3D Print ESB helmet WIP
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Short4ATrooper
Hunter
Here we go, green on the dome…
I spent a LOT of time marking out the grey damage and adding as much of the detail as I could, still need to go back and do all the scratches and the powder burn on the dent but very pleased with this.
I spent a LOT of time marking out the grey damage and adding as much of the detail as I could, still need to go back and do all the scratches and the powder burn on the dent but very pleased with this.
Short4ATrooper
Hunter
Kill stripes done.
I’m not going to keep banging on about the inaccuracies of the helmet because I’ve done that enough already! But, suffice to say it has a knock on effect. Damage details aren’t in the exact right place and aren’t the exact right size so although I started the kill stripes in the right place, I don’t think they finish where they’re supposed to.
I probably should’ve used raf’s stencils to put them on instead of going by the correct dimensions (25mm x 8mm stripes, spaced 4mm apart and 6mm off the top of the brow/trim) but hey ho, happy nonetheless. I’m especially pleased / proud of myself for getting the Orange to yellow gradient down. Trying to do that for the first time with an airbrush is nerve wracking!
Just that back section of trim to do and the main part is done.
In between, I’ll be getting the range finder sorted before moving on to full assembly and weathering.
I’m not going to keep banging on about the inaccuracies of the helmet because I’ve done that enough already! But, suffice to say it has a knock on effect. Damage details aren’t in the exact right place and aren’t the exact right size so although I started the kill stripes in the right place, I don’t think they finish where they’re supposed to.
I probably should’ve used raf’s stencils to put them on instead of going by the correct dimensions (25mm x 8mm stripes, spaced 4mm apart and 6mm off the top of the brow/trim) but hey ho, happy nonetheless. I’m especially pleased / proud of myself for getting the Orange to yellow gradient down. Trying to do that for the first time with an airbrush is nerve wracking!
Just that back section of trim to do and the main part is done.
In between, I’ll be getting the range finder sorted before moving on to full assembly and weathering.
Short4ATrooper
Hunter
Grey layer is on the rear trim. For some reason, this has been the most inaccurate section of the helmet BY FAR! It’s odd for a relatively simple shape but I couldn’t get the vertical sections anywhere near wide enough without making the horizontal parts waaaay too long. Any attempt to fix one side, knocked the other out. I’ve done the silver damage freehand by eye and the whole section will have to be done in the same manner.
I’ve got the rangefinder stalk silver, I won’t share a picture as it’s…a silver RF stalk. You all know what that looks like!
I was hoping to have the RF itself done too but long story short, I was impatient and will need to sand it back, re-prime it and go again. Hey ho.
I’ve got the rangefinder stalk silver, I won’t share a picture as it’s…a silver RF stalk. You all know what that looks like!
I was hoping to have the RF itself done too but long story short, I was impatient and will need to sand it back, re-prime it and go again. Hey ho.
Short4ATrooper
Hunter
Thank you! Very close to finishing now. Just need to add the rangefinder and the visor, then tackle the weathering.
Short4ATrooper
Hunter
Can anyone advise on weathering? I know about the focussed areas like the dent powder burn and the area on the back panel, the lower cheeks e.t.c but aside from that, am I to just apply a general wash of ‘grime’? If so:
Do I do that before or after sealing with clear coat? If it’s after, do I apply another layer of clear coat on top of the weathering?
And, for that layer of general grime…
Is it just heavily diluted Matt black? Specific modeling wash? Acrylic? Enamel?
Do I do that before or after sealing with clear coat? If it’s after, do I apply another layer of clear coat on top of the weathering?
And, for that layer of general grime…
Is it just heavily diluted Matt black? Specific modeling wash? Acrylic? Enamel?
Short4ATrooper
Hunter
Bump cos I need help with this
Jango Fett Jr
Well-Known Hunter
I hit it with a light coat of clear in between colours, it's not essential but if you use enamel paint with thinner to do your washes then a clear coat will protect the layers beneath it from getting mucked up.
From here out there are no exact rules or procedures. Enamel, acrylic, brand of paint - none of that matters. It's a combination of misting and washing with different colours to give the paintjob more depth and texture. You've got to really study the reference photos, and do it slowly so you don't overdo it.
I would look at the photos of the PP3 helmet, painted very similarly to the ESB hero:
www.thedentedhelmet.com
Look closely at the closeups and try to make out the different colours used to subtly mist the helmet.
I can't recall exactly what used, but I started with light mists of Archive X Earth, LT Grey, Grime, Rust, some brown mix that I found in a mixing jar.... Basically greys and earthtones. I turn the air pressure down super low to make the mist less fine.
