Author Topic: Sabbat Pattern Helm (Read 7740 times)

Finnlock · « **Reply #30 on:** June 09, 2010, 03:02:00 AM »

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I used a cap for a PVC pipe to make the "runes" on the seals. I made 1 impression then turned it about 40 degrees and pressed it again, the over lapping letters make it look like "runes" [img]http://i6.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' />
Smart move! Good idea and I think I'll copy that move one day...

More then welcome to it, simple trick.

You might keep you eye out for things that can give you a better effect like any kind of caps with rised lettering on them.

SCHRAMB0 · « **Reply #31 on:** June 09, 2010, 03:34:00 AM »

Dont take this the wrong way, but are the eyes suppose to look like pumpkin carving eyes?

Weathering and overall construction look great!!

wookieegunner · « **Reply #32 on:** June 09, 2010, 03:00:00 PM »

If you're going for smokey, I would lightly mist the front with black spray paint. It still looks a little too white to me for just coming out of a fire fight (no pun intended).

Finnlock · « **Reply #33 on:** June 09, 2010, 03:59:00 PM »

Well, there lays the rub.... How much becomes to much...

I might hit it again with the cream/parchment colored paint I have to bring down the white. I used it on the undersides/shadowed areas already..

It's a fine line between clever and stupid [img]http://i6.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' />

wookieegunner · « **Reply #34 on:** June 09, 2010, 06:17:00 PM »

The rule I've used to great effect is when you get to the point of saying "I just need this one more thing", stop.

Finnlock · « **Reply #35 on:** June 14, 2010, 09:59:00 PM »

Some WIP pic's with the glowing eyes in the battle damaged Sabbat helm.. I think I might add 2 or more LEDs make it glow brighter.

With flash.

Colin · « **Reply #36 on:** June 14, 2010, 11:31:00 PM »

I like it a lot.

BY THE WAY, the sunken eye trick kicks ass, and I'm going to use it for my helmet as well.

Hellwolve · « **Reply #37 on:** June 15, 2010, 06:05:00 AM »

I might have missed it somewhere along the line, but, how does one avoid blinding oneself with eyes lit like that?

wookieegunner · « **Reply #38 on:** June 15, 2010, 02:40:00 PM »

It's actually prett easy. LEDs primarily show light in one direction so you just make sure that end is pointed at the other guy (kind of like a sword or gun [img]http://i6.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /> ). The other option is you attach them to something opaque that keeps the light from bouncing into your eyes. As far as light getting into the eye holes most LEDs have a max viewing angle of 90 degrees, so the light from above is more like shining a dim flashlight above you than directly into your eyes.

Kommissar · « **Reply #39 on:** June 15, 2010, 08:09:00 PM »

overall looks great. i dont like the gold bars on one side though... gives the helm a snaggletooth look

Finnlock · « **Reply #40 on:** June 15, 2010, 08:10:00 PM »

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gives the helm a snaggletooth look

LOL, now that was funny

Finnlock · « **Reply #41 on:** June 15, 2010, 08:14:00 PM »

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The other option is you attach them to something opaque that keeps the light from bouncing into your eyes.

Yep, that's what I did. used a piece of plastic to reflect the light out the eye. [img]http://i6.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' />

Hellwolve · « **Reply #42 on:** June 15, 2010, 10:45:00 PM »

Quote from: wookieegunner date=1276627200

It's actually prett easy. LEDs primarily show light in one direction so you just make sure that end is pointed at the other guy (kind of like a sword or gun [img]http://i6.ifrm.com/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /> ). The other option is you attach them to something opaque that keeps the light from bouncing into your eyes. As far as light getting into the eye holes most LEDs have a max viewing angle of 90 degrees, so the light from above is more like shining a dim flashlight above you than directly into your eyes.

That's all stuff I gotta remember...Thanks!

Finnlock · « **Reply #43 on:** June 16, 2010, 01:28:00 AM »

Okay, desided to go with the 1 LED for the eyes.

In other news....Here is are some seals I'm working on while watching the Sharpe's series..

Here is a group shot of some in differnt stages.