Lee Jones Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Hi guys... Any comments appreciated. Wanted to start a thread here for extra feedback etc. My name is Lee Jones and I am a member of the UKG who has been building a new TD from scratch pretty much, for the last few months. My armour is from Dorset Trooper except the helmet which is Trooperbay. I have pouches and a T-21 made by Anthony Bailey and pauldron and other pouches from Jay Parsons. Backpack is a dirty boy one...I have incorporated a mp3 player and speaker for the mos eisley loop and added a custom cover on the radio dial. Building the actual armour was tricky and a great learning experience. Weathering has been fun but not quite finished yet as need to match bits up more accurately. My lid was built by the master Dave Harris who has been a great help with my build along with Smally and other members of the UKG. Please feel free to comment or any suggestions welcome. I can see from my pics that my thighs need to be a little higher to lessen the gap but this was only a initial text fit and I'm happy with everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lee Jones Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Having trouble uploading pics...sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lee Jones Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Test fit and weathering.... I've noticed in alot of photo's that the weathering on a lot of our sandtroopers doesn't really show to much so have chosen to deliberately go quite dark and dirty. I know it is a personal choice but wanted to stand out from the TK's when out trooping with them as much as possible. [ur[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Looks like you'll be joining the ranks of the BP soon. Armor looks great, weathering as well too! btw..Throw your boots in the garden and kick them around for a few minutes, they are so shiney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Looking good brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrooper Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I agree with Dutchy. Looks great but the boots need some more dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Looks awesome man! Brand new boots!!!!!!!! Weathering looks great to man, welcome to the sand pits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jones Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Thanks for the positive comments!!!! Sorry, I should have explained...the boots had only been painted white at that point and only stuck them on to see how they fitted with the lower legs. They were then weathered too you'll be glad to know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadvision Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Love this job. The weathering is nice. And I'm in love with the caked on sand look you got on the pack. How?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jones Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Thank you..so glad you like what I've done so far. For the pack I've used sand coloured acrylic lightly sponged in some places..plus watered down black on the blue parts to simulate oil or grease.Also brushed some parts. .where I thought sand may gather with a very watered down paint solution and quickly sprinkled actual sand onto it, then brushed away excess. The radio dial is brushed with silver to give a antique worn look. Can post more pics later if you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadvision Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I would definitely love to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jones Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Ok..shall take some when I get home from work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Mout Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Good job....really like your amor...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jones Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Here you go Isaac...sorry not great but a little hectic today!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loski Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Very good looks like you have just got back from a long long posting in a galaxy far way Top stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jones Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 First try on of complete armour...maybe pre-clearance pics to see what you guys think? Sorry photos are not great but they were taken at night at home..will get some clearer ones soon. Have got to used to my TS I think and forgotten how uncomfortable this is to wear!! Need to adjust a few things..add foam in places...maybe change backpack straps as the shoulders don't seem to sit right with the ones I have. Also how do people keep the shoulder ammo pouch in position as mine kept slipping down? Anyways...please comment if you can as I'd love some feedback....know packpack not straight ..was just a quick try on for photo purposes and to get a feel for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 SO GOOD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthgrace Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I love your weathering. great job! What, no blue milk in the kitchen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jones Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 All drunk doing the weathering!! Thanks for comments guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3laton3 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Looking good Lee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jones Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Thank you. Think I should out in for clearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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