john danter Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) I got this seconds lid off Joe as a little project to keep my out of trouble I left it too near my halogen 1000w lamp in my shed I've added milliput to the areas affected and made it a little better by filling in the lows and resculpting the traps etc But how can I get the highs out? In particular the tube dimple from the cheek to the ear I don't mind a but of work which I why I asked for a seconds lid. I was thinking would a sealing iron do it, or just leave it there Any tips? John Edited January 24, 2011 by john danter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_LEPER Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 I wouldn't put an iron to it at all man, get some bondo and sand it smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 I'm using milliput for the lows Just wondering how to get the tube simple back in on the line on the top of the tube I'm only missing about 1" so hope it won't be too bad Or make a TK zombie lid ....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gh05ty Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 ZOMBIE or... you could try using the same heater that warped it to gently warm it and reshape it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) Yeah I'll go and buy some plastic bumper filler from Halfords and see if I can 'rescue' it I've tried my sealing iron on a little bit to make it flatter again. Moderate success. Joe suggested an Ewok bongo lol Anyone know who this is? Edited January 24, 2011 by john danter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Yeah I was thinking you should make it into one of the lids from the Ewok BBQ/victory party. You know if those little Rabid Teddy bears were going to eat Han, Luke, and Chewie, then you know darn well they had TKs and TBs on the menu at the end.... I would hate to have been in that buffet line. Almost as bad as the dinner at the Palace in "The Temple of Doom" huh...what... come again, eye ball soup, live eels.... chilled monkey brains, .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y_lkWaP0Lw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 A quick idea: fill the part that needs to be restored with plaster in another helmet. You'll get a partial buck. The use a hair dryer on your rotj helmet, and form witj your new buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I've made it look a little more 'normal' What do you guys reckon? Soften the done trap off and hopefully with decals are brow trim she maybe ok again If not zombie beckons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gh05ty Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 looks almost wonky enough to be screen used now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Lol Thanks for tips guys I kind of used you all for help Used my sealing iron to unkink parts using a mould like Karin suggested (but just a flat shape) Used car body filler to get the parts flat again One last touch up today before it turns white I was kind of pleased about the the zombie idea though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan[TK] Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 sorry mate, I can't help it. Everytime I click on this thread it's facepalm time. I'm glad you could sort of fix it, but man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I've re done that trap, as it was at the wrong angle. I'm just enjoying the fiddling abut in my shed It's just the cheek indent on the tube that's kind of wrong. It was a "second" off Joe. (cracked dome and back cap) not a nice spick and span clean one So not too bad I guess. Could have been worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I would love to see a death trooper bucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I would love to see a death trooper bucket I'll see how the return of the jedi 'return of the lid' restoration pans out, but yeah, it would be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) After a good few days filling, sanding, priming, checking for bumps, sanding, filling, spraying and filling I've now moved onto white primer.....Great stuff, and got this so far She's getting better. How's it looking? Starting to look ok again? the rubber band will cover the lower trap edge and the ear will cover the ear mess, plus the tear drop decal will highlight the eye area. I'm hoping it'll turn out ok Edited January 28, 2011 by john danter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted January 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Both ears are now bathroom sealant attached Spraying it properly today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeR Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Looking good boyo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Looks like you saved it from zombification! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted January 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Looking good boyo! you cheeky..... Just need to trim more eye socket out, spray a few more coats of appliance white, add the decals then find some rubber trim and mic tips It's been fun @ Joe, if anyone asks you, I found that bathroom sealant a really simple way to add the ears mate. I put less in for the second one, just along the inside of the ear, and bingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) Boy ya brought that back from being an Ewok bongo... Good work John! Edited January 29, 2011 by RogueTrooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted January 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Here it is with one lick of paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Great work! One the rubber band and the decals are in place, it will be hardly noticable. But boy, the rotj helmet is ugly, but I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 we left off I've sprayed and sanded this about 6 times. Here's the final result It's important to be patient when spraying things (I'm not and always tend to spray too much on) I found a good tip today. When you spray something don't point the can at the object. Instead swipe your way onto your object so it goes on smoothly I use fairy liquid and warm water to sand each coat with 800/1000 grit paper nie and smooth. I found that 'listening' to the sound of the sanding helps you know when it's smooth The tone changes when you get there Now for the detail Draw around the vocoder section with a black pen Take your time to paint the piece carefully meeting the border you've drawn. A wide nib would be better than my choice Next the mouth.. Same idea Another little tip, add some duct tape around the inside of your lid to stop it cracking Cut away with a scalpel . this provides some reinforcement to a delicate area Painted up with a marker pen...for now This leaves a good outline yes but I think it looks oily (that purplish rainbow-like sheen with oil) Not to worry as we can now paint over this frown with black paint. Not sure if I should matt or gloss....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeR Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 The originals look like faded gloss or possibly satin, so I normally use satin. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Cheers Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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