TK-J Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 (edited) Well my TE armour turned up and after following some advice from Daetrin and 4510, I decided to dirty it up and leave the AP clean for my Elite ANH TK attempt. The previous owner obviously had some assembly problems; After getting it together and painting with Krylon Gloss white, this is what i got; The temptation was to leave it clean since it looks so good shiney'n'white I used Mikes tut for weathering but fullers earth is very hard to come by here in OZ, so I used some craft pigments; Then dusted with Doc Cabooses magnetic pigments to bring out the edges. This is how it turned out; And here it is all together. Whadaya think?? pics updated 24/10/08 Edited October 27, 2008 by TK-J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Your weathering looks great! Glad to see another person going sandy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Looks great trooper . They way i see this weathering stuff, it got two good ways of doing it. 1. The more dusty look, like you did. Or 2. The more detail rocky look, like you see here: http://www.looksirdroids.com/davin_replica.htm Any way i like it, good work . (maybe tone it a bit down in the tear drops, and sniper knee there) Cheers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 And here it is all together. I know, I forgot the hand guardsAnd the pauldron is on backwards ;-) Looking good there bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4455 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Very nice armor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Your MG34/DLT-19 looks sweet, what kind of gun is it... Its maker ect . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Now this is exactly the less is more approach, I like it..great job you did there. I am not really familiar with the weathering you used but the effect is awesome. Can't wait to see a picture with the pauldron on the right shoulder and with handguards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-J Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 Your MG34/DLT-19 looks sweet, what kind of gun is it... Its maker ect . It's by a local prop maker here in Oz (if he ever gets caught making them the Federal Law is gonna tear him a new one) . Made from resin rubber. The detail is fantastic, but it's a little heavy. I'll be taking some better pics his weekend (pauldron on correct shoulder and hand guards on ) Thanks for all the comments. I was worried the weathering wasn't random enough, but I am still quite pleased with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Dirty Trooper Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 You did a awesome job trooper ! Really looks nasty . Grtz RAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 It's by a local prop maker here in Oz (if he ever gets caught making them the Federal Law is gonna tear him a new one). Made from resin rubber. The detail is fantastic, but it's a little heavy. I'll be taking some better pics his weekend (pauldron on correct shoulder and hand guards on ) Thanks for all the comments. I was worried the weathering wasn't random enough, but I am still quite pleased with it. Copy that. Do he still makes them, and sells them as well. If so, can you please pm my the price too on them. Do you now if its full scale, in a way it looks a bit shorter. But at the same time not. Any way, your weapon looks fantastic from here. Nice TD suits buddy, welcome on board . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-J Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm not sure if he sells them OS. Might be hard to get them through our strict postal service. I will find out. The unassmbled kit was $200US. It is first gen cast from a real '34. You can just make out the waffenampt and the serial numbers are very clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm not sure if he sells them OS. Might be hard to get them through our strict postal service. I will find out. The unassmbled kit was $200US. It is first gen cast from a real '34. You can just make out the waffenampt and the serial numbers are very clear. Sweet price, can you ask him if still wanna do a few of them. I got the sweetest HF MG34/DLT-19, so i´m not sure i need it. but again, we are collectors... so maybe i go for one. Cheers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yakcam Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 WOW, looking great there Mate. It goes to show that you don't need to look like you've climbed out of the mud to look dirty. In fact, you look like you've come out of a desert I know that MG, I love mine... http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=4108 You're right though, they are a bit heavy, I think mine's about 4.5kg, but my biceps look great now Hopefully I'll get to see ya troop soon Again, well done, it looks fantastic!!! Cheers, Kraig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-J Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 Thanks Kraig. Doing 3 clones has helped my weathering technique immensely. I will be stepping out with the TD at Armegeddon for the "Cantina Project" next weekend. Looking forward to catching up with everyone down there. Your '34 is a bloody ripper!! I'll be giving that painting method a go before I hit Melbourne next weekend. And just in case anyone is wondering, the vendor of these props will sell overseas - kit form only (it's the only way customs will let them leave the country) Email him direct at: theplasticempire1@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yakcam Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Bugger, we're going away with friends for the Melbourne cup weekend. Have a great time Mate, we'll have to catch you at another event/troop, ohhhh, take LOTS of pics Cheers, Kraig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Your new pics and weathering look mad nice my man.. You got the right look for a TD, I myself like the less in more approach and you definitely got that spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-J Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Is it possible to have my deployment pics redone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Is it possible to have my deployment pics redone? I'd be more than happy to redo your deployment pics. Just send me the photos that you want used, and I'll take care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-J Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 I'd be more than happy to redo your deployment pics. Just send me the photos that you want used, and I'll take care of it. Thanks Zac. I will get some pix to you early next week after this weekends BIG troop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Thanks Zac. I will get some pix to you early next week after this weekends BIG troop. No problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I know this is what I keep saying on every thread... but it's true... this makes me want to go Sandy so badly! Thanks for the pics man... I love that weathering job... love the way some of the "spots" really look like sand beaten wear and tear. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I know this is what I keep saying on every thread... but it's true... this makes me want to go Sandy so badly! Thanks for the pics man... I love that weathering job... love the way some of the "spots" really look like sand beaten wear and tear. Great job! Do both. There is a growing number of people who do both TK-Elite + TD-Police Officer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Do both. There is a growing number of people who do both TK-Elite + TD-Police Officer.Oh yeah, I will... if I do a TD I will keep my TK "as is". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I'm not sure if he sells them OS. Might be hard to get them through our strict postal service. I will find out. The unassmbled kit was $200US. It is first gen cast from a real '34. You can just make out the waffenampt and the serial numbers are very clear. Hey TK-J Would you mind PM'ing me his details. I live in Oz to and know that when I go to get one of these I'm going to have trouble finding one I can import in. If he's local that gets rid of a lot of hassle. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-J Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 PM inbound Scooter. Thanks again for all the feedback guys. All praise should go to Mike and his great idiot proof, easy to follow weathering tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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