whitecommando Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 I know I need to cut out the ab plate... BUT! I was watching ANH - Special Edition and noticed in the updated sandtrooper scene that the added troops were overly weathered and had snow trooper handplates and small back packs, drop boxes and white abdomen buttons! So, I am getting closer. Look at my weathering (and yes, I am swapping my FX lid for an RT-Mod next week, but practice never hurts). Pics... I also plan to cut the ab plate and have no buttons on the center panel. Feedback is welcome. More resolute pics soon. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewbackrider88 Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Looks good brother comin along nicw . I feel your pain with the FX bucket, im gonna have to deal with mine till I can get the $ for a TE2, RT, or somthin else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Are you going to go for original version Sandtroopers or SE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 It's a nice subtle base. You may decide to add a little more here or there. What looks really weathered from five feet away looks almost white from 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecommando Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 Yes. It had a subtle base already from a month ago underneath this new subtle base. I have found a great mixture, so to say. I sponged on mocha and grey acrylic, used a dry towel an twist-buffed 2/3 of the paint off, let dry. Then I took a spray bottle filled with windshield wiper fluid and added mocha, medium grey and a bit of black acrylic. Misted that, then after about 5 minutes, would blot it. Then I repeated it, and then I flicked some red dirt from my flower bed, then blotted again. I am going to repeat this process one more time, then add a couple of splotches. There is a light sandy texture all over that is not showing in the pics. I have some buffed areas that look like "attempted" field cleaning. Stay tuned. More to come. It's a nice subtle base. You may decide to add a little more here or there. What looks really weathered from five feet away looks almost white from 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 You're such a dirty boy, John! Congrats on going TD. As Seth asked - are you trying for an SE version, will eventually go original, or a blend in-between? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecommando Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 I am going Original style. I just need to get my ab plate right (among other thighs)... though it would be easier to do an SE version. I just think the weathering on them is not consistent with the rest of the troops. They look like guys in FX suits with a big pile of dooge on their armor. As for Halloween, I will be in-between. But, I need to get in touch with Gundamzeppelin on his methods for the light-tone weathering under the chest teets. His stuff looks wicked!!! OH! I found two kitty litter trays that are almost perfect for the main boxes of my back pack. I am getting there. Thanks guys!!! John You're such a dirty boy, John! Congrats on going TD. As Seth asked - are you trying for an SE version, will eventually go original, or a blend in-between? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Dude! I'll sell you my pack if you want something cheap and quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecommando Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 Send pics and price to my work e-mail! Awesome!!! Dude! I'll sell you my pack if you want something cheap and quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecommando Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 OK, phase 3 weathering... How is that? My RT-Mod was shipped Saturday, I estimate it arriving by tomorrow. Just need to match weathering, modify my ab plate, and I am getting closer... I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 That is really coming together, good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecommando Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Well, it was weird, but I got this brand-spankin-new RT-Mod yesterday and piled on some dirt... And I weathered it up to match my armor as well as possible. Let me know your thoughts. Throw me under the bus... I prefer blunt honesty. I am not afraid of Truth... Justice... and the MEPD Way! Mike, tell me to get less fat... maybe I will listen to you... since I want to be like you. And the great news... IT FITS MY GIANT HEAD!!!!! I told Rob to bore my hole out real nice. Later Brothers, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Looks better dirty, IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 What doesn't? Good work man. I think the whole thing could use a subtle dust layer. Not that it looks bad as is, but I like the dustiness. Go over with either Fuller's Earth or pulverized charcoals (the right color obviously). Doing that with a light tan/brown will add some more dimension and soften the contrast between the clean parts and the dirty parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve12201 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Nice lid. I agree with Seth on the addition of sand-tones. Also, don't forget to get rid of the teardrop stripes if you want to be cannon. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecommando Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Thanks! Which color charcoal do I need??? I am going to Michael's in 20 minutes. And I will be painting the pin stripes away. What paint will not melt the decal? Please get back to me quick since I am leaving very soon. Thanks Guys!!! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Testors is easy to get & won't hurt the decal. Go for a tan color & a dark gray/black color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecommando Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 How is my weathering? Good contrast on how it shows outside versus inside. Pretty dirty inside and looks really a lot cleaner outside. Oops, cord malfunction! The official decommissioning of my old FX... It was turned into my bosses Birthday Present. He loved it! Almost there... almost there. Later Brothers AND thanks for the tips and encouragement! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Hope to shake he´s hand some day too, ive also seen a pic whit ower own MEPD GUNS and move a long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Good work on the weathering, not too much, not too little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecommando Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Thanks guys! He was a nice guy. If you are dressed as a TD, and he isn't too busy, he will make time to visit. We had a nice chat. I gave him that E-11 as a gift! That is why he was armed. Seth, I appreciate the compliments! I did the crushed charcoal tips... though I more hand smudged it in with a brush, then blotted it off. I may add yet one more fine layer of light sand-colored grime with a touch of smokey polluted air dust. Here is my new 501st page... http://www.501st.com/members/displaymem ... ostumeid=2 I guess they think I am good enough... now I have to get Seth, Mike and Paul to think I am good enough! Later Brothers, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I think we need to do a troop to be certain... C'mon out my way at Thanksgiving time - we'll feed you up proper too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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