Darth_Nickel Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I've started work on my TD and thought I would keep a running progress thread. I've been working on the bucket first. It's a FX converted to a stunt. Not weathered yet, but will be soon. I've started on the detached parts for the weathering (see below) I decided to try and put it together a little differnetly. I never liked the FX seams, so that's what I worked on first. I know it's a FX bucket, but I'm a bondo rookie, and thought it would be good practice for future projects that I have. Please ignore the frown paint, I just used it as a reference for the frown as I worked. no flash After getting some initial paint on the bucket, I started working on the chin. I was planning on using this as a base to the weathering (toothpaste this then put another coat of black on) but I'm not sure... I can't decide if I like it this way or not. I'm leaning toward too much, but then... can there really be too much??? Let me know what you think. Let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 keep'em coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Nickel Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 little update. I'm waiting for some new paint for the frown and traps, so I can only weather parts.... but it's has begun. Let me know what you think. FLASH NO FLASH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Looks like a good start, you are braver than I. The first couple of times I wussed out and weathered the larger parts (chest/thighs) first then moved to the helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Nickel Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 I learned from the best.... so I had nothing to loose. I also work in acrylic paint for fun, so I don't mind taking a chance. I have to admit, it's a blast weathering. I can't wait to get the rest of the base paint on the bucket so I can complete the detail and weathering. Hurry up UPS.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Nickel Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 I got a little more work done. Still have more to do. What do you think? Too much? Not enough? Just right? I'm open to feedback... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I'd tone it down just a little. Not so much the coverage, but the amount where there is coverage. You are real close though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Nickel Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 yea. I think you are right Seth. I think this is the point that I washed it off before, and hit it again with the light tones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Nickel Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 washed up a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Even closer! Go back with a barely damp paper towel and just blot a whole bunch. It will get rid of the streaks left from the wiping motion & maybe leave a few small clean areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Nickel Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 yep. Working on that now. I'm running into a little issue... remember this is an FX that's pretty much bondo, sanded, primed and painted when put together... some of the streaks are infact very light sanding marks. I don't think I can get rid of them completely. Not sure how to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 When you blot, press down and twist your hand about 1/4 turn. The sanding streaks will still hold onto some of it but the twisting will be more abrasive than just the dabbing by itself. Overall I think you have done a really good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Nickel Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Thanks Seth!!! Good tip. That did work well. The light sanding marks do bother me a bit. My only option to get rig of them completely would be well... re-prime and not sand. Lesson learned!!!! I have the day off tomorrow. Perhaps I will tape off the traps (those were a pain in the butt). Throw a couple of coats of primer on and re-weather. I don't know.... It was interesting, I actually could tell where I was light with the top coat of paint. If I got to either ABS or thicker glossy white paint, there was a big difference in the way the paint for the weather held. I like the way it held to the thicker primer. I was able to get a nice blend, which I thought looked really good for the weathering (see the first weathering pics of the face). Perhaps I'm crazy, but it seemed like the most realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Your getting there,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Nickel Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 More updates done today. I think I'm finally getting there. Feedback? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Looking much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I'd probably put the "done stamp" on it. You could fiddle with tiny things here and there but overall the weathering looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Nickel Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 I have been working on the ab conversion, and would love to get some feedback. It's a FX ab that I'm converting. I still have some more work (actually I did some last night, so these pics are already dated). As you can see I still have to paint and sand some of the work I did. Let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Nickel Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 I've started weathering the ab. I think I've got some more work to do, but wanted to get some thoughts. I did finish up the conversion, so I would like to get some thoughts on that as well. Please let me know what you think Starting.... Finishing (or at least current state) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 love the weathering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-5491 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Bump Good progression thred! Great job brother You got some new pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooineboy Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 How did you get the chin to look rusty and dinged up? It's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Nickel Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 I need to do an update. It's been slow going. I need to focus. Most of the recent progress has been on stuff that not very interesting to show, but important. Recent run down of work... Added the snaps to the center belt section and installed the canvas belt. Cut Ab/Cod Cut Back/Butt Started on some snaps and straps (for the cod and butt) Prep work on the back plate Weathered the chest plate Working on the canvas straps for the chest and back (had to do some changes to the ones I received since it's an FX) Painted the inside of the bucket Most of my recent time has been on the DLT-19. It's fun, but it's a lot of work. I think I'm starting to get a little obsessive with it.... I'll get some new pics up very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Nickel Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 For the chin it was actually pretty simple. Here's what I did. Undercoat of metallic silver paint. Toothpaste for "chips and weathering effect" Spray with black gloss Once the paint was dry, wipe away the tooth paste. I then applied a rusting chemical and iron paint to "grow some rust" Let the rust grow for a few days Clean it up a little so the silver paint shows through Clear coat to set the rust (used a satin finish vs gloss) Applied a light coat/powdering of light gray to remove any sheen and add "dust. that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewbackrider88 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Where would you get rusting chemicals and iron paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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