TheSwede[TK] Posted May 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 1 hour ago, sandtrooper said: Man, matching that weathering is going to take some time. You're doing terrific so far! I think the contrast is a bit of on that pic but it’s going to be a challenge for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted May 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 And this how far I managed today (tape is just there for checking fit) and left bicep needs coverstrips but didn’t have time for that - but there’s always tomorrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted May 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 And tomorrow has arrived - arms done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket[TK] Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Very jealous that you have access to such an amazing workspace. Looking forward to the weathering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted May 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 27 minutes ago, Cricket said: Very jealous that you have access to such an amazing workspace. Looking forward to the weathering! Yeah it`s great The suit is hanging right beside my workspace as I´m typing Me too and at the same time I`m thinking: -but it`s so nice and shiny....might have to get another set to dirty up (well that`s not an option....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wook1138[TK] Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 It is coming along great! You are inspiring me to get something done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted May 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 6 hours ago, wook1138 said: It is coming along great! You are inspiring me to get something done. Yeah we started in opposite direction - you on the helmet and me with the armor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted May 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) Took a break from building with trooping the Solo-Movie Edited May 24, 2018 by TheSwede 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted May 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Received my pouches from Blaster 8266 (MEPD) and did a full suit-up, the helmet isn`t ready but I still put it on as I didn`t want to give Dan another scare 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted June 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Started the weathering by using fullers earth, hairspray and a sponge...but what caught my eye was the tubestripes (had the helmet sitting on a stool) they looked way of so just wanted to show they are a pencil width all the way.....not entirely happy with them as I just free-handed them between two stripes of tape...gonna give it some thought and then redo if I feel like it Anyways...started with the shins and boots...still need to fill in some creases on the boots and under the raised edges of the shins, in generall were dirt would accumulate....the great thing by using hairspray is that you can easily remove it and start over, or go clean TK, but the same time resilient enough to stay put.....not to sure about heavy rain though so tread carefully And..going about this by using the principle of "less is more" and taking my time Too little...? Too much....? Just enough...? Comparison - and the weathering stands out more "in person" than the pics show so I guess it`s kind of hard to give feedback but wanted to share all the same 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wook1138[TK] Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Less is more. I like what you ended up with. So, you’re finally getting dirty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted June 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 49 minutes ago, wook1138 said: So, you’re finally getting dirty. Yes () Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted June 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 Shins complete (I think) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank75139[501st] Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 They look complete, look darn good if you ask meSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted June 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 Thanks Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wook1138[TK] Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 Hey Daniel. Looks very nice as usual. Looking at this, I started to wonder... are there any reference pics for these shins? I was going to start with the arms and legs too, but seeing this made me realize that I will need to start with the chest (well referenced and distinctive) and then make the less seen parts match it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted June 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 3 hours ago, wook1138 said: Looking at this, I started to wonder... are there any reference pics for these shins? Funny you mentioned it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wook1138[TK] Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 48 minutes ago, TheSwede said: Funny you mentioned it LOL. That was exactly the pic I was thinking of! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted June 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 Did som more weathering and took it on a test-drive 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Looks great Daniel nice job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted June 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 9 hours ago, ukswrath said: Looks great Daniel nice job. Thank you Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 I think you're right on as far as the degree of weathering. Less is more. There's a few pics where it looks like these guys were engaged in a mud wrestling which I can't see as realistic. A professional soldier, such as an Imperial Stormtrooper, is not going to walk around for long with a a huge amount of mud splotches on his armor. Either he or is peers/superior are going to remark on his sloven appearance and demand that he police that *%#*. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted June 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 Well...the plan for today was to work more with the weathering but I forgot the weathering stuff so instead I took the submission pics and sent them to my GML so the trip amounted to something (I´m working on the kit at my workplace) Also had planned to make a video among the sands of the ruined beach-volleball field but there was heavy raining so decided not to 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableGuy[Admin] Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 You’re making a cracking job of that so far. You mentioned more weathering - what’s next on he agenda? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank75139[501st] Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 Kinda makes me want to do a sandy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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