Wow, that was easy - progress so far

[Daetrin]

If you haven't gotten dirty yet because...for whatever reason, let me just say that it's the easiest part of moving from TK to TD. I had a harder time swapping out my decals.

I took the plunge with TK2802 (Brian - my apologies if I'm stealing some thunder here) and we spent about four hours using the instructions from The Dented Helmet. The only color I used was raw umber as I like the dark dirt more than the sandy (red/yellows) look.

Here's a pic of how he says to start - dabbing:

http://www.hoeffer.com/public/picture%20145.jpg

Here's a good comparison of the next steps - back parts are Brians where he's dabbed with a paper towel. Front shots are mine after dabbing and then brushing off the excess.

http://www.hoeffer.com/public/picture%20153.jpg

Three stages of a helmet

http://www.hoeffer.com/public/picture%20156.jpg

http://www.hoeffer.com/public/picture%20155.jpg

http://www.hoeffer.com/public/picture%20157.jpg

Getting dirt around the hovi-mikes was the only hard part.

Some finished shots

http://www.hoeffer.com/public/picture%20168.jpg

http://www.hoeffer.com/public/picture%20170.jpg

http://www.hoeffer.com/public/picture%20181.jpg

The wife was happy, but I think my daughter is worried about the direction the galaxy is taking (sorry - too cute not to post)

http://www.hoeffer.com/public/picture%20187.jpg

While it looks dirty up close, it's apparent that it looks too clean from more than a foot away and I'll put on another layer this weekend.

Thanks to everyone who's shared their journey to the dirt side - I can't imagine going through this process without this detachment as a resource.

Now, time to finish that pack!

Paul

[SethB6025]

Way to go!