One last wafer thin ESB paint job...

[deadland]

Just amazing absolutely amazing, I love how this is coming along and it should be a sticky for sure.

 

[Kwally89]

I think I have your liquid masking technique down, but I just want to clarify. You spray color 1, then mask out what you want to keep for color 1, spray color 2, remove the original mask, and then mask color 1 and 2 together? Do you remove the original mask on color 1 so you can gauge the masking of color 2 more accurately??

THANKS!!
Kody

 

[terminal fettler]

Thats pretty much the technique, although some of the masking is left on in certain areas ie the base grey around the dent which is removed after the powder burn is added after the grey and green layers...

 

[Kwally89]

Thanks for the info. Also, do you usually thin 2 parts paint to one part thinner? How much paint does it ususally take you to do one full bucket? As in number of 14mL tins for the most used paint??

Thanks,
Kody

 

[Octagon]

Can't wait to see more.

 

[terminal fettler]

41. mask entire helmet except mandibles and trim, airbrush silver no.11.
42. liquid mask silver damage on mandibles and trim, airbrush grey no.27.
43. remove liquid mask, liquid mask silver and grey damage on mandibles and trim. (outline with white pencil)

tip: lift masking tape on dome etc to match damage between different sections...
Remove liquid mask when paint is touch dry, approx. 3-4 hours...

 

[terminal fettler]

44. airbrush purple onto mandibles and trim (no.73+104)

tip: carefully remove liquid mask after 2-3 hours, then gently remove the white pencil marks with a damp sponge...

 

[deadland]

Garret as always, well do I even have to say it!!! Outstanding!!!! Love all the detail.

 

[Misfit2]

If I was anymore excited Big G....i'd be booking the next flight to the UK. LOL

 

[Darth Nickel]

It's just amazing.

 

[aero]

Great work Mr Fettler.
How long up to now, would you say you've been working on it?
can't wait for the next instalments

 

[terminal fettler]

Great work Mr Fettler.
How long up to now, would you say you've been working on it?
can't wait for the next instalments

I've spent far too long on this helmet, although 99% of the work was looking and 1% doing... (3-4 months?)

 

[terminal fettler]

45. Liquid mask silver, grey and purple on mandibles and trim, airbrush red no.73

 

[KaanE]

Nice! Your #73 looks more red on the pics than the one I used some time ago! It looks perfect

 

[mmgraphics]

Other question: Will you sell the helmet afterwards? And what do you want for it?

 

[terminal fettler]

Other question: Will you sell the helmet afterwards? And what do you want for it?

Manuel, this is a commission for a friend on TDH, i just wanted to share the process/results with you guys...

 

[KaanE]

Manuel, this is a commission for a friend on TDH, i just wanted to share the process/results with you guys...

Yep, it's for me


I wish so... You're friend is a lucky one

 

[Misfit2]

45. Liquid mask silver, grey and purple on mandibles and trim, airbrush red no.73

I bet that friend is one good looking dude. Big G that red is B.A. Level 10 my man! If it wasnt a long swim I would hug you in a total Hetero way. I appreciate the work and man hours buddy.

 

[terminal fettler]

I bet that friend is one good looking dude. Big G that red is B.A. Level 10 my man! If it wasnt a long swim I would hug you in a total Hetero way. I appreciate the work and man hours buddy.

Sounds like i should prep the spare room for a visit from you and your wife!...lol:

 

[Madmartigan]

You lucky f@#$@..... lol

I bet that friend is one good looking dude. Big G that red is B.A. Level 10 my man! If it wasnt a long swim I would hug you in a total Hetero way. I appreciate the work and man hours buddy.