!

Amazing helmet.

Really nice job.

Nice work - I like both - hopefully it survived the fall.

Originally Posted by D.R.Mortis

Nice work - I like both - hopefully it survived the fall.

Yes it did.
one small chip on the left tube is all the damage it sustained
I left it on there for weathering
here's the helmet with the completed costume

Beautiful job, mate!

G-Fett

Yes it looks awesome - great job - sort of odd juxtaposition... Sandtrooper on the infield... looks like you slid into home plate.

Again.. great Job.

Originally Posted by D.R.Mortis

Yes it looks awesome - great job - sort of odd juxtaposition... Sandtrooper on the infield... looks like you slid into home plate.

Again.. great Job.

Actually, we did play a pick-up game

That is just way to cool!

Haha! That is pretty awesome!

Kody

That's really good work, kudos to you. The weathering is truly superb my friend.

Wow, that's gorgeous work! And I agree that the pics on the baseball field rock!

Thank you again everyone.
I truly appreciate the compliments.

How long did the painting process actually last for the sand part itself? Curious to how many coats you used as well.

really love the way it came out good job