LJJNL Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 (edited) The tools I used so far: (Curved lexan scissor) And of course sandpaper (normal & fine) to give the trims a nice finish. Edited April 14, 2010 by LJJNL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJJNL Posted April 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Weekend! Time to trim some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TooMuchGarlic Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Cool. Thanks for the pictures of your tools. Yup... I think I need to acquire one of those types of scissors. Very clean work you're doing! <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obievon[501st] Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Your "KILLING ME!" This stuff is just too much!! Darn that waiting list!! Come On Come On.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJJNL Posted April 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the kind words Cool. Thanks for the pictures of your tools. Yup... I think I need to acquire one of those types of scissors. Very clean work you're doing! <_< Yeah, that scissor is a gift from heaven! One (maybe obvious) tip: (ALWAYS) mark the trim line with some masking tape and cut along side the tape. That way you'll get an idea of what the cut is going to look like before cutting it, and you'll always get a nice straight cut! Your "KILLING ME!" This stuff is just too much!! Darn that waiting list!! Come On Come On.......... Yes, that waiting list is pure pain (but it's worth it!) Edited April 19, 2010 by LJJNL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJJNL Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) [Edit: picture clean-up] Edited May 9, 2010 by LJJNL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJJNL Posted May 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Update on the face plate, what do you guys think? Are the eyes oke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obievon[501st] Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Nice clean lines. Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDUEUNO Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJJNL Posted May 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Thanks! Next up are the ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf[501st] Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Looks great so far, keep up the good work. Enjoy your build of this beauty. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJJNL Posted May 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) Hey Troopers, I'm trying to align the plates.. Any comments, advice or tips? I think it looks ok this way, but will the ears cover the gaps on the side? And what do you guys think about the brow, should it be lower? (The brow ends need to be aligned a bit better) Edited May 11, 2010 by LJJNL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hey Troopers, I'm trying to align the plates.. Any comments, advice or tips? I think it looks ok this way, but will the ears cover the gaps on the side? And what do you guys think about the brow, should it be lower? (The brow ends need to be aligned a bit better) Hi lenneart, Doing a buitifull job there evry thing looks spot on , keep up the good work and keep us posted. Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDUEUNO Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) I'd trim the brow a bit higher and raise the faceplate, you want the top of the eyes to be aligned with the crease on cap/back. Raising the faceplate can lead to a smaller-looking helmet, keep that in mind and relate that to your physical structure, I think that half a centimeter in the helmet assembly can change the overall look a bit. After looking at so many helmets I think that following these ideal lines leads to a nice and balanced assembly. (This is my TM helmet after 3 reassembly) You're doing a great and neat job!!! Edited May 11, 2010 by TKDUEUNO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJJNL Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Awesome, thanks Pablo! I was already using your lid as reference, but those lines are extremely helpfull I'll have another go at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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