Re: Groupleaderzeta helmet build
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:29 am
If you plan of chroming the helmet you will want to use at least 500 grit, and go on up to 1000 grit to have that really cool shiny. Using a primer paint is OK also.
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Re: Groupleaderzeta helmet build
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:54 pm
groupleaderzeta were you going to chrome or paint the helmet?
Re: Groupleaderzeta helmet build
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 2:16 pm
not sure at the moment, but I am working up to 1000 grit. I am looking into paint at this time.
lime green with Nike stripe down each side
actully I am working on a blood red candy with mirror polish, I want the camera flash to blind the camera
groupleaderzeta
lime green with Nike stripe down each side
actully I am working on a blood red candy with mirror polish, I want the camera flash to blind the camera
groupleaderzeta
Groupleaderzeta helmet build
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:07 pm
Here is some stuff I saw yesterday. The Empire is about to grow.
Re: Groupleaderzeta helmet build
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:10 pm
Re: Groupleaderzeta helmet build
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:15 pm
Wow, nice pic! Guess the Imperious Leader can expect a MASSIVE reinforcement soon!
Does all the parts belong to you?
Does all the parts belong to you?
Re: Groupleaderzeta helmet build
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:18 pm
I am 99.9% sure that is the Hand-Schaub assembly line 
Re: Groupleaderzeta helmet build
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:25 pm
Ah, yes! You're right!
I've just taken a closer look at the chest plates and they're definitely coming from Hand-Schaub's workshop.
You've got a good Cylon eye, CK.
I've just taken a closer look at the chest plates and they're definitely coming from Hand-Schaub's workshop.
You've got a good Cylon eye, CK.
Re: Groupleaderzeta helmet build
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:32 pm
Yeah, and I noticed that one poor Cylon will only get a head and boot armor... dang?! The bad economy has even hit the Cylon Empire - CUT BACKS!
"Sorry, you only get a head and boots."
LOL
"Sorry, you only get a head and boots."
LOL
Re: Groupleaderzeta helmet build
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:48 pm
Good eye, yes those do belong the Brian. He had a open house yesterday. Him, and his g/f bought a house a few months ago, and wanted to show off his man cave stuff. Great place, and work area.
Re: Groupleaderzeta helmet build
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:49 pm
That is CYLON CAVE! w00t Re: Groupleaderzeta helmet build
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:15 pm
Hello everyone,
thought I would throw this out.
I am currently blending in the visor to the helmet. The grill is temporary in place for pic only, and will be attach after the painting. I have decided to paint the helmet, due to the high cost of chrome. still working out details for the paint.
groupleaderzeta
thought I would throw this out.
I am currently blending in the visor to the helmet. The grill is temporary in place for pic only, and will be attach after the painting. I have decided to paint the helmet, due to the high cost of chrome. still working out details for the paint.
groupleaderzeta
Re: Groupleaderzeta helmet build
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:30 pm
The helmet looks pretty good, but to toss a price out for chroming if done in a group it might run about $60 give or take how many other pieces are chromed at the same time. Shipping and tax not included in that ball park price.groupleaderzeta wrote:Hello everyone,
thought I would throw this out.
I am currently blending in the visor to the helmet. The grill is temporary in place for pic only, and will be attach after the painting. I have decided to paint the helmet, due to the high cost of chrome. still working out details for the paint.
groupleaderzeta
Re: Groupleaderzeta helmet build
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:18 pm
Zeta - the pic looks great, I actually like the finish as it is right there! Sort of looks like a Cylon after a Raider crash ... cool.
Re: Groupleaderzeta helmet build
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:30 pm
yes - sometimes the in progress shots are way cooler than the final pieces.Cylon-Knight wrote:Zeta - the pic looks great, I actually like the finish as it is right there! Sort of looks like a Cylon after a Raider crash ... cool.
Also, group prices are deffinately better. I would be more than happy to include your build in my massive order. It will probably be just as affordable to chrome it than doing a high quality paint job.