Hey there, this will be my helmet build log. I'm from Washington and will be going for approval as a modern kit once I'm done. I'll also try to update this somewhat frequently... Hope you enjoy!
1. So here I'm just showing off the unaltered cast. I got this from ZeroCoolPropShop on Etsy, which isn't the most reputable seller I found out
after I purchased the helmet. I don't see anything wrong with it so far tho so I think I'm good!
2. I've filled in the nasty little imperfections and did an overall sand with 320 grit paper.

3. I have given the helmet a rustoleum paint/primer in metallic aluminium.

4. Humbrol Maskol Applied

5. Shot the helmet with a rustoleum granite paint/primer, and then did the very fun peeling process. If you're not familiar with liquid latex, (maskol), you apply it wet and it dries into a hardened latex that's easy to peel!

Well that's all for now, if you have any questions, comments, critiques, etc. feel free to reply. I'll report back soon.
EDIT:
So here's an update.
Here's the main colors painted on (minus gold) (plus beautiful succulent garden!)

I've got everything painted up. Once I get some better lighting I'll show the final painted version of the helmet, with more weathering.

EDIT 3:
The helmet's paintjob is "finished" (nothing ever really is.) I'm really happy with this for my first helmet. I did some extra weathering to match the paint chipping. I finished the rangefinder, and overall the thing looks beat to hell and I love it.
