[Hello from the New England Garisson]

Yay! Welcome, Bill (from a fellow NEGer AND the person in the SnowTrooper from the web site ). Glad you are getting into the forums- it is really THE best way to learn how to put together the TK's.

 

Everybody, if you haven't check out Bill's web site, do so- he is so very talented and does such great work!

 

Hey Margaret,

 

I have my TK armor coming in Sept. so what better place to be, than here?

[Who's Scruffy Looking?]

I actually found this Hi-Res photo that better displays what I am talking about (this is the look I am going for - particularly the TK on the far left:)

 

[Who's Scruffy Looking?]

Good Question.

Were the normal AnH Troopers weathered for the movie??

Or was it only from using the suit in it.

For example this pic:

 

Does anyone know it??

 

I don't know for sure, but I tend to think that it was done on purpose. If you look closely at the "You are part of the rebel alliance and a traitor..." scene, you notice that there are actually dirt patterns (not just scuff marks) on the troopers. And in the death star rescue scene, Han and Luke's armor progressively gets more filthy as the battle goes on.

 

I'm sure some was from just being mistreated and being banged around on the sets, but GL's universe, from the beginning, has always been intentionally weathered and I believe they were made to look this way on purpose. I mean at this point in the story, there has been years of war... look at the weathering on the ANH Vader costume.

 

Just my thoughts.

[ESB Stormtrooper helmet (CAP)]

One more pic added, hope you like it

 

 

Cheers

 

A

 

 

Totally blown away... A work of art!

[Who's Scruffy Looking?]

I love the idea about putting the armor in an un-lined trunk and just letting it get weathered naturally. I also like the sole marking, which had crossed my mind. As I said, I am not looking for filthy, I just want to emulate what the troopers in ANH look like, and they are banged up. Thanks for the tips. Any close up pics of your scuffed armor?

[Who's Scruffy Looking?]

Hi all.

 

I am new the forums, and have to say that it is rare to come across a forum community as welcoming as this. Thanks for having me.

 

Anyway, I am currently waiting on my RT-Mod kit to arrive (around mid-to-the end of Sept.) and I have been ordering little bits and pieces, grabbing helpful hints, and planning the build in my head.

 

One thing that has always bothered me (maybe a bit of an exaggeration ,) and to all the "clean" troopers out there, PLEASE don't take this personal in anyway - to each their own - I have yet to see a scuffed up ANH TK 501st armor... anywhere - In person, or in photos. In ANH, at least 75% (if not more) of the TK's (not including sandies) are scuffed up and dirty. Personally, I LOVE that look! To me, it takes a "costume," and elevates it to a "prop." It just ads that final bit of authenticity. It say's Star Wars. It has that signature battle-worn "lived-in" look.

 

Anyway, I am going to be scuffing and weathering my armor, and I was wondering if anyone had any tips, or tricks to do this? It is certainly something that you don't want to overdo and end up making your armor look like a Sandtrooper. Watching the film you see mostly black scuffs, but there are also brown "dirty" areas on some. I thought of using Fullers Earth, and/or even scoring the armor with black, rubber shoe soles.

 

Has anyone "scuffed" their AHH armor? Photos? Techniques?

 

Thanks all!

[Hello from the New England Garisson]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome, and kind words. I have already done a ton of surfing on the forums and found a pile of great info. I can't wait to get the armor and get more involved.

 

Welcome, and great photos! Still, I noticed a glaring omission in your online portfolio -

 

We'll have to get that corrected.

 

Yeah... I have had one TK come in for a session, and I have not put any from that one up yet, partially because he was only dressed in armor from the chest plate up. But I will probably get a couple of them up. It WILL be corrected

[FS: HyperFirm Gun Run Discounted Pricinig]

I have paypal ready, if you have more ANH E-11's

 

Sent an email to ya.

[Hello from the New England Garisson]

Hi,

 

I signed up with the 501st NEG back in May of this year. I just ordered my RT-Mod TK kit, and should have it by the end of September. I'm really looking forward to trooping, and just talking with people who have a common interest.

 

I am a professional photographer, who specializes in photographing the costuming community here in New England, US. Alter Ego Portraits dot net ... take a peek if you have the time.

 

Anyway, I hope to spend some time here and get to know the community.

 

Peace!

Bill