Starting my first Mando today

[GrimMandalorian]

Hey, I'd be proud of that; I wanted to make my own custom helmet, but caved and spraypainted a one-piece Jango helmet (Which, I might add, is several years old, and barely fits). As it stands, I'm waiting on it to dry tonight, but I should probably just sleep and begin work again tomorrow. Speaking of helmets, anyone know a good helmet I could buy from somewhere? The local Wal-Mart yielded no luck, and I'm looking into a welding cap from Lowe's if possible, but still...
Ah, time to stop ranting and get some sleep.

 

[Alpha 02]

alright guys.. i ended up using the krylon khaki because i couldnt find anything else. not quite sure how i can make the range finder now

 

[Aden Kyramud]

*chants* pictures pictures pictures

 

[kalika]

yeah Lev'ika lay it all out and snap a pic so I can work on some patterns for ya.

 

[Alpha 02]

My Greetings everyone.. sorry for the lack of updates. Been busy job searching so i can have the money to supply this hobby. lol

Well Ive got the job (not very pleasureale but im making 10.50 an hour) beefarming should turn out to be interesting

anyways ive got paint basiclly finished, i just need another coat on the back and im still trying to figure out a cheap way to make a rangefinder.. any suggestions?

I will hold back on pictures until i have the visor and rangefinder on. Thanks for being so understanding.. I hope

 

[Aden Kyramud]

Uh oh...understanding? If Adonian sees this...

Rangefinder stalk: scrap cardboard build, resin dip (X2), bondo coat. do the resin dip half at a time so it can dry &c. That's the cheapest way to do it. Otherwise you can get some scrap aluminum and cut it out of that, works really well, that's what I use.

Rangefinder cap: use the WOF temps, posterboard build (tape on outside), fill with bondo, let it dry and then peal posterboard off leaving just a bondo centre.

Glad to see you back ner vod.
:cheers
A'den

 

[Alpha 02]

thanks vod unfortunatly i need to wait for my first pay check.. one more week!! I will buy some more resin and i can get to work

 

[kalika]

adonian nothing! Ol Kal will get after ya! lol It's understandable ner vod, I've been SLAMMED at work lately and it's about to get worse... busy time of year, good weather means lots of flying! lol

 

[kalika]

btw... I kinda need to know what you want me to do as far as design work goes. Oh yeah, it's nice to see u're still alive! lol so nice of you to finally check back in! lmao jk jk

 

[Alpha 02]

lol Im thinking some sort of sharp edgy designs.. But not too complicated

 

[kalika]

copy all... I have a flight in about an hour, but I'll make sure to work on it when I get a chance.

 

[Alpha 02]

thanks bro

 

[kalika]

no prob

 

[C1RCA]

talked to levi on facebook he said he will be back posting very soon

 

[kalika]

cool, I still owe him a graphic design for his armor... real world's kickin' my shebs right now. I've been so busy I haven't even had time to pick up my sketch pad!

 

[C1RCA]

his parents took the internet away so he pass

 

[Alpha 02]

Hey everyone!! Well im back lol

 

[C1RCA]

wb vod =)

 

[kalika]

suc'uy gar ner vod. So u're still alive my brother. lol I'll get to work on ur design pattern ner vod, I've just been so busy. This whole flying thing takes a lot of time. lol

 

[Alpha 02]

thanks vod.. i completely understand the whole busy thing lol

btw the star wars concert was awesome!! Once again its proven that the star wars community is super friendly and warm!