MKE-Trooper

I just purchased some oil paint off of amazon and I am starting my research on weathering so I am ready to roll when my armor gets delivered. Has anyone put a weathering guide together anywhere? Both Tarok and Christina have amazing WIP threads I am trying to follow but I have some basic questions that may already be answered somewhere. For example: Step 1: Give the armor a good coat of Raw Umber with a dry brush Step 2: Once the part is coated, wipe off using paper towel going softer in places dirt might gather. Step 3: This is where I have questions. Do you allow the Raw Umber to dry for 2-3 weeks before adding the second color like Burnt Sienna or Burnt Umber or do you add those between steps 1 and 2? Sorry for the dumb questions, I just really want to replicate the amazing work that I have seen here in others builds. Likely to also have the same questions for weathering the white soft parts if someone can point me to a guide/post on that. Thanks!

I received my Biker Scout Satchel today from BrodustrialProps and the quality of the bag and the weathering job is fantastic. Thank you @Navajo Bro Couldn't be happier. My wife's reaction when I showed her was "It looks old and dirty". I knew then I made the right call getting the weathered version

Thanks @Tarok Your WIP is extremely detailed and will be an excellent resource! Do you have a shopping list of the paint and brushes you used for weathering? Would love to replicate what you did and use the same materials.

Well I just pulled the trigger and spent a bunch of money. Now I wait

Good catch! Thank you

Thanks @Chopper I am looking at KriptonTop Etsy listing for "Scout Trooper The Mandalorian - Soft Parts - SW Costume Replica" which includes: Flight Suit TIE Pilot Style - Front double zipper. - Real and functional Pockets: Chest, Arm, Legs, Tools and Compad. - Neck Seal: Made of Cotton fabric. Velcro closure. TK Style. Cummerbund & Cod: - Correct stomach and crotch lines details. - Completely quilting, inside lining. - Velcro on the inside to attach the cummerbund. Top side. This system replace the suspends. - 2" Velcro closure in the back. - 2" elastic strap. - One piece (cummerbund and cod). - Utility Pouches. White colour. Attached with velcro hidden system.

Hello everyone, Last month after a two plus year journey I finally became an official member of the 501st with the approval of my Death Trooper costume. While I absolutely love my DT kit and just got it approved for level 2 certification, I am already looking to my next project Before I pull the trigger on anything I wanted to put a shopping list together and run in past the group. My goal is to achieve level 2 "Lancer" certification so I am hoping the group can call out any items to avoid or recommend better options that might be available. Ideally, I would like to purchase as close to finished parts as I can. Here is what I put together so far. Please let me know what I missed. Helmet and Armor Studio Creations - Ordered 7/15/24 | Received 8/19/24 (ASSEMBLED Scout Armor and Helmet Kit ARMOR AND HELMET ARE ASSEMBLED, READY-TO-WEAR OUT OF THE BOX.) Boots Crowprops - Ordered 7/15/24 | Received 10/07/24 Gloves Wampa Wear - Ordered 7/15/24 | Received 7/20/24 Soft Goods (Cummerbunds, Pouches, Flak Vests, Codpieces, Flight Suits, Boots) KriptonTop on etsy - Ordered 7/15/24 | Received 10/09/24 EC-17 Hold-Out Blaster BlasterWorks - Ordered 7/15/24| Received 7/22/24 Biker Scout Satchel - BrodustrialProps Etsy - Ordered 7/15/24 | Received 7/20/24 Thanks to everyone in advance. I am looking forward to pulling the trigger on items and start building.