Lwoff0677 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I'm starting to paint up my city hunter bio Is there a certain way to paint it? What's the best colours to use? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 This picture is interesting because the helmet looks so dark. But this is probably due to age. If you look at some of the original paintwork done day 1 it is much more shiney and bright. Has a dark gold/brass/bronze look to it. Copper tones also. Depends on the light as it hits it. Best paintjob I ever managed had that bright bronze color as the base. Then built off of that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usurper Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 I recall reading somewhere that the bio was Gold to begin then different weathering and aging applied. i did similar ( but not as heavy on my 1st infinity gauntlet , using MTN metallic gold then FW inks over the top. BUT there are many many ways to do this, this is just my thoughts as you asked. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Do you have any pics of the gauntlet and how it turned out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwoff0677 Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 thanks gays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwoff0677 Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 1st cut the eyes out.and Get a chance to use my new multi tool 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Looking good! Those dremels are amazing but also a chore. So loud, dusty and make your hand numb. This was recommended to me by @Usurper and @Ptgreek Works very well. Was a game changer for me when trimming a helmet. Flapper wheel sander. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwoff0677 Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) The dremel wasn't too bad really ... I will take a look at that accessory.....but it's the Milwaukee multi told that was the one that was incredibly noisy And 1st time using it.. And yes numb hands is very bad for you in the long term You have to be very careful when using power tools for a long periods of time Edited November 13, 2022 by Lwoff0677 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwoff0677 Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 Quick wash and then gave it a first coat of metallic gold paint that I had lying around 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Dude, that gold looks about right to me. Great start! Need an undermask for it? I got one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwoff0677 Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 i do need an undermask for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwoff0677 Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 And that's just the 1st coat Still need to do more to it .not quite happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwoff0677 Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 Is some more progress still playing with the color a little bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwoff0677 Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 Still think it needs more color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 If you are looking for some helpful ideas? Here goes: The best paintjobs with weathering are done in layers. Layering colors. Use a sponge to dab on and off. Sometimes a semi wet paper towel is. The more you dab of different colors it can create layers. Tell a story in your head as you paint. Water would pool here, so this needs extra corrosion. This crack needs more dirt because its a low area and would settle here. This area would be a high point and be prone to getting rubbed and be less dirty. All of that story helps guide the paint process. @oooICEMANooo Is a legend when it comes to paint. Curious to see what he would say. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I found this very very helpful. Sometimes I re-watch it to get back in the groove before painting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oooICEMANooo Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I haven't found the right technique yet painting p2 helmets. P2 is my least favorite helmet to paint, for right now though. But what helped me is, paint whole helmet in a good shiny copper and lay on the patinas. Like start with copper, browns, rust then go with the greens. Google some pictures of copper, some pictures show what copper does in the elements. Some show other colors depending on what the environment the copper is in. 2 Quote ***MY-SEXY-INSTAGRAM*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oooICEMANooo Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 The process of a good copper shine is copy the process on how you paint chrome. Base: black and gloss the helmet out the ass. Then mist the copper on the get the good reflected look, Base: black, then seal the black in high gloss several times. Then mist the copper over to get that mirror look. Mist several copper colors to create layers then you can go down and dry brush some other colors 2 Quote ***MY-SEXY-INSTAGRAM*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PredatoRob Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 I'd try some metallic orange washes instead of going right to the darker tones. I had pretty cool results when I used that color when I painted my first P2 helmet, over 50 years ago. Search for pictures of old brass door knobs; Gold doesn't age or weather like other metals. I combined the weathering process of both Brass and Copper when I did my P2 helmet. But as previously said, do the weathering in layers and do it subtly. Might take you a bit longer, but worh it if you have the patience - especially for the dry times. The P2 helmet is definitely the most work intensive (and frustrating) paint job because it's a hell of a lot more complex than the other movie helmets as far as coloring goes. The same goes for the LH helmets as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwoff0677 Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 wow 50 years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PredatoRob Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) Yes. Over 50 years ago - well that's what it feels like anyway. I'm old. Edited November 28, 2022 by PredatoRob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Rob, Where did you get that P2 helmet from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PredatoRob Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) I got that from Scott; aka "TheMortalImmortal" from the old Hunters Lair. I got it for free because it was one of Dan Bravo's P2 helmets (Scott had other things he wanted to paint, and didn't wanna dick with it) and the helmet itself was so extremely warped. I mean badly. So, I did what I could. I added the brow accent, and had to putty, smooth, and sharpen other areas - especially the tri-laser housing. But, the unique thing about it, is that it has the full under-chin area - complete with the breathing holes scored in it. Which surprised me, because the helmet had been re-cast so many times most of the texture on the helmet had been lost. From certain angles it looks good, but from other angles the warpage is awful. I still have it. It was a great practice piece. It took me two attempts to get it where it's at in the picture. This is what it looks like now under low light - *Edit - I can't remember if the chin holes were scored or not. But, I drilled out the holes anyway. I still need to install the lasers I bought years ago. Edited December 6, 2022 by PredatoRob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fett Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 That's also the style of helmet I have. The old DB one with lots of sharp details and the full under chin holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PredatoRob Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Yeah, it's got a lot of detail and still has the chin piece - but I just don't understand how it got so warped. When I painted it, I pretty much just threw the kitchen sink at it and hoped for the best. That's an old picture of it, but I'm surprised how well the paint has held up over the years. Many, many years. And to be honest, if you asked me how I did it, I couldn't tell you. I don't remember a single thing I did to achieve the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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