StarWars Collector

Don't own a TE2, but I can tell you the SiMan is significantly larger than a TE.

Awesome collection you have there, Mark. But I can see that your collection suffers from the same problem as mine... ...a decent RotJ helmet! Talkin RotJ; I love that DL face plate. Finally a new (Dave M/SFS) face, instead of yet another copy of the "Brian R". However, the cap/neck piece... well, it just isn't my cup of tea. Just too tall and RotJ-ish for my taste. Any idea as to where it derived from? Certainly not from the Dave M IMO My two cents (hope you don't mind )

This is the best I could find: LINK

I agree. Go subtle on the weathering. It's not "how much", but "where" to apply it.

Thanks guys! Well, first I studied lots of refpics of the "Stop that Ship" helmet. (many thanks to Jez!) I used a pencil to draw the outlines of all the HDPE spots on the helmet. Then I carefully started to peel away the paint (which isn't very hard, since paint will not adhere to HDPE) The rest of the weathering effects were done using watered down acrylic paints.

Thanks for the compliments, guys. It's still far from perfect, but a good start IMO. I'll keep you updated on my progress Thanks (...I guess.... ) Well, it's only forgery if you try to pass it off as the original.

Not sure if this is the right section to post this....it isn't about getting dirty; it's about getting old, if you catch my meaning... There are still a few things I want to improve, but for now it will have to do. Enjoy! (Click to enlarge)

Wow! Great weathering job!

Congrats Joe! Jaw dropping helmet. Put me down for one.

I have no idea. I found it while browsing my hard drive archives.

No real Sandtroopers, but nice (and dirty) anyway. Click to enlarge.

I think when you're not an expert in building you may start with the FX. It's very forgiving when making mistakes (and I'm sure you will.... ) But it wouldn't be your last set of armor. It's a nice set of armor in it's own way, but it's NOT screen acurate. It is in no way related to the originals.

Great find! Thanks for sharing.

Great job! That weathering is AWESOME!!!

I agree with you on the ab plate issue. I did some research and came to the same conclusion. The helmet however seems more complicated in my view. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/star...roopermetCF.jpg

Great pic! Those shoulder bells sure look different (maybe some type of flexible material?), but what I meant was a scene in ESB showing not only this special armor but that strange RotJ helmet too. Could you please post a link to that RPF thread? Can't find it.

Not creepy, you've taken your first steps into a larger world!

Ah, the London pics. Reversed abb plate on the right trooper, as seen in ESB!

Deja vue NHM?

@TE: My memory isn't that pornographic.... but I can confirm it: http://www.toysrgus.com/index.php?action=d...ry&id=1&page=92 @Troopermaster: That theory certainly makes sense! Though, I can't think of a single scene showing this particular armor. That leaves us with just one question: Why that grey ANH frown in the ESB promo poster? It makes no sense whatsoever.

IMO it's essential to know WHEN the ESB promo poster was made. That may solve a few questions, because it's save to say that the trooper on the right is RotJ (or at least the helmet is). http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/star...ooperhelmet.jpg It has ALL the RotJ characteristics except for the grey ANH frown.