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[Kail Blass]

So far I've made some progress on my helmet and am hoping to make more in the next week or so depending on weather conditions. Below is my current progress on my helmet.

[Kol Varek]

Helmet is looking good! It looks like some edges from the printing is still showing. I would do one last pass with a fine sandpaper grit and a coat of filler primer to be on the safe side. Can't wait to see what you do with it!

[Kail Blass]

This past weekend I attended my first AP and got my armor properly formed. Not sure how long this took but thanks to the Vhett Manda Clan for the help! There was no way I was going to get that back plate formed myself. Below is the process of forming the back plate and the final result of my armor.


There are definitely a lot more work to come!

[Ajoliveira]

Looking good Kail! Can't wait to see more!

AJ

[Kail Blass]

Was working with a family member to create some even masking using a cut sticker this way the tribal markings could be even. Bellow is the progress result.

[Ruug'la Tal]

Like the design, what's your color scheme gonna be? Keep up the good work.

[Jal Korvo]

Those markings inspired by Ahsoka Tano? That was definitely something I thought about in my early design phase. Cool to see done on an actual helmet. Looks good.

[Kail Blass]

I forgot to include my color scheme but it is based off of Ahsoka Tano only using the tribal markings and the color scheme.  The two following images are my helmet design and the overall design. I'm leaning more toward adding a loin cloth and kama to add a bit more to the kit.

[Kail Blass]

I was able to apply some spot bondo to get rid of some of the print lines. I still need to hit it with some filler primer before I continue with painting but so far it looks pretty good.

[Ruug'la Tal]

Its good that you are taking your time with it. Attention to detail is paramount.

[Kail Blass]

A few updates since my last post I did some further work on the helmet. I got rid of a wavy pattern that appeared on the cheeks. It's clear in the photo bellow where that wavy pattern was and I'm hopping after the coats of filler primer that pattern is gone.

Furthermore, I also got a girth belt mostly done, I just need to dye it and add the leather strap in the back then it will be complete.


Finally, I also got my flight suit. I will need to sew some pockets shut and remove the ones on the seat but I should be good.

[aforklikeutensil]

Good luck on finals.  We'll get you rolling again as soon as things slow down.

[Kail Blass]

Got quite a few things done these past few weeks. I was able to get the leather work on my belt completed and got the helmet primed and sanded. I also smoothed out the edges of my back plate to adjust the fit.

[aforklikeutensil]

Baby steps.  Glad you are inching forward.  Take your time and be meticulous.  Those kill stripes will be yours before you know it.

[Ruug'la Tal]

Looks good brother. You are making tremendous progress. Really like your technique on the back plate. Keep it up.

[Kail Blass]

Made even more progress on my kit these past few days. I was able to finish the helmet with its last round of filler primer. It is now sanded and ready for paint. I also added physical damage to my armor.

[Kol Varek]

Very nice!

[Ruug'la Tal]

Great job shaping. Really looks good. Nice clean lines

[Avelin Kel]

Awesome work so far! 

[Kail Blass]

After a coat of flat black primer and a metallic over coat this was the result after painting the helmet.

[Kol Varek]

Ahhhhh, sanded print lines. Beautiful work, you can tell a lot of time and patience went into these components. Pat yourself on the back, job well done so far!

[Awall]

Nice job!  Keep up that attention you are paying to detail.

[aforklikeutensil]

Ahhhhh, sanded print lines. Beautiful work, you can tell a lot of time and patience went into these components. Pat yourself on the back, job well done so far!

He put a ton of elbow grease into that bucket.  It really is turning out wonderfully.

[Kail Blass]

Over the course of this week I got some plates painted in the same way I did my helmet. I was also able to do some masking on the ab plate!

[Kail Blass]

Its been awhile since my last post because of classes and work but I'm back now and I've got some updates! The painting on the helmet is nearly finished the only things that remain are removing the masking, some washes, and the clear coat. I also got two blasters from Kruser that I need to do some file work on and paint. I am working on getting the bacon out of my back plate and this is my latest update. I hope to get more done tonight and this weekend. Below is a bunch of photos of my progress for the last week or so.