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Post by danrodjr on Jul 29, 2011 20:32:33 GMT -5
Got my Heat Shock GM Lid in and it is so awesome that I could not wait to get started, so after I unpacked it from the box (Fastest shipping ever from the UK to the US, and well packed I must say) I started right away. Here is where I am at so far.... It was like being a kid at Christmas when I opened it, I had to pose with my new bucket!!  Did most of the prep work, still have to cut out the vent, and I love the quote on it by the way, the the wash, sand, and primer next.  Other completed parts  Slowly by surely we will get this build completed. |
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Post by heatshock on Jul 30, 2011 0:48:39 GMT -5
heh - glad you like it bro.
pms replied
as for the cowl - I think its fair to say that no one has yet got this right yet. When I did mine I didnt have a template cos the shapes are too complex.
(1)I did the cowl in 2 halves.
(2)Start with the face section - make sure you have enough length of cowl material
(3)start with a straight edge and glue the centre portion down - I used hot glue, the heat and fast setting helps. I glued a 4-5cn verticle line from the top to bottom along the centra of the beak
.... next bit takes a bit of co-ordination and quick action
(4) with a hair dryer, I heat up the vinyl so it gets stretchy
(5) decide where along the beak you want the cowl to edge along - put small drops of hot glue a few mm AWAY from this - I worked in short sections along the eye holes
(6) stretch the material over the hot glue is
(7) use a sharp hobby knife to trim the edge to reveal the grey
(8) work in short section -3 cms at a time, swapping between left and right as you go to maintain the tension on the scretched vinyl to get it flat.
(9) same idea - worked the material into the top of the V section up to its sharp poitn on the front.
(10) my face section and back section join at the corners of the helmet as it turns towards the back flare.
repeat till happy
hope that helps?
after I did mine - I was wondering if it would actually be easier to glue the cowl RIGHT to the edge and then simply paint the grey edge onto the vinyl material itself?
Nate
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Post by danrodjr on Jul 30, 2011 3:05:20 GMT -5
Thanks Nate, did not even think about the dryer heating up the vinyl thing, makes perfect sense!!!
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Post by danrodjr on Jul 30, 2011 21:27:06 GMT -5
Got some more work done today Sanding  All primed up for painting  |
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Post by heatshock on Jul 30, 2011 23:01:16 GMT -5
cool dude - quick work! yeah theres the standard wash with warm soapy water and all over sand to get rid of the mold release. lookinging gd bud  Nate |
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Post by danrodjr on Jul 30, 2011 23:31:20 GMT -5
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Post by danrodjr on Jul 31, 2011 20:42:01 GMT -5
No work done on the lid today.  Had to work all day, but will get more done soon, I plan to have this lid complete before the weekend, including the fans and wired for voice!!! |
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Post by danrodjr on Aug 1, 2011 22:00:53 GMT -5
More work on the lid today Painted   And did some work to another project I'm working on, a Maryland Flag Old Line Garrison Bucket for display at our tables at Cons.   Thats all for now, more work later. |
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Post by Toyhunter80's on Aug 2, 2011 0:45:40 GMT -5
I don't always hold up helmets, but when I do I prefer a Heatshock Galactic Marine. Stay thirsty my friends! He is the most interesting man in costuming. |
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Post by danrodjr on Aug 2, 2011 3:55:06 GMT -5
I don't always hold up helmets, but when I do I prefer a Heatshock Galactic Marine. Stay thirsty my friends! He is the most interesting man in costuming. Oh man, thats funny!!!!! Thanks for the laugh!! |
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Post by RamZnation on Aug 3, 2011 19:15:08 GMT -5
Looking good Dan. Your GM is coming along nicely. Little on the Shiny side right now, but that will change once you battle damage it. Can't wait to see your continued progress.
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Post by danrodjr on Aug 3, 2011 20:28:43 GMT -5
My HeatShock Helmet is done (Except for the weathering and battle damage) I want to do all the weathering at the same time (when my armor is done) so that it looks all the same!!! Need to gets some parts from Boba and SteelBlitz then I'll be ready for battle. Nate just want to let you know again, this bucket rocks!!!  |
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Post by danrodjr on Aug 3, 2011 20:29:23 GMT -5
I'll post some all around the bucket photos later!!!!
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Post by danrodjr on Aug 3, 2011 20:31:49 GMT -5
And for those of you who are interested here is my progress with my Maryland Flag TK bucket, its for display at out tables at cons and such.  |
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Post by danrodjr on Aug 3, 2011 20:50:58 GMT -5
Please let me know what you think, thanks!
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