Sly11[Admin] Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Must have spent 4-5 hours trimming the ears and still not happy, but left material behind still so i can tweak later on. Helmet is about 85% complete now. Not sure if it is normal practice to mask the frown before painting, but thought I would try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 See you've got a mini-trooper standing guard lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Yes, he is Ever Vigilant. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Just a suggestion....think about painting the inside of your helmet flat black. It helps keep light out and any little kids trying to look up will see darkness. I'm glad I did it. Just a suggestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxsteele[TK] Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 From the angles I've seen, your ears look fine. There's no issue with masking off the frown before painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Yep, a beginner would tend to use masking tape for that . I did it too even though in the end i ended up removing the tape and made touch up everywhere! However i feel like your tubestripes are reversed, the ones which are supposed to be on the left cheek sit on the right one. The one/two firsts tubestripes should slightly lean forward at the top: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Thanks guys. Will order some new tube stripes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 You can slowly peel the stripes off and place them on again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Peel them off and re position!!!, think I will make it worse doing that, don't have the steadiest of hands. Sent Trooperbay an email to see if they do the Dave M style separately as these came with that decal set, and I can have it fixed in no time at all. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 LOL...yeah, peel them off slowly! Use a sewing needle or something small the get them started. I did it but can understand if you're not comfortable doing it....can you post side pics of your helmet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guy Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Looks absolutely fantastic. I've got a few helmets I'm waiting on from Mark. I'll be following your process closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Batman[501st] Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 You're not going to paint the tube stripes with a vision for future Centurion status? Trooperbay's stencils are jus as easy to work with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) The tube stripes don't really need to be hand painted. Only the traps and tear drops need to be painted or use Dave M hand painted decals for centurion... Edited August 25, 2014 by Slangen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I do actually have the stencils at home, in case I worked up the courage to paint the stripes, so I guess that will be my back up plan all else falling. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I'm also not happy with the Humbrol paint colour on the frown. Got the code off the paint references sheet on here, but Humbrol number 5 is too dark as you can see on my photo. For the life of me I have not been able to find the Testors/Model Masters 1138 or 1238 (spray can version), in Brisbane, even the Hobby shops are telling me the paint code must be wrong, but I have seen it online in the US. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I'm also not happy with the Humbrol paint colour on the frown. Got the code off the paint references sheet on here, but Humbrol number 5 is too dark as you can see on my photo. For the life of me I have not been able to find the Testors/Model Masters 1138 or 1238 (spray can version), in Brisbane, even the Hobby shops are telling me the paint code must be wrong, but I have seen it online in the US. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I'm so frustrated, I had to post it twice....... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Shots of helmet, need to get a better brush to finish the Vocoder and ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Can someone offer some insight into the AP Biceps. As you can see they have a curve on the right side. Is this one for the left arm, or the right arm, or should I say, how do you wear it? , curve to the bicep or curve to the triceps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxsteele[TK] Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) My research says both AP biceps are the same. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/25442-ap-biceps-left-or-right/?p=320264 Edited August 25, 2014 by maxsteele 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Shoulder bells, biceps, and forearms are the same for both left and right arms on the AP armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I just looked at mine side by side and they are the same....the outside pieces are marked L and R on mine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Batman[501st] Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) .. Edit Edited August 25, 2014 by Sith Lord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Anyone got good suggestions for cleaning off paint bleed please as my frown is really bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxsteele[TK] Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Use a toothpick dipped in paint thinner. It'll clean those bleeds right up and not damage the plastic. Here's what my tube stripes looked like before I cleaned them up: And here's the after: Edited August 26, 2014 by maxsteele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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