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Have a look at this video. I can't say more about it without ruining it. https://vimeo.com/126560247

I agree with Dutchy. Looks great but the boots need some more dirt.

Congrats! It was a long time coming.

Added weathering to the hand plates.

If you go SWAT, you will have to match a specific character in the movie - such as pauldron color, matching pouches and weapon. For deployed/police officer you can do what ever pauldron color/pouch combination you want.

In case it hasn't been said, thanks for posting the pic Ruggero (even though you've unleashed a ton of chaos and extra work for future SWAT applicants ).

Congrats!

Meant to ask which sandtrooper you're doing then noticed it said Desert Captain in your first post.

The sergeant looks like he has the leather shoulder pouch rather than the canvas.

What is the AM kit going to be?

Looks great! I'm curious why you had the height chart in the background.

What kind of strapping are you going to use?

Looks like the pics were taken using a mirror. The word on his thigh is backwards.

It is a beautiful piece work. Love the stand you have for it as well.

Should be an easy pass. Great job on this!

http://www.greatlakesgarrison.com/ Register here and introduce yourself. Upcoming trooping events will be posted on the forum. Once you're 501st approved as a TD you can participate in the troops listed.

Dave, glad you're back.

I emailed Lewis from Hyperfirm about modifying the barrel and is strongly against it. I can forward his email if needed. Because of this I'm going to put my application on hold for the forseeable future till I can figure something out for the MG-15.

Bapty is the name of the company that modified the guns so they could be sent to Tunisia for filming. More info here: http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=13418 If you're buying from an established vendor on here that makes pouches, backpacks or pauldrons they will be acceptable for SWAT. Keep watching coverage of Celebration 7 later this week in answer to your third question.

Don't have any idea how to modify the rifle though with out ruining it.

I'll add weathering to the hand plates. The rifle is one solid piece from barrel to stock with the magazine and two scopes being added separately.

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Hope you have a great day!

Painted boots http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=13285&hl=

Most boots made for TK/TDs come in white. Some do buy black boots and paint them white. www.tkboots.com The method you use to weather your armor isn't going to matter if it looks screen accurate. I'm not sure if anyone here has used an airbrush or not.