ESB Helmet Commission for Abailey1

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GrottyFurball

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• Mar 4, 2014

• #21

MrDickJones said:

Helmet looks great so far! Once the decals are on, is it easy to remove them?

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He doesn't remove them. They're not masks, they're patterns. He puts them on and then paints over them, then clear coats.

 

AFettFullofDollars

Well-Known Hunter

• Mar 4, 2014

• #22

Yes! What GrottyFurball said...

 

RichardJones

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• Mar 5, 2014

• #23

GrottyFurball said:

He doesn't remove them. They're not masks, they're patterns. He puts them on and then paints over them, then clear coats.

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Actually that is exactly why I asked. . I want to make stencils/masks with the decals and not keep them on the finished bucket. .. my brush skills are not the best

 

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AFettFullofDollars

Well-Known Hunter

• Mar 5, 2014

• #24

You could do that by just cutting them out and leaving them on the backing paper. It's rigid and would be excellent for tracing.

 

BobasDent1138

Active Hunter

• Mar 5, 2014

• #25

Awesome job so far!

 

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Vultana

Hunter

• Mar 11, 2014

• #26

It is so cool to watch these bad boys come to life. I look at my AFFO$ painted ASOK CC every day and gush over how much I love it. It is the pride of my collection!

 

AFettFullofDollars

Well-Known Hunter

• Mar 12, 2014

• #27

Painting update! Getting the greys added to the dome and the silver onto the mandibles...

 

Abailey1

Hunter

• Mar 12, 2014

• #28

This is awesome. I am so excited to get it. Can't wait.

 

AFettFullofDollars

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• Mar 23, 2014

• #29

Here are some more progress pics. It won't be long now. Should have her finished up this week...

 

Misfit2

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• Mar 23, 2014

• #30

Looking awesome paul!

 

animefan

Active Hunter

• Mar 23, 2014

• #31

Its looking really great!

 

Abailey1

Hunter

• Mar 24, 2014

• #32

This is awesome. I am very excited.

 

AFettFullofDollars

Well-Known Hunter

• Mar 30, 2014

• #33

Got her finished! Well, 99% finished. I'm putting the hash marks on the RF Earcap right now and letting the J B Weld set before I install the visor. After I get the hash marks on, I will apply the dark tan paint splatter and she will be ready to ship! Thanks again for your patience and for giving me the opportunity to paint the helmet!

 

AFettFullofDollars

Well-Known Hunter

• Mar 30, 2014

• #34

Here's a closer pic of the killstripe fade. I can add more if you would like.

 

Abailey1

Hunter

• Mar 30, 2014

• #35

I love it. Thanks Can't wait to get it.

 

DanzoFett

Active Hunter

• Mar 30, 2014

• #36

Top notch dude .........

 

Notlewis

Active Hunter

• Mar 30, 2014

• #37

What a fantastic helmet AND paintjob!

 

jsncarter

New Hunter

• Mar 30, 2014

• #38

Hey AFettfull, I think you said that it was a CC helmet. You painted the whole thing though correct? Is it possible to use the cold cast metal look for some of the damage/weathering?

 

AFettFullofDollars

Well-Known Hunter

• Mar 30, 2014

• #39

jsncarter-Yes, if you wanted to paint it in a 'layered' paint scheme you can. I paint mine topically so I primer the whole thing and put the base colors down first.

 

NoGoodToM3D3ad

Hunter

• Mar 30, 2014

• #40

jsncarter said:

Hey AFettfull, I think you said that it was a CC helmet. You painted the whole thing though correct? Is it possible to use the cold cast metal look for some of the damage/weathering?

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For the ROTJ, I painted a model master enamel grey over the right ear cap, then simply sanded and mildly wore off the paint. I pretty much kept the left ear raw CC (With some mild black wash for mild weathering.)
The CC is really amazing. A dremel and a steel-cup polish wheel really makes it look like a brushed aluminum.


ALSO- not to thread jack Fully-- This is a great paint job...

 

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