Silver Fox Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 I was wondering if anyone had some good up close pics of their snout. I'm painting the black and want to have a good example to follow. I'd appreciate any help out there. Thanks! Quote
Wickedfluxx Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 I was wondering if anyone had some good up close pics of their snout. I'm painting the black and want to have a good example to follow. I'd appreciate any help out there. Thanks! Here are some of my pics up on Flickr... http://www.flickr.com/photos/wfluxx/502880...157624575883263 http://www.flickr.com/photos/wfluxx/504144...157624575883263 http://www.flickr.com/photos/wfluxx/504144...157624575883263 http://www.flickr.com/photos/wfluxx/504207...157624575883263 I have a MLCv3 bucket with a snout piece from MonCal. There's a whole set of pics up there around my Biker Scout, so feel free to check them out . Quote
Acrylikhan Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 There are some very good clear photographs of a screen used bucket in the Gallery. Check it out! I used them to paint my Rubies Mod. Quote
Silver Fox Posted June 4, 2011 Author Posted June 4, 2011 There are some very good clear photographs of a screen used bucket in the Gallery. Check it out! I used them to paint my Rubies Mod. Gracias! Quote
Silver Fox Posted June 4, 2011 Author Posted June 4, 2011 Here are some of my pics up on Flickr... http://www.flickr.com/photos/wfluxx/502880...157624575883263 http://www.flickr.com/photos/wfluxx/504144...157624575883263 http://www.flickr.com/photos/wfluxx/504144...157624575883263 http://www.flickr.com/photos/wfluxx/504207...157624575883263 I have a MLCv3 bucket with a snout piece from MonCal. There's a whole set of pics up there around my Biker Scout, so feel free to check them out . Excellent! Thanks! Quote
Silver Fox Posted June 12, 2011 Author Posted June 12, 2011 Ok, last question: it sticks in my brain I've got to use specific screws for the visor; is this true or is anyhting ok as long as the buttons stay flat? Thanks! Quote
Acrylikhan Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 Most use the 3M Speedglass bolts for accuracy. In all honesty, you can get away with just about any bolt, provided that the "head" is flat and that any slot on the bolt head is completely covered. I custom made mine using button covers from WalMart painted gray and then glued to the bolt head. Works out quite nicely. Quote
Silver Fox Posted June 15, 2011 Author Posted June 15, 2011 Most use the 3M Speedglass bolts for accuracy. In all honesty, you can get away with just about any bolt, provided that the "head" is flat and that any slot on the bolt head is completely covered. I custom made mine using button covers from WalMart painted gray and then glued to the bolt head. Works out quite nicely. Excellent! Many thanks! Quote
Guest binz Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 sorry to jack the thread , what colour grey are you using to paint the snout ? i'm done putting a KS lid together but cant seem to get the right grey to match the decal Quote
Wickedfluxx Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 sorry to jack the thread , what colour grey are you using to paint the snout ? i'm done putting a KS lid together but cant seem to get the right grey to match the decal I can't speak to KS, but for my MLCv3 all I used was Rustoleum grey primer and called it a day. It matched the sticker decals that I got. Quote
Acrylikhan Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 sorry to jack the thread , what colour grey are you using to paint the snout ? i'm done putting a KS lid together but cant seem to get the right grey to match the decal I used Rustoleum High Performance Enamel Color: Machine Gray, and then used a matte clear coat afterwards. Matched up very well! Quote
Witness Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 I used Humbrol 040, which came out ok. Screen Used: Mine: Quote
Guest binz Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 I've been told to use humbrol 5 by a couple of people , I've actually used it all ready and thought it looked to dark . I'm gona take the snout decal off and Just paint that and the snout so they match . Did you use the same colour to do the bolt buttons ? Cheers Quote
Witness Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 I've been told to use humbrol 5 by a couple of people , I've actually used it all ready and thought it looked to dark . I'm gona take the snout decal off and Just paint that and the snout so they match . Did you use the same colour to do the bolt buttons ? Cheers Yes I did. I have heard people suggest Humbrol 5 too. I have found that as my helmet gets dirty and weathered, the 040 looks great. Quote
303trooper Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 I've heard of #5 too but will check out the 040 to see... I guess it's trial and error to see what looks best once you paint it on with your decals on too.... Quote
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