Yet another ToEleven scratch build
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ToEleven
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RichardJones
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This build looks amazing! I will be watching for that sales thread!And you plan on selling some???If that's really the case, then I wouldn't mind being the first in line for one! lol
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ToEleven
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Thanks guys! That dent has been a big time sink for me just to get it right.
I figured I would share a little of my process at this point.
Here we have some problems with the left cheek and brow profile... I set up a photoshop comparison.
I glued on a template built it out with bondo. Yes, that is a pink slipper there. Someone was "helping" me.
Got my ears resin coated, sanded & primed. I had a local guy 3d print these. I've already had to modify once...I may need to again. My own fault for not double checking measurements.:facepalm
I figured I would share a little of my process at this point.
Here we have some problems with the left cheek and brow profile... I set up a photoshop comparison.
I glued on a template built it out with bondo. Yes, that is a pink slipper there. Someone was "helping" me.
Got my ears resin coated, sanded & primed. I had a local guy 3d print these. I've already had to modify once...I may need to again. My own fault for not double checking measurements.:facepalm
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ToEleven
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I had issues with the mdf being a bit to soft on the pointy part at the bottom, and they were too fragile. I was going to machine the bottoms separately, but I found an inexpensive source for 3d prints which turned out to be pretty nice. 3dhubs.com will show you people near your location who can 3d print. I got connected to a local guy in my city who offers his services.
BlackKnight
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This looks amazing. You have a great eye for detail.
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intwenothor
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I've been consistently impressed with this and I like your dent a great deal; it's one of the nicest I've seen. Great build.
ToEleven
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Thanks again for the compliments.
My dent started life as a basic angular shape that you see on most scratch builds. One thing I notice is that most dents are too deep and often conical in shape. So I thinned some bondo with resin and let some pool up in the bottom so could sculpt down into it.
The Rafalfett template is a good start for the outline/edge, but I found that it has a few details that didn't line up with photos. The top/left has a couple extra dips and bumps that I can't see. Additionally The dent is a bit more extended (by a millimeterish) at the left side points...you just can't see it because most photos capture it from a front/right to front angle. I first noticed this in this photo of the GMH. Dents are also apparently like snowflakes...no 2 are alike. They all appear to be the same until you see them side by side. We know the casting process produced slightly unique shapes from what we see in the differences among the various screen/production used lids.
I also put together side by side pics with my dent taken at similar angles to get a better view.
The rest is trial and error. Here are some of the various tools I'm using to lay bondo and sculpt with. Modified coffee stirrer that I swear I didn't take from Starbucks/Fivebucks, sanding sticks from the model car section at Hobby Lobby, various craft sticks with sandpaper spray-glued on, tiny file set, cheapo artist spatula set for bondo sculpting, tiny pieces of 120-180 grit sandpaper.
For the bondo sculpting you need some acetone to dip your tools in so the bondo won't stick. This will let you spread and push it around easier.
If you look closely at the dent, it is really more of a bowl shape...none of the valley lines go straight down to a center point....they all have a slight curve...some are sharper than others, etc.
This is where I am right now with mine. Apologies for the lighting.
My dent started life as a basic angular shape that you see on most scratch builds. One thing I notice is that most dents are too deep and often conical in shape. So I thinned some bondo with resin and let some pool up in the bottom so could sculpt down into it.
The Rafalfett template is a good start for the outline/edge, but I found that it has a few details that didn't line up with photos. The top/left has a couple extra dips and bumps that I can't see. Additionally The dent is a bit more extended (by a millimeterish) at the left side points...you just can't see it because most photos capture it from a front/right to front angle. I first noticed this in this photo of the GMH. Dents are also apparently like snowflakes...no 2 are alike. They all appear to be the same until you see them side by side. We know the casting process produced slightly unique shapes from what we see in the differences among the various screen/production used lids.
I also put together side by side pics with my dent taken at similar angles to get a better view.
The rest is trial and error. Here are some of the various tools I'm using to lay bondo and sculpt with. Modified coffee stirrer that I swear I didn't take from Starbucks/Fivebucks, sanding sticks from the model car section at Hobby Lobby, various craft sticks with sandpaper spray-glued on, tiny file set, cheapo artist spatula set for bondo sculpting, tiny pieces of 120-180 grit sandpaper.
For the bondo sculpting you need some acetone to dip your tools in so the bondo won't stick. This will let you spread and push it around easier.
If you look closely at the dent, it is really more of a bowl shape...none of the valley lines go straight down to a center point....they all have a slight curve...some are sharper than others, etc.
This is where I am right now with mine. Apologies for the lighting.
intwenothor
Well-Known Hunter
Really enjoyed this thread. I think the last scratch build I liked as much as this was a Terminal Fettler thread.
Lots of good information here, thanks for sharing. I really think this is definitely your best build yet, congrats!
If you do decide to go through molding and casting, please post your process. I haven't seen a post about molding helmets on TDH yet and we could use a sticky on the front page.
If you do decide to go through molding and casting, please post your process. I haven't seen a post about molding helmets on TDH yet and we could use a sticky on the front page.
ToEleven
Active Hunter
That's a good idea. I may do that if it doesn't crash and burn lol. Seriously though, I'll document it and post something for sure.
Silverstalker
Active Hunter
Where are the flaws!!! how are you doing this!! thumbsup:
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