Aero-M Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Got about 4 weeks to wait for it, I have asked him for a very detailed helmet based on the film donnie darko. Some of the ideas and colours we have spoken about are going to be incredible. Really can't wait to see it Im sure anyone who knows about airbrushing will know who darren is. Watch this space for the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Do you mind me asking how much it's costing you? And is it MSA-certified? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Do you mind me asking how much it's costing you? And is it MSA-certified? He is charging me £345, which compared to some quotes I have had is exceptional. Jlf design quoted me £1050 for the same job, he paints lewis hamiltons helmets. Darren has a really good reputation and has done some very high profile work like james bond films, executive jets, major car manufacturers etc Not sure what the msa certified means? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 In for the pics mate if its a top job i may consider this aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 In for the pics mate if its a top job i may consider this aswell! I knew I wanted it done when I brought my yellow ride before you buy arai rx7gp. As donnie darko is my favourite film it made sense, plus it will be nice knowing it's probably the only one in the world based on that film, I have searched the tinternet trying to find another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 He is charging me £345, which compared to some quotes I have had is exceptional. Jlf design quoted me £1050 for the same job, he paints lewis hamiltons helmets. Darren has a really good reputation and has done some very high profile work like james bond films, executive jets, major car manufacturers etc Not sure what the msa certified means? Interesting. That's brilliant value. I've been looking to get my race lid sprayed for ages but like you have been given some silly quotes. The MSA bit means is it OK for competitive racing... but I suppose if he does Hamilton's lids then it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Interesting. That's brilliant value. I've been looking to get my race lid sprayed for ages but like you have been given some silly quotes. The MSA bit means is it OK for competitive racing... but I suppose if he does Hamilton's lids then it is. Darren doesn't do hamiltons lids that's jlf. He does do other racing drivers though. He has a website and if you search for darren horton design you can see some of the work he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Darren doesn't do hamiltons lids that's jlf. He does do other racing drivers though. He has a website and if you search for darren horton design you can see some of the work he does. Ah yes, I misread that. Will give him a Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 in for the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Ah yes, I misread that. Will give him a Google. If you look at the batman and fifi helmets them that's the sort of blue/black pearl colours mine will mainly be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 Well its nearly finished! Just received some more pictures and its amazing so far, the budget has gone up considerably but will be well worth it. I will upload all the pictures after I pick it up on wednesday. CANT WAIT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Well it is finally done, I'm blown away. The quality and attention to detail is incredible the pictures really dont do it justice, once the sunlight hits it the pearls all come out. He had laid the images out perfectly and done such things as put veins in the eyes and othe complex details you wouldn't expect. The final price... well it went up a bit from the original 335 to a whooping £600, but it is a one off piece of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Here are some of the prep pictures he sent me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 When I saw the first picture, I thought the theme was the Twilight films! Very nicely done that, and a great film (Donnie Darko, not the Twilights ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 When I saw the first picture, I thought the theme was the Twilight films! Very nicely done that, and a great film (Donnie Darko, not the Twilights ) Thanks, he has captured the film really well with those 3 images, the colours work so well also. It is my favourite film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Not at all how I expected it to be, but that's some amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Turism0 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 My bro had his helmet done by Richard Stevens who does the majority of World Superbike and Moto GP riders lids http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/30273_10150186929430517_600895516_12566653_959794_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/30273_10150186929440517_600895516_12566654_5969849_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/30273_10150186929450517_1912245_n.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/30273_10150186929460517_600895516_12566656_2116331_n.jpg http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/30273_10150186929495517_600895516_12566660_5608078_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 WOW! Lovely work. Looks great Some people spend a fortune on an dusty old picture that hangs off a wall. I'm totally agree with you to have art on something practical like thats is a very neat idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Looks great mate my mate dave fisher of flyin fish heli training does all this as well he is world class at airbrush does all my heli canopys But can do any thing he is amazing too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 WOW! Lovely work. Looks great Some people spend a fortune on an dusty old picture that hangs off a wall. I'm totally agree with you to have art on something practical like thats is a very neat idea. Thanks Ed. Now to get matching helicopter canopies lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Great detail! He done an amazing job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 That is awesome dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Thanks Ed. Now to get matching helicopter canopies lol I did that once. LOL Had a guy in the US spray a canopy like a WW2 Japanese fighter with bullet holes and weathering etc.... Had the frame painted in red and all matching components. Looks so smart. Faulty speed control made the power snatch and the blades folded clipping the canopy and cracked a nice chunk off. Gutted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 That looks sweet! seen alot of his work in the past. He painted Jason Farrows 300zx (the beast) The alien designs looks mental which he produces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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