Closing the gap in the 1/4 PRED Mask NOW WITH VIDEO!

[encline designs]

My suggestion: This is an awesome figure and this is not really necessary, or, if you are nervous to try it, don't. You can use a model glue.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X2eYDd0fQw

thanks to some of the guys over at ssc.com: Soak the head in hot water for about 5-10 minutes and use a larger flat tool to gently pry the mask off.

Here is the original:

the lower part of the bio with the ridge almost removed:

the upper part with the visor trimmed down:

the parts of the head I trimmed down to help the top of the bio lay better:

sitting the top part back on first:

adjust to fit:

 

[MasterAnubis]

Cool, thanks for posting this. B)

Hopefully we'll be seeing more mods of this bad boy soon. (if they ever get them shiped )

 

[riffdragon]

Lots of room for lights !

 

[encline designs]

and new netting

the nights are a great touch.....I am working on those right now..

 

[Guan Thwei]

The helmet mod is way much better and accurate, but that might ruin the value if it doesn't match to all the others out there on stocked shelves. I will have to think if I want to do that to mine or not.

 

[berserk wolf]

When I saw that dismantled 1/4th, I was like "don't cry, it didn't break! it didn't- oh wait, I don't have one yet." >_

 

[riffdragon]

Thats more like it now he looks good. Thats crazy you took yours all a part cant wait to see when its done.

 

[Docbudo]

Damn!!...I just had to see this post!! Now it will bug the hell out of me till I fix it. I think while I have it off I will see how it fits over the closed mouth one,and maybe make one for it?

 

[REYALS1]

and new netting


the lights are a great touch.....I am working on those right now..

Man Encline... where have you been?

Way cool on the mod though man, I am sure a lot of people will use this as a reference. B)

As for me, I ordered the closed mouth, but I hope to try to get all three. Ugh... that will be expensive.

 

[MProjects]

Awesome David, i will be watching ur vid for sure! bio looks hell of a lot better now

 

[Ice1]

Wow the mods are nice on that looks a lot better. I may need to mod mine just like this.

 

[encline designs]

Man Encline... where have you been?

Way cool on the mod though man, I am sure a lot of people will use this as a reference.

As for me, I ordered the closed mouth, but I hope to try to get all three. Ugh... that will be expensive.

Haha...man, I have been waiting for this fig to get back to working on a pred! I stay so busy with transformers...plus I was in Atlanta for two months..found out my mom has Dementia...that is a messed up illness.... so I am back in my shop..

I hope this does help..it is not necessary at all, but for those who are not afraid, just a little bit of work can go a long way...

Awesome David, i will be watching ur vid for sure! bio looks hell of a lot better now

Thanks dude! I am about to upload the vid now..

 

[BENSIN]

I had absolutely no idea what you guys were talking about regarding the gap until I watched the video. ...maybe I shouldn't admit that, but anyway the video is awesome. I'm anxiously awaiting mine to arrive.

P.S.

With a crew of drunken pilots! We're the only air ship pirates! *propeller sounds* awesome.

 

[Ice1]

Very nice video Will be doing this to mine once I get mine in.

 

[Metal Man]

I'd like to see someone make a mask for the close mouth one just to be able make it as good as the hottoys one that I have. Just a thought. Mine come tomorrow can't wait to see them. I'm sure someone will.

 

[PredatrHuntr]

Great tutorial...I never noticed the large gap until you pointed it out.

 

[Ice1]

Happy you put this tutorial, working on mine as i type this....