Sealsniper33

Im in the same boat. Ill do some research and let ya know what I find.

So far thats the exact response I've been getting. Just looking at so many pictures of what everyone has been doing I got a little worried I made it too dirty.

Ok so I decided to do up the other set of arms in the one color method. I can't decide now which way to go. If i ever wanted to do SWAT I believe the one color would be easier to modify if need be. I took side by sides of each to show the differences. They look more off white / sandy in person. The flash washes that detail out. Any thoughts on which to go with?

Ok so I decided to do up the other set of arms in the one color method. I can't decide now which way to go. If i ever wanted to do SWAT I believe the one color would be easier to modify if need be. I took side by sides of each to show the differences. They look more off white / sandy in person. The flash washes that detail out. Any thoughts on which to go with?

Here are my first actual armor pieces weathered. Im not going for SWAT right away so I have plenty of time to work on my technique. Any thoughts?

Seconded I want to get my progress pictures up

I had the like issue as well

it was only four. I tried editing a post and taking images off but I still got the message

that's what I'm using and I still get the message

Every time I try to post an image Im getting a message saying that I have reached the limit. How can I go about fixing that? Thanks guys, Chris

So from what I see in most pictures, the shoulder bell should cover about half of the bicep.That is splitting it in half vertically.

Trooperbay is one place. I was wondering who else made them and if they were any cheaper in price.

I did a fit test with the lower pieces today: calves, thighs, and boots. Im going to have to cut down the thighs so that they don't hit me knees. Also the thighs looked too oblong when I put them together so I had to cut them on an angle to give me enough room at the upper end of the thighs while still looking more round. Im cutting along the left edge of the tape. Looked too oblong for me.

Thank you for the advice sir. I shall try that next time. I was worried that it looked too staged and not natural. Are the colors on the right track? I used Burnt Umber, a touch of golden yellow, and a tan.

lol So i guess the effect worked then?

So today I completed the calves, put the velcro on the joining strip in back. The rear of the thighs are gluing and so are the snaps in the biceps.

No, I was using these pieces as a test platform. Just trying to get my technique down.

I haven't. I might try that too before I decide what I want to go with

Any thoughts? I tried weathering using acrylic paints today. I have a build in the armor forum if any one wants to chime in on that topic. Thanks guys, Chris

So I tried my hand in weathering some parts that I won't need for the build. This is what came out. Any thoughts?

This is what I actually did. I made a set of buttons and did the best I could to get them round and angled. I also got the rear of my thighs glued and same for the calves. Next I'm going to tackle the strapping. Hopefully I don't mess that up too bad.

I had a question about the Ab buttons. I know I need three of them. The NE armor came with these two sets. The larger of the two is also used for the belt as the rivet covers. Which set do I use?

More pictures of the build today. Some are from when I first got the kit. Also got myself a bin yesterday. Thighs are gluing. It's moving along. Using E-6000 is whats taking the longest as most of you know. Just not ready to use CA glue.

Thats what I was thinking too. I've seen it both ways so after I try it on with the thigh armor (once its done) I'll make that call.

So after having this NE armor in a box in my room staring at me for a few months, I finally decided it was time to begin work. I only have the forearms, biceps, and calves assembled so far. I still have to do a little sanding on the joining strips as well as attaching the velcro to the calves and other strapping to the arm portions. I'll have more pictures up soon. Any comments are welcomed. I'm doing this build with no help and it's my first one that I'll be doing so all the input I can get the better. Thanks guys, Chris