marc815
New Hunter
mine did not turn out nearly as nice. it is horribly jagged and bad. but I made it work.
New Target Boba Fett helmet released
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Lynn TXP 0369
Well-Known Hunter
It doesn't matter if it is jagged or not, you won't see it when inside the bucket. Keep it up, you'll get the hang of it soon.
Lynn
Mister Hyde
Active Hunter
Welding #5 visor is in and dent cleaned up.
No glue, no fuss no muss easy visor removal.
Lynn
nice job. what brand of epoxy did you use?
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marc815
New Hunter
it's not the jaggedness that I don't like, I cut it too narrow in places witht hte dremel and it there are blank spots near where the visor it so it looks broken-ish and doesn't glue in right
Lynn TXP 0369
Well-Known Hunter
Master mechanic brand plumbers putty in a 7" tube for the white putty around the visor. 3500 ton 2 part plastic epoxy for the visor screws. I got it from the hardware store where I work.
Lynn
Lynn TXP 0369
Well-Known Hunter
That is why you make a visor pattern out of paper and fit that inside the helmet and make sure it fits correctly and then trace that on to the visor stock so know how to cut out the visor to avoid the problems you encountered because you know exactly where to cut.
Lynn
bpatneaude
Hunter
Wow thats awesome. Whay did you use to mask for the damage areas?
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Armydad
Active Hunter
I used liquid latex masking fluid I found in the art supply area of Walmart. You could probably pick it up anywhere art supplies are sold. I used a toothpick to apply each layer in between each color of paint. I must say it's a pain to apply with so much detail. Not as good as some of the pro painters on here, maybe I'll upgrade to an airbrush some day, just using spray paint for now, but not too shabby. Definitely one of my better paint ups. It's got me wanting to repaint my other bucket now.
bpatneaude
Hunter
So for each area of damage you have to make a layer for each color?
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Armydad
Active Hunter
Pretty much, depending on your preference. I primed and painted the whole thing with a base of silver, then traced where the silver areas show through and masked over it, then cover with the next color and repeat. Once the final layer of paint us dry remove the masking fluid. Some people remove the masking and reapply between each layer of paint.
Demmoc
Hunter
Here's the best Boba paint up video series I have seen so far. Lewis breaks it all down and shows you how to do it step by step. If you have the time to watch all 26 or so of his vids you'll have no trouble. I think he starts the painting on video number 11 and starts the stenciling on vid 12. Watch it from number 11, it'll help you, I promise!
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Mister Hyde
Active Hunter
How did you take out the ear pieces on both sides? I'm scared to pull hard on them to take them out being that this helmet is very delicate and don't want to crack or break anything.
L30
New Hunter
Hey all,
I bought one of these, chromed it and added some lights - thought I'd share!
Glowba Fett - Album on Imgur
I bought one of these, chromed it and added some lights - thought I'd share!
Glowba Fett - Album on Imgur
Mister Hyde
Active Hunter
allosaur176
New Hunter
toofastrobot
Active Hunter
StevenBills
New Hunter
Just get a flat-head screwdriver under it, and they'll pop right off. Don't worry: they won't break on you.
SB
Mister Hyde
Active Hunter
Got it out...thanks
yes- been a long time since i have posted , been lurking occasionally thru the years , but im ready to get back on track now that most life issues are fixed - love there helmets - i have found 2 at targets in central ohio - will be looking again today - these are nicer than most others ive seen - very close to my fang mystery
