misfit138[TK] Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 My kit just arrived and I am super stoked about getting started but I noticed the helmet was made out of two different plastics. So I was wondering if this will polish to match using the novus polish or if I should ask for a new bucket? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuteman Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Hmm, from the pictures I can´t see any color difference. Is it that obvious? You can try to polish it so that it matches, another alternative would be to spray paint the helmet. Is this an ATA helmet? Probably you will get a new one if you tell the maker, that your not satisfied with the color difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 What make is the helmet, I have ata and there was no difference, was this helmet from a maker or ebay. Polish may work, maybe try a bit on he inside, worst synario you will have to paint both pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfit138[TK] Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 The kit is a FAC, from the run Trey was offering. Everything is fantastic otherwise. I stayed clear of ebay after reading the horror stories on here. I would rather to not have to paint if at all possible. Im going to contact the maker and see if I can trade it for a new one, hopefully all will go well with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tray[TK] Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 I've never seen them not match when coming from the same batch. Sorry that happened. I am sure we can work something out. MY only problem now is a new helmet matching the other armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tray[TK] Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 In the very blurry picture I see a slight color difference but focus and angle can effect that. in the other I do not. I'd like to see a lot of other photos showing they do not match but based on the 2 you show I don't see a problem. Inside light is bad light to judge things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tray[TK] Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 And for the record to not confused people this kit is the T/MC kit. NOT FAC. FAC is the company that pulls the armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfit138[TK] Posted December 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Sorry about the confussion, Im a newbie on this, everything is great and I hope I can polish this up and its all good. I love the kit very well laid out and instructions are clear and make it easy to work on, novus polish is on the way. Thanks again for offering this. Do you have any suggestions? J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritzthefox[TK] Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 (edited) I honestly cannot see any color difference in the photos above, which leads me to believe it is either too subtle for the camera to distinguish or a perceptual issue. (I've studied art for several decades and never cease to be amazed how much the mind can influence perception of color) The thickness of the plastic may vary considerably depending on the shape it was formed over...portions of the helmet are much thinner than others. It is conceivable that very thin pulls of plastic might experience some translucency. Perhaps you have perceived differing thickness and backlighting as a difference in color/plastic? If that is the case, simply assembling the helmet and/or painting the interior would render the entire helmet equally opaque. Edited December 26, 2012 by fritzthefox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfit138[TK] Posted December 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Thanks all of you for your advice and help. The answer was right in front of me being a dental lab guy!!!!! Buff it lightly and bring the shine back.....duh.....I use this type of material every stinking day. I feel like an idiot, the other guy I work with noticed the slight dullness of the hood apposed to the face and after a deep thought session went try light buffing. Problem solved, back to making teeth!!!! Everyone have a great day and thanks again. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Devildog[501st] Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Notice in the pic where you can see the warp in the eye, i have heard this is refered to as a "sty" and is cannon to ANH versions..is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfit138[TK] Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Here is a post light buff pic in good light at the lab. Looks great, nice and bright just like the face.Thanks again everyone for your help.J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Notice in the pic where you can see the warp in the eye, i have heard this is refered to as a "sty" and is cannon to ANH versions..is this true? Some, but not all had it, or not very noticeable anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudeSidious Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Here is a post light buff pic in good light at the lab. Looks great, nice and bright just like the face.Thanks again everyone for your help.J It may be the photo but to me the dome looks more shiney then the face plate now and that warp in the eye looks alot like an AP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Devildog[501st] Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Are AP's know to have that type of deviation? Would it be wise to just leave it or is there a way to try and tone it down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Are AP's know to have that type of deviation? Would it be wise to just leave it or is there a way to try and tone it down? AP's are the most known kind the have it. It's kind of their signature mark. Best to leave it in unless you know what you're doing. You might risk damaging the helmet otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudeSidious Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) I couldn't stand the look of it, Its kinder got that freshly punched in the face by a wookie look to it and its not that hard to tone down a bit.Besides the flare is in the return edge not the eye it self. I reduced the flare in the right eye by just adding pressure with my fingers. -------------- In my opinion the improvement. ----------- Edited January 20, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Devildog[501st] Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 so i guess its not frowned upon if your trying to make EIB or centurion status? cause now that DudeSidious mentioned it it does look like a punch to the face lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 It's not affecting EIB or Centurion. As long as you do it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Devildog[501st] Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Cool beans, i appreciate the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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