Sandbucket

I used Krylon "SUEDE" and a touch of Walmat 97cent flat black . Working in area that I thought would clooect dirt from sweat and just plain old can't get clean spots. Working on one piece at a time would mist the area that I thought would collect the dust and dirt. Then apply a few more layers to where the dirt I wanted to be the heaviest. Then if I wanted a little Carbon scoreing I very lightly hit it wit a shot of flt blk. then I wet sanded in a circular motion to get the desired effect. I liked this paint because it has a little texture to it. On the helmet you will see a rust looking color which awas a rust primer . but I stoped useing it because it did not look right to me. Now this is just my personal view. Sand troopers a not slobs. Now we may have a few violations in our jackets that got us stationed to the Arm Pit of the gallaxy, but we are still soldiers of the Empire and must report to our C.O. or X.O. So I belaeve that we would still try to do a quick wipe down to look as smart as possible , to maybe get that transfer to Endor. I guess what I am saying is a little dirt gos a long way. It would be interesting to get other views on whow much is enough.

Sent off the required photos to the Central Garrison. I would also like to enlist in the MEPD . Who will I report to when I recieve my tk/td #

OK, That was fun. This was the fist time that I had all of the armor on. Things that I learned and can fix. 1. My ammo pouch riding up under my helmet(removed it for photo) 2. Armor must be put on in an exact order. 3. sweat 4 pinching= trimming 5.sweating 6. fans are a must 6.did I say pinching and sweating Now for something i don't no how to fix. My chest plate keeps pushing my helmet up and I can not see.

Did not the Swiss have one that was very simular, and it would be a lot cheaper, and easier to find.

And I almost forgot to mention the back pack!

The hard armor is finished, and weathered. All of the snap system is in exept for two snaps on the thigh armor garder belt straps. I am waiting untill I get my body suit to set the length. And I will get some photos to the 501st HQ for my TK/TD#. Now for my MEPD application, can some one tell me the procedure. I think I have everything I need . Flat lenses TD AB plate Ammo pouch Knee plate BFG's Binoculars Pauldon Oh, and Dirt

She said she would be an armor wrangler. But that was it.

Started weathering , so I guess I will order my body suit this week. My wife looked at me the other night and giggled and walked off, when I was doing a test fit. When I went and asked her what was so funny she said " you're just a big 45 year old kid." So is that wrong I said. "No, I am just glad to see you have found something that you enjoy." Thank you all, for the help you have given me in something that I do enjoy. And may this hobby build many friendships. Enough of this, lets all go shoot up a Sandcrawler.

Left this mod for last, the one I was most worried about was the easiest.

Finished up the construction of the armor this evening , but have a problem. The left thigh piece went into a flat oval. and I can not get it round. I have heated shaped over and over and it just will not round out . I can live with it but it just bugs me . And too I scared myself when the inside lip curled up form the heat, Dodged a blaster bolt there. Any ideas?

Thanks Guy, I will stick to my date of April 15. So I won't go tearing in to the Oreos just yet. I have waited this long to finish the Armor up. I can hold out a few more weeks. (stay on target) just a few more... ( stay on target) just a......AARRGHHHHHHhhhhhhhh...........

Here is a photo of the heavy duty suspenders I got at Home Depot. I went with them not for the heavy duty part but for the width for comfort, and the clasps woked well for the attachment I wanted to use . Anice clean cut slot in the armor and snap. I do have a question How big does a person have to be before they look ridiculas in the armor. As you all know by now I am wanting to loose some weight before the final assembly. I am 6'1" amd have a 40 " waist. I have heard the phrase everybody looks good in the armor. but where is the line? And what do I need to get down to, so I won't stand out in a unit.

Thanks to "old sarge" for the specs. Just doing some odds and ends while trying to loose some weight before I dosome shim work and dirty it up. [/img]

I want to make sure I understand this procedure befor I try it on my armor. The mustard is applied to the armor in a random pattern, let dry and it acts as a friskit or mask when painting the earth tones and blast burns to the armor . Then the mustard that protected the armor from the unwanted paint is simply wiped away.

I want to make sure I understand this procedure befor I try it on my armor. The mustard is applied to the armor in a random pattern, let dry and it acts as a friskit or mask when painting the earth tones and blast burns to the armor . Then the mustard that protected the armor from the unwanted paint is simply wiped away.