XenoPsycke WIP

[XenoPsycke]

Howdy! I have been working on my armor bits for a while, but figure I do a post on it. The armor bits are from SC including the helmet. Got me some Wampa gloves, and the soft bits are a commission from fellow forum member. In my "Hey world" post I have stated I have a modeling (as in Gundam, and Warhammer) background with my hobby expertise. The pic in this post is of me wearing what I have completed.

[XenoPsycke]

First I received my gloves. Oh boy do they fit nice! I was simple thing but started me down the dark path > The box-o-armor come after.

[XenoPsycke]

After sanding down all the hard edges, and a boring 8 hour secretary duty (I am in the military) I started working on the helmet. Note to self (but I never seem to follow) cut away. I swear I have some much blood spilt for my hobbies because I am an idiot and use my duller blades.

[Guest Forrest Patrol]

Gloves look very long to me, where did you get them from?

[XenoPsycke]

_{They be Wampa Wear.}

[XenoPsycke]

They are Wampa Wear. Here are a few of my in work picture of my helmet. The lines in the grey boxes on the back where a pain. First attempt was solid grey background then used tape to have the back lines be sprayed on. That didn't work, it just bleed everywhere because it was so small. Next tried spraying black then leaving tape lines for me to spray grey on top, peal tape and black lines are left. That didn't work either . I then redid the grey box then just used a marker for the lines. They then could wipe off . Finally redid the marker lines, then put a clear coat over it. I don't care any more, they are on the damn thing now. The side holes where cut out, just used the stickers as a guide for cutting it out. Sprayed the inside "bump" black. Pro tip, painter's tape and old newspaper adds are a modeler's best friend. The speaker mike in the front had the "screen" dry brushed with silver, then redone with black for clean up.

[Guest Forrest Patrol]

I would have just used decals from trooperbay

[XenoPsycke]

Stickers peel, I know it is a personal preference. If I am going to do this, I was going to do it "right". At least my version of right, which means everything is painted. The side decal was easy, just peeled out the sticker bits, and then used the wholes as the paint guide.

[XenoPsycke]

I wish I took more pictures of me doing the Velcro attachment to all the armor bits. For some reason I thought it would be harder than it actually was. The straping on the shoulders took the longest. E6000 was my friend , although seeing other do a more temp attachment seems like it would be better for storing. Oh well, lessons learned for when ever I upgrade for a lancer status. I was trying, but after doing it, I am realizing all my mistakes. Future me will figure this out one day

[XenoPsycke]

Had to remove the pictures to add the ones submitted in another post. Here is hoping it gets approved.