Koryu1212(Dan D) Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Following Pandatroopers tutorial I began the weathering process. Liquitex acrylic paints used were: Burnt Umber straight from the tube. “Oily” mixture of Burnt Umber, Mars Black and Unbleached Titanium White.Applied burnt umber with weathering sponge, and using a damp, brown t-shirt I began removing the paint...Results from burnt umber pass...Repeat process utilizing “oily” mixture...Final results for helmet...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koryu1212(Dan D) Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Same weathering process for the suit. I did the helmet first because I thought it would be easier to match suit to helmet Burnt umber pass...“Oily” mixture...Pouches were distressed using sandpaper and baking soda. Canvas belt and shoulder straps were done using “dry brush” techniques with both paint mixtures. Pauldron was done using watered down acrylics and baking soda...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koryu1212(Dan D) Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Helmet padding was installed using a combination of an ACH pad-set and neoprene...I also lined most of the interior with neoprene, which added a lot of stability to the helmet. Acorn nuts were used to cover the internal screws and I also installed a set of Henry’s helmet fans that are powered via usb, lipstick sized power banks. Switches and wires are hidden with some really cool looking cable covers I found on amazon...The “S” seal is held in place via compression...I left approximately 1” extra length and pushed that against the other end of the seal. So far it’s not been an issue with putting the helmet on or taking it off. Extra hook Velcro is for my Aker microphone that is connected to an iComm/Aker 1506 amp located in my chest...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koryu1212(Dan D) Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 And one month from the day I opened my BBB...my Garrison has told me I set some kind of record Wasn’t my intention to try and be done in any hurry, I was just enjoying the process...If anyone has any questions, please feel free to post on this thread, or PM me...and if anyone sees me out trooping, please feel free to ask questions. I really hope that this will help any new builds out there as much as any other build/WIP threads out there helped me! Koryu1212(Dan D) TD-15169Imperial Sands Garrison Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 A really nice endresult I must say. A personal note, I'd try to tone down the weathering a bit to give it a more natural look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koryu1212(Dan D) Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 A really nice endresult I must say. A personal note, I'd try to tone down the weathering a bit to give it a more natural look.Well...I’ve had a lot of positive reaction to the look, but I get what you’re saying as it was my first time I kinda wound up with a more stylized, sharper dirty look, but as I’ve read on here weathering is sorta personal and it’s grown on me...Would this effect my ability to “Deploy” once I get a backpack?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 No it definitely won't and weathering is certainly a matter of personal taste, I always say that too. So if you are happy with it leave it as is bro', no problem whatsoever. It will only be of importance when you decide to go for SWAT. Keep up the good work and hope to see you within the officers ranks at a later stage! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Looks cool, I like your helmet, although the paintruns are a little too exaggerated, but I do get your point: "larger than life" The only thing I don't really like is the fact that there is still too much gleaming white in between the dirty areas, if you would like to change that, give it a wash with some watered down earth-colour paint. Keep up the good work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salshred Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Hey bro the suit looks great! Are you in the San Diego Garrison? I live in San Diego and will be submitting photos for my TK soon. Also have another kit that I want to make into a TD. Your thread is very helpful!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koryu1212(Dan D) Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 7 minutes ago, salshred said: Hey bro the suit looks great! Are you in the San Diego Garrison? I live in San Diego and will be submitting photos for my TK soon. Also have another kit that I want to make into a TD. Your thread is very helpful! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful and yes I’m in the Imperial Sands Garrison! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salshred Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Awesome. I haven’t come across too many Imperial Sand’s here or WhiteArmor. I’m hoping my kit comes soon so I can start the TD process. Looking forward to the weathering the most. I think everything Star Wars should look beat up and battle worn haha. Also hope I can get my photos to the GML soon and get basic approval. Would love to be part of an actual troop instead of walking around my house all day Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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