My DT "zombie" build

[TK9612[501st]]

After coming across a used TK, and not a lot of second guessing- I've decided the best deal is to turn it into a (original) Death Trooper! I know its gonna a some work. However,  it'll be a fun project.  And looking over some of completed costumes,  I'have a lot of questions.  Forgive me if they've been covered already. 

 

Mostly,  is there such a  thing as "too much" when it comes to zombifying the armor. Such as damage and paint schemes? I read the blood effect isn't allowed for approval?

 

Second, can anyone help explain how the blast marks and scorch marks are made on the armor?

 

Your input is appreciated!

 

Edited July 9 by TK9612

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

There are some great videos on blast marks 

 

Yes you can have blood but it has to be dried, not liquid

• Armor may have some stains to emulate aged dry blood.
• Liquid / permanently wet fake blood is not accurate.

Here's my L3 Centurion approved for an example.

Check out some other builds and also the gallery sections, no two are the same

https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/187-death-trooper-build-threads/

https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/category/17-zombie-trooper-reference/

[TK9612[501st]]

Thank you 😊 

[TK9612[501st]]

A little progress. I think I went a little heavy on one of the shoulder bells simply because I didn't find the process!  Any pointers/suggestions? The more zombie damage and some blood to be added ASAP.

 

 

Edited July 12 by TK9612

[TK9612[501st]]

Green splotches for a mold look.

😉😁

[TK9612[501st]]

Shins

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Looking good, you could damage areas if you wished to, cuts and breaks just adds to the aged look.

 

 

Adding extra weathering to recesses can also give an aged appearance.

 

[TK9612[501st]]

Yep!  Damage and cuts are next on the list

[TK9612[501st]]

@gmrhodes13

 

Reading over the CRLs for the Death Trooper. It says Armor may have some stains to emulate aged dry blood.

 

This may be taking it too far on the blood! 😆    note: this is not my helmet   but it's inspiring!  

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

10 hours ago, TK9612 said:

@gmrhodes13

 

Reading over the CRLs for the Death Trooper. It says Armor may have some stains to emulate aged dry blood.

 

This may be taking it too far on the blood! 😆    note: this is not my helmet   but it's inspiring!  

 

Looks fine to me BUT with every costume your GML is the one who will approve/reject the costume so doesn't hurt to check with them

[TK9612[501st]]

Thank you @gmrhodes13

[TK9612[501st]]

Little bit more productive progress today.  Pre damage and painting: sanded and then blotched the ab and back plate with graphitepowder. Turned out better than expected.  

Edited Thursday at 08:14 PM by TK9612

[TK9612[501st]]

Front ab plate. 

Good thing about the powder is, it'll show you where scratches are located. 

[TK9612[501st]]

Ordered some fake maggots with the thought of eventaully adding a few here and there. I'd use a drop of hot glue to attach them to the armor spots. But, I'm thinking would it be best to keep the original color? Or hand paint them a different  color so they would fit in universe?  🤔 💭  

 

If there were such things in Star Wars.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

25 minutes ago, TK9612 said:

Ordered some fake maggots with the thought of eventaully adding a few here and there. I'd use a drop of hot glue to attach them to the armor spots. But, I'm thinking would it be best to keep the original color? Or hand paint them a different  color so they would fit in universe?  🤔 💭  

 

If there were such things in Star Wars.

Although maggots are mentioned in a few builds I haven't seen any actual examples. I think I would keep them a realistic color. 

 

Personally I would glue with E6000, would be much stronger than hot glue.

 

Some info from wiki but unfortunately no images

A maggot was a type of creature. The muscle maggot was native to Rattatak, while the grain maggot was a food eaten by Hutts. The screw maggot was native to Haruun Kal and gravel-maggots lived on Tatooine. The Diptera maggot was used by the Yuuzhan Vong.