Starting Mark 39 Gemini

[MZX]

Greetings!

I started to build Mark 39 Gemini.
Ended stage 1 (paper/cardboard), now prepare the model to an epoxy resin.
Will write here about the process.
Thanks everyone in RPF for an inspiration

 

[GhostMinion]

Who's file are you using? Usually we builders credit those who modeled what we are building.

 

[MZX]

Who's file are you using? Usually we builders credit those who modeled what we are building.

Sorry, I don't know, who is author. In .PDO didn't filled any information, filename was just "Mark 39 helmet.pdo".
Here it is:

 

[MZX]

Now fixed all bad places and coated with first layer of polyester resin.

 

[GhostMinion]

Sorry, I don't know, who is author. In .PDO didn't filled any information, filename was just "Mark 39 helmet.pdo".
Here it is:

http://www.therpf.com/attachments/f24/starting-mark-39-gemini-mk39.jpg-240358d1381260147

Right you are, sir. I've not seen this one before. Looks kinda like JTM's Gemini helmet, but parts are different like the back.

Your helmet cleaned up well, too. Keep it up. I've started two Gemini's myself:



The left is JTM and the right is Syrus54.

 

[MZX]

I've started two Gemini's myself

Wow, great work :thumbsup I will follow your progress, good luck!

 

[Wildcardz]

Very very nice!!!

 

[GhostMinion]

Wow, great work :thumbsup I will follow your progress, good luck!

Thanks man, I'll be checking out your build too. Keep up the good work, and post those pictures !!!

 

[MZX]

Oktober 13, starting stage 3, putty and sanding:



Bought a small sander, very comfortable.

 

[GhostMinion]

Oktober 13, starting stage 3, putty and sanding:

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Bought a small sander, very comfortable.

http://img01.wikimart.ru/c1/90/32e09707-d936-42a1-883b-6cc1900cab7d.jpeg

What kind of putty are you using? I think this is my first time seeing someone use putty. Can't wait to see how it sands out!

 

[MZX]

What kind of putty are you using? I think this is my first time seeing someone use putty. Can't wait to see how it sands out!

I use Guntex 2k UniPutty 332, very handy, fast (about 15 min to dry) and clean finishing putty. I buy it for $5 in auto store here in Russia.

 

[torx]

yesss, cant wait to see more progress on this.

i wanna do this next.

 

[MZX]

Sanding, sanding and sanding...

 

[MZX]

:unsure

 

[MZX]

Finished stage 3 "rough grinding". Added some primer to help find and fix bad places at stage 4, "fine grinding".

 

[MZX]

Oktober 16. Working on fine grinding, almost good:



I think i need to spend more time for fine grinding, but...
In my country people say "ideal is the enemy of good", so tomorrow or may be today i will start stage 5, painting.

PS. Of course, prior to the paint i need to add stripes, fine details, draw the areas to be painted in different colors and cut faceplate.

 

[GhostMinion]

Hey bud, the helmet is looking very nice.

Keep up that sanding! Believe me, I know it's a PAIN, but what you got so far is worth it!!!

 

[MZX]

Thanks for support!

Oktober 18.
Almost finished sanding.



Now cutted out faceplate and eyes, added borders and details with small file and reinforced edges of the mask with epoxy clay:



I decided to reinforce the helmet by polyester resin inside, because i think now it's too thin.

 

[MZX]

Evening of October 18.
Resin and clay is hardened, so I sanding again. Many places to fix, many places to sand.

 

[MZX]

Hello everyone!

Helmet is almost done: strengthened, fixed disproportions and painted.
Now will make it more stronger by two coats of Krylon's Triple-Thick Crystal Clear Glaze and finally make it wearable.
So it is now:



And in place with other ready helmets:



PS. Oh, more To-do - face plate opening mechanism.