SCtrooper20 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Hey everyone. Just got my ATA kit in this week. Going to start building the helmet on Sunday. Looking forward to start and join the ranks. I'll post some pics once I find the camera. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quebectrooper Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Richard you better find that camera... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVATie[Admin] Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Good luck! Going for ANH or ESB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaosticbunny Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Looking forward to seeing some pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCtrooper20 Posted June 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Yeah my camera has a way of getting away from me.......... or is it that I forgot last time I had it Going for ANH Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCtrooper20 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Sorry for the helmet being a little fuzzy. Hope you can see the outline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCtrooper20 Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Hey everyone. This is what I was able to do today. Feedback please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCtrooper20 Posted June 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Finally got the helmet done today. I know there are some caps, but I'll take care of it. Let me know what yall think. Constructive criticism is allowed. But please be gentle..its my first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7980 Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 I'm sure if you needed some new ears, Terell would be more than willing to set you up with some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCtrooper20 Posted June 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Are the ears that bad uh? Yeah I noticed the difference between the two sides. In my opinion, the right side looks the better than the left. But if I Have to get new ears, I guess I have to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTrooper[TK] Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Sorry bud, but that's too much trimming on the ears. It would be best to get a new set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK9926 Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Sorry bud, but that's too much trimming on the ears. It would be best to get a new set. Ouch! Thats ashame but pratice makes perfect. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCtrooper20 Posted July 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Sorry I haven't been updating. I fixed the ear problem. I got some Bondo spot putty and some Backer Rod foam. Filled in the caps and sealed with spot putty. After a few coats and sanding I got it lookin pretty good. Going to start to paint within the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCtrooper20 Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 UPDATE TIME!!!! I finally got around to the finishing touches on the helmet painting. Let me know what yall think. Also, I was so stoked about finishing I wanted to go out and get the paint for the tears, frown, etc...Well I ventured off to Lowe's. And after a few minutes wondering around the paint section, I couldn't find the Humbrol brand paint. Asked one of the associates working and said that he never heard of that brand and figured the store didn't carried it. So Wal-mart was next on the list. And wouldn't you know, they didn't have it either. Ticked off I went to one more place(local hobby store) and nothing, 0-3 on my search. Just ordered paint and tube stripes from TK-4510. So I'll have that soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 For the Humbrol paints (or similar) you should check out a hobby shop or model shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Testors is a good alternative to Humbrol - and you can find it at just about any hobby shop that deals in model cars, airplanes, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Testors is a good alternative to Humbrol - and you can find it at just about any hobby shop that deals in model cars, airplanes, etc. Beat me to it Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCtrooper20 Posted July 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 I now know about the Humbrol paint....and didn't have the Testors paint code. I did go to a hobby shop and he didn't have either paint. Didn't want to get the wrong shade of grey. I have order the paint plus tube stripes from TK-4510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 The only paint code I can ever remember is the Testors Grey #1138. It just seems so appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCtrooper20 Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Update time....Sorry for the my absence these past few weeks. I, like most of everyone here as a full time job, and this past few weeks have been pretty hectic. But I have worked during my spare time. So here you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCtrooper20 Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Once I have my mic-tips from Smitty it will be complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananoPower22[TK] Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 how'd you paint the resin pieces so nicely? i paint them and the surface after the paint makes contact it gets all bubbly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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