wanabe a fett Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Well I took a chance and tried something new to weather my bucket. What ya think?? The light washed some of the darkness out. OOOPS!!!! I said washed, SORRY http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/wanabeafe ... .dir=/175a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortimer52 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_imperial Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Yes it does look nice and dirty like it should. And we will forgive you for saying "wash" this time! LOL Shortimer I just can't get away from you, your even here?? LOL Katt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar_man Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 ....and what kind of bucket is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanabe a fett Posted February 25, 2006 Author Share Posted February 25, 2006 I don't know if anybody's ever done this before but I sandblasted this bucket. So it's seen real sand. As far as what kind of bucket it is, It's the best kind. FREE It was given to me. It looks like a pull of a pull of a pull, and so on and so on. I think going TD was it's only hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortimer52 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Shortimer I just can't get away from you, your even here?? LOL Katt I am every where, and im no where. Im just chasing you around the boards.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_imperial Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Well darn it if your going to be here you better be dirty!!Got that boy??LOL And Free is a great price for a helmet!! LOL Katt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 I don't know if anybody's ever done this before but I sandblasted this bucket. So it's seen real sand. As far as what kind of bucket it is, It's the best kind. FREE It was given to me. It looks like a pull of a pull of a pull, and so on and so on. I think going TD was it's only hope. Now that's an interesting idea although I've seen it done to actual pre-kevlar steel helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 That's an interesting effect Mike. I'd go back when you're done and use some hairspray & fuller's earth for an extra layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortimer52 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Well darn it if your going to be here you better be dirty!!Got that boy??LOL Thanks for the set up! But since this is a fam board I can't go for the knock down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_imperial Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Yes I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanabe a fett Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Ok, I took it the next step and added some more pics. What doyou think? Did it go good or bad? http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/wanabeafe ... .dir=/175a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 The "sandblasting" really left you with some very interesting results. It looks very impressive indeed. Let us know the when "helmet is complete". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanabe a fett Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 Well, it's FINISHED. Will this be OK ??? http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/wanabeafe ... a4&.src=ph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hey, that REALLY turned out nice. Now don't forget to outline the ear pieces... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesand&dirt Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 It REALLY looks good, bro. Now lets see pics of the rest of the armor. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanabe a fett Posted June 10, 2006 Author Share Posted June 10, 2006 **UPDATE** I know, I know, I benn dragging my boots on this project. But I've not quit. Here is a link to what I have done so far. Let me know what ya think. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/wanabeafe ... r=/aae8re2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanabe a fett Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 Ok, I have everything except the neck seal and my pack. What's you thoughts? http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/wanabeafe ... pg&.src=ph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 You're making great progress Mike, soon Carida will have another sandtrooper! Lets see some more pics of your MG15's! Isn't it going to be hard to choose between Jango and your TD for events? (Mike's Jango is awesome!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Peter Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Ok, I have everything except the neck seal and my pack. What's you thoughts? http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/wanabeafe ... pg&.src=ph Looks pretty well done. You've mentioned you've used sandblasting, pardon me if I ask what does this process entails? From your pics it looks similar to airbrushing the weathering on your FX Stormtrooper Bucket. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanabe a fett Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 I have a small sandblast cabinet at work. I placed each part in the cabinet and blasted it with sand. A sandblaster is used to remove rust and dirt from steel by blasting it with sand or glass beads. The dirt on my armor comes from the dirt and rust in the sand in the blaster. I just blew the sand on the armor and it was dirty. I then hit it a bit with Treasure Gold in spots for more dirt. Thats it Weathered. Thanks Seth, Jango is still going to troop but it will be nice to have a choice. As for the MG-15's. I am working on one right now. I'll see if I can get some production shots for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Peter Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Thanks for explaning your sandblasting weathering technique, BH 3356. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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