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Just wanted to share pictures of the latest helmet I started working on for my Custom Mando
sorry forgot to take pics of it as it came out of the mold.. but here is some pics of it after quite abit of sanding and cleanup
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Jhb7p5qY1rI/S4...0/HPIM1618.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Jhb7p5qY1rI/S4...w/HPIM1615.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Jhb7p5qY1rI/S4...4/HPIM1616.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Jhb7p5qY1rI/S4...c/HPIM1617.JPG
and here it is after some engraving
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Jhb7p5qY1rI/S4...2/HPIM1628.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Jhb7p5qY1rI/S4...2/HPIM1629.JPG
and some close up shot of the engraving
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Jhb7p5qY1rI/S4...w/HPIM1630.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Jhb7p5qY1rI/S4...U/HPIM1631.JPG
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Jhb7p5qY1rI/S4...8/HPIM1632.JPG
That's quite some flare from the back! Is it really like that or just a wierd angle?
Nice detail, that should look pretty cool when finished.
well partly its the angle... partly cause it does have a bit wider flare to it...Quote:
Originally Posted by Muad'Dib
yeah.. I have something in mind that hopefully will make the engraving stand out from the rest of the helmet..Quote:
Originally Posted by MandalorFett
Wow, great job:thumbsup. That 3D etching is going to add alot of character to it after it's painted.
I'll be interested to know what color scheme you plan to use for such and intricate pattern:drool
wonder no longer.. painted it up today..
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Jhb7p5qY1rI/S5...4/HPIM1652.JPG
heres the new one next to my old one
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Jhb7p5qY1rI/S5...Y/HPIM1658.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Jhb7p5qY1rI/S5...A/HPIM1659.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Jhb7p5qY1rI/S5...k/HPIM1656.JPG
gratz on the progress man, way to go!
Did you dremel the stuff in or is it just painted on?
thanks everything was dremeled in and then painted ..Quote:
Originally Posted by kazklar
Whoa, awesome job!
The painted grooves almost look like gold inlay. Great color scheme too.
You've got alittle bit of flare, but that should straighten out as soon as you install the visor.
keep up the great work:thumbsup
how did you get the color inlay? did you go through with a fine brush and paint it in by hand after putting the base color on?
thanks s yeah i was going for a gold inlay look.. as far as the flare if you talking about the visor area it might just be the camera angle..Quote:
Originally Posted by Little Fett
Yup.. went with a fine line brush think its was 10/0 or something like that not sure right off the top of my head... and the weathering is a mix of topical and layered..Quote:
Originally Posted by saint_nasty
Wow, I bet it's satisfying to be done with, but painting all the engraving must've been a pain.
Looks great; really stands out from the crowd with all the gold engraving!
It is some what satisfying... though afterwards i realized i should probably start on a repaint of my armor to make it look better..Quote:
Originally Posted by GrimMandalorian
Heh, just goes to show that artists are never (or rarely) completely happy with their work, if you ask me.
heard a quote from someone (forgot who) "Art is never really finished, just abandoned "Quote:
Originally Posted by GrimMandalorian
edit: quote is from Leonardo da Vinci (“Art is never finished, only abandoned.”)
Wow, that one will be one unique mando.
installed a visor
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Jhb7p5qY1rI/S7...M/HPIM1713.JPG
upclsoe and personal..
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Jhb7p5qY1rI/S7...c/HPIM1714.JPG