R. S. helmet progress ** Update Today 10/01

No problem Lee.

When threads come up about artists, etc. They are usually complaint threads; unfortunately they are usually valid! Well, I find that when someone comes along that's doing it right...even in the face of overruns or simply life...that effort should be praised, as it's not done often enough! And there are good people out there!

These just simply look great.

Milw Maroon!!! Ahh that's great.

Shawn
 
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Well folks I'm in the home stretch this is where I'm at on all of the helmets I just put 3 in picture becasue you can get a better look at 3 than 6 in a row. A few folks have been inquring how much longer and as you can see I'm very close and the wait will be worth it. Each helmet is in it's own stage of completion so not all helmets have all of the scratches and stuff applied so don't sweat it if you see some scratches on one that you don't see on another.

Lee



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Looking good bud!!
I bet your not going to want to touch another Fett helmet for a couple years after this! :lol:

I'm burnt on my ESB bucket from all my ROTJ repaints and I got sick of it. :p
I'll pick it up again soon though after I finish my SS AT-AT and my SS TIE fighter.

Lynn
 
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They look absolutely beautiful Lee!!! I can't believe how they all look almost identicle! Awesome!!:)
Damian
 
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I am going to take a nice big fat long break at least up until and after Dragon con. For those of you that have a helmet with me the wait is almost over. Once I get them all painted I'll weather them up and they'll be good to go. Rest assured you'll have them very very soon.

Also getting the look consistent has delayed the process I wanted them all to look as close as possible.

Thanks for the words of encouragement I really need it right now it's getting tough.

Lee
 
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Good lord those are some really hot looking helmets, every time I see these I want to change from pre-pro to ESB!
 
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Awesome, Lee...

Like you...consitancy was my biggest concern. When I heard you were doing all these helmets at once...the first thought that entered my mind was, "oh, man...hope the quality doesn't suffer."

But that certainly doesn't appear to be the case. Those helmets all look fantastic. You'll certainly have earned a break after this project.
 
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Freakin awesome. My goal will be complete once I have that baby in my hands. Great freakin work man!!! You should be an Art teacher.

Turo
 
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Turo, my goal is to have that in everyone's hot little hands real soon. Man I wish I was an Art Teacher but I wasted my degree in Business. LOL.

Lee
 
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Stunning work my friend, Absolutely Stunning! You deserve a break after all those domes!!!!

:cheers
 
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Great Job Lee ! Painting 6 or 8 helmets all at once is a HUGE task .. let alone keeping the continuity between them ..

I've always told you you're a talented guy .. ;)

FP
 
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Hey folks get ready I'm almost done I'll post them all when finshed but I'm really darn close. So if you are waiting for one the pain will not be much longer. Please email me with your address if I have your helmet just to confirm. I do have it but it would save from having to dig through miles of PM's also contact me about shipping method I'll supply the box all I ask is that you cover me for return shipping to you.

Take Care

Lee
 
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Ok folks here's where I am at. I had a real bad last few weeks but I did manage to some more painting. Overall of the 6 helmets left to send (ROTJ for Nikki completed and 1 other for DeanO total of eight) I have completed two and 4 just need that big scratch on top and the trim completed on the back. If you guys can hold out a little longer I can tweek the weathering and I'm all done (no helmet has been weathered yet).
I have two helmets waiting visor install (Seeker and Bounty's hunted) a few have cheek details to add and some folks want stalks and rangefinders installed this takes a
little extra time since you have to do it right. But trust me the wait has been worth it.
I will start sending helmets based on level of completiton thus no visor install those will go first, a few days (not weeks) later I will send out the additional work helmets. I want to thank everyone for their undying patience since I have a family and it keeps very busy and leaves very little time to paint.

Thank You,

Lee
 
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Thanks for the updates Lee. no rush on mine, take your time. I want it to look good. :D
 
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Got it covered and I thank you I appreciate that Arturo. The more time I spend on them the better they look.

Lee
 
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