VillainWorks MSH2 ESB Restoration.......

[Major]

I decided it was time to give my old trooping helmet, a MSH2, a much needed restoration........ fix some physical things with the helmet and update the paint job, and do it at the same time I do the one for Aikaos.....

So, after disassembly, it looked like this.....

As I got down to the surface, I noticed several cracks and holes...

And I also am taking the opportunity to add the physical damage to the helmet, and also in the correct spots.....

I also took the opportunity to clean up the keyslots and square off the sides of the visor holes....

 

[superjedi]

Cool! Don't see a lot of MSH2s around these days. Good luck with the resto.

 

[animefan]

Oh msh2 nice blast from the past

 

[Prepro2]

Have you considered cuttin out that dent an add a more accurate one

 

[Major]

If you have access to one, sure........

Have you considered cuttin out that dent an add a more accurate one

 

[Major]

Primer added....... then the base grey.....

 

[Fett 4 Real]

That chip in the dent is for ROTJ....probably should fill it in.

 

[Major]

Sweet...... thanks for letting me know....... it will be done.......

 

[Major]

Not as many photos taken on this one, as I'm focusing on the one for Aikaos......

Just need to lay down the blue/green mixture, then peel and start on the dome.....

 

[Major]

It's been a long time since I've updated this........ I put it on the back burner to finish up commissions......

This is where I'm currently at....... Silver has been laid down on the mandibles......

 

[Major]

Finally getting back to this after the last round of commissions are done.......

After revisiting the colors on the first Elstree helmet, I realized I wouldn't be satisifed with where this helmet was at.....

So I decided to strip everything off I had done......... and now I'm starting over.....

A tedious process, but it will be worth it for sure.

I've also taken the opportunity to add the right cheek bulge discovered recently. I still have some fine tuning on that to do..... but it'll be a bit before I make my way around to the front.

So the base grey-blue has been laid down on the back, and let the masking off begin....... the MSH2 is the one in the middle here.

 

[Major]

Now the silver is down......

 

[Major]

Now all the main colors/shapes are on the back panels. Detailing/weathering to come later.....

Next up, refine the cheek bulge and onto the colors for the dome/cheeks.

 

[superjedi]

Looks excellent, Robert!

 

[Major]

The MS2 is in the middle, onto the upper cheeks/mandibles.

Still need to refine that brow wave, not happy with it.

 

[Major]

Also bumping this as I'm finally getting back to my own helmet as well...... figure it's about time I should wear what I send out

 

[Major]

Now that some other commissions are clear….. I’m working on mine….

I have the Upper/Lower Cheeks to detail, then the back panels:….

 

[Major]

So the beast is finally done....... only took almost 8 years, and doing 13 other helmet commissions in between...




So, this helmet has: a real Borden Connector, MQ-1 Circuit, Ultimate Climbing Harness, Correct 4 hole chin strap and Polaroid SX-70 Camera Lens.

 

[intwenothor]

Superb!

 

[Got2bfett]

Looks amazing , well worth the wait! Makes me regret having to cancel my commission with you , ahh what could have been.