Recent content by stormy87

I bought the LED kit from Thatdecade here LINK. I bought the 10mm LEDs. This was my first time soldering so it is sloppy but it worked. I just drilled holes the correct size and used the wiring diagram that came with the kit. The wire I bought was way too thick but it worked. After I put...

This time I tried the chipped paint look by first painting on a chrome color. I then dabbed on Vaseline to spots where I wanted the paint to chip off. This worked out really well and I recommend it. The paint chips are very convincing. Using tape to remove the bits of chipping paint works great...

Where did you get the tube for the front of the helmet?

Looks great. Are you just eyeballing that or are you using some template?

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UPDATED AUGUST 16 2013 IN A REPLY Hello all. It has been a long time since I have made a post but I am finally making a MK VI Helmet. I started my Hayabusa helmet in 2009 and it took almost a year to finish the whole armor. My goal is to have the helmet done for Chicago Comic Con. I have...

I made a whole set of armor before I got an electric sander. So many hours wasted...

You can always use a high gloss clear coat after you are done painting.

The short answer is that it takes time and a lot of work. To get the real small details it takes a lot of sanding or grinding. Id recommend a file to sand the details. When you Bondo you should use light coats and not glob it on thick. Good Luck.

Anyone else?

Looks great. Have fun wearing that. My fiberglass and foam armor is tough to wear all day at a con. I can't imagine wearing that for very long.

Looks great. What is the foam you are using for the helmet details? Where did you buy it?

Nice painting.

Great, that sounds like that is my problem. Thanks for the help.

Thanks. I may be putting on too much resin.