Wow. . . thanks so much, all! I've been a member here for nearly a decade now and I've
gotten so much inspiration, help, and tips from other TDHers over the years. I just hope
that my threads help you guys out as you build up your own costumes.
Doing this kind of work is sometimes tedious, but I find that it's very relaxing and rewarding
at the same time. It's my "meditation" time.
Doing these helmets for other members
helps keep my skills sharp and allows me to try out new techniques.
For those of you who are doing your own paint ups, the 2 keys are PATIENCE and. . . PATIENCE.
I've been guilty of trying to rush through certain areas, but over the years I've learned
to take my time. Every stage of a project like this is equally important, and the thing to
remember is that "it's done when it's done."
The attention to detail is amazing, dont know if i missed a post but can you talk about what brushes you are using for the detail work or your technique?
Hi S88. Thanks again! There's nothing terrifically special about the materials I use.
My airbrush is a beat up old Testors Aztek that I've had for probably 6 years now. You know,
the kind with the interchangeable tips.
For detail painting, I've tried a lot of different brushes, but the ones that I use most
often are just run of the mill Testors Model Master detail brushes in size 0 and 000. They're
good quality, and work equally well with enamels or acrylics. If you take good care of them
they'll last for a good long while. My "favorite" 000 brush has been on my hobby bench for
at least 2 years now. Painting some details with brushes so small takes a while, but I can
really get some super fine detail using just those two brushes.
OK, guess I've rambled on long enough.
Helmet-wise, I have shaped the aluminum visor tabs and they are epoxied into the helmet.
I'll fit the visor tomorrow and that will finish this puppy up!
Still working on the second set of ears, too.