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Looking good man!

Very cool read, and very cool I got a mention in it to!!! Great job guys! See ya in the dunes!

Thanks for the kind words on my weathering Horseman! I actually didn't want to add that strapping detail to the forearms and biceps, although I did consider it many times. I can move my arms much easier with them where they are. I know it may not be as screen accurate, but it is definitely more accurate for mobility!

I am officially back active in 501st! Thank you MTK!!!!!

Actually Barcode, it does not sound silly at all! Going Sandy is really taking a "plunge" with your armor. But once it is done and you look at the results.........well, even though it's mine, I cant stop looking at pictures of it! Thanks for the kind words again everyone!!!! For those interested in a weathering technique, I read this thread before I started. Once I did the first shin, I found a method that worked for me. Hope I am not out of line posting this link to the MEPD.NET http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=4973

Thanks for all the kind words about the weathering. I have had a number of people ask me how I did it. I certainly did not innovate any new technique, but I did kinda find my own way after looking at a few different, and awesome, threads about weathering over at MEPD.NET. I am gonna make a video on a spare piece ABS I have to show how I achieved these results. I only used 4 colors. Again, thanks for all the kind words

Thanks guys! As we all know, it is a labor of love! The notch on the top left thigh I did on purpose. My intent from the beginning was to aim for SWAT and do Move Along. I have posted TONS of build pics, including my pack build thread over on MEPD. Didn't figure there would be as much interest in the dirty stuff over here. I am however getting ready to start my ATA build that is staying shiny and clean I will try to document that as well as I can. One more build thread is not a bad idea right?

I have not been updating this thread much since my build has been geared towards a sandy, but if anyone is watching, here is a few pics. The lighting is kinda crappy, but I plan on doing some better ones this weekend. I am almost done.

Thanks man! Yes, I am posting most all of it over at MEPD since it is all sandy related.

A little update. I have some build pics, but here is a sort of finished pic.. I have some loose ends to do, tube stripes, neck seal, better blaster. But almost there.

Thanks guys. It has been years since I have built armor. I had a FX back in 2000 and armor is VERY different now! I will post some of the progress pics I have so far in the next day or two. Already started my backpack some weeks ago to.

Hey everybody. I picked up a ATA kit back in April and then a MTK kit last month. I decided to start with the MTK and make it a sandy and keep the ATA nice and shiny for my wife. Here is the obligatory Brown Box pic of me and my MTK. I have already started trimming and have taken some pictures, but I am not near as diligent at taking progress pictures as some of the awesome guys here, whom I have been reading for some months already. But I will try....... Anyway, here we go!

I would recommend the MTK for sure. I am also 5'7", 170 and am currently building an MTK. And it was an easy transaction. Super nice guy

the wife and I are doing it. It sold out in 10 minutes I think....

Yea, I nice slope towards the bottom of the mold is always a good idea, plus make sure the bottom of your mold is as flat as possible. Both of these things makes de-molding after your pull much easier...