pandatrooper Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 Thanks a lot guys, glad you like it. I hope you find the tutorial helpful! Thanks Rolf! Those comments mean a lot coming from you, I'm glad you approve! More progress to come, I'm rigging up the speaker / electronics, and then it's on to final weathering (my favorite part!) Now I just need to build my TD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Wow!!!! The attention to detail is amazing!!! Awesome work there Terry!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuntmanmike Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 This is a great tutorial, can't wait to see it finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Like I already said on FISD, that build is amazing. All from scratch, very impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 Thanks guys! Wait till you see the electronics and the finished weathering. I think you'll like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir david Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 WOW!!!!! er.....WOW! what can i say?........ AMAZING DETAILING THERE BRO!! B) uber cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Haven't updated this in a while, but I finally got a chance to weather the blaster and assemble the final parts. After the previous paint work (see thread) I did a black wash and sponged off the excess, so that the back filled all the nooks and crannies. After that came some highlight weathering using silver dry brushing, along with fake "chips" in the paint. I glued on the cooling fins, and weathered them using silver, bronze and black. I have also assembled the rear sight. Close up of the front sight cover and cooling fins Rear view of sight in action! Close up of front sight cover weathered Close up of front sight. I also added 2 WWII replica Enfield slings like the original ones used in ANH. Left side receiver view I weathered the side grip panels and the stock with a combination of black, burnt umber and burnt sienna acrylics. Before applying the paint, I bashed the stock with a screwdriver handle and head from various angles to create "dents" and crevices for the black paint to sit. Then highlighted it with the lighter colors. I have added the greeblies for the "gun lube" cap and reservoir. I know the rear sling mount is the wrong one, but I'll use this one for now until I can find a more screen accurate version. Completed T-21 I still have a couple of small greeblies to make (front ring around barrel, those oval things where the stock is joined to the receiver) but those can come later. Good enough for trooping now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 WOW!!!!!! THATS AWESOME!!!! feel free to build one for me anytime you want...ive got a few bucks I would def throw your way for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 WOW!!!!!! THATS AWESOME!!!! feel free to build one for me anytime you want...ive got a few bucks I would def throw your way for it Thanks Rick, glad you like it. Unfortunately, I don't think I would scratch build another one like this. There's so many hours invested into this build, it was crazy! However, having built one this way - I now know where some shortcuts and time savings could be made while maintaining the quality. I find you always learn so much after you've built something once, the second build goes faster and is more detailed, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elder Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Sweet Panda! Lovely detailing and a superb paintjob. A +++++++, at the very least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headcount Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 HoLeeee Cow, Terry. That sucker looks real! Very nice job with the build, the paint, and the weathering. I love how you used paint to simulate the milling cuts around the circumference of the barrel and other bits. Brilliantly simple. Very well done. *Edited to fix a wierd auto-censor* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 AWESOME!!!!! That looks just perfect! Man, you are a true artist... I cant imagine how could it be more perfect! Congrats on an AMAZING build bro!! I know I could be in a LOT of trouble with law enforcement if carrying that around on the streets in Mexico. It looks just real. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us Terry. Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenthork Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 wow i missed the topic in may! very amazing works!! all these details... a true succes like always with you Terry, you are really talentuous!! congrats for the build of this beauty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARAKYEL Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Your paintjob is a masterpice, a few parts and pieces could have been done better, but every your next T-21 will look better and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostbite Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 That is an amazing looking weapon Terry, just unbelievable! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obievon Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Looks Fantastic. Thanks for another idea for a winter project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Glad you guys like it! I finally have a BFG to compliment my TD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD6187 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 very very best t21 Panda!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir david Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 thanx for the excellent blueprints bro! i'll post progress pics soon of the 2 T-21'S I'M BUILDING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 Added video with electronics upgrade to this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headcount Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Out-freakin'-standing, Terry! It seems like everything you put your hand to comes out amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jango 5204 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Wow! Be right back, gotta go clean my pants. Badazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Jesus christ Terry, is there anything you can't do? Awesome work! Now mass produce them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcoat Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Quite possibly the best thing Ive seen to date. I plan on starting on this project this month and yours is the main one I will follow. wow!!! Just WOW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quebectrooper Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Its nice to have in my hands a half done blaster and a great tutorial from the same guy. Now i just need to follow the instructions here and finish it. Thanks Terry. Now please go make us another great tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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