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Thanks for that, I might try resin printing the lenses, but the link you sent for the welding visor is actually the second option I was talking about. I use that to form easy OT lenses every now and again for casual cosplayers. I want to set a small challenge for myself to aim for a level 3 helmet (I know I’m getting ahead of myself a bit) because it’s what people are going to be looking at the most. For the spray paints, I’m using Rust-Oleum gloss white, and Brilliant Blue and Satin Granite for the other colors.

First troop was with Midwest Garrison 332 Blurrg Squad to visit OSF children’s hospital - the very opportunity I joined 501st to participate in! Second chance was on stage with Weird Al Jankovic at United Center in Chicago infront of an audience of 20,000 - quite the start to my 501st experience! I worked SWCC crew in 2019 and got to attend the 501st ball - from then on was my goal to join.

A Walt's Trooper Factory kit that I wore at Nickel City Comic Con today (after my 501st troop - official trooping comes first):

@Sayless@Platinum Lex Much appreciated for the links and paints. I will try my best to search similar things here but it's getting harder and harder (no Rust-Oleum, no Bondo spot and putty, etc). At least i know what to look for in similarity. One small question for @Platinum Lex: how do you deal with the abdomen buttons and the spray can? Do you use the spray can and mask with tape all around the abdomen? What's the strategy for small details? TKModder's helmet model after Nico's is extremely modular and everything can be easily spray canned and added individually which is a dream come true but i'm not so sure about the abdomen. Thermal detonator is easy to figure out as well i think, since it's a bigger area. Cheers and thanks again

I used this one off Amazon, not sure how globally it’s offered, but may benefit you and others, like PlatinumLex: https://a.co/d/0iPK97Tk It’s a bit more on the darker side, but I’ve been somewhat able to see out of it. PlatinumLex showed off his paint selection I believe on an earlier page, but Rustoleum Granite seems to be the consensus for grey amongst several of us, and for the abdomen (and other blues) a “royal blue” shade seems to be a close match. I just bought the $5 Home Depot-brand for this. It’s a decent shade, but might be a bit bright. I’m going to end up looking for a comparable color from Behr, which if I can find it, will likely be one I suggest to others too.

Hi @Sayless, i'm in the process of doing TKModder's helmet and i'm struggling to find a good welding visor (at least in my country). I do not mind the darkness, i just want it as accurate as possible. Any links or suggestions for it? @Sayless@Platinum LexAs a side note and off-topic but still regarding the build itself: painting the helmet and armor. What spray cans/paints did you use for the grey(s) and blue? (Abdomen, helmet, thermal detonator) Thanks!

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