TD42115 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Hello all, I have been in the middle of a AP TK Stunt (centurion) build for a few weeks now and have been snapping a ton of pictures of how its been going. I have hit a few snags along the way, mainly because im a noobie. Working through the issues as they arise. Due to my sheer chest size im not able to make the 10 inch bridges fit me and have no gaps for centurion. So im going to shoot for TD Sandy Captain (SWAT) either Tuck and Roll or Cantiana already have the Orange pauldron, a mp40 pouch, & a cannon T-21(Lewis). I have a few parts to acquire but im done the build for the most part just need a few adjustments and weathering... See the Photobucket link below. Feel free to comment here.. So much easier to do it this way.. http://s748.photobuc...per build/story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Man that's beautiful, good luck with the conversion, excited to see it dirty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Man that's beautiful, good luck with the conversion, excited to see it dirty! Thanks man was loosing my mind yesterday after the final fitting.. honestly its better dirty anyways lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Think of it this way, would you rather hang out on a cruiser or be on the ground getting real work done? Welcome to the dirty side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 On the front lines.. Thanks should be starting the weathering tomorrow.. Oily and dirt method.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Ok.. Question even though I want to shoot for Swat docking bay tuck and roll, I assume I need a pack for base officer approval? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Awesome bro! Yes, pack for basic approval and you can shelf it for SWAT if that's the trooper you end up replicating. Good luck man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Thanks for the reply dude. ill be contacting you for a pack soon, just gotta figure out what I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Ok... For tuck and roll i need to move the brow on my helmet up ? Already changed the paint so its ready for weathering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 well here is my first go at weathering, what ya all think.. trying to replicate swat goal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 IMO it still looks very white. You can try to dull it up a bit with some heavily diluted brown/black and blot it on and let it dry. Find a SWAT submission for the trooper you're emulating and study it. Takes a lot of trial and error with weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Yeah that's the first coat, was gonna hit it with a mix of burnt ember and mars black.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 @ Chris - Nice first steps, Troop! Looking forward to seeing the final details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 @ Chris - Nice first steps, Troop! Looking forward to seeing the final details! Thanks :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 First Dark Layer.. might need more what ya all think. Shooting for Swat Captain, Tuck and Roll.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 ive decided to redo the chest and back as they dont match very well. then a 1:3 mix of burn umber and water with a bright brush and ill be onto the legs... Helmet is last as its the least weathered... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Made some changes to the weathering and started on the thighs today... YA YA diamond knee, and 3 button ab strip on the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 ok here are some updates, changed the weathering a bit, got alot done today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Starting to come together nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Starting to come together nicely! thanks getting closer to being done, again. lol hope to be building the elastic bridge this week (all other strapping is complete), waiting on a few small things like pouch and 3 button strip.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 OK. so today was another good one, finished the weathering, and first fitting as a sandy and the new elastic bridges.. Fits so much better in the chest.. here is a few updates... Still have some adjustments to make and 2 return edges to remove but its great.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Hey! I know you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Yeah, I know you too lol, got your build thread started ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 so i was walking around the house for a while, used valcro on front of boots and inside at the bottom of the calves to keep everything strait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 So when are you submitting for 501st approval? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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