Rick,
I think you're right, I don't see many oily/grimey TD's on the west coast. Perhaps not yet at least! Thanks! There are many people on this forum who definitely deserve recognition for helping me out. In fact let me go ahead and name off who and why!
pandatrooper (fisd/mepd) - your guides and tutorials made my first build much easier/enjoyale then without (I'm sure of it!)
rougetrooper (fisd/mepd) - helping me with personalized diagrams and feedback throughout my build
quartermaster (mepd) - pointing me in the right direction when I needed help from fellow troopers and sandy's. also for my AWESOME Captain's backpack! I will have to buy you a beer one day!
woodchuck (mepd) - kick *** t-21 seen above!
zadokk (mepd) - thanks for helping with the leather pouches
troopermaster (mepd) - helping me out with the pieces needed to complete my ab plate modification
scootch (fisd) - my cap-w lid
tkittell (fisd) - thanks for the canvas belt
tk-4261 (fisd) - squirrel fans
Thank you everybody who I mentioned above once again! Sorry if I missed anyone, but this is one terrific community to be apart of!
thanks!
These are the only two paints I used. I did a total of two passes with the tutorial Terry (pandatrooper) made. Just paint, sponge brush, cloth, and most importantly time. This was my third attempt at weathering.. It probably won't take most people that many times, I'm REALLY a noob at painting. The last time I got any recognition for art was back in the 3rd grade for a contest.. lol.
I tried it a few times before I riveted it, but based on my height and the way the armor fits that was actually the best place. Even my sniper knee plate has a piece of ABS angled so that the plate with sit slightly forward to avoid getting caught. =(
Dang!!! Busted!! lol jk. It's just the way the weathering came out..
Below is the image you requested. You can see my backpack has been leaving its marks.
Thank you sir!