Then I did some washes of black and grey, not letting it pool up in the creases but more to give some texture to the colours. Then I did a wash with Earth, letting it pool up in the creases around the top of the visor.
Also don't forget the right side (rangefinder size) of the helmet gets a very generous spatter of rust and brown. Put a little paint on a paintbrush or toothbrush and drag your finger across to flick some paint onto the helmet.
You've done an amazing job so far, you've got this!
From here out there are no exact rules or procedures. Enamel, acrylic, brand of paint - none of that matters. It's a combination of misting and washing with different colours to give the paintjob more depth and texture. You've got to really study the reference photos, and do it slowly so you don't overdo it.
I would look at the photos of the PP3 helmet, painted very similarly to the ESB hero:
Boba Fett Third Prototype
Also know as Boba Fett: Pre-Production #3, Prepro 3 or simply PP3.
www.thedentedhelmet.com
I can't recall exactly what used, but I started with light mists of Archive X Earth, LT Grey, Grime, Rust, some brown mix that I found in a mixing jar.... Basically greys and earthtones. I turn the air pressure down super low to make the mist less fine.
Then I did some washes of black and grey, not letting it pool up in the creases but more to give some texture to the colours. Then I did a wash with Earth, letting it pool up in the creases around the top of the visor.
Also don't forget the right side (rangefinder size) of the helmet gets a very generous spatter of rust and brown. Put a little paint on a paintbrush or toothbrush and drag your finger across to flick some paint onto the helmet.
You've done an amazing job so far, you've got this!
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Short4ATrooper
Hunter
This is amazing, thank you so much!I hit it with a light coat of clear in between colours, it's not essential but if you use enamel paint with thinner to do your washes then a clear coat will protect the layers beneath it from getting mucked up.
From here out there are no exact rules or procedures. Enamel, acrylic, brand of paint - none of that matters. It's a combination of misting and washing with different colours to give the paintjob more depth and texture. You've got to really study the reference photos, and do it slowly so you don't overdo it.
I would look at the photos of the PP3 helmet, painted very similarly to the ESB hero:
Look closely at the closeups and try to make out the different colours used to subtly mist the helmet.Boba Fett Third Prototype
Also know as Boba Fett: Pre-Production #3, Prepro 3 or simply PP3.
I can't recall exactly what used, but I started with light mists of Archive X Earth, LT Grey, Grime, Rust, some brown mix that I found in a mixing jar.... Basically greys and earthtones. I turn the air pressure down super low to make the mist less fine.
Then I did some washes of black and grey, not letting it pool up in the creases but more to give some texture to the colours. Then I did a wash with Earth, letting it pool up in the creases around the top of the visor.
Also don't forget the right side (rangefinder size) of the helmet gets a very generous spatter of rust and brown. Put a little paint on a paintbrush or toothbrush and drag your finger across to flick some paint onto the helmet.
You've done an amazing job so far, you've got this!
Short4ATrooper
Hunter
thanks man.Helmet looks great. Are you going to feel like doing it all over again when the BM helmet comes in?
Oh I am ABSOLUTELY going to feel like doing it all again as soon as it comes in!
I’ve had to compromise on a lot with this and accept that there are areas I just couldn’t quite nail down with how wildly out of proportion they were so I’m really looking forward to the only obstacle being my abilities rather than the helmet itself.
Art was the only GCSE I got an A in at school and I have a diploma in graphic design so this kind of thing is fully in my wheelhouse. Basically, as good as this job came out, I KNOW I can do better!
Short4ATrooper
Hunter
Short4ATrooper
Hunter
That’s worrying…I didn’t get an inner ear piece! Everything in the pics is what I have (minus the RF stalk and RF pieces)
ShortFuse
Well-Known Hunter
Short4ATrooper
Hunter
Ahhh I see! I was very confused for a moment yea I need still need to get that painted, it’s still silver at the moment. Few little finishing touches left.
Short4ATrooper
Hunter
Made a start on some weathering and finer detailing such as scratches. They look a little ‘bright’ currently but I haven’t applied any washes yet so I’m hoping it’ll dull somewhat. The final coat of clear should bring it down anyway.
Splatters on and around the right ear:
Rust/oil/dirt/whatever around the trim and the black paint marks
This is the “first round.” I didn’t want to go too far
Lower cheeks/mandibles scratches:
Splatters on and around the right ear:
Rust/oil/dirt/whatever around the trim and the black paint marks
This is the “first round.” I didn’t want to go too far
Lower cheeks/mandibles scratches:
Bingo! Sorry I was on mobile when I responded!
