Boba fett mandalorian re-paint, new paint

[nicktilly]

Hi I’m new to the forum. I plan on doing a repaint of my boba fett helmet but this time accurate to the season 2 mandalorian paint job. Less weathered and clean look. Wondered if anyone has a template or is working on one. Any guidance would be great.

 

[KaanE]

Template for what? A clean look?

 

[nicktilly]

Template for what? A clean look?

Yes, the shades he uses seen different from other color templates. It’s a darker green. Rich brown. With still some slight wear.

 

[BobaFett007]

There was a couple small scrapes as well on the edges of the mandibles if I remember correctly

 

[nicktilly]

There was a couple small scrapes as well on the edges of the mandibles if I remember correctly

Correct.

 

[KaanE]

I think there are not enough quality references yet to make some accurate templates.

 

[nicktilly]

Hi I’m new to the forum. I plan on doing a repaint of my boba fett helmet but this time accurate to the season 2 mandalorian paint job. Less weathered and clean look. Wondered if anyone has a template or is working on one. Any guidance would be great.

 

[RamSkirata]

Hi I’m new to the forum. I plan on doing a repaint of my boba fett helmet but this time accurate to the season 2 mandalorian paint job. Less weathered and clean look. Wondered if anyone has a template or is working on one. Any guidance would be great.

Hey.
My advice would be to really really really set aside that wish for .... say... 3 months and then revisit it.
1st: there isnt much info out yet regarding templates etc. Waiting (more then 3 months probalby) will give you a more accurate prop.
2nd and more important reason: The new Boba helmet is new and exciting. Wait if the desire for one may not go away. It coul well be that you regret overpainting a perfect old trilogy Boba helmet.

 

[FettHam]

My advice would be to really really really set aside that wish for .... say... 3 months and then revisit it.

Yeah, and maybe longer. It could changed this week and then again in SE3:EP1
Your version could end up with the worst version of the new version of the previous version, but not as good as the new version

 

[RafalFett]

Technically you should paint your helmet ROTJ, then add the extra damage made from the Sarlacc, then repaint the whole helmet:

 

[chibobber]

Why not make all 3 versions,just say'n.

 

[RamSkirata]

Why not make all 3 versions,just say'n.

3? 6!!!
Holiday Special
ESB
RotJ
RotJ SE
Post Sarlacc
Post Sarlacc Repaint

 

[Grimstuff]

It seems to have physical pitting under the fresh paint still, so you'll likely want to brush stipple the whole helmet with bondo then lightly sand it to get a similar effect.

Paints colors you'll most likely just have to eyeball it.

 

[ShortFuse]

3? 6!!!
Holiday Special
ESB
RotJ
RotJ SE
Post Sarlacc
Post Sarlacc Repaint

Don’t forget the Pre-Pros!

 

[Wolfsburg]

I almost wonder if textured paint could achieve the same "pitted" look...

 

[spicy fett]

I almost wonder if textured paint could achieve the same "pitted" look...

I’m not sure if it would it would have to be pretty spot on but worth a shot

 

[DarthVader1]

I almost wonder if textured paint could achieve the same "pitted" look...

I will try to replicate that look (post-Sarlacc, that is) with a mix of masking and actual "push-brushing" over a whole silver base, a similar technique to what the late Bob Ross used to do to paint the "happy tree branches". No need for textured paint, though. I would also recommend liquid latex for masking this version.

 

[Rue1977]

Hey.
My advice would be to really really really set aside that wish for .... say... 3 months and then revisit it.
1st: there isnt much info out yet regarding templates etc. Waiting (more then 3 months probalby) will give you a more accurate prop.
2nd and more important reason: The new Boba helmet is new and exciting. Wait if the desire for one may not go away. It coul well be that you regret overpainting a perfect old trilogy Boba helmet.

Also, next July they are releasing the Visual Guide for season 1 and 2, so hopefully that has a decent amount of clear photographs of the 'new' helmet.