Eddie TK Head Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm very excited as I've got great LW kit yesterday..I'm so looking forward to start working on that.. I've built 2 TK lids so far(CFO and MTK), this is going to be 1st TB one..so I will need any help available here.. right now I don't see major problems here, except painting because I never done that...but things could change very much along the way..LOL I will do it with no rush and very patiently..I don't want to mess up this beauty.. ..and of course, WIP pics will come as the progress will go forward.. any comments and help would be very welcome Thanks John! here are 1st pics out of the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimei Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 wow...looks great. can't wait for mine to arrive. i get it all except for the rectangular piece under the chin-strap elastic. what is that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie TK Head Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 that's just an extra piece of ABS.. for eventual repair.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukscout Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 LW helmet kit looks really good, can't get one at the moment due to lack of funds right now but the painting of the helmet is the easy part make sure the helmet has a good key before applying the undercoat spray, prep the helmet after each primer base coat has dried with a light sand using wet & sand paper also make sure all you seams i.e. joints have been sanded smooth and filled in with bondo also when spraying the helmet put the spray can in hot water for a bit so that the paint inside becomes more fulid. if any paint runs just let it run and dry and sand out the run marks I also each paint layer 24hrs to fully dry (inside your home)due to the poor weather we have in the uk if your masking any areas to show the helmet weathered i.e paint chips try and get some liquid laytex masking fluid or which I seen people use toothpaste if you want the tiny splatter paint marks load up a tooth brush and flick the paint on also mist spray the helmet by shooting up the spary can upwards over the helmet and let the paint fall back down onto the helmet surface here's an example of misting i did on my blu ray terminator box set http://www.warnoeuk.f9.co.uk/TERM/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantd1* Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm fortunate enought to grab one of these too - however the missus has snaffled it for christmas boooooooo! Hrvoje I'll be watching carefully...especially with regards to the heat-gun work on the face plate & lens - heat guns terrify me!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm looking forward to watching the progress! I hope you enjoy building the kit. LW has some great stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie TK Head Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Thank you for great tips Neal @Grant..I'm not thinking about heat-gun yet,I'm terrified as well..somehow I hope that there will be another solution for adapting the lense.. and UP THE IRONS!(I'm IMFC member) Thanks Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Leo Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 ooohhhhhhhh Beatiful Hrvoje I'll be watching closely. I've been watching the kit comes very complete, congratulations John, you have done a great job I hope soon have my own LW helmet Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie TK Head Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thanks Leo! Well, I started today I forgot to eat First thing that I've done was trimming to adapt the medial line, then connecting two halves with tape..after that remaining borders were finished(trimmed then sanded with 3 types of sandpaper).. Helmet is beautiful!!!!! Hats off to John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Leo Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 hahahahaha Please eat Hrvoje This will give you the opportunity to complete that beautiful helmet Good luck Brother Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Great progress...and yes remember to eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie TK Head Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 LOL Thanks after short lunch/dinner done something more... ..randomly glued reinforcements, later to do the rest.. ..then filled the gaps with ABS paste( chips and remains from trimming dissolved and soften in acetone) first layer placed,dried then sanded..second layer tomorrow... also trimmed visor halves(not completely though...) tomorrow is another day...to be continued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie TK Head Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 to be continued... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimei Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 so excited to see the progress. still waiting for my kit to arrive...can't wait to get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Leo Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Almost there, almost there Beatiful Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie TK Head Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Thanks Mark & Leo ...not easy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Scout Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Hello Hrvoje! hope ya well, i was chatting on the phone to John last night and we both are very impressed on how well you are doing Oh and hoping your getting plenty to eat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie TK Head Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Thank you very much I'm very glad I didn't fail...yet......LOL first time painting, and then lens work..that scares me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Brilliant build Hrvoje, this is looking great, and very fast work as well , top notch so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie TK Head Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Thank you John your comment makes me proud 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Scout Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 No props from me! great work and ready to paint, fitting the lens a'nt that bad don't worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Looks great bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie TK Head Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Thank you Andy..really appreciate your help and advices Thanks Lou ...thank you both for your pics and vid..it's great help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimei Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 so excited. my LW arrived today and my fiancee is bringing it home...feels like christmas!!!! where can i get BONDO in NYC so i can get started??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie TK Head Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 I exactly know how you feel that's great!!! Merry X-mas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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