ESB Helmet Commission for Abailey1

[GrottyFurball]

Helmet looks great so far! Once the decals are on, is it easy to remove them?

He doesn't remove them. They're not masks, they're patterns. He puts them on and then paints over them, then clear coats.

 

[AFettFullofDollars]

Yes! What GrottyFurball said...

 

[RichardJones]

He doesn't remove them. They're not masks, they're patterns. He puts them on and then paints over them, then clear coats.

Actually that is exactly why I asked. . I want to make stencils/masks with the decals and not keep them on the finished bucket. .. my brush skills are not the best

 

[AFettFullofDollars]

You could do that by just cutting them out and leaving them on the backing paper. It's rigid and would be excellent for tracing.

 

[BobasDent1138]

Awesome job so far!

 

[Vultana]

It is so cool to watch these bad boys come to life. I look at my AFFO$ painted ASOK CC every day and gush over how much I love it. It is the pride of my collection!

 

[AFettFullofDollars]

Painting update! Getting the greys added to the dome and the silver onto the mandibles...

 

[Abailey1]

This is awesome. I am so excited to get it. Can't wait.

 

[AFettFullofDollars]

Here are some more progress pics. It won't be long now. Should have her finished up this week...

 

[Misfit2]

Looking awesome paul!

 

[animefan]

Its looking really great!

 

[Abailey1]

This is awesome. I am very excited.

 

[AFettFullofDollars]

Got her finished! Well, 99% finished. I'm putting the hash marks on the RF Earcap right now and letting the J B Weld set before I install the visor. After I get the hash marks on, I will apply the dark tan paint splatter and she will be ready to ship! Thanks again for your patience and for giving me the opportunity to paint the helmet!

 

[AFettFullofDollars]

Here's a closer pic of the killstripe fade. I can add more if you would like.

 

[Abailey1]

I love it. Thanks Can't wait to get it.

 

[DanzoFett]

Top notch dude .........

 

[Notlewis]

What a fantastic helmet AND paintjob!

 

[jsncarter]

Hey AFettfull, I think you said that it was a CC helmet. You painted the whole thing though correct? Is it possible to use the cold cast metal look for some of the damage/weathering?

 

[AFettFullofDollars]

jsncarter-Yes, if you wanted to paint it in a 'layered' paint scheme you can. I paint mine topically so I primer the whole thing and put the base colors down first.

 

[NoGoodToM3D3ad]

Hey AFettfull, I think you said that it was a CC helmet. You painted the whole thing though correct? Is it possible to use the cold cast metal look for some of the damage/weathering?

For the ROTJ, I painted a model master enamel grey over the right ear cap, then simply sanded and mildly wore off the paint. I pretty much kept the left ear raw CC (With some mild black wash for mild weathering.)
The CC is really amazing. A dremel and a steel-cup polish wheel really makes it look like a brushed aluminum.


ALSO- not to thread jack Fully-- This is a great paint job...