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A little more progress on my Bulgarian helmet.

I went through a number of my kits with German helmets to find one that is the closest fit to the Bulgarian helmet. I settled on a Tamiya helmet from a (very) old kit as the lip of the helmet is very small and close to the Bulgarian helmet - at least from the side.

I have then sanded the top rounder and rounder using first 240 grid paper and ending with 1200 grid paper.
I have been careful not to take too much off. I can always sand more off - it is more difficult to put it back :wink:

How do you think it looks? Should I take more of?

Sorry for the quality of the pictures. Very difficult to photograph something that small.

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Looking at the front view, I’d say you need to sand the upper
sides a bit more ?

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Good point, Johnny. I think you are right. The Bulgarian helmet is more pointy.

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A picture is worth thousand words Jesper!

Hope this one helps you:
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Cheers,
Angel

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Great comparison picture :+1:

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Got the first coat on the Panther …
Used the AK RC protective 4BO and thinned it with cellulose thinner.

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And also got a coat on the wheels. Will leave them over night then do the rubber rims and metal bearing areas on the inner wheels, idlers and sprocket rings.

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I have to say it again, these AK RC paints go on like a dream… And I love the finish it gives you.

A few bits will get down by brush as a touch up, namely the top of the mantlet under the rain guard as I had the gun elevated so missed a bit …stay safe everyone :+1:

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Great work on the Panther, Johnny. Coming together nicely.

Angel, thanks for the cool picture. I have given the helmet a second round and will take a third round with ultra fine sanding tomorrow. I think I am getting close :slightly_smiling_face:

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Looks fantastic John and you’re right on - those AK Real Colors are the answer to an airbrusher’s prayers.

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Yeah I genuinely can’t fault them… They just seem like the ideal paint. I’m thinking of making these my go to paint now and running down my Tamiya stock and just keeping a few old favourites.

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Well done, John! The color is perfect. As well as your work on the model.
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Kind regards!
Kalin

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Thanks Kalin, I will have to get those registration numbers sorted so Angel can sort out the correct font for Bulgarian ones. I will also make a star mask up for the turret markings.
I’m thinking of making a Bulgarian flag and drapping it over the front LH mudguard and part of the front plate …

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Awesome job and paint on the BG Panther tank, John!

I’ve asked my buddy to prepare all 3 numbers I communicated last year to you(B 60422, B 60423 and B 60427), so you can choose the one you like most.

Your numbers will come on a sheet full of other BG registration plates too- the ones Ryan @Tank_1812 and Peter @petbat asked for last year.

I hope I will have them till Sunday, so you will get them next week,

HTH,
Cheers!
Angel

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Thanks for the encouragement on the Panther … Hopefully I will do it some sort of justice. And s massive thanks for the Veh Reg’s… I’m sure everyone taking part in this build really appreciate yours and Kalins @k_mero4 insights into all things Bulgarian to help us without builds :+1:

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I appreciate the whole Bulgarian delegation helping out so we can and others later model a topic often looked over. :+1:

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Absolutely. Without your help guys, this would not be as fun or informative as it has been.

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I am calling the helmet done. I think it will look good on the side of the turret.

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That looks great Jesper. Well done for going through the effort of doing that … :+1:

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Thank you gentlemen for the kind words! My share is insignificant compared to the efforts that Angel has made. Which I admire.
As for your work, I can heartily congratulate you.

Jesper, I think your actions are in the right direction.
Kind regards!
Kalin

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On the side of the vehicle, that is going to look the part. Well done.

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Thanks for the comments, guys.

I am trying to make the model as close to the pictures as possible. Not easy, but I will get as close as possible.

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