Baron

I would go with the dimples. Did it come the little squares to put over that?

Way to stay on top of things Smally

It is not so much that it is too dirty, just maybe needs a little more color. I used 4 different shades on mine to try to round it out. I was also going for the dirty sandy dusty look. And your pauldron just looks like it needs to be re-adjusted is all. It kinda looks like it is falling off the front of you, otherwise the pauldron is fine. You might also want to adjust your shoulder ammo pouch. It is also hanging. Did you put anything in them to firm them up? I don't think any of this would get you denied P.O. approval, but I am not a judge. Your kit looks awesome and looks like it fits you well brother! Good Luck!!!!!

Great looking kit man! Awesome job! I would agree that there should be more "randomness" to the weathering, though it does look really good. I don't think it would hinder you getting P.O. status though, but I am not a judge. I think your pauldron just needs to be twisted towards the back more. It is sitting funny. That is the only thing I really see that would be an issue. Great kit bro, good luck!!!!!

Looks really good dude! Nice weathering. Has a "smokey" feel to it! Good luck bro!!! Baron

I would say no. Only because it looks too long. Are you having an issue finding the right split rivets? I have some...

AS far as I know, the FX armor is still cleared once you do the mods, and mods to go Sandy are more extensive obviously, but it can be done. The pack dose not look too bad. Most packs are NOT metal frames and are usually PVC, mine is so that is no problem. There are a few things you could change on it to make it more accurate though. However, instead of buying someone's older FX, depending on price of course, have you considered maybe just picking up a new kit and building it yourself from a new kit? Just a few thoughts Anyway, good luck!!! Baron

Almost there dude! It's always those last little mods that seem like an eternity to get approved!!! See you out there soon! Baron

I just used CA glue, or Zap a Gap glue. If it is pulled in ABS, you can use ABS cement, but beware, ABS cement actually melts the two pieces together to fuse them, not just glue them. That makes the joining pretty permanent! And it does not take much either.... Curious though, why use fullers earth? Acrylic paints are the way to go in my opinion. Good luck!!!! Baron

Welcome to the sand box Jeff! Your gonna want to start here first and get P.O. approval before even thinking about SWAT. http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=7915 As for SWAT, based on your one picture there, you may need to change a bit, (or a lot!). Baron. P.S. And post as many pictures as you like, we love pictures!!!

Depending on which trooper you chose, ALOT!!!!!! While I had originally wanted to go SWAT, after spending all that time building and weathering, and I tried to weather in the vein of the move along trooper, I would have to re-do most of it to make it look a lot closer. I rather like being my own TD with P.O. status and can totally live with that. Like everything else in life, it is about personal choice But I am digging your weathering dude, keep going Baron

Looks really good man. Unless your aiming for SWAT, this should pass for PO with no issues. Nicely done

Looking better so far mate! I assume you are still re-weathering it correct? Your on the right track

Looking good so far dude. Weathering is nice Good luck! Baron

Took me about 6 weeks before I got started. I have since built a number of kits for people. I always start with the Ab, Butt, and kidney. Then work my way down, then to the chest and arms. Once you have the middle done, you can properly fit everything else, thighs most importantly. Anyway, you are only on a schedule you set for yourself. It would be a great idea as previously to watch TrooperBay's build tutorial, I did, and would also be a good idea to reach out to your local garrison. Someone will help you and there are likely build parties happening somewhere. Good luck and have fun! And take your time Baron

Love the weathering! Good luck dude!!!

While I would say the weathering does look pretty good, I have to agree with your garrison mates, it is a bit dark and heavy. I would tone it down and add 1-3 lighter colors to it also to give it more of a dirty "sandy" and dusty feel to it. This would also round out the randomness of the weathering and not quite so one-dimensional. That would match the on screen a little, but for P.O. that does not matter too much. With that being said, weathering is very subjective to the one who is doing it and there is no real right or wrong way, whatever looks good to YOU. But it would look better with a few lighter shades thrown in. Great job so far dude!!!!! Baron

Looks good man, dig the weathering!!!!

Looking good!

Dude, first let me say awesome build! It looks like it fits you really good! But here are a few things I see: Weathering looks pretty good, but need to be way dirtier and more shades of dirty. Just looks a little to clean. Same with your pack. Looks like a great build man, but too clean!!! This is all about being dirty!!!!!! Not sure if the rivet head in the ab is required, but is a nice addition to detail. Easy add... And you might want to post a solo pic of your canvas belt, they will likely ask, but dirty up it up more before you do Put something in your shoulder ammo pouch so it does not look empty And your blaster is awesome!!! And way too clean!!!!! Dirty that thing up dude!!!!! Again, great build dude, good luck!!!!!! Baron

Awesome pack man, great job!!!!

I am born and raised Long Beach guy! I am over my El Dorado park. We have parties pretty often. You should sign up at the www.southerncaliforniagarrison.com boards to get started!

Looks great man!

There is no going back to clean......... But the acrylic does come off, but it would be as more work to go back.....Just sayin.....

I used acrylic paint, same as my weathering on the armor. Sticks very well on canvas