nico Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Great work! Looks perfect to me! Looking forward to see what you do with the weathering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewback Jockey Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Very kool !! great work - so meticulous - simply awesome..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 looks very accurate so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Great work! Looks perfect to me! Looking forward to see what you do with the weathering! Thx a lot bro!! I will work on the weathering in the next couple of weeks. Im exicted about it! Very kool !! great work - so meticulous - simply awesome..... Thx!! I wanted to take my time and do things how I thought was right. Very happy with the results! looks very accurate so far Thx!! The bucket did not came out as cool as yours, but your tutorials were a lot of help and I am very happy with it! Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 Just tought I could post the pictures of my weathered armor here since this is the building thread (I already posted them in the weathering section too). So here 'they are: And the interior of the bucket... What do you think? Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 I have a question regarding the look of my bucket. I just notices yesterday that the weird bumpy right eye look might not be due to vaccforming but to triming. This is what I mean: I am making a Move Along, so, this bump is not so prominent as in other TDs I guess... But, if I want to go accurate, should I trim the eye like this: Thx for any help and direction on this issue. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 That's exactly how I trimmed my Move Along replica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 That's exactly how I trimmed my Move Along replica Thx bro... Do you have by any chance a picture similar to the one I posted (either of the real prop or of your bucket) so I can use as a reference? I have looked for one in my reference archives and I cant find one. Thx a lot. I guess that know that I know how this is trimmed, I must do it. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I just used the reference pics on Jez's site Juan. I used to have some nice pics that Keith posted of the MA helmet from when he went to see it at Christies. The pics are stuck in my old hard drive unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 I just used the reference pics on Jez's site Juan. I used to have some nice pics that Keith posted of the MA helmet from when he went to see it at Christies. The pics are stuck in my old hard drive unfortunately OK... No worries. Ill go and check the pictures over Jez's (as if I needed a reason hehehe ). Thx so much for all your help with this project! Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 I did it. I was very very nervous and very afraid I would mess it up. I really liked how my bucket came out and I was afraid this could make it look bad cause I was not 100% sure of what was I doing. I must say that at some point it looked really bad and I was very upset with myself. But contrary to common sense I kept trimming and trimming till I said No more. And then I trimmed a bit more. At the end it did not went great, but acceptable I guess... Anyway, here it is: How it looks and I do think it is now looking more similar to the move along bucket, but, what do you thik?? Did I nailed it or do I just love my bucket too much? Pls. if you think I screwed it up and have an idea on how to make it better, it will be more than welcome. If on the other hand, if you think it looks kindof alright, let me know. Cause I am kinda insecure about this mod. Thx very much for all your comments and all your help. Saludos... Juan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 That's amazing Juan,I'm also learn about the straps as far as the thread goes heheh I did a lot of mistakes too about the pic is it too late? Did you mean this pic and other similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 A big!!! A+ from here bro, one of the best replicas i have seen. Super duper cool work, be proud bro Cheers and troop on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 That's amazing Juan,I'm also learn about the straps as far as the thread goes heheh I did a lot of mistakes too about the pic is it too late? Did you mean this pic and other similar? THX for your good input bro! I learn every time I work and post and read on the MEPD. I love this place. THX for the picture. I used that one and some similar ones to make the modification. A big!!! A+ from here bro, one of the best replicas i have seen. Super duper cool work, be proud bro Cheers and troop on THX a lot Rolf. Coming that from the TD master is a huge thing for me! I am happy with my TD and will wear it proudly. I cant wait to troop in it for the first time, or at least wear it all finished soon. HEHEHE... Thx a lot for your comments and feedback! Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padde Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Just spot on, Juan - great work! Cheers Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Thx Patrick!! I really like how it came out. I just love TDs and TE2 armor! Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Soooooo.... I finally got to wear my complete finished TE2 armor... I must say that I was very very excited about the whole thing, but wearing it surpassed all my expectations. The armor is just great. I've been trooping in white armor for 4 years now and it was like the first time again. This armor rocks... And I am very happy with how it was put toguether. I tried to make it as accurate as possible and I think the months invested on it payed off... Mi TD is made up of: TE2 armor Mike's decals and hand painted details Keith's hovis Trooper1 pauldron Modified IMA MP40 shoulder pouch Wien Stolla pouches replicas Black rubber gloves Vintage cargo strap for the belt Chrashmann's parts for the backpack + scratch built parts Scratch buily MG15 Hasbro modified E11 Mexican brand TK boots So, here it is: What do you think? THX for all your help and comments... Special Thx to TM for all the pointers, references, pictures and suggestions... To Rolf for being and inspiration as a TD master And to everyone that kept coming to the thread giving great feedback and input... You are part of my TD!! Saludos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padde Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yay, what a great looking trooper - the TE2 looks as if it has been made just for you! Awesome work, Juan! Cheers Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Wow - very impressive and good looking too. Which method did you use for weathering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenthork Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 awesome!!!! you done a great work! it is a beauty for sure!! many many details that make it often the difference between a beautifull armor and a wonderful armor. you're is in the second categorie. it is with men's like you that the hobby is always in evolution. congratulations for you new baby, it fits you like a glove, can't wait to see you in action. i hope mine will be as so good. I have not much time as I would like to work on it, and personnal life is difficult right now, but one day it will be my time to show my baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenthork Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 seem to have similar points... sorry bro' I could not resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padde Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 lol Great find! I knew that he reminded me of someone...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 Yay, what a great looking trooper - the TE2 looks as if it has been made just for you! Awesome work, Juan! Cheers Patrick THX a lot Patrick. It fits perfectly. The downside is that is makes a funny noice every time I breath rubbing plastic vs plastic. HEHEHE... Wow - very impressive and good looking too. Which method did you use for weathering? THX Bro!! I used some acrilic water based paints (like the ones used by kids in kindergarden), and painted with a multilayer technique, using damp sponges and paper towels. Black, tan, dark yellow, light brown, brown and back again. awesome!!!! you done a great work! it is a beauty for sure!! many many details that make it often the difference between a beautifull armor and a wonderful armor. you're is in the second categorie. it is with men's like you that the hobby is always in evolution. congratulations for you new baby, it fits you like a glove, can't wait to see you in action. i hope mine will be as so good. I have not much time as I would like to work on it, and personnal life is difficult right now, but one day it will be my time to show my baby. THX a lot bro! You are too kind. I did try to pay a lot of attention to details and I am very happy with the armor. Building TDs is lots of fun and may take a long of time, take your time and Im sure soon you will end up with a great TD armor. seem to have similar points... sorry bro' I could not resist lol Great find! I knew that he reminded me of someone...! LOL!! Same joke was told on my Garrison Forum. HEHEHE... I find it lots of fun. THX for all your comments. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 seem to have similar points... sorry bro' I could not resist good one bro Juan your sandy rocks, a big!!! A+ from here. I can´t wait to see it out doors, for some new pics in action. Cheers bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 good one bro Juan your sandy rocks, a big!!! A+ from here. I can´t wait to see it out doors, for some new pics in action. Cheers bro THX a lot Rolf!! I will be trooping in it next wednesday. Ill come back with some cool pictures, I hope. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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