Kazarak Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 5 hours ago, Airborne Trooper said: Welcome, Chris. We have some great members in FL that I am sure will be there to help you along your way. A few things to remember, take your time building and most importantly, have fun doing it! You definitely made the right decision to go sandie! Many of us used acrylic paint to weather but there are many that also went with fullers. Look at some weathering threads and decide for yourself. I hope to see your build thread shortly! If you need any help, you can always PM me if you like. Thanks! I actually have both the paints and the fuller's on hand, still researching the techniques, both seem proven to have a great outcome with that dirty / 3d look. Saw you're from "upstate" I lived in Rochester, and Carmel NY back in the day, then move east in to CT. Then got sick of the cold lol, and came down here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 On 9/22/2017 at 9:07 PM, Kazarak said: Thanks! I actually have both the paints and the fuller's on hand, still researching the techniques, both seem proven to have a great outcome with that dirty / 3d look. Saw you're from "upstate" I lived in Rochester, and Carmel NY back in the day, then move east in to CT. Then got sick of the cold lol, and came down here. Yeah, I'm in the Albany area. I was brought up here from NC by my wife after I left the military. I am a Georgia boy so I HATE the Winters up here. 30 more years until retirement and I'll move back south lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens6 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Welcome......Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoth Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Hello and thanks for accepting me. I'm Juho from Uppsala, Sweden and Ive been scouting around here for some time. Had the 501st Legion in my mind for several years now. So now I'm waiting for my RS Propmasters Sandtrooper armor to arrive. Well i went for the full commission this time. So hopefully i can be a proud member in the near future and go trooping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyTrooperDotCom Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Welcome Juho! Good luck on your build, keep us posted on your progress. Looking forward to meeting you in the sandbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Welcome to the boards all!! Enjoy your stay in the Imperial sandbox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoth Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Thanks! Looking forward to be in the sandbox!Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoth Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Thanks! Looking forward to be in the sandbox!Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henselmonster Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Welcome to the new recruits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762s Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 hello troopers! im from virginia, and joined up back in early july with my local garrison and with the pathfinders. although a biker scout will be my first build, im still waiting on parts to show up so, during the waiting/downtime i decided to go ahead and sign up with all the detachments within the 501st that i could. browse the forums around the 501st and see possibly what might be my next build. thanks for accepting me and hope to see some of you all out there someday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyTrooperDotCom Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 1 hour ago, 762s said: hello troopers! im from virginia, and joined up back in early july with my local garrison and with the pathfinders. although a biker scout will be my first build, im still waiting on parts to show up so, during the waiting/downtime i decided to go ahead and sign up with all the detachments within the 501st that i could. browse the forums around the 501st and see possibly what might be my next build. thanks for accepting me and hope to see some of you all out there someday! Hey there 762s, I'm in VA too...in Inferno Squad (Northern VA). Hope we get to troop together some day. Good luck on your build. Enjoy your stay at the MEPD, we've got an excellent group here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasse Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Thought I might re-introduce myself, since I’ve been afk for, drumroll, 6 years I’ve had an ATA kit, Dirtyboy Move Along backpack, various pouches etc etc sitting in the loft of my garage ever since we moved here. Moving, new jobs, kids etc just got in the way - until now! I’ve also got a complete all alu R2, just need foot drives and paint. But I think I’ll wait until my son can join in on the work. My TD on the other hand is currently all over our kitchen and living room, only some small details and weathering left and I’m ready for the 501st and then deployment here. Am building to MEPD standards from the get go, so hopefully that will go smoothly. Am dreading the weathering a bit, but am a trained artist/designer so I know my way around acrylics. Anyone done a combo of acrylics and fullers earth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I've seen a few people do a combo but I prefer acrylics alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deckard1138 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 That’s how I weathered mine, acrylics then fullers earth. Then I went back in and would tint some of the fullers earth with acrylics. I was a professional illustrator for years and worked in the toy industry. I kind of looked at the armor as one big model. I think a combo of the two mediums gives you a nice real world feel. I used liquitex acrylics, raw umber/Payne’s grey and the 2nd coat was a mix of raw umber/raw sienna. Also added some 50% grey and pencil at the end. Looking forward to see your finished armor!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattoodude414 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Hi all im Art from Ct and im very excited to become a Tk HWT , i ordered my armor and im excited to being my build ... i hope this is the right forum for the trooper i want to build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 HWT belongs to First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment (FISD) @ www.whitearmor.net. Not too late to go real dirty and stay with us though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Welcome all to the MEPD troops!! I hope you will enjoy your stay and become a regular in the cantina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 20 hours ago, tattoodude414 said: Hi all im Art from Ct and im very excited to become a Tk HWT , i ordered my armor and im excited to being my build ... i hope this is the right forum for the trooper i want to build 3 hours ago, Airborne Trooper said: HWT belongs to First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment (FISD) @ www.whitearmor.net. Not too late to go real dirty and stay with us though! Exactly, the HWT belong to the FISD but you could always go for a battlefront Magmatrooper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattoodude414 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 On 10/30/2017 at 11:54 AM, dutchy said: Exactly, the HWT belong to the FISD but you could always go for a battlefront Magmatrooper i would love to stay with being dirty .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 37 minutes ago, tattoodude414 said: i would love to stay with being dirty .. Then going for a sandtrooper is the way to go..or one of the other exciting new costumes that have found their home in the MEPD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus ' tiny ' Zeitvogel Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Hi there, I am Markus from the German Garrison. I troop since a few month and now I am looking forward to get my PO Status. Best Regards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Lots of SWAT and PO members in the German Garrison to assist you. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Awesome looking kit, welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Welcome to the MEPD Markus! You're already a great looking sandie and with the help from the other lads from germany you'll definitley reach PO and SWAT status if that's your aim. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Yeah Bro, we'll take care of you and get you there in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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