Superjedi's MF ESB for TK71321
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Eli Jinn
Jr Hunter
I've always been confused on how one goes about painting the thumbprints. I've heard that you paint yours instead of smearing it, but could you go into detail on both methods?
superjedi
Sr Hunter
I do paint them. After all I'm trying to replicate a very specific look.
If you've gotten to see a casting of the screen used helmet, you can see there's a raised oval shape on the red band where the thumbprint is. It must have been some pretty thick paint that got dripped on the helmet.
I start by painting the oval flat white. It's very opaque white in the reference pics.
Once that dries I use a more translucent white and start building up the part that looks smeared. I do this on the upper mark too. The one that's smeared across the killstripes.
I make sure to let some of the underlying colors show through.
If you've gotten to see a casting of the screen used helmet, you can see there's a raised oval shape on the red band where the thumbprint is. It must have been some pretty thick paint that got dripped on the helmet.
I start by painting the oval flat white. It's very opaque white in the reference pics.
Once that dries I use a more translucent white and start building up the part that looks smeared. I do this on the upper mark too. The one that's smeared across the killstripes.
I make sure to let some of the underlying colors show through.
Eli Jinn
Jr Hunter
This is the first thread of yours that I've actively watched, and this is gonna sound weird but, seeing each block of damage appear on the helmet makes me really appreciate not only the work you do, but also the original paintjob. Although I'm sure the original didn't have nearly as much thought behind it...
Eli Jinn
Jr Hunter
I'm sure you've been asked this before, but what kind of brushes do you use for all this detail work?
Jango Fett Jr
Well-Known Hunter
I have this thread by SJ bookmarked because he's got some great tips, including what brushes he uses.
A Fett Painter's Toolbox
Hi all you fine fellow Fett fanatics! I frequently get questions from members regarding the tools and techniques that I've been using over the years to do my paint commissions. I thought I'd start a thread to share some of the supplies that I use. This is not intended to be definitive or...
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superjedi
Sr Hunter
I have finished weathering the helmet and all that remains is to install the visor.
The owner sent along a set of metal parts that closely replicate the "clips" used on the original ESB lid.
Here's how I got them ready.
In panel 1 you can see the parts. There are two drilled/tapped blocks with stainless screws, plus two thin metal strips for the upper clips. There are also two drilled/tapped tabs with brass screws for the lower mounts.
In panel 2, I have bent the strips using some needle nose pliers.
Panel 3 shows how the clips will look when installed.
In panel 4 I'm bending the lower tabs so that they'll fit the angle of the cheeks.
Once they're ready I'll use epoxy putty to secure them into the helmet.
The owner sent along a set of metal parts that closely replicate the "clips" used on the original ESB lid.
Here's how I got them ready.
In panel 1 you can see the parts. There are two drilled/tapped blocks with stainless screws, plus two thin metal strips for the upper clips. There are also two drilled/tapped tabs with brass screws for the lower mounts.
In panel 2, I have bent the strips using some needle nose pliers.
Panel 3 shows how the clips will look when installed.
In panel 4 I'm bending the lower tabs so that they'll fit the angle of the cheeks.
Once they're ready I'll use epoxy putty to secure them into the helmet.
