My Rick Massa Shadowfax ROTJ Armor Build Thread
MinuteFett
Active Hunter
I believe for the back panels, spray the silver, cover them up with masking fluid then spray the green. After that, remove the masking fluid on everything that needs weathering(the greyish/black, and weather that silver to achieve the desired look. The same should apply for the grey/black on the rest of the helmet 
bh19812
Active Hunter
So you are saying to spray it on after, on top of the green. and not to stencil it at all. I'm afraid without the stencil I wont get the detail and exactness I am looking for.I believe for the back panels, spray the silver, cover them up with masking fluid then spray the green. After that, remove the masking fluid on everything that needs weathering(the greyish/black, and weather that silver to achieve the desired look. The same should apply for the grey/black on the rest of the helmet
MinuteFett
Active Hunter
I'm not sure what you mean by stencil? You are basically weathering the black on the silver to give a dark grey. Hope im explaining it well. You're only stenciling the silver.
bh19812
Active Hunter
I’m using Rafel‘s stencils. He has an actual stencil for every single color the silver, the dark gray, the light gray,and even more on the other parts of the helmet. Have you not seen his stencils ?
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MinuteFett
Active Hunter
Yes i have. What i mean is, keep the masking fluid on the stuff that won't be black/grey, then mist the black on the actual parts that will be weathered. And then youll have your clean silver, your gray, and your blackish tones.
bh19812
Active Hunter
Lol I know all that. I know how to use the stencils. I used them for my armor and for my jet pack. I just posted a video maybe it’s explained better in the video
MinuteFett
Active Hunter
Stencil all of it and paint it silver. Then spray the green. Then remove the masking fluid from what is supposed to be grey and mist black lightly with the airbrush to get your gray.. Then remove what is supposed to be black and weather It black. If you look at the rear panels, the weathering also goes on the green. Don't just go off of the stencils.
Thats my two cents.
I also suggest you go to hobby lobby and get a fine tip masking fluid. Works wonders for capturing every single detail, I like it a lot better than that Humbrol one.
Thats my two cents.
I also suggest you go to hobby lobby and get a fine tip masking fluid. Works wonders for capturing every single detail, I like it a lot better than that Humbrol one.
bh19812
Active Hunter
Thank you for the input I appreciate any help I can get
bh19812
Active Hunter
I think I understand what you’re saying now, so I really wouldn’t be spraying two different kinds of grays in addition to the silver, I would just be weathering the silver to get it to look gray and then a darker gray. Do you recommend a specific masking fluid other than the humbrol?
bh19812
Active Hunter
I feel so stupid I finally understand what you meant this whole time now.
MinuteFett
Active Hunter
Fineline Masking Fluid Resist Pen | Hobby Lobby | 253492
Dispense the perfect amount of masking fluid with Fineline Masking Fluid Resist Pen. This pen's applicator is airtight, non-clogging, and provides for precise application and placement of liquid latex masking fluid. The stainless steel tip is one inch, and the applicator can be held easily as...
This bad boy right here. One bottle probably lasts about 3 helmet paint jobs for me. Plus the fine line hardly gets clogged.
Exactly boss, looking at the ROTJ reference pics, its basically just silver and black weathering.
bh19812
Active Hunter
Thank you so much !!Fineline Masking Fluid Resist Pen | Hobby Lobby | 253492
Dispense the perfect amount of masking fluid with Fineline Masking Fluid Resist Pen. This pen's applicator is airtight, non-clogging, and provides for precise application and placement of liquid latex masking fluid. The stainless steel tip is one inch, and the applicator can be held easily as...www.hobbylobby.com
This bad boy right here. One bottle probably lasts about 3 helmet paint jobs for me. Plus the fine line hardly gets clogged.
Exactly boss, looking at the ROTJ reference pics, its basically just silver and black weathering.
Greg Schlueter
Active Hunter
I need to try that masking pin on my next helmet.
bh19812
Active Hunter
In this video I prime and Silver the helmet. HUGE shoutout to MinuteFett for turning me on to the fine tip applicator, man I wish i knew about this when I painted the armor and jetpack. This is going to take my helmet paint job to the next level! THANK YOU!!
Greg Schlueter
Active Hunter
I wish I had that stuff when I was painting my helmet and armor.
MinuteFett
Active Hunter
It definitely helps A LOT when it comes to those fine lines!
