R2Dan Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Right guys. We had a nice, warm and sunny day here in Germany so I thought I'd put it to good use and destroy the perfect and glossy paint finish I had achieved on my CAP lid the other week, as it's going to be my sandtrooper bucket. And I really went to town with it, I'm not the guy for subtle weathering, I want it rough and dirty So here it is, the way I know me I'll keep putting things on and taking things off for another week, so it's done yet, but close to it, changes will be subtle. earlier pic, I've taken off a little on the forehead after taking that pic for those who would like to know, this is the finish I had to destroy... So what do you guys reckon? I'm quite happy for now, except for some minor things I'll have to tweak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordvader74 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 That took some cajones to do to that beautiful paint job you had on that bucket. How're your nerves? I know you were sweating doing this. Looks great to me. A little heavier than I would do but weathering is a very personal thing. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 I just thought "what the heck" and went for it. It's no Sandy without the dirt, so there's no way around it anyway. Sometimes you just got to act like your balls are bigger than Chuck Norris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Dirty Trooper Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 As far i can see..you got bigger balls than Chuck Norris as you did really a great job ! Now passby the balls of Steven Seagal ! Grtz RAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-6958 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 what a beauty Can´t wait to Troop with you in the Sandtrooper ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 That will take a while mate, but when I'm there you'll be the first to know Maybe we'll get a chance to troop together late this summer! I really hope I'll be able to get everything together by August. Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-7620 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Well, I'm enjoying my vacation down here in Freudenstadt. Can't wait to meet all of you next weekend!! Btw, any of you guys that livein Stuttgart or closer to Freudenstadt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 Nah, Jens and me we're both in the far west of Germany - Ruhr area to be more specific. Jens won't be there next weekend, but make sure to look for the longhaired weirdo cursing like a maniac trying to get those legs back on R2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Great! weathering job Dan . Like all ready post, its a very personal touch. And i think you did a very good job. You have many of the good parts done, like under the eyes, the chin area etc. How long, are you whit your sandy. Weapon, back pack, i know you got the pauldron all ready . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 I've got the MG34 waiting to be finished, some backpack parts kicking about and yep, I have a nice pauldron already Currently I'm saving up some cash to order a set or armour to go with that lid, and I'm waiting for my second pair of TK boots to be returned to me by a fellow Garrison member, so I can dirty them up Here's a pic showing the current status, kind of: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Great! start Dan. Good luck, in your progress whit your sandtrooper. Hope you can deploy us in 09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 Another little update. I just weathered the first set of my new version latex handguards. Those come from new moulds and are super sharp, and cast in white latex. I will soon be offering those in a second run - the first happened on the FISD. I will be offering both the white latex version and the "classic" honey coloured latex version painted white. Anyway, here are pics of the first "prototype": Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Great weathering job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 Thanks for the praise - your suit has been one of my main inspirations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootch Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 good job brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Great skills Dan!! Looks really good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Looks amazing bro! Great job on both the bucket and the handguards... Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenthork Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 weathering is great, it looks like that was burned by the sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1535 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 no such thing as to much dirt mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Just thought I'd do a little update. Some of my mates want me to have that TD done for our Moviepark event in September (right Jens? ) which is going to be a tough one, but I'll try. I'm pretty much done with the clutch DLT19 now, and have started on a backpack, which is not going to be 100% screen accurate, but it'll do for a start, as I have that deadline there Knowing me, I'll upgrade it later, but that's half the fun anyway, isn't it? The only thing I'm really missing is the armour But it's my birthday soon, and that should bring me a lot closer to solving this as well In the meantime, I'm just geeking out with what I have: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootch Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Buddy you're off to a pretty good start! Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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