Rob[501st] Posted January 15, 2011 Report Posted January 15, 2011 hello guys i am building a ROTJ helmet for a friend and need to know about a few things as i have never built a jedi helmet before. 1)where can i get bubble lenses?and are they green? 2)what color paint do i use for the white and black(for frown) and grey(for the ear caps)was there any paint chips? 3)decals where use for traps ect?correct? any other info i need? i post pics later here of my progress.i got the helmet already assembled i am having to do the trimming and all the detail work! thank you, rob Quote
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted January 15, 2011 Report Posted January 15, 2011 1)where can i get bubble lenses?and are they green? Vast majority had two green bubble lenses. Some evidence that a few troopers had flat lenses. Check with JoeR and Mark/sskunky (CFO) they do ROTJ lids. They should have some bubble lens that should work for you. If they don't have any in stock, then check with some of the other armor vendors, to see if they have green bubble lens for purchase separate. http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=11538 2)what color paint do i use for the white and black(for frown) and grey(for the ear caps)was there any paint chips? For the grey paint for the ear caps/antennas, use either Testors #1138 Grey or Humbrol Dark Admiral Grey Gloss. For the ROTJ frown use black "satin finish". Look in your hobby store for black satin enamel or some do use Testors #1747 "Model Master" or Humbrol #21 Black Gloss Enamel The original ROTJ lids were made of "Biscuit white" ABS, So if you have a lid made of HIPS then you will need to find some "Biscuit white" spray paint for the correct color tone. Rust-Oleum 210372 12 OZ. Biscuit Enamel Spray Paint is the best choice off the shelf. 3)decals where use for traps ect?correct? any other info i need? Here is a link for buying the right Decals for the ROTJ lids: http://members.cox.net/appstronaut/ROTJ_helmet_decals.html . Quote
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted January 15, 2011 Report Posted January 15, 2011 BTW, if no one has the green Bubble lens, then try Steve/Riveting's How To "ROTJ lenses re bubbled" http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=4954&st=0&p=63509&hl=bubble%20lenses&fromsearch=1entry63509 I must say it's riveting! Quote
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