1st bkbt paint attempt

[reveal1vader]

not as nice as alot of i've see here but it's my first experience with rnb and doing a fett helmet.input would be nice but be gentle :facepalm

 

[reveal1vader]

more pics,excuse my upload technique,newbie at uploading too:facepalm

 

[The Clayster]

Looks good.

 

[Jango 5204]

Blue needs to go up on the RF side around the top of the round.

 

[reveal1vader]

thanx,next is the darker blue in the cheek area and some weathering and of course the visor.i definitely have a whole new respect for all the awsome tdh helmets here,let me tell ya.

 

[Jango 5204]

Might want to stick the tape to some clothing prior to putting it on the helmet. That blue tape always pulled off the lighter blue color when I masked off for the darker blue. It helps reduce the stickiness a little. I know this has been suggested before.

 

[Scoutleader]

Looks great...
I swear it never gets old looking at the photos of how well each of you here at TDH's projects' have turned out

 

[Jimmy BufFETT]

I have to say, "very nice job with the RnB. That came out great!":cheers

 

[drokkul]

I have to say, "very nice job with the RnB. That came out great!":cheers

I'll second that!

 

[reveal1vader]

thanx guys,i decided to repaint the light blue.i was not happy with the finish.i wet sanded it all again then wet sanded some with 1000grit then 2000.the finish is more glossy and smooth.i should post some pics maybe tommorrow after i sand the blue off my fingers to get a nice line between the brow ridge and the rnb'd dome i used pinstripe to get a more even line.bkbt suggested that for curved areas and worked great.

thanx Vince once again

 

[Jango72]

Looks pretty nice, gives me a warm feeling to see what mine could potentially look like once I'm finished construction and ready to shoot some paint.

Any chance you could suggest where a fellow Ontarian could acquire some rub-n-buff? 8)

 

[sewbacca]

If you have a loomis art supply store around you that is where I got my tube of RnB .

 

[reveal1vader]

i got mine at curry's art supply store.if you can't find any i can ship you a brand new tube .i got lots in case i had to refinish a few times.but it does go a long way.

 

[Jango72]

Sorry to say guys, but I'm not familiar with either store. :facepalm

So I highly doubt that Ottawa has either a Loomis or a Curries. What we do have is Michaels and Wallacks.

 

[Foxbatkllr]

Michaels carries RnB here in the states, they probably have it there too in Canada.

 

[Jango72]

Is there a particular name brand that I should be looking for? Or is it just the store "no name brand"?

 

[Foxbatkllr]

There is only one maker of Rub N Buff...its hard to miss. It's called Rub n Buff. There's no other brand. The color you want is Silver Leaf.

 

[Jango72]

Thanks for the tips guys, and Foxbatkllr thanks again for your help. I'll be sure to keep my eyes open for the RnB.

 

[Mando Kyram]

Thats pretty good vod!

 

[Kashyyyk4ABY]

Lookin' sharp! I've always loved the Jango colors.