MLC helmet snout paint recommendations

[Guest UnderpaidSoldier]

Hello gang,

 

Had a question regarding the paint choice for my MLC helmet and wanted to know who used what. I purchased a MLC helmet recently (assembled) and need to paint the snout section black. Which one is typically used, matte or gloss? Thanks in advance, appreciate it.

[Griffin-X]

I have seen a variety of takes on this one and used a satin-ish black on mine. The original looks to be a satin or maybe a dulled gloss black. Some scouts do this in flat black and it looks good too.

 

[lonewolf]

Gloss black is too dark looking , I always use matt black, a light polish gives it a slight sheen, just like the originals.

Also spraying matt black always seem much less likely to "leak" under the masking tape. I have painted up a lot of nose details and this seems to work best.

Give the nose section a wee wipe down with panel wipe or similar prior to masking and spraying for a clean surface, finger prints are very oily and could mess up the finish.

The MLC has a very thin nose front which makes it even more tricky to get a nice separated line.

Good luck mate.

[ukscout]

Ive used gamesworkshop paints really good and easy to use

[Chex]

I used a satin black myself, and on other scout buckets I've built. Looks better.

[ukscout]

Photo of the Chaos Black I used on my snout

 

[Guest UnderpaidSoldier]

Is it recommended to use a spray or brush? Ethier for the snout piece or the nose?

[ukscout]

the above pic of my snout was sprayed grey then painted black with a brush if that helps

[Guest UnderpaidSoldier]

Yes it does, thanks!