Scott M.
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The technique is great. I think the pauldron is a nice variation, just that it's dirty a lot compared to the chest is all.
Great work Scott!
The pauldron does look a bit more dirty than anything else. Also, don't forget to dirty your gun.
Agreed. I will be brushing it off this week to make it more in line with the rest of the armor. I still need to dirty the pack and gun, so I will get that done before the weekend.
thats a good lookin t-21 where did you get it?
A good gentlemen of the 501st site. It is a resin gun, so on the heavy side, but I have a Cushman DLT-19 just starting to take shape.
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Looks really good. Backpack looks great! I would take a lot of the dirt off the pauldron, though. I think it's too dusty looking, but it's up to you.
Thanks for the input, that is why I asked. I have a feeling a lot will come off, and I also agree it looks a little "heavy" on the dirt.
Very nice! Remember that dirt usually sticks in corners, not so much on exposed surfaces!
Yea, I was trying to focus on the cracks more, but my technique needs practice. I hope to dirty up the pack today.
Thanks again for all the comments. I will post an update of the pack when I get it a little more "used."
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I wanted to show off a little something I been working on. Let me know what you think:
I am waiting to get my TD designation and then I will submit for Deployment over here when that comes through, but I just wanted to share a little of what I have been doing here and there. Feel free to provide any feedback or suggestions. I certainly have been very grateful for all the help I have received here so far, so keep it comin'. I know I need to trim the strap for the BFG, but I just cannot decide how I want to attach it, thus my hesitance.
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Here it is....
I will be submitting my pics shortly for my TD designation, as well as Deployment status, so stay tuned!!!
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Got back from registering the kids and went right to work!!!
Here is the exhaust tubing prior to painting.
You will notice the top white tube is much larger than the 3/4" coupler. After I cut it, I checked more of the reference pis here and realized it was way too short. I used a piece of 1" PVC, and cut it to match. I think it looks much better. I also added the zip tie for the "band" effect on the top.
After that I filled the side tubes with some of the Great Stuff for Windows. In looking at pics, I really thought this mirrored what the side tubes looked like the best. Others may disagree, and I am cool with that.
After that, I placed the exhaust tube in the housing, and glued it on. I did realize that I had too long a tube, and had to cut an inch off the bottom. Not a big deal, but it certainly pays to check the reference photos!!!
Now, finally paint:
I think it turned out really well. Thanks again Seth for a great box, and thanks to Mike for the great directions for the box and triangles on the housing. Now I just need to let the sun dry the paint, mount the part to the top box, add the screws and shoot another coat of pain over it so the screws are black.
Stay tuned, more to come soon!!!
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OK, I got my Exhaust port from Seth this week (SWEETNESS!!!), and I have been making some progress. I decided I would use Spa tubing for the upper pipe, and I am also adding an extra 3/4" coupler with an angle cut later (hopefully later today). Here are the parts as they sit now:
Here is the side with the triangle mounts (I have not sanded/Dremeled these yet, so they are a little rough).
And, this is the inside mount I made for the tube. It is a 1" coupler, with a 3/4" coupler inside that, in which the exhaust tube will fit. I added the bolts inside for added strength and to get it to stand off from the pack.
I am off to register the boys for baseball, then it is back to the lair to try and get this wrapped up. I hope to start weathering tonight. I appreciate all the encouragement and feedback I have received here. I will be ready to apply for my deployment as soon as I get my pics done and this pack complete.
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OK, I made some good progress recently, and I am 90% of the way there. Here is my pack (sans exhaust tube).
The last pic really shows the UK cistern (Thanks Rachel again!!!), modded up with the mushroom cap and burger stackers. I think it turned out pretty good, but I am looking for your input and criticisms. I still need to add some Good Stuff foam in the small tunes on the side, and shoot another coat of pain to get it all black.
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Keep in mind, our poll has to do with Elite standards, not general acceptance. I think we can try to educate, but it will be hard to force the FX issue on 501st acceptance until the CRL is more up to date.
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If you look at the first post, it is there. I used the Tupperware lid, and used a 1" screw to attach it. I placed the screw though the lid, added a nut, then added the black HDPE circle behind it, another nut, and then drilled a hole in the mortar tube, and a final nut inside, topped off with hot glue on the threads.
Hope this makes sense.
Scott
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OK, more updates:
First, i decided to do the Move Along pack before it was in Mos Eisley. Basically, on the trooper in the Dune Sea, so it is missing the tape on the lower box, and I have decided to add the tube on the left side of the pack:
Start of tube:
Then with it attached to the frame:
I also completed my bee stinger, and have that attached (I will paint the screws black once I get the black out)
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I decided to go ultra screen accurate, and I added the wire holding the radio face on the box:
I believe once I get the cistern done and installed, it should look just right.
I do have an exhaust port coming from Seth (Thanks man!!!), and that will complete the parts needed. My hope is to be ready for St. Patty's day for the parade here in Denver.
Please keep the feedback coming. I so appreciate everyone's suggestions, comments and ideas.
