Spliedt729 Posted September 21, 2016 Posted September 21, 2016 Hello sandies, I am in the stages of getting my first set of armor done and hopefully joining the legion soon. I am new at all this and just wanna get some feedback on my helmet and progress. I finally figured out how to upload photos oh here so it's a start haha. My end goal is SWAT so all comments are welcome. Thank you Joshua Quote
Airborne Trooper Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 Looks really good. It looks like you're trying to replicate the "Move Along" Captain. If so, you're in luck as that's the most replicated trooper here and toooooooooooons of reference as well as SWAT submissions for you to check out. Brow and lighter weathering look great for this particular trooper so far. Just remember, it's all in the details. Depending exactly who you're replicating, look at the references for teeth count, tube stripe count, etc. Quote
LoveMonkey Posted September 26, 2016 Posted September 26, 2016 Very nice start, keep it up!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
SCRIBBLER Posted October 1, 2016 Posted October 1, 2016 The weathering looks more like the CANTINA CAPTAIN / 'STOP THAT SHIP' CAPTAIN, Brother. Unless that is what you meant. (?) Here is the MOVE ALONG (bottom) ref pic with the CC / STS (top)... Quote
Spliedt729 Posted October 5, 2016 Author Posted October 5, 2016 Re weathered it to match the "Move Along" trooper. Thanks SCRIBBLER for pointing that out, with a baby due in a few weeks and trying to get armor done has me busy. Let me know how this looks. Still gonna go over the rest to dull the shiny white out. Quote
LoveMonkey Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 If you have a baby on the way you definitely are on a time crunch. Keep up the good work. Quote
SCRIBBLER Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 @ Joshua - Very nice start, Brother! Looks better! Take your time if you need it and take care of your little one and family first! No worries, we'll be here when you get back! Congrats! =) Quote
Spliedt729 Posted October 10, 2016 Author Posted October 10, 2016 Was able to get the belt and pauldron done, just have to finish the thighs and get my pouches and gloves. Anyone know of a place for the ammo pouches? Quote
Airborne Trooper Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 Check out the sale section here. That's where most of us get them. Also, I recommend you dropping your biceps down a tad and raising your forearms up. You have a significant gap between the two pieces. I'm assuming you are tall and have long arms. The complete opposite of what I have going on. Quote
Spliedt729 Posted October 11, 2016 Author Posted October 11, 2016 4 hours ago, Airborne Trooper said: Check out the sale section here. That's where most of us get them. Also, I recommend you dropping your biceps down a tad and raising your forearms up. You have a significant gap between the two pieces. I'm assuming you are tall and have long arms. The complete opposite of what I have going on. I am fighting the height problem all the way through this project haha but thanks for the info Quote
LoveMonkey Posted October 11, 2016 Posted October 11, 2016 Looking good. I second what Airborne said. Fix the arm pieces. Also, blaster8266 sells awesome pouches in the sales thread, can't go wrong there. Quote
Spliedt729 Posted October 11, 2016 Author Posted October 11, 2016 Just ordered the pouches from blaster8266 today thanks for the input guys Quote
SCRIBBLER Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 19 hours ago, Spliedt729 said: Just ordered the pouches from blaster8266 today thanks for the input guys Excellent choice. =) Also, very nice rework of the weathering pattern. You are on your way, Troop! Quote
LoveMonkey Posted November 30, 2016 Posted November 30, 2016 Looking pretty good to me, get it done! Quote
Spliedt729 Posted December 7, 2016 Author Posted December 7, 2016 Just finished up the last few details, let me know what ya think and if there needs to be any changes. Quote
Felice Posted December 9, 2016 Posted December 9, 2016 looking good so far! Just the brow is a little bit too high and try to bring the shoulders closer to the chest armor;) Quote
Revolver Ocelot Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 What did you use for weathering? Quote
Spliedt729 Posted December 20, 2016 Author Posted December 20, 2016 6 hours ago, Revolver Ocelot said: What did you use for weathering? Just some acrylic paints, that I would apply to the part let dry then take off what I didn't need. Quote
Airborne Trooper Posted December 20, 2016 Posted December 20, 2016 Looks good man! Let us know how 501st submission goes! Quote
Spliedt729 Posted December 21, 2016 Author Posted December 21, 2016 I'm just waiting on my backpack then I can submit my application and thanks I hope i can get it done before the new year and start trooping Quote
Airborne Trooper Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 You don't need a backpack for your basic 501st approval. You'll only need it for PO and SWAT (depending on character) Quote
LoveMonkey Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 You don't need a backpack for your basic 501st approval. You'll only need it for PO and SWAT (depending on character)Agreed. I got my basic 501st approval without a pack, so get yourself approved!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Airborne Trooper Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 Me either, speaking of which, yesterday was my 1 year anniversary in the 501st! Quote
Spliedt729 Posted December 22, 2016 Author Posted December 22, 2016 2 hours ago, Airborne Trooper said: Me either, speaking of which, yesterday was my 1 year anniversary in the 501st! Well happy anniversary, but my Garrison leader said I need to have the correct ammo pouch configuration, I have all the pouches, but I was going to attach my shoulder pouch to my pack instead of to my armor. But if you guys have any tips on other ways to attach the pouch I'm open to suggestion. Quote
Airborne Trooper Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 I used packing tape just long enough to take the submission photos. I had a pack before my first troop though. Quote
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