PanzerKraken Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 So what does everyone do for the ear parts of the helmet, you mostly all just paint it black? Lancers have to get it screened off or something from what I understand, but for everyone else I just assume it's black paint. Some pics seem to make it look like there is a little grey painted around the black, but that could just be my eyes playing tricks with me or shadows in some pics. Any close up pics of what folks have done? I see no decals for the part and don't want to over paint it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Scout Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 None are painted, thay are all cut out and some have mesh in them, film accuate helmets have nothing in the ears but do have dark foam in the back of the ear hole for depth there are some "in helmet" pics of used helmets in the gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerKraken Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 I see now, thought it was painted since couldn't see the detail in most pics, just looks like black. Best method to cut those out? Dremel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickedfluxx Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I see now, thought it was painted since couldn't see the detail in most pics, just looks like black. Best method to cut those out? Dremel? Dremel would be what I would use. Also, I would recommend painting the inside of the helmet black as well. That will help with the black inside the ears (should lighting hit it just right) as well as helping to keep your eyes from possibly showing through the lens (depending on the shade that you go with). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglie Scout Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Ditto!!! Have a little patience and don't get too frisky with the Dremmel!! It's easier to take more off but way harder to add bits Good luck, I'm sure you'll be fine, just don't be afraid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Yup dremmel and a small round file to finish is what I used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radar Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Yup dremmel and a small round file to finish is what I used Yep exactly what i did, just take it slow, i added fine black mesh in there once i was happy looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerKraken Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 Also, I would recommend painting the inside of the helmet black as well. That will help with the black inside the ears (should lighting hit it just right) as well as helping to keep your eyes from possibly showing through the lens (depending on the shade that you go with). Ah good tip, I will surely do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TREADEC Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Yep exactly what i did, just take it slow, i added fine black mesh in there once i was happy looks great. Indeed tis what i did, and just to show you as i always prefer a pic to explain here's how mine looks. from a small radio speaker, moulded and hot glued into place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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