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Cool. Thanks for the info. As I said, I am not TS expert, so I was just wondering.
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OK, maybe I need to spend some time on the Blizzard Force forums, but aren't the shoulder bells on this pisc upside down? Maybe the commander is done differently, but it seems the block detail should be on the lower part of the bell.
Just curious?????
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It will be interesting if he relies. I know TE posted about 3 weeks ago on an unrelated topic, but that was about it. Right about the time we and MEPD came out with the recasting stance, both Matt and Gino stopped posting.
Best of luck, bro!!!
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Here is one I could find:
http://www.mepd.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2601
I could have sworn there was another one by MH that also spoke about it, but I cannot find it. Here is mine, prior to painting:
I used 1/2" ID (inside diameter) PVC, 3/4" ID black tubing, and a black 3/4" chair leg cap. I paid about $4 at Lowe's for the parts. I will paint it black and add it to the side of the pack as soon as the weather gets warm enough for me to paint.
Hope this helps,
Scott
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Ok, made some more progress:
Here is a shot of my Cistern modified (Thanks Rachel!!!)
Here is a pic of the whole pack in its current state:
Also, looking at the bottles, I did try the Wet Ones (finally found some) to replace the Clorox bottles
So what do you think? I feel that neither bottle is right, where the first (painted) is too long, but the Wet one bottle is too short.
I plan on using Bondo to fill in the gaps for the cistern, and Seth is hooking me up with the exhaust part, so I am making good progress. I also have a bee stinger, but still need to paint it, and Colorado has been too cold lately to do that.
I do appreciate all the help and suggestions and parts many of you have provided. I am also working on my new TK armor, so weathering my armor is not too far off.
Thanks again all,
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I have been told these are split rivets. I have no way to confirm this, but when I saw them used on a set of armor, they looked really close.
Scott
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Where was the BFG from, what's it made out of? Rather sweet-looking....
It is resin. I got it off the 501st forum site from a brother trooper. Good unit and good price.
PS your Wet Wipes blue tubs look a bit "long"?
Thanks, I will look into that, and measure them
Thanks for the suggestion.
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I know this is for packs, but I had an update, and thought I would combine.
Got my cistern today (Thanks Rachel!!!), so I will be working on that soon.
AND.............. MY BFG Arrived!!!
My son took a pic of me taking it right out of the box. It still needs some work, but there is nothing better than a huge freakin' gun!!!
More to follow.
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I just got a set of custom under armor from Wyatt over on the FISD, and it is SWEET!!
He does custom jobs that include the neck seal, and this is an awesome idea. He has been running ebay auctions so as not to get too burned out.
Just another option.
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Tubestripes take guts (for me anyway) to paint. Looks great so far!
If you (or anyone else) needs a "negative" in order to paint tube stripes, please let me know. I would be happy to use some extra vinyl and cut some out. Since you do not care about the color, I can use extra stuff that I have, and then just remove the stripes, leaving the negative.
Scott
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My trays are 13 3/8" wide and 9 1/4" high. Both are the same size, with the five rib tray on the bottom. This measurement includes the lips, or edges.
Hope this helps.
Scott
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Great start Scott! I'm sure it will come out sweet. Does this mean you have another set of armor in the works, or will you give up the TK?
NO WAY!!! I will be a TK till I die, but I wanted to expand my horizons, so the TD was the armor for 2008. I do not have the armor yet, and will not weather the existing FX until I get it (want to make sure I have armor to troop in). As soon as I get the new stuff, I will start weathering. Already working on the bucket and pack, so I have a few things to keep me busy.
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Several places.
Seed trays from a local armor builder (I am doing his decals for his armor, so it was a nice exchange)
The radio I got from Crashman here, as well as the mushroom caps.
The Mortar tube is a 2" piece of ABS, with the white parts from a Thermal Detonator kit for a TK.
The radar dish I also got from a local guy.
The backpack frame is from a local army surplus store
The round containers are Clorox wipes (Target does not carry Wet ones any more, it seems)
Finally, the black box is an old Wahl trimmer box. It is almost the perfect size, and has the ridges that are more accurate than the flat boxes.
I think that is it. I still have the bee stinger which is not pictured, but I got a faucet cover from Wal Mart and then used the JC Whittney funnel spout.
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Here are some in progress pics of my up and coming sandy pack. Feedback and suggestions are certainly welcome.
Here are a few pics of the back half of the seed trays and the pack frame.
Here is my radio faceplate and the parts for the mortar tube:
A few pics of the lower tray, and adding the radio faceplate:
Now for todays pics, with the mortar tube compete and some of the upper tray:
I am waiting on my cistern (Thanks Rachel), and looking to figure out the small back box on the far right. Bee stinger is coming along, but I will have to repaint it.
Let the comments begin!!!
Gettin' dirty
in Sandtrooper Armor
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OK, you guys are animals!!! Here is my first round with the lighter earth on the pack. I will see how it looks in the sun tomorrow, and maybe add some darker stuff.
Here is a shot with less flash:
Keep the feedback comin'