Before it started raining, I was able to quickly get a black spray paint coat on the front end assembly.
Tomorrow I will peel the tape and do a clear-coat gloss protectant finish.
I have one more small black portion to spray on hood and then it too gets a gloss finish.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
New Helmet
My initial idea for making a helmet from a plastic cast mold is officially scrapped.
First I don't have the money for $300 worth of plastic cast and mold materials, I did some shopping around and that stuff ain't cheap.
Second I have improved my creative skills in working with plastics.
And third, I just wasn't happy with the clay model.
All weekend and friday afternoon I have been working on helmet and spray painting other parts.
I got the entire helmet construction done with primer coat and one white coat.
Tomorrow I will do another white coat and then a clear gloss protectant final coat.
This a concept art picture of the helmet look I was going for and the original helmet from a kids toy I found on CraigsList.com
My new Prowl helmet under construction...
Finished and then sprayed with primer...
Presenting my new and improved Transformers Prowl helmet...
(helmet shown with forehead wing temporary in place for photo)
First I don't have the money for $300 worth of plastic cast and mold materials, I did some shopping around and that stuff ain't cheap.
Second I have improved my creative skills in working with plastics.
And third, I just wasn't happy with the clay model.
All weekend and friday afternoon I have been working on helmet and spray painting other parts.
I got the entire helmet construction done with primer coat and one white coat.
Tomorrow I will do another white coat and then a clear gloss protectant final coat.
This a concept art picture of the helmet look I was going for and the original helmet from a kids toy I found on CraigsList.com
My new Prowl helmet under construction...
Finished and then sprayed with primer...
Presenting my new and improved Transformers Prowl helmet...
(helmet shown with forehead wing temporary in place for photo)
Doors Painted
Doors are spray painted black & white and ready for clear coat protectant.
Then I will finish attaching the plastic pieces that go on ends.
Last is apply the decals.
There is a possibility that the shoulder tires might touch and scratch the doors when I move around, so I am considering applying some clear packing tape on doors where the tires would make contact.
Then I will finish attaching the plastic pieces that go on ends.
Last is apply the decals.
There is a possibility that the shoulder tires might touch and scratch the doors when I move around, so I am considering applying some clear packing tape on doors where the tires would make contact.
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