Daetrin Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Brian (TK2802) and I took the plunge to go dirty today. All MEPD armor requirements have been fulfilled but I still need to do my ab plate. We followed the instructions posted on the Dented Helmet (thanks!). Here is what it looked like mid-way through: http://www.hoeffer.com/public/picture%20153.jpg Half-way on the breast plate http://www.hoeffer.com/public/picture%20152.jpg Half a helmet away http://www.hoeffer.com/public/picture%20155.jpg Up close it looks pretty dirty, and the back came out fine, but as you can see the rest of it doesn't look that dirty at all. http://www.hoeffer.com/public/picture%20181.jpg The end result (yes, I'll fix the ab plate!) http://www.hoeffer.com/public/picture%20168.jpg Lesson learned for me is that what looks dirty up close looks really clean from far away, and I'll definately have to add more dirt next go 'round. Other lessons... 1) Man, that belt ammo pouch is heavy and really weighs the suit down. I need to replace some elastic with non-flex straps or else belt will be 'round my ankles. 2) Put the pauldron on *after* you put the rest of the armor on. 3) The should ammo pouch makes it hard to flex the arm. Also, need to adjust or be smart and mount it to the pack. 4) The smaller ANH helmet looks great, but fogs up much easier than the FX bucket - time to get some fans! Thanks everyone for posting so many tips & picks of your adventures going dirtside - it gave me a lot of confidance going forward and it turned out to be the easiest part of converting to TD. Any advice on what's a good sealant? As a TK you worry about how to stay clean - now I worry about how to stay dirty! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Looks good, Looking forward to seeing it in all its glory this weekend? With you and Brian all done, I'll be the only clean Sandy there I'll just tell them I'm newly transfered, thats why I haven't got s*&t all over me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted November 2, 2005 Author Share Posted November 2, 2005 Yeah, but I'll (probably) be the only one w/o a pack and ab plate mod, so it will even out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Looks good, Looking forward to seeing it in all its glory this weekend? With you and Brian all done, I'll be the only clean Sandy there I'll just tell them I'm newly transfered, thats why I haven't got s*&t all over me... And we all won't have bfgs either (here's where the violin starts playing). If you got a few hours to spare the weathering could be done in time but I know all about that family thing. As for sealing, a lacquer clearcoat may work; or just let the paint wear off naturally to add to the effect and reapply as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted November 2, 2005 Author Share Posted November 2, 2005 Thankfully not all sandtroopers had BFG's, so while it will delay our MEPD deployment we'll still be canon. Yeah, I think not sealing it and just re-applying it may be best, as it doesn't take too long to do (e.g. can do it while watching TV), and can be done over time between events. Still, not having that pack done is killing me! I have a fever and the only cure is to get that bad boy finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeR Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Great job buddy. That looks amazing! Thanks for sharing. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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