New Scratch Helmet
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kebh020727
Active Hunter
Actually, the "Red Paste" is Bondo, I found it in a single tube that does not require mixing. I took to the lid this past Wednesday and found that by lightly sanding teh area, it seemed to fill the holes better, and then with the new primer that I used called Dupli-Color Filler Primer from an automotive store, it wound up covering the holes and the crack lines after my last bit of Bondo-ing quite nicely. I just have a little more filler work to do and a little more sanding and I will be ready for the keyholes in the back and then the Dent!
Eric
mayeraaron
New Hunter
Short of fiber glassing the holes I don't think you can find a 'filler' that would be as strong as the plastic helmet. The problem with using filler to fill holes in plastic is also due in part to the plastic being very flexible as well as hard. I would suggest trying a skim layer over the larger surface of the holes and sanding down in stages.
Rough shape with 120 grit so you don't take too much material off or make deep groves (80 grit if you apply too much) then step it down to 220, 320, 400, 600 and 1000. Pressure is key in sanding but the good news is that you're in control. Try using a foam sanding block or a sponge to sand with.
-Aaron.
Rough shape with 120 grit so you don't take too much material off or make deep groves (80 grit if you apply too much) then step it down to 220, 320, 400, 600 and 1000. Pressure is key in sanding but the good news is that you're in control. Try using a foam sanding block or a sponge to sand with.
-Aaron.
kebh020727
Active Hunter
Hi Gang! Sorry I haven't been posting, I actually suffered an injury and I have been out of work, etc.etc. But!! I am back and ready to get going again. I literally have not touch Boba since my last posting and I am missing it, the forum, the support and all of the talented people that make this site impressive! Regarding my injury, here is the funny thing....I now have a dent on my head! Well, it has healed a bit since it happened, plus it is on the wrong side, but I took a baseball of the head and it literally dented my own dome! I couldn't wait to post up and tell everyone how funny it was, but the sad part was every time I touched a computer, something in the screen flicker made me sick to my stomach. In any event, I am back, I will be hard at work and posting in no time. Anyone have any really informative threads they recommend I look at? Happy Building!!!
Eric
Eric
kebh020727
Active Hunter
Hey gang, looking for some assistance/suggestions. I have been annoyed with how the cheeks look. I notice that in the movei reference photos, the "cheekbone" is rather defined. Is this because of a good paint job or are the cheeks outlined against the upper cheek piece really defined? Or both? I was thinking of adding an additional piece of Sintra to outline the cheeks and resolve my dilemma. Thoughts or suggestions?
Eric
Eric
Hi there, I'm fairly new to all this myself, but if it was me, I would proabably try to define the cheeks with sanding rather than add another layer. Adding another layer would make the cheek area shallower, which is a problem I had do deal with when I attached the mandible pieces in the wrong place on my first build. It would of course depend on how thick the additional layer was. It may be the easier route. I know how everyone 'loves' sanding
. Glad to hear you're feeling better.
. Glad to hear you're feeling better.kebh020727
Active Hunter
Ah yes, the dreaded "S" word. The sintra I use is only a little more than 1mm thick. Fortunately I have reinforced the inside with fiberglass in case I sand too much. Any other ideas? THoughts? Hopefully this week I will be heading out to find some silicone here in CT to make my mold so I can cast this helmet to make more! Anyone out there in the CT area? I would love to hear from you.
kebh020727
Active Hunter
well, it has been a real strugle for me trying to get those cheeks right. I am thinking of maybe either cutting them out and replacing the piece after sanding, or molding this helmet and then cutting out the cheek. Is this why some of you have had various versions of your helmet? If anyone has some suggestions on the cheeks, please let me know as I am really struggling with this.
Thanks,
E
Thanks,
E
japan2themax
New Hunter
Very inspiring work! How does it look four years on?
kebh020727
Active Hunter
Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. This has been a fun project but I had put it on hold two years ago. My wife and
I had put our condo on the market and I was forced to close up shop. We finally sold it after two years on the market
And moved into a house in June! I now have a space that will be my very own Boba workshop! But I need to knock out a
Couple of house projects that need my attention first. Hopefully by end of September for early October my new workspace
Will be ready for business. I'm truly excited to be back on the bucket build again, it is a rewarding and challenging project
For anyone who loves "The Dented Dome"!
E
I had put our condo on the market and I was forced to close up shop. We finally sold it after two years on the market
And moved into a house in June! I now have a space that will be my very own Boba workshop! But I need to knock out a
Couple of house projects that need my attention first. Hopefully by end of September for early October my new workspace
Will be ready for business. I'm truly excited to be back on the bucket build again, it is a rewarding and challenging project
For anyone who loves "The Dented Dome"!
E
