nice-biscuit Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I thought I would post a few pics of my helmet I have just sprayed and weathered. Being new to this whole stormtrooper making thing, I bought a helmet off Fleabay. Although asymmetric it was a obvious recast ( maybe TE ) and the detail was a bit lacking to say the least with thin patches at the back. Rubbish helmet = a good excuse to experiment and have some fun and gain some experience. Thanks to all the great advice and ideas from MEPD and FISD I was able to have some idea about what to do. Sooo I reassembled spray painted with Hammerite enamel ( UK stuff ), hand painted the decals with Humbrol. Sadley to say I am not ready to do the tube stripes just yet. I replaced the lenses and tarted up the Hovi's. The weathering was done using oil paint ( burnt umber and Paynes grey ) talc ( couldn't wait for my Fuller's Earth ) and fixative. I am looking forward to getting the real deal soon ( armour on order ). Enjoy the pics. Any thoughts it would be good to get some feedback. Weathering of pauldron's next... I just hope these pictures show up. http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/nice-biscuit/?action=view¤t=DSC_0123.jpg http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/nice-biscuit/?action=view¤t=DSC_0016.jpg http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/nice-biscuit/?action=view¤t=DSC_0015.jpg http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/nice-biscuit/?action=view¤t=DSC_0007.jpg http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/nice-biscuit/?action=view¤t=DSC_0008.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nice-biscuit Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Nope that's not it. How do you get images from photobucket into the thread? I'll stick the URL here for the time being http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/n...nt=DSC_0123.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Couldn't see the pics over here but just copy paste the adress... It is a goodlooking helmet you got there and it definately looks like a TE2, or a recast (?), as you already told yourself. Better get a nice armor to go with that helmet Good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nice-biscuit Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 I'll get there with the images and try to post them. Do they show in preview mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nice-biscuit Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Got it! I had the wrong URL. Thanks Dutchy. Yes I am itching for that armour. The helmet definitely a recast the detail in the ear area is almost gone. Still you live and learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4455 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Nice Helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 You'll have a great looking outfit if your armor matches your bucket... Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Nice helmet. Can´t wait to see your progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Nice bucket, is there a sig inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Dirty Trooper Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Nice helmet and cool weathering ! Maybe a slightly more dots on it...but really great job bro ! RAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nice-biscuit Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Thanks for all your kind words. I'm looking forward to getting on with the armour but have to wait a few more weeks yet, but when I do I'll stick it on the forum. So much to do! I quite fancy a pack off SB or at least some parts to get going. SO if you're out there Seth It's going to be hard to get my armour looking as good as everyone that I have seen so far, but I am up for the challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nice-biscuit Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Nice helmet and cool weathering ! Maybe a slightly more dots on it...but really great job bro ! RAY Know what you mean about the more. I might add to it. I quite like the David Felth look. I think I will wait for my Fullers Earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nice-biscuit Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Nice bucket, is there a sig inside?No Sig. Here's how it started out like. The most disappointing thing was the ears. I'm looking forward to getting something like TM, TE, TE2, AP or any other of those great lids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nice-biscuit Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Nice helmet. Can´t wait to see your progress Thanks Rolf. I 'm keeping an eye on your TE2 build. It will be interesting to see what paint you end up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Great job on that bucket. I also like what you did with that pauldron. Youre gonna have a great set of armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Nice helmet. Can´t wait to see your progress Thanks Rolf. I 'm keeping an eye on your TE2 build. It will be interesting to see what paint you end up with. Thanks buddy, the Humbrol 22 is the best out there i think. So i think i go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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