The Recast VM02 Project! making it look like something

mcmaul · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:00 pm

Hiya Lads. Well, Alex contacted me last night, andf sent me some pics of the helmet. What can I say....it loooks beautiful, just like something you guys build. He is doing the chequerboard paint scheme, but his last job to fix is the grill. It looks amazing. I wishI could get the pics up on here, but they're on my phone. At last, something may turn out good... :cheers

chefhawk · **Joined:** Wed May 30, 2007 7:22 pm **Posts:** 316

wow, hopefully a great happy ending is in sight....
keep us all posted.

cheers

Pantheragem · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:08 pm

Glad to hear things may be looking up. Looking forward to seeing pics too!

mcmaul · **Posted:** Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:45 pm

Ok guys, here are some updated pics of the helmet-

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=3 ... 556&page=2

I cannat believe it's the same helmet!! :cheers

Too Much Garlic · **Posted:** Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:07 pm

Glad there's finally some progress on this. Has he given any reason whatsoever on the lack of communication these past months?

I'm not getting anything from that page either.

mcmaul · **Posted:** Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:45 pm

Oops!! Sorry guys, here they are-

Alex has started the chequerboard paint scheme today, so hopefully, this will be done very soon.
I think it looks tons better.

mcmaul · **Posted:** Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:52 pm

Carsten, I have not asked why it's taken so long, I am happy enough to know it's finally underway. What do you guys think?? :cheers

Too Much Garlic · **Posted:** Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:43 am

Looking great. With the black on you can really see all the warping on the face.

illbethere1 wrote:

This face signature has a high # DPLX orgin written all over it. It's pretty much an easy fix..... may as well do it right.

The source of the original VM V2 was a 20th C, something a far bit better than a DP DLX, but the warping on this copy is likely caused by the crappy work done by the recaster.

mcmaul · **Posted:** Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:29 pm

Agree, Carsten, the lid is a vm02 recast, and the end product is not up to vm02 standards, but forget not, lads, this was almost tossed into the bin as an after thought!! Alex is fixing the neck, and the face was blacked up to bring out the blemishes, etc.

T-VIRUS · **Posted:** Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:12 am

Hey mcmaul...great to see this is coming along for you. Very glad to see something going in a positive direction for ya. :cheers

mcmaul · **Posted:** Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:46 pm

Guys, it is finished...

To say I am amazed and immensley pleased is an understatement. Being removed from the SLD is nought but a cough in a thunderstorm, seeing this done is the best news ever.

Thanks Alex, dear boy!!

CSMacLaren · **Posted:** Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:44 pm

Nice! Can you rephotograph it 6 feet back but zoomed in without any cropping? Have the mask positioned as if looking directly into the camera.

mcmaul · **Posted:** Sat Sep 13, 2008 7:20 am

Hiya guys, it's not me holding it, it's alex. I ain't got the helmet yet. I don't know how you coulda straightened the mouth out, but knowing you lads, anything is possible. I will photograph it when i get it back. Bear in mind that this was a complete piece of junk.

CSMacLaren · **Posted:** Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:02 pm

Och, yes, there are definitely ways but unfortunately they have to be implemented before painting. Well, at least the bottom lip looks a bit like a Don Post. I've always fancied the slight upward curve.

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