nick.black Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Only observation I would make about your pack Juan is that it appears that you have done some amazing weathering on the radio but not much weathering on the tool box, top bottle and siphon! I wonder if this was intentional or have you just overlooked it. I only say so cos I think your tool box stands out as too shiny next to your beatifully weathered radio. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Your totally right nick. I weathered the whole pack, and then changed the toolbox lid and reprinted the syphon. So weathering was painted over or just not added at all. Will do that tonite. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir david Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 bee stinger looks cool to me too bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Backpack weathered!!! Just a bit. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMars Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Nice environment weathering bro looks like sand I need a big radio knob for myself and Sir Dave, any idea's?? apart from that i would have been almost there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 So, I guess now is just a matter of waiting for the small radar dish and adding it to the build... In the meantime, I had my picture taken by a pro photographer... Weathering was washed off by the studio lamps, and I miss the radar dish, other than that, I guess I am pretty much done. Fisrt a couple comparison shots. Then Ill upload more pictures in another thread... I really liked the pictures, Let me know what do you think? And... move along, move along! Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir david Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 looking good to me bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir david Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 although in the earlier pics ,your weathering looks lighter than Anthonys original "on set" weathering ... ( i looked "beyond the lighting and camera filters " used on set with Daves armour ,as anthony told me it was done ....oil, and the brown "boot polish look" ..these guys were actually lots darker originally on the set,but ,the lighting of the tunisian sun,and camera filters presented them as being a lot more subtle in the final movie shoulder pouch is sitting differently to the screen shot ( closer to the chest plate),and ,not on the shoulder bell|),and pauldron seems to be,shorter,and less "low strung" on the shoulder to Anthonys original pic ,but, saying that bro, i really thinkl you have still done the original 76' sandtrooper weathering and look real justice here bro!.... PURE 76' PASSION HERE Juan !....... saludos to you mi amigo ! :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir david Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 ....although, i doubt my opinions really matter here guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Thx Dave! Actually, the weathering is way heavier and darker than in pictures. The first one was taken with my iphone indoors, and the light did not help much. The last ones were taken in a studio with pro studio lights so the weathering was really, and I mean REALLY washed off by the light. I will try to take pictures outdoors, but work timings won't make it easy since I normally arrive home at night and leave early and in a rush to take my daughter to school. Hope it will be enough, if I do need to show a better weathering, pls Rolf or Dirty Boy let me know. Saludos. Juan PS. Your opinion is always welcomed and valued!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir david Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 i know you will have dobe it right juan ! i believe in you bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir david Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 please do me a real favour here juan,and do what i did on my SWAT mission way back ,,and take some black and white pics of your costume bro! ....you will be surprised at how much the suble weathering really stands out as compared to a color pic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir david Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 then, look at the "afro" black and white "lids off" group pic from 76' (with the dewback in the background) ,and see how close you have got it bro! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: saludos ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 THX Dave... And, here you go. Studio picts are too shinny, but the cell phone works and looks better... most of the texture is there: What do you think? Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick.black Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Amazing Juan. I really need to do some studio pics myself one day and this has inspired me all the more. Really really nice mate. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Juan those look awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMars Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Love the pics Juan! Here's a question! Are we allowed the radio decals for Swat deployment? I ordered myself & Dave a set Think Sir Dave was happy with my armour today just waiting for another parcel from Rick now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 THX bros for your kind words. Yes, decals are fine... But in some versions you will need to paint them black... the pattern will show anyway and that looks cool IMHO. In some other versions, the decals are fine if to be seen. Pretty much if you can see the green dial, you should be able to see the decals. Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMars Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Cheers bro! Hope your dish arrives soon! Then it's time to chill and celebrate! Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir david Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 that is awesome juan! :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 You have an Amazing sand trooper and it is very clear you have paid close attention to even the smallest details!!!! Based on my review I can't find anything That would keep you from being Officially deployed as an MEPD SWAT team member. Congratulations my friend! Please make yourself a certificate so I can sign it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! This is awesome! Have been waiting for these to be truth for almost two yearsnow since before the program was announced... Ihave worked ******* my armor, being probably harder n my own build that I have been wth anyone and at the end it was not my opinion the one that wold count but the opinion of two of the TDs that I respect the most, Rick and Rolf, along with the SWAT team mmbers and the commuity of the MEPD backing them up... And that feels like a Very BIG achievement! This is an awesome feeling and a very big Honor. Thx to everyone that stood by my side and that helped me in this quest. It has been a 3 year long build and all the work is paying off! So I guessI will be officially deploying myself on the back end of the site now. Right Rick? LOL! Thx you bro, and thx everyone else! A big THX for you for all your support, feedback, encouragenment and even for the parts I needed to upgrade my pack... I would not have been able to finish if not for you. Specially THX to the SWAT team officers for inspiring me and us all... And a big THX to Bluey for starting something in this detachment that is growing and will keep growing among us TDs. Saludos Juan.. btW, this is the pict I want in my profile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Awesome pic Juan!!! You deserve it man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 THX Boss! For all your help, support and encouragement! I went ahead and updated my profile, did you started a draft back there? I already published my profile. Coukdnt help it. Lol. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Glad to help Juan....I figured you'd have updated it super fast lol enjoy your rewards my brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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