osmoc1 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hey all! I'm a newbie TD from West Virginia. I've been hanging around on here and realized I haven't introduced myself. The project I'm currently working on is my first (TD) and its nearing completion. My armor is FX my bucket is ATA and my shins are AM. I just got my boots in and my backpack is on order from dirtyboy after that I just need a few odds and ends (dewback prod and shoulder pouch) and I'll be ready to get approved by the 501st and deployed by the MEPD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Awesome!!! Welcome officially that is ....you'll be done in no time. There was a tutorial about making your own dewback prod from some real basic plumbing parts. When I get to a pc I'll see if I can hunt it down for you....another option I've heard of people using is a modified shifter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hey bro! Welcome to the MEPD... Hope to see your TD approved soon and you deployed just after that! Post some pictures of your build! We love pictures... If you need anything, just let us know. Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmoc1 Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 The part I'm having trouble with is matching my weathering. The armor I bought from someone in my garrison and it was already weathered and the shins came from someone else already weathered so its hard to get everything matched up. I tried pandatrooper's weathering tutorial, but I just cant get it to look right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 If your armor was already weathered, it will be quiet difficult to match it. This because of techniques, time and real life weathering. I would if possible, remove all weathering from all parts and start again all over. This sounds a lot of work, but I do believe this will make it easier on the long run. And that way you can also make it look just as you like. It is not easy task, but the life of a Sandtrooper is all but easy! Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I agree with Juan.... The weathering is next to impossible to match....most likely they used the acrylic paints so it can be removed easily. Definitley post some pics so we can help along the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supa troop Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hey Welcome to the MEPD a wealth of knowledge and help here, its by far the best Stormtrooper site on the web period !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmoc1 Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 what can I use to remove the old weathering safely without eating the plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Try water first.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir david Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 hey josh! .... WELCOME TO MEPD!,enjoy your stay buddy! ..... we are all here for you if you need any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir david Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hey Welcome to the MEPD a wealth of knowledge and help here, its by far the best Stormtrooper site on the web period !!! amen to that mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmoc1 Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Just tried water. Didn't work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Warm water and soap didn't work at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmoc1 Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Nope, but then again this is old weathering so its gonna be pretty set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Happen to have a mr clean erasure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmoc1 Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Never thought about that good 'ol fashioned black magic eraser lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Those things take off everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmoc1 Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 are they safe on armor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Absolutely.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmoc1 Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Alright I got it as clean as its gonna get I figure whats left will make good accents after I do the layers. I think I'm gonna use pandatrooper's tutorial on the oil/dirt look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Awesome.....glad you were able to get most of it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmoc1 Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 theres only one more thing I need to finish up. I need the snap cover things for the belt and an mp40 pouch for my shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmoc1 Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Update: Found the MP40 pouch for $30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmoc1 Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 I sent a message to Trooperbay to see if he has the buttons for my ammo belt and I'm gonnabe starting me weathering next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 awesome....sounds like you are making some progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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