Krin Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 I'm starting my first ever armor build with a Shoretrooper helmet from Imperial Surplus, but I'm a little unsure where to start. I've found a lot of paint tutorials, but the Imperial Surplus helmet has some extra plastic bits around the inside bottom of the helmet and where the see through visor is supposed to go. Is there a recommended way to cut out the excess plastic and install the see-through plastic, or any helpful tools I should consider getting? If there's already a guide for this, a point in that direction would be great. Thanks in advance for any and all advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 You got some pics we can see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 If you mean these portions, they all stay. Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krin Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 Sorry, you're right; a picture will show it better. My helmet has plastic that I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to cut out, but I'm not quite sure what would be the best approach. Maybe something like a jewelers saw or a dremel? Does regular wood sandpaper work well for smoothing the rough edges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOtrooper Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 You can try a combo of some lexan scissors, tin snips, or a dremel to cut those parts out. For the eyes, you might have to drill a series of holes first.Yes, wood sanding paper will suffice!Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krin Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 Thank you! I appreciate the help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowfanny Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 A dremel would make short work of that extra material. Just make sure you don’t go right up to the edges with the tools and use sandpaper or the dremel with a sanding bit to sand back to the edges where it’s needed to look clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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