Superjedi's "Hybrid" FPH2 ESB

[Ghostphoenix01]

What red did you use for the mandibles?

 

[superjedi]

Ghost, as I mentioned in the beginning of this thread, I received this helmet partially complete from a painter who was no longer able to work on it.
So the base colors were all there when I got it.
I haven't done any color tests to confirm what was used, but I know this individual liked to use Tamiya Dull Red on his ESB paintups. I'm fairly sure that's what it is, but I can't say for sure.

 

[Ghostphoenix01]

Ok thanks Jedi!

 

[superjedi]

Finally had some more time to work on ears. I got the upper ear cap finished.
Here's an "almost twins" shot showing Scott's ear (SE) and Daniel Logan's (screen used).

This completes all the painting and effects. Now it's down to fitting the ears, then final weathering.
We're in the home stretch now, Scott!

 

[BudaFett]

Good for Scott! Can't wait for him to complete this project!

 

[hvacdon]

Fabulous Detail you have there !!

 

[Somerset]

It's those small details on things like the chipping and wear on those ear stripes that really bring it to life!

 

[superjedi]

Thanks! It's getting really close now.
Here's the first fit test for the RF ear assembly. Everything's looking good!

Just a small amount of weathering for the left ear, and then I'll fasten it in place. I still need to work on the RF parts, too.

 

[SHRussell]

Soooooooo close!

 

[SingaFett]

Pretty amazing to see two beautiful buckets coming together side by side!

 

[superjedi]

Thanks, guys!
There are several little steps to do toward the end of the project, and I'm working through them as I have time.
But it's very close to being done now. Here's a "twins" shot of Scott's SE bucket alongside Daniel Logan's screen used.

I'm working on installing the light kit in the RF topper, and I need to cut and place the visor. Then. . . it'll be all done!

 

[Fett 4 Real]

Don't forget to weather that borden....

 

[BudaFett]

These should be done by now...right?

 

[superjedi]

The Bordens are weathered. It just doesn't show up very well in these phone pics.

 

[Fett 4 Real]

The Bordens are weathered. It just doesn't show up very well in these phone pics.

Then its not enough you old fart get back to work

 

[superjedi]

Haha! Right away...

 

[superjedi]

For all intents and purposes, the helmet is complete. I'm just waiting for a hollow stalk from Machinecraft to finish the range finder.
The RF assembly seen in these pics is a temporary placeholder. It's actually the one from the Daniel Logan project.
But Scott's will look just like it, I promise! LOL

This has certainly been an interesting helmet. I'm not used to picking up a project that's halfway done. . . but I'm very happy to have taken it over and finish it up for Scott. I hope he will enjoy the completed helmet!
Thanks to all you crazy Fett heads for following along.

 

[BudaFett]

Beautiful! Scott is gonna love his helmet!

 

[Fett 4 Real]

no rusty splotches on the back and dome?

 

[superjedi]

The grease stains? They're there, just kinda subtle.