Knockz's First Build - TD (Sandtrooper)

[Knockz]

So after a very long wait, I'm finally ready to start working on my first Sandtrooper costume. Under the recommendation of my local garrison, I've purchase most of my suit from Ooota Goota and collected most of the accessories and parts I'll need to finish this build while waiting for what they called the Big Box Day. I hadn't previously found the time to work on it because of my full-time job and apprenticeship, but now that things are slowing down after the holidays I can finally get started!

 

 

And of course the first piece I chose to start with was the helmet. It took me just over a week to get it near finished, but I'm happy with the results so far.

 

1) Sanding and Priming

 

2) Adding details with Humbrol enamel

 

3) Set and ready for weathering

 

I've been following all the guides and videos I could find that involved painting Sandtrooper helmets as close as I could. Though after looking at it for a while, I might remove some more of that paint before sealing it up. Idk, would this be considered too heavily weathered for 501st approval?

 

 

 

Edited February 17, 2018 by Knockz

[CableGuy[Admin]]

Welcome aboard, Cohen. 

 

 

That’s looking lovely. Whilst there some sandies amongst the FISD ranks, If you wanted slightly more specialised assistance, don’t forget to sign up over on the MEPD Forums too. 

 

Best wishes,

Dan

[Deckard1138[501st]]

So after a very long wait, I'm finally ready to start working on my first Sandtrooper costume. Under the recommendation of my local garrison, I've purchase most of my suit from Ooota Goota and collected most of the accessories and parts I'll need to finish this build while waiting for what they called the Big Box Day. I hadn't previously found the time to work on it because of my full-time job and apprenticeship, but now that things are slowing down after the holidays I can finally get started!
 

 
And of course the first piece I chose to start with was the helmet. It took me just over a week to get it near finished, but I'm happy with the results so far.
 
1) Sanding and Priming

 
2) Adding details with Humbrol enamel

 
3) Set and ready for weathering

 
I've been following all the guides and videos I could find that involved painting Sandtrooper helmets as close as I could. Though after looking at it for a while, I might remove some more of that paint before sealing it up. Idk, would this be considered too heavily weathered for 501st approval?
 

 
 

Looking pretty good! Come check us out on MEPD, we’re all about everything Sandie!


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