Jump to content

Wook's Totally Dirty (TD) Build - AP


wook1138

Recommended Posts

Ok Greg, whatā€™s the THIRD build now? I told you that you have your second one done before I finished my first. Nice work!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Funny you should ask. I did some online shopping today. :)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Getting going on the T-21. It is a 3D print so Iā€™ve been busy sanding and spraying filler primer.

The kit doesnā€™t include all the greeblies so I ordered these from shapeway. The base part didnā€™t fit the arm so some trimming was needed.

f90fc808f4d17764f9550b4a280418f2.jpg

Glued together.
e58bff292dcba88bc82df29352b35649.jpg

This shows the difference between the finished surface and the original with print lines.
78135ea0e46407353097d1d6e63eff53.jpg

Iā€™m using the print lines to simulate the ribbed texture of the original Lewis guns.
c4339df9d7daa68a7d1a066438e7b12f.jpg

Original
ad2f586fb6e4f7a27d08cb2ac042912f.jpg

I had to remove some plastic to accommodate the rear swivel.
92823cca88d1746b1c75a77350de543c.jpg

Most of the parts are glued and ready for black primer. You can see where I didnā€™t fillerĀ primer the barrel for the ribbed effect.
bb88c54f015cc0665448d7f31653911a.jpg

This is aĀ version of the original Lewis gun. Some seem to have the texture extend further back, some donā€™t.
609eb7c9597c35ac0b28bf004e787241.jpg

I think it is the same as what is used in the movie based on how the light is reflecting in this shot.
e5c363695dd7ffd22adefa973c513126.jpg

Iā€™ll do black primer followed by gloss aluminum and a clear coat. This is my base. Iā€™ll spray gunmetal and black on layer in light coats and rubbing it off a bit between coats. This gives a nice worn look.
518cb407f1adda956ed8cff21c8b6e9d.jpg




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Edited by wook1138
  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

More T-21 work.Ā  I'll admit I don't have much for reference material for actual screen used T-21s.Ā  I'm basing my build heavily on what has been done by others.Ā  That said, everybody adds the tube greeblie that runs along the mid-section of the barrel.Ā  So I worked on getting that built.

Ā 

I primed the whole gun in black.Ā  Then found some 1/4" copper tubing.Ā  Measured some dimensions on the gun and created a pattern.Ā  I used various cans to control the curved bends and shaped the copper tubing.Ā  Then I just pressed in onto the barrel for the final shaping.Ā  I primed the tubing.Ā  I might have to shave a little off the ends to shorten it.Ā 

Ā 

Lastly I started my painting with a base coat of glossy aluminum (tamiya TS-17 I think is the number).

Ā 

pics on next post

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Painting T21 wood parts.

So I guess a person has a choice with the grips and butt of the T-21.Ā  black, or bakelite look, or wood look.Ā  I like the wood look so that is what I'm going to do.Ā  at the end of the day, it will be very dark so it doesn't stand out as wood - like most of the reference pics.Ā  I use a method of applying many washes of acrylic paint to make it look like wood.


So starting, mask the area off.Ā  The black is primer.
6fffe3359bddaba6b5a00292f5e40583.jpg

Paint white strips with various amounts of water.Ā  By the way, I'm using vallejo acrylic paints so water is the thinner.Ā  I even used my finger to run the white in to make the streaks.Ā  This base layer will dictate the direction and look of the wood grain.
d634672ae5753092af21340d29682772.jpg

Ā 

Now,this looks crazy but it works.Ā  I paint a bunch of different, bright colours in washes.Ā  I just slap it on any way, following the brush stroke direction of the white. This will give the brown washes, that I will add later, some more life and variation.Ā 
ce1b0ff015abc1c1af35449e8cd57ef1.jpg

I took 80 grit sandpaper to it and scratched it down to the primer and occasionally down to the black plastic below.
6c99f31fde78d4e5721448ae3bba2c56.jpg

I add a layer of light brown to neutralize things a bit.Ā  Then I sanded again very lightly.
e1bcf599e43799b3a89936553f03354d.jpg

I started added washes of brown.Ā  Starting with brown mixed with red, and then brown mixed with black.
433a3b3a164f61b284477cfb8ba5ea1d.jpg

Keep on adding washes of brown with various tones.
f4187b7c873c57b4bbaf3f36d674ddb6.jpg

My final wash was pretty much black to give the wood a nice aged look.Ā  then I removed the masking tape.Ā  ready for the next step - darkening the metal parts.
ddfe1d956385fd4692f3b186c9315765.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Edited by wook1138
  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Backpack.

So to get level 2 approval, a trooper needs a pack.Ā  Although the Docking Bay captain does not have one, the Cantina Capt does, so I purchased a #3 (standard) backpack from CrookKnight.Ā  He had a May 4th sale that made it too hard to pass up on. Anyway, the pack arrived today.


