TK-4510

Well.... I didnt get it. I was the #1 choice until yesterday when another guy interviewed with better experience and typing skills. Never needed true typing skills till this interview. They said there were over 30 applicants. I am pissed and tired of looking. I called them every day. Pissed, Pissed, Pissed. :vader1:

Scott's got the hero mic tips I think. I dont get what you mean by "foam shavings".... here's the ones I have seen..

Take it slow Nathan. Glad to hear you will be OK!!! Be careful out there.

Still weighing that. The ESB eyes were originally carved out alot. I dunno if I should on this or not..... Gotta think about it

OK.....now I am getting scared. You know my Father-in-Law was laid off just two weeks ago. He had been with the company 28 YEARS AND 4 BUY OUTS!!!!

ah! I see

You can find the original videos pretty easily at second hand stores and ebay. I had some laying around for a long time. Its fun to see them untouched

Tomorrow I will add the decals and polish it up. Also will make sure everything is how it needs to look....

Since I already have the black out I decided to go ahead and paint the rank on the ears.. Also repainted the screws white...

The vocoder gets painted with a special flat rounded brush that is perfect for this. I just load up the brush and start at my marks. Gently push down and lightly pull the brush along. I do the top of the vocoder first. Then flip the bucket around and tie in the bottom.

Next comes the frown. I am using model masters semi gloss black paint for the frown and the vocoder. I find it easier to paint the frown if I lay the bucket in my lap. Also, I use two different brushes for the frown. Pretty much a standard brush for the most part, and a 0 liner for the 4th and 5th tooth areas...

Here is the brush I am going to use for the ears. The paint is ad gray 5 Humbrol. Mix the Humbrol well or it will not be a consistent color when it dries. I am just going to stay within my lines as I paint..

Tonight I am doing the paint. I start out by using the picture that I posted in the beginning as a reference. I want this helmet to have that same look, so I use a pencil to mark areas that need more attention and to draw out the guide lines I will follow when painting. I need to cut a bit more of the eyes out. I also want to minimize the bump a little...

Oh sorry to hear that man . I havent heard anything from the interview. They said I was #1 or #2 in the line up and said they were going to call me back possibly for a second interview. Then nothing.... So I am still waiting. Thats a bummer for you man, I am sorry for you. Mike

Old pillow case

That happened to me yesterday when I was loading the photo's too. Maybe the hacking isnt finished?

Nope I cleared my cache and I see em too...

I think its a 2. I know the molds are destroyed for this version. he is making another soon.

So all thats left here is to trim the edges to meet properly underneath. See you soon!!

Next comes the fun!!!! EARS!!!! Here is how I do it. I score a line about an 1/8 inch away from the cap then follow around at the front of the ear tracing the guide line. Pretty much the same in back too except I do a sweep from the cap of the ear to the guide line. The ears always fit better that way. Once I get the ears to fit properly, I sand them down a bit with 80 grit and then use a blade to lightly scrape off the extra material thats left from sanding. That way they are nice and smooth. On the AP mounting the eras is a snap. Just use the pre marked holes and drill them out. Then put the screws in.

I am going to use the pre drilled holes for faceplate placement. I drill them out with a 1/8 inch drill bit...Using the provided screws I mount the faceplate to the cap n back...

Now its time to trim the "flash off the faceplate and fit the rubber trim to the brow.