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And so the project begins. I just got the E3 bucket today and it went straight from the box to a bath.
I can't wait to get some paint on this thing! First things first, prep work. I don't want to get ahead of myself.
I will keep you all posted on my progress. I have done my research and I think I will be fine, but I am always open to helpful information.







Yes he sent the smarties! They were worth every penny.

DTR

looks good man! soon the dark side will consume you! wash it at least 2-3 times to remove any mold relise that may be still on it.

2-3 times done! I may need to make a little room in it?

Sweet.. now the addiction begins

i got you covered dallas. ill explane in person. its very easy, but might make you sick. i actually made the inside of my MR helmet bigger. youll understand soon! ill call you at lunch tomarrow.

Andy, should I be worried that Jon has a smile posted after his reply?
He's making me nervous.

Dallas R

we are gonna cut the cheeks out of it! simple mod, youll see!

He had that same smile when he cut my tk abd and back plates ... its ok to be nervous but he will be gentle.... You might not want to watch

I'm not so sure about this? Can't we just grease my head down with Crisco and tap it on with a rubber mallet? I may cry a little less than seeing Jon " The Butcher " Jones go to town on my bucket.

At least I have my shoes to start on. I picked them up the other day. $18. bucks at Wallmart. They look just like the Nike Airforce ones, but without the big price tag. Got some good wip photos for ref. I just need to pick up the Leather. I have the goo and the knife.

Dallas

Right on, brotha!

I trust you Jon, no worries. Ok I'm lying I'm a little worried.

Dallas

That was not bad at all. We were able to save it! Picked up my supplies on the way home will start work tomorrow.

Thanks, Jon

your welcome! just another helmet! that helmet is clean, youll be painting it in no time.

Up to date progress. I had some help with the visor and mouth and the rest was trimmed out, filed down and sanded.

First I cut out what excess I could around the inside of the base and removed about 1/8th of an inch around the back. Wow what a difference that made for space. Then I smooth sanded it.




Then I marked all of the imperfections that needed filling. There were not many. The casting that I got was outstanding. Never the less I am a perfectionist so I did a little work.



The bondo instalation! Like I said not much to do.



After sanding with 400grt and cleaning out small stuff with an exacto knife. Another cover with bondo and a good sanding and I should be ready for Primer and some wet sanding.



Anyway that's where I'm at so far. I have my voice amp on order and my lense on order. I picked up my screen Material the other day. I think I have enough for a few hundred buckets.

Gloves are bought, I will post a pic later. I was able to find a full leather Gauntlet style for $14.00 close to home. They cover a good 3inch's past my wrist so they should do fine.

DTR