The pack came very well... packed.
677689fd806bd824b2a2ba88078137d2.jpg

Ā 

Took me awhile to get to the actual pack.
2ccaacabd6549236e18680952812e283.jpg

Ā 

However, as impressive as the packing efforts were - it was no match to the brutality of the Post.Ā  The plunger head came off - which is fine since it should be mounted at a bit of an angle anyways (which I was going to do if not done so already).
6fe81303c2313c60e16233fca13ac5a3.jpg

Ā 

One of the seed trays was cracked on the bottom. Again - a little black tape and it will look probably even more screen accurate.Ā  ;)
f5d9cd7e001cd0e5a935a0fb27f4de75.jpg

Ā 

A screw for the canteen fell out.Ā 
8cb628fee77ef3745bd83f4162383554.jpg

Ā 

I found the screw in the packing, but realized it was probably a little too short anyways - so I'll put in a longer one.Ā  I do have another canteen to replace the 3D printed one at some point down the road.
d09dceeeca50d4f4b806936b366d3c18.jpg

Ā 

So anyway, the pack is pretty sweet.Ā  It saved me a ton of work of finding and putting this stuff together.Ā  That said, I might make a few changes to make it more screen accurate.Ā  I'm not taking this pack to SWAT (if that happens), so I won't go really crazy. I have no idea what is actually required of the pack for PO (L2) but I guess I will find out.

Ā 

The changes I might make are:

  1. add small disc to top of lab pipe (upper left circle in pic)
  2. mount the plunger at an angle (dashed line showing exaggerated orientation)
  3. cut the mortar tube down a bit or lower the whole thing if possible.Ā  the white caps are 3D printed, I have ABS ones if needed.
  4. I might augment the bee stinger and make it a bit shorter (lower mid of pack)
  5. the radar dish (?) or tupperware lid needs a black backing to it and should sit a little lower on the mortar tube.

As you can see, a few things are a little high or a little low compared to the reference pic.Ā  But I really can't complain, I could just weather this guy and go.

Ā 

79be86117e40adcdb8059172f127bba6.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Edited by wook1138
  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I might divert from screen accuracy. The onscreen t21s looked to be painted black.

eeda26a7e3b4e239a03100ebce6b6c52.jpg

Actual Lewis guns looked pretty worn.

cac4d8f2879556c4c2799faa0b2cf330.jpg
840d55862edf66dfd091e71771aaf186.jpg

e0d1b4237a1c157be9cf06dcba45fec5.jpg

Iā€™ll darkenĀ the body a bit, but I like this weathered and worn look that Iā€™m getting with oil paints.

06c646de1c593fee0e90825734e92255.jpg

7dd1fa7b500c73fc1c5a6c47fbf7365d.jpg

7b20ee6ae114bbfb06ff350492083295.jpg

I canā€™t take this blaster to SWAT because of the tubing (or lack thereof) so I might leave it more worn looking. I have to figure out a good method for clear coating.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Edited by wook1138
  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

9 hours ago, wook1138 said:

I might divert from screen accuracy. The onscreen t21s looked to be painted black.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Actually it's has very unique weathering, you can totally do this.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think I found my preference with the t21 weathering. Iā€™m going to stop here for now. Clear coat and add detailing. The clear coat is going to mess up the cool dirty look it has but I guess it is a necessary evil.
25b72afb29641d0a3895e7a9c5a6caef.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Backpack adjustments. I knew I wanted to trim some length from the mortar tube, but to remove it and make adjustments I had to remove the upper section.

I couldnā€™t access this screw...
18c3102b8098797703f36ea8b1017db0.jpg

So the whole thing came off.Ā 
324ba3a7d2fde5f4c369cb49720b7420.jpg
87bb9d6792dfd58d5d5fc7d87e136d25.jpg

I also wanted the radar dish to sit closer to the lower end cap. Itā€™s position was good compared to the bottle so it meant I had to trim some off the bottom of the mortar tube as well as the top. I also added a black backing to the dish.

44846d102e2895211a464eeb6a482710.jpg

Once the tube was unscrewed from the frame, I removed the control panel and chopped off the ends with a miter saw.
7defc407e2cc3a3bb90dc7136b7f58a3.jpg

I had some spare end caps from a thermal detonator.
a8ce5afb24dee8a8f8710cd82e8943ac.jpg

Before
af1c3fd8e45e45cb2cbdaee943b66733.jpg

So, at the end of the day I adjusted the mushroom cap, shortened the mortar tube, replaced the 3D printed end caps, repositioned (sort of) the radar dish and added a black backing, painted screw in dish white,Ā changed the spacing between the upper end cap and control panel, and fixed the canteen.

After
c9e6233381ab904e4514d686241fac25.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Edited by wook1138
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

27 minutes ago, ukswrath said:

Now that is a thing of beautyĀ :duim:

Thanks!Ā  I'm very happy with how the paint job worked out - first time trying this method.Ā  In fact, I like it so much I'm hesitant to troop with it. :P

Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 hours ago, wook1138 said:

Thanks!Ā  I'm very happy with how the paint job worked out - first time trying this method.Ā  In fact, I like it so much I'm hesitant to troop with it. :P

:laugh1:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...