Jancelot Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thank you! I went through the RotJ Blu-Ray yesterday and took a bunch of screen caps for weathering reference: Weathering album Sewing up the jumpsuit today to reduce the poof in the legs. Afterwards I'll start on the weathering. * edit: fixed album link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Tailored the jump suit a bit and worked on weathering today. I made a fairly conservative first go at it. Cummerbund and boots were hit as well, but not pictured. I really like working with the powdered tempura paint as it's very forgiving. Downside is that it will rub off a bit as time goes on so, depending on usage, touch-ups are required. In my two years of actively wearing my Snowy I only had to touch up once, though. I'll probably go back for a second round tomorrow after I try it all on. I think it looks best when there's a nice flow to it. I wish I had made a duct tape mannequin prior to this project. Next on the list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Two inches taken in on the legs and 1.5 on the arms. Fit feels much better. I'm going to add a bit more weathering to it here and there, but just some touch up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Chris...very, very nicely done scout. You should be proud. Get it submitted so we can make you a Pathfinder! Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thank you, sir. Officially approved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centuri Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Congrats! all that hard work has paid off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Very nice work, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowinme Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Looks great! Congrats on your approval! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Axelay Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Absolutely amazing work here. I have learned a great deal from your photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Thanks, all and glad to hear the photos are helpful! Regarding my Duff blaster, the black paint finally dried after about 3 weeks (zoiks!). I used the sci-fire method to add weathering. The photos below are my first pass. I hit it with too much of the Mohawk on the left side and it came out a bit brown. I'm going to make another pass at it to add a bit more and touch up the brown areas. I purchased a sheet of 2" thick gray foam for my pouches. Below are the pics of the cutouts I made to hold the speaker. I plan on adding an eyelet to the back for the mic cable. The other pouch has a similar cutout minus the front hole. I use it to store my wallet and trading cards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Also, decided to do a comparison of my blasters. Note, per above, I have painted the Duff/Duku blaster. I also replaced the stock trigger guards on the Duku and Hyperfirm with a steel bar to work with the magnets in my holster. I don't see myself trooping with the KS. It's big, heavy and the least detailed. It will be going on the block. The Hyperfirm and Duku are both excellent options. The Hyperfirm might just win out for me due to it being the lightest of the three. While slight, the difference is notable when holding the two. It also makes for better comfort in the holster and less wear from sag (although I do have two internal leg straps to support the holster as well). That said, the Duku is still a great blaster and I will try both out on my troops ahead. I have a couple other angles if anyone is interested (bottom, front, back). EDIT: rough conversions for the rest of the world... KS = 650g Duku = 450g Hyperfirm = 320g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miovino Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hello Chris, Great comparison of the 3 Blaster models along with height, weight and dimension. I just did my first troop on Star Wars Day and had some battle damage with my blaster when the scope broke off and chipped. Can you point me in the right direction on the Forum board to obtain a replacement scope or possible a newer blaster version? Thanks, Mike TB-12255 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SulacoBoy Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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