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[Bowfanny]

It's looking great Vod, am diggin the overall detail you're putting into this build!

[Malek Dair]

Thanks vod! I think the hardest thing for me so far has been trying to keep the simple hard lines but still make it look swarsy. I have learned a ton since the concept has jumped off the page, and have a gut feeling this will be the first of many kits, especially buckets.

[Bowfanny]

Thanks vod! I think the hardest thing for me so far has been trying to keep the simple hard lines but still make it look swarsy. I have learned a ton since the concept has jumped off the page, and have a gut feeling this will be the first of many kits, especially buckets.

I hear that loud and clear! Lol I honestly have lost track of how many helmets I build or have built. I think right now I've got something like 12 Mando helmets in various stages from finished to still sanding and bondo. I'm also working on a second and third kit while planning a fourth!

[Malek Dair]

Busy busy! I am slowly ramping up. 1 at a time for me.

[Malek Dair]

Update time. I have got all the detailing done I think, and all that is left to do before paint is bondo, and a ton of sanding. Made a dual style antenna, and left the left side of the bucket smoothed out, and a bit of basic details using sintra.



Used platirod, the lid from a super glue bottle and some greeblies from my avaiation stash for the antenna.







Comments and tips always welcomed!

[Mercy]

Ah...the memories of (attempting) my first helmet using those Homer buckets
I'm liking the antenna assembly. You planning on going recon?

[Malek Dair]

Thanks vod! I'm trying to get a custom mando hammered out and approved before making any choices about the brigades. However, Recon and Assault are pulling me in. So many cool ideas.....must complete this build first.

[Laaran Kar'ta]

I love the detailing the safety helmet gives you. Are you gonna change it or leave it that way?

[Elekbah Dhagal]

Very creative used of materials.
I love the work with the 5 gallon bucket - inspiring. 

[Malek Dair]

I love the detailing the safety helmet gives you. Are you gonna change it or leave it that way?

I was planning on keeping the design of the dome. I am very happy with the profile it gives, and will really pop when it gets paint.

Thank you all for the wonderful feedback. Can't wait to get this painted. Need to get some body filler before I can get that far however. Planning on having it blocked out in the basic colours in the next week or so. Lots of work on my plates to do to keep me occupied.

[Mercy]

Have you settled on a color scheme yet?

[Malek Dair]

Have you settled on a color scheme yet?

I have chosen a colour scheme. Compared to my original idea, its a lot more subdued, and should hopefully work if I go Urban Assault down the road with out too much modding.



Lots of weathering will be added for more of a "front lines" feel to the kit.

[Mercy]

I know that they recommend getting approval before thinking about brigades, but in this case I'd consult the brigade boss on the colors.
I believe UA recommends "city colors" such as grays, brick reds, etc. Your purple and green looks cool, but may not fit the aesthetic that UA is looking for.

[Malek Dair]

I know that they recommend getting approval before thinking about brigades, but in this case I'd consult the brigade boss on the colors.
I believe UA recommends "city colors" such as grays, brick reds, etc. Your purple and green looks cool, but may not fit the aesthetic that UA is looking for.

Fair enough, also a good point to ponder. Worst case scenario I make a second kit?! Lol

[Bowfanny]

Fair enough, also a good point to ponder. Worst case scenario I make a second kit?! Lol

Roflmao worst case scenario you make a second kit!!? Lol I think that's next case scenario because once you're OM your upgrades that your original kit and continually improve it until you've basically rebuilt the thing over again lol!!!