Rich330[TK] Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 I picked up this B-grade helmet from Terrell so that I could have something to experiment on. Really nice helmet considering the price and the fact that it came even cheaper as a "B-grade" product. The only flaw seems to be a thining of the plastic on the back section around the traps. Nothing major and nothing which can't be reinforced. Anyway, I wanted to see if I could produce my own helmet with a nice chipped look and replicate the colour of the HDPE base material. Until we get a reliable supplier of genuine HDPE helmets, then painting is the way to go. This was prompted by pictures of the genuine helmet which emerged recently. I was struck by just how green it was when stripped down to the plastic. I wanted to experiment and see if I could pull off the paint job at all and see if I could get close to the green colour. This is what I first came up with. Beige primer on its own looked OK for a quick solution ... ... but I stripped the paint back for a second attempt (the first paint job was rushed and didn't cure properly anyway). I used beige primer again and a light spray of some satin green over the top. The green was too bright to use as a solid colour but the light layer on the beige turned out OK I think ... Not having any professional masking fluid around, I used toothpaste and it did the job OK. What do you reckon, chaps? I'm reasonably happy. As I say, it was a project helmet to test out my (limited) skills. I think I'd be willing to tackle the job on my next more expensive helmet and I've got a nice little display item out of it in the process (pendign final detailign of course). Quote
JoeR Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 Looking good Rich, the colour has worked out well. I love these chipped authentic looking helmets. Joe Quote
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 Keep up the top notch work, Rich. There are quite a few people doing authentic lids here on the forum lately, with the paint chips and over spray of the primer, etc. I can't wait to see this one finished. Quote
Sonnenschein Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 Hmm.. this looks like crap..... I love it I plan on building my ata that aswell.... still looking for a decent khaki paint. Your method would work..... Quote
Rich330[TK] Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Posted January 12, 2011 still looking for a decent khaki paint. If you find one, let us know. As I say, the one I have is too much of a true bright green. OK for a stopgap. By the way, I'm using ... - Dupli-Color "Universalgrundierung" (universal primer), "beige", product no. 467486 - Luxens "Pintura en Spray - satinada" (satin spray paint), colour "verde satinado" RAL 6021, product no. 14187432 ... both of which I bought in a local branch of a French DIY store chain in Spain! Quote
Rich330[TK] Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Posted January 12, 2011 By the way, anyone have any recommendations for maskign fluids? Toothpaste is OK but difficult to apply in the exact shape you need. Quote
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 By the way, anyone have any recommendations for maskign fluids? Toothpaste is OK but difficult to apply in the exact shape you need. http://www.dickblick.com/products/masquepen-art-masking-fluid/?wmcp=google&wmcid=products&wmckw=00356-0000 http://www.artsupplywarehouse.com/finelineDisplay.php?id=31G030 Quote
Rich330[TK] Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Posted January 12, 2011 Thanks! I was adopting the wrong approach. It's more arts/crafts supplies rather than DIY. Art shop it is then ... Quote
SW1 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 You could use laytex for masking of , and dont be getting all kinky on me Rich , i think Paul used it on my 1mm SFS HDPE helmet , lid looking great mate so far . Quote
Rich330[TK] Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Posted January 12, 2011 You could use laytex for masking of , and dont be getting all kinky on me Rich , i think Paul used it on my 1mm SFS HDPE helmet , lid looking great mate so far . Ta, mate. Yeah, Paul uses a latex-based product. I remember him mentioning it. Quote
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 Thanks! I was adopting the wrong approach. It's more arts/crafts supplies rather than DIY. Art shop it is then ... Glad to help What I like about the pen style is, that you have ultimate control over the design/area that you are wanting to mask off. Quote
R2Dan[TK] Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 I used Belton SpectRAL 7034 (gelbgrau) for my Dave M replica and another lid I'm working on right now. Dennis (ObiHahn) used the same stuff on his lid (not sure if he posted it on here) he just did that way. You can see it here: Quote
Rich330[TK] Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) That's not bad at all, Dan. As good as I've seen. Just to clarify, this is a product by Peter Kwasny GmbH. There are a few shades you could use .... http://www.kwasny.de/fileadmin/download/leaflet/990_443_belton_RAL_leaflet.pdf I like the look of RAL 7032, 7033 and 7030 too. Edited January 12, 2011 by Rick330 Quote
R2Dan[TK] Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 I've seen all the cans next to each other and picked 7034 as it looked the closest to what I see on the pics of the real lids. Just so you know, when I was working on that SFS lid I went through at least 3 different cans of "sorta khaki-grey" paints before finding this one. Just thought I'd share, especially for the European crowd Quote
Rich330[TK] Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Posted January 12, 2011 I've seen all the cans next to each other and picked 7034 as it looked the closest to what I see on the pics of the real lids. Just so you know, when I was working on that SFS lid I went through at least 3 different cans of "sorta khaki-grey" paints before finding this one. Just thought I'd share, especially for the European crowd Dan, are you buying from a shop locally? If so, let me know the shop. I just ask becasue my sister-in-law lives nearby. Before I try and get stuff online, she might be able to pick up a can for me. Quote
R2Dan[TK] Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 I do, yeah. Autolack Center Bochum If it's too far for your sister I could go and pick up a can for you, they're around 8 Euros iirc. Quote
Rich330[TK] Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Posted January 12, 2011 I do, yeah. Autolack Center Bochum If it's too far for your sister I could go and pick up a can for you, they're around 8 Euros iirc. Brilliant! Thanks! Bochum ich komm' aus Dir, Bochum ich häng' an Dir, aaaah Glück auf ... Scheiße, ich krieg' 'Heimweh' My sister lives in Dortmund but works in Bochum. She can hop off the S-Bahn at Langendreer West and pick it up for me. Thanks for the offer though. Very kind! Quote
R2Dan[TK] Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) That's exactly what I'd have done on my way from university. Still, if anyone else needs a can... Karin? disclaimer: Please don't slam me with requests now. Also keep in mind you're not allowed to ship spraycans overseas, at least not by airmail! Edited January 12, 2011 by R2Dan Quote
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