TD-1536 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 One of the Old Line Garrison's newest recruits, Ryan Ashley utilized my services to help finish his armor. It's an AP kit, and after giving him a lesson on weathering, he finished the whole suit himself with amazing results. Everything you see is his except for the backpack and blaster. I'm helping him get his pack together shortly. We did these pictures this evening to submit his application to the 501st. This is the first time he's ever worn everything, so he needs to tweak a few things, but right off... he's looking excellent! So, give the man a hand! Phil Moy... you're next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD1043 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Wow! That looks outstanding! Great work on the armor and it looks just as good as your armor Mike. How long did it take to get that new set of armor looking like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 Wow! That looks outstanding! Great work on the armor and it looks just as good as your armor Mike. How long did it take to get that new set of armor looking like that? Ryan did all the weathering. I spent the last two Sundays assembling everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Fantastic! Why weren't you in my garrison when I got started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runJEDIrun Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 YAY I'M NEXT!!! seriously mike, you are the man. if it wasn't for you i would still be that super ultra ridiculous beige trooper not to mention you have gotten me permanently obsessed with this stuff! My girlfriend came over today while i was on the computer and she was like, "please tell me you didn't just buy a bunch of old tupperware..." haha, what can i say? but seriously, ryans armor looks great, and if i can get mine half as good as that then i'm set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk-4224 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 your a good teacher looks very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMANavy Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Great suit. But don't all new recuits get thier head shaved? *cough* haircut *cough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 ...My girlfriend came over today while i was on the computer and she was like, "please tell me you didn't just buy a bunch of old tupperware..." Oh, I get the same thing from Tracy. She just laughs it off, but I know inside she just shakes her head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD1043 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Mike, do you think you could share the weathering technique that you do on your helmet, where it looks like the paint is chipping away? I would really love to learn how to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 You start with a coat of Krylon Fusion River Rock Satin, once that cures, you paint on some liquid latex where you want your chips to be, then you paint over that with Krylon Fusion Gloss white. Once that cures, peel off the latex, and ta-da! Chips! Ryan- you look awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Great suit. But don't all new recuits get thier head shaved? *cough* haircut *cough* I was thinking about that as the RC's in Traviss' books make a point about the virtue of short hair. But the Spartans - yeah those same guys who held of Xerxes' million man army at Thermopylae and did nothing but train to fight since boyhood - wore their hair long enough to braided. So maybe he's trying to get in touch with past warrior brothers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 That armor looks awesome! He's one lucky dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weiBes trooper Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Super job,your a great teacher Mike....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arppegio Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 The original actors for the Sandy's had long hair. So think of it as an unintended "behind the scenes" screen accurate look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runJEDIrun Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 hahaha! it must be so hot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesand&dirt Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 There can only be two "One Master and one apprentice" Great Job, Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Welcome! Good work, good dirt! Uh, frown mesh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 hahaha! it must be so hot though. you would know... it's almost as long. BTW, if I never started loosing my hair, it would all still be down to my waist. I cut it all off in 1997 after growing it out for five years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runJEDIrun Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 HEY! my hair isnt THAT long! haha. oh and about the frown mesh, from what i've seen it doesnt look like the originals had the mesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arppegio Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 HEY! my hair isnt THAT long! haha. Yeah, you're hair is at least two inches shorter. Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 oh and about the frown mesh, from what i've seen it doesnt look like the originals had the mesh. Hmm, yeah - it was probably harder to tell on screen where most shots were wide angle plus those nascent lids were protos for the later studio scenes w/mesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 The original stunts had nothing in the teeth, but for the sake of indoor flash photography, I have my frown backed up with some black screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runJEDIrun Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 yeah i can't decide what im going to do yet. it will depend on whether or not i have a headset mic or a mounted one, in which case i would need the mesh, but i havent been able to find a good sounding headset to work with my set up. the computer mic is just so nice and crisp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar_man Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 All I can say is ****! WOW! Holy Beru-Blasters Batman! That looks great! That's it - I have to lose 50 lbs.... I have to get some AP Armor.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckrick Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Armor looks great! Wonderful to see new recruits being added to the ranks almost everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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