I picked up this mitcheg1 FOTK bucket a few weeks back. Forum member Zuko had partially completed it (done a lot of sanding, filling, etc). Once I got it, I finished up some filling and sanding, cut out the eyes, and went through the whole prime, paint, and finishing process.
Anyway here are some photos of my process!
Untitled by Scott Peterson, on Flickr
Eyes cut out and some sanding.
First Order Stormie Helmet WIP by Scott Peterson, on Flickr
Ready for primer!
Untitled by Scott Peterson, on Flickr
Priming...
Untitled by Scott Peterson, on Flickr
Primed!
Untitled by Scott Peterson, on Flickr
I decided to hand-paint the black. I wasn't 100% confident that I could spray the black without overspray, or getting into all the nooks and crannies.
Untitled by Scott Peterson, on Flickr
Main build and painting complete. From here I did some touch up work on the boarders between the black and white to make a crisp line.
Final gloss coat, and touch ups complete! by Scott Peterson, on Flickr
After doing some detail work with the brush and laying down all the gloss.
Done! by Scott Peterson, on Flickr
Lenses installed.
Done! by Scott Peterson, on Flickr
I used MICH velcro helmet pads to fit the helmet to my head.
Sorry for all the pics! But I was eager to share with the community.