Crash Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 This was my first stab at weathering, what do you think?? http://fl501st.com/photo/albums/userpic ... G_0024.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Looks good, maybe add a little to the chest plate. Overall, nice and filthy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5151 Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD1149 Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 It looks a lot better than my first time weathering. Mine looked like a giant chocolate bar. I'd add a little more to the chest and call it good. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted November 4, 2004 Author Share Posted November 4, 2004 thanks! I will add a bit more grime to the chest soon. Now I just need my Ab Piece and I will apply to the MEPD, I had kept up with you guys a few years ago, but the boards used to never be active. Glad to have looked back on the boards and glad to see MEPD up and running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-0013 Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Actually, I wouldn't add more, I'd try to take a bit off of everything else. Remember, we're Sandtroopers, not Sewertroopers! Not saying that the rest of your suit looks like a sewer...I've just seen a lot of people go a little overboard with the weathering, that's all. The trick is try and make it look like the armor got that dirty by using it in harsh enviroments. The cracks and crevasses are the main areas to concentrate on. I actually used a 3M™ Scotchbrite pad on my armor after painting it to remove most of the paint, as well as the glossy sheen. It now looks good and dull, but used! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Good point 0013, you want to look like you were sand-trooping not mud-wrestling! I am however, a fan of the Davin Felth style "crud splash" on the chest. I try to keep my armor looking like it might have been cleaned at some point. Although, it was probably a half-assed job! You can always remove a little of the dirt though. I start super dirty and take off the excess until I'm happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motman241 Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 A hint: if you tip your knee plate a little bit foreward, it won't catch in your thigh pieces. The weathering looks good. I'd say either dirty the chest piece a tiny bit, or lessen the rest of the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMANavy Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Thats very good, add some on the chest and you shoudl be set, the grime may help too but the rest looks good. Tell you fellow trooper next to you to get dirty to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Don't forget to weather your pauldron and pack, etc. to complete the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD257 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Looks good, but maybe ease up on some of the darkest black areas. I don't know what sort of "coloring agent" you used, but if it's water soluble, try diluting the paint with some water and lightening it up a bit...just my two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I think it would have looked better if you'd used a sand coloured paint rather than the black/dark colour.I think that weathering should only really be subtle and not too 'over the top'.Sand wouldn't stick too well to plastic so it would only be from wind blasting the sand at it that would stick to the hard lines and scratches/gauges in the plastic.I think the armour should look like it's done a few tours of duty,and would be scratched and lightly weathered,with yellowy brown hue to it and not black.You did ask for honest opinions! -Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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