justjoseph63[Staff] Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Hi! Can someone enlighten me on the correct sheen of paint for a vocoder? I have seen both flat and gloss, and want to get it right the first time, as masking it off is will be a pain, (but a labor of love). Thanks! Joseph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Check this out : http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/8117-helmet-ab-paint-detail-reference-guide/page-3?hl=%2Bbillhag#entry361069 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I used satin black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Batman[501st] Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Check this out : http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/8117-helmet-ab-paint-detail-reference-guide/page-3?hl=%2Bbillhag#entry361069 But make sure you read allllll the way to the last page, when you then find out the chart is wrong. As gmrhodes says - satin is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 But make sure you read allllll the way to the last page, when you then find out the chart is wrong. As gmrhodes says - satin is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 According to the post it isnt "WRONG" ... : "there is nothing "really wrong" with the chart. You will look just fine if you follow it, certainly in comparison to not even assembling/wearing your suit properly which is far more noticeable and more common. But research from the last couple of years offer alternatives that are not covered by the chart. " Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 humbrol # 85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Batman[501st] Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Apologies, I stand corrected. Gloss black may not be 'wrong', but the following quotes by our illustrious Deployment Officer would suggest Satin: "vocoder are between the mic tips should be a satin (matte) black rather than a gloss black." "gloss black for outlines and details, matte black for the Hovi tips and vocoder" "Now that the vocoder is dry, you can see the semi-gloss, matte, satin, finish" "I do like to note that ideal finish for the hovi tips and the vocoder area between them should be a satin/matte finish. Not so uber glossy" "I do want to mention that the vocoder area in between the mic tips should be painted the same matte black as the mic tips..not glossy." "For the record, though, the vocoder (area between the mic tips) should be a matte black (in between gloss and flat)" "Actually, the vocoder should be matte black which is half way between gloss and flat." "your hovi tips at the same time you paint the vocoder on the helmet face. Both should be matte black. Not gloss" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 IMHO the vocoder should be semi gloss... specifically Testors Semi-Gloss Black #1139 -Eric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHtoolman Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) I used what Eric said, Testors Semi-Gloss Black #1139 ----------- Edited January 1, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Satin is semi-gloss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Satin is semi-gloss. Yes. It is. In any language. Even Swedish. -Eric Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Yes. It is. In any language. Even Swedish. -Eric Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk We don't use English words for that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 So the general consensus is satin. So be it! Thanks SO much for all the information!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 This is indeed the consensus and the recommended finish. I am not going to go all nazi on someone who uses gloss. Until it becomes a point on the Crl(which it probably won't) I will recommend satin/matte but if someone uses gloss, it is what it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 You'll have to excuse Ian's passion for the vocoder. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I will, Tim! But, it's great to see that there are people like Ian and yourself who are sticklers for detail out there... It's always nice to learn something new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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