Terry19D Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 These threads seem to be popular so I thought I would start one of my own. My TE2 came in the mail yesterday and I felt like a kid in a candy store. I have not done much to it as yet - just trimmed the eyes and teeth out a bit more. I've got all the paints, sandpaper, and putty on my shopping list that I hope to pick up during the week. I'm looking forward to getting started! Quote
TK1491 Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 Beautiful bucket. Can't wait to see it get built! Get to it! Quote
Ketariniii Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 I cant wait to get a te2! Ill be able to bondo the hell out of it and let my ocd flow! Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 Excellent! Are you going to do an ANH stunt or other? It's always great to see a TE2 build Quote
ThayNerd[TK] Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 Very nice! I got mine on Thursday! I am going shopping today for supplies! Quote
Terry19D Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Posted February 24, 2008 I'm going ANH stunt. The only thing I'm not sure is if I'm going to go ahead and keep it clean for my TK, or if I will dirty it up for the TD I keep thinking about doing. Either way I hope it turns out as well as the other TE2 builds posted here have. Quote
Terry19D Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Posted February 28, 2008 Sorry for the lack of updates - not much going on right now. I have purchased everything except the putty. I've tried four different hardware stores (2 Home Depots, Lowes, & Ace) and none of them have it. <_< I'm going to try another place or two but if I strike out there then I'm just going to skip it and go right to priming & painting. Quote
Amish Trooper Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 from I have seen people use is in th automotive dept. at wal-mart Quote
trooper1[TK] Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 Sorry for the lack of updates - not much going on right now. I have purchased everything except the putty. I've tried four different hardware stores (2 Home Depots, Lowes, & Ace) and none of them have it. <_< I'm going to try another place or two but if I strike out there then I'm just going to skip it and go right to priming & painting. Terry I just did my shopping list last evening and Walmart auto is the place to go. They did have Bondo brand spot putty. Jay Quote
ThayNerd[TK] Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 I got the my putty at walmart. Quote
Terry19D Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Posted February 29, 2008 Thanks to everyone who suggested where to pick up the putty. I stopped by Wal-Mart on the way home and grabbed some... And here is a side-by-side comparison with my new unfinished AP helmet. I'm hoping I can make the TE2 look at least as good. Hopefully I can get to sanding & priming tomorrow evening. We're supposed to have good weather this weekend - if so it will be painting time! Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted February 29, 2008 Report Posted February 29, 2008 I'm going ANH stunt. The only thing I'm not sure is if I'm going to go ahead and keep it clean for my TK, or if I will dirty it up for the TD I keep thinking about doing. Either way I hope it turns out as well as the other TE2 builds posted here have. Keep it for your TK for now - you can always dirty it later. Also, my aesthetic is that the bumpy cap and back seem to look better on a TD than the smooth, but it's all good The progress looks great btw FYI the aerators that come with AP are incorrect and you'll have to get new ones from Keith or Stomper. Quote
Terry19D Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Posted February 29, 2008 Keep it for your TK for now - you can always dirty it later. Also, my aesthetic is that the bumpy cap and back seem to look better on a TD than the smooth, but it's all good The progress looks great btw FYI the aerators that come with AP are incorrect and you'll have to get new ones from Keith or Stomper. Thanks! I think right now I'm keeping both sets as TK and slowly accure all the necessary accessories for a TD. I think working on this bucket and assembling the AP armor will keep me plenty busy! And I've already got the aerator end covered - on Stomper's list again. Quote
Terry19D Posted March 1, 2008 Author Report Posted March 1, 2008 The weather is finally decent enough that I can get outside and do some more work on the bucket. I applied the primer this morning: I wished I had remembered to take these pics outside instead of in the garage. I'm going to let it dry for a few hours. Hopefully this afternoon I can get down to painting - if the wind will give me a break. <_< Quote
ThayNerd[TK] Posted March 1, 2008 Report Posted March 1, 2008 Looking good! I am about to spray mine with the gloss white paint. I'll be posting up pics shortly! Quote
Terry19D Posted March 1, 2008 Author Report Posted March 1, 2008 The wind finally died down enough for me to get some paintin' done this afternoon: Unfortunately the light doesn't show the nice shine in the first couple of pics... ...but it looks good in this one, in my opinion... Now comes the waiting. Hopefully by the time three days have gone by my Humbrol #5 will be in, as well as my decals from trooperdecals.com. If so, we'll pick this build up in 3 days! Quote
ThayNerd[TK] Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 Can't wait to see more pics! I love helmet build threads! Quote
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