Sandwatcher Posted February 15, 2016 Posted February 15, 2016 Hey guys my name is Hunter. I joined MEPD in February of 2011 with the hopes of finishing a TD. I had bought an old fx kit and attempted to convert it to a TD. I was 17 at the time and pretty new to building i got defeated very fast. I also didnt have a steady job. i was pretty much a dumb kid haha. Anyways i ended up trading off the Stormtrooper and always regretted giving up. Now as a 22 year old with a couple jobs and way more build experience under my belt. I have returned and im finishing this time. My roommate had recently talked about selling his TD as he had a Tie Pilot he was in love with. We made a deal and i ended up with an AM suit. Ive been currently re weathering it. I have some trimming to do as we are different heights. I have all the pieces i need just need to do some mods. I sewed a new belt with the help of my friend. I am looking forward to joining the ranks. Progress pics incoming lets get dirty. My roommate in the TD Backpack Working on a new canvas belt. Scrubbing for 2 hours. Clean and dirty Pile of armor Cleaning up Some of it on the chair Quote
LoveMonkey Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 Congrats on the kit, hope to see you approved soon! Quote
Sandwatcher Posted February 17, 2016 Author Posted February 17, 2016 Thinking of swapping out the Squad Leader Pauldron. Doing Sargent Desert V1 i always wanted the white haha. i do have the correct backpack and pouch setup. Quote
Sandwatcher Posted February 17, 2016 Author Posted February 17, 2016 After cleaning the armor i am going to start re weathering the armor. Here are some more pics of the suit. got some work to do but ill get there soon! The Pile Backpack i Believe its a Dirty Boy Pack. More Pics DoopyDoos kit on a Kenner E-11 Dirty Boots Cleaning them up as well as Re weathering the armor Thighs which i need to trim as they are too tall for me. Gauntlets Belt with 2 pouches I need to figure out a better way to mount the belt to the ab plate. Ab plate Back and Butt lol On my mannequin messing around with weathering Shoulder Bells with Bicep attached Quote
DirtyBoy Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 you look great bro....digging the weathering tones. nice work Quote
DirtyBoy Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 change the 3 buttons on the ab so you'll be more in line with the squad....go a little bigger. Quote
Sandwatcher Posted February 17, 2016 Author Posted February 17, 2016 What should i use to make them look bigger? Thanks by the way Quote
DirtyBoy Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 I believe there are some vac formed ones out there. You could also cut some circles around the size of a dime, paint, glue on and weather. Quote
Sandwatcher Posted February 17, 2016 Author Posted February 17, 2016 Thanks buddy i will try that. Quote
dutchy Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 Looks like you're putting in a lot of TLC and elbow grease. And if you're thinking about changing the pauldron I do recommend you get one from Trooper1 Quote
Sandwatcher Posted February 17, 2016 Author Posted February 17, 2016 Trooper1 isnt to far from me. I might just do that! Might have gotten one in a trade if it falls through i know who to go to. Quote
Airborne Trooper Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 Don't forget to remove the return edge down by the wrist area. Quote
mikelbrierly Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 I love the weathering!! It looks so gritty! Quote
Sandwatcher Posted February 25, 2016 Author Posted February 25, 2016 I love the weathering!! It looks so gritty! Thanks so much! Quote
Sandwatcher Posted February 25, 2016 Author Posted February 25, 2016 Anybody have tips on trimming the thighs? im assuming id trim the top. they are too tall on me Quote
Strider Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 Put them on and show some pictures, bro. I'd rather not cut them there are other ways to adjust them. Quote
TD42115 Posted March 5, 2016 Posted March 5, 2016 Looking great. Love that weathering very gritty. Quote
Airborne Trooper Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 What's your height? I'm 5'5" and had to trim the top down quite a bit. If you are taller than me you may get away with just doing the thigh cut outs in the back. Quote
Sandwatcher Posted April 30, 2016 Author Posted April 30, 2016 So im 5'9'' if i cut this back out do you think it will fit. instead of it curving back up it could be just symmetrical? Quote
Sandwatcher Posted April 30, 2016 Author Posted April 30, 2016 Also the shins dig up behind my knee do i trim the bottom? i dont wanna lose that curve though. here are some pics of me wearing it. Quote
Airborne Trooper Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 For the shins, just trace the contour of the curve and trim 1/2" off and see if that helps. You can notch the rear top too if need be. Quote
TD42115 Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 For the shins, just trace the contour of the curve and trim 1/2" off and see if that helps. You can notch the rear top too if need be. I did this on the backs of my calves and thighs, helped immensely.. Quote
jason10012 Posted May 6, 2016 Posted May 6, 2016 Wow that's alot of elbow grease on cleaning up the armor and I have to applaud your work its looking great I cant wait to see it once your all done and get approved. Quote
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