synaptyx Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) I set out to modify my SDS Battlespec's teeth over the weekend and this is how it went... Oh the horror! Here I'm in the middle of peeling off the wonky grey stickers covering the teeth (surely that can't be an economic option.) Ah, that's better. Nice shiny white teef, thanks to Colin's needle file set.! A little sanding at the back to pull the flaky bits off still to do. Still need to get the Humbrol out (thanks again Colin!) Not sure about masking in the frown. Anybody got good tips for that? Edited February 11, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photos updated gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 When I have painted frowns, I don't mask them. I just get a small brush and take my time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binkx02 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) synaptyx said: I set out to modify my SDS Battlespec's teeth over the weekend and this is how it went... Oh the horror! Here I'm in the middle of peeling off the wonky grey stickers covering the teeth (surely that can't be an economic option.) The full scale of the dental-disaster, oh the troop-manity! Ah, that's better. Nice shiny white teef, thanks to Colin's needle file set.! A little sanding at the back to pull the flaky bits off still to do. Still need to get the Humbrol out (thanks again Colin!) Not sure about masking in the frown. Anybody got good tips for that? HeY Bro, Excellent job with the teeth,good enough to be my apprentice LoL.I didnt mask my teeth when i painted them,just used the very fine brush i gave u , a lot of patience and a steady hand.You may also want to have a wet cloth handy incase you make a mistake to wipe the paint off .If you are really struggling with it i am more than happy to paint it up for u. . Edited February 11, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 When I have painted frowns, I don't mask them. I just get a small brush and take my time. That's what I do as well. Seems to work the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 That's what I do as well. Seems to work the best. Same here =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychotropic Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 yea thats what i did and i think it came out pretty good. maybe practice first by drawing squares on a spare piece of abs and trying to paint it nice. just make sure you have enough paint for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaptyx Posted December 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Thanks guys, most appreciated. Naked painting will commence after Christmas day. (I've got two trays of baklava to make tomorrow.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK:TK Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 So, how did it turn out? (the painting, not the baklava).... I did the same thing to my SDS helmet. It was a great improvement, but it did require a sT e Ad Y hand.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaptyx Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I've been too much of a wuss to do it, so I've been working on my blaster. I will have to bite the bullet and do it very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Just look up some screen grabs or visit sw helmets dot com for some ref pics and go for it... the screen used stuff was pretty messy anyways so you cant go wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaptyx Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 This is true. Cheers, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaptyx Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) Well, I wussed out totally and my hero, Colin Anderson came to the rescue and painted the frown teeth for me. Check this out: Spot on! Edited February 11, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photos updated gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby fletcher Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Good work trooper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaptyx Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Thank you Chazz! Colin's paint job really made it tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binkx02 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Looks good bro.I Have heard that guy colin has really high standards and is a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to painting the helmets.Might have to get him to do my next one LoL. PS what did the wife think of the film last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Looks good bro.I Have heard that guy colin has really high standards and is a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to painting the helmets.Might have to get him to do my next one LoL. PS what did the wife think of the film last night Aaron Just don't let him anywhere near your belt..... ..(sorry little joke folks) Colin great job mate, Aaron Niiiiiice Lid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Nice lid Aaron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaptyx Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Looks good bro.I Have heard that guy colin has really high standards and is a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to painting the helmets.Might have to get him to do my next one LoL. PS what did the wife think of the film last nightShe thought Cloverfield was pretty good, I thought it was one of the worst pieces of crap I've ever seen. I fast forwarded it through the whining and idiocy to get to the monster parts. AaronJust don't let him anywhere near your belt..... ..(sorry little joke folks) Colin great job mate, Aaron Niiiiiice Lid Nice lid Aaron.Thanks Billy and ThayNerd. We had a go at my belt on Saturday, sawing the back off it to make way for one of FBJs lovely canvas numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) synaptyx said: :peace:She thought Cloverfield was pretty good, I thought it was one of the worst pieces of crap I've ever seen. I fast forwarded it through the whining and idiocy to get to the monster parts. :lol:Thanks Billy and ThayNerd. We had a go at my belt on Saturday, sawing the back off it to make way for one of FBJs lovely canvas numbers. FBJ all the way, mate Scott TK-1496 posted how he modified his SDS belt over on another thred, might be worth a little look mate to get some ideas. Here's the link;- -------- Edited February 11, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaptyx Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Thanks mate! I'm going about it slightly differently I've taken the thick strip of abs off the back completely to make it more flexible. It was brown trousers time cutting that off! Pics when finished. (not of the brown trousers!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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