mr paul Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andylah Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 damn this looks good... Every time I see it I want to improve mine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr paul Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 damn this looks good... Every time I see it I want to improve mine! Thank you so much. It has been a 14 month build so far and I am still looking to improve it. i love the Shoretrooper design and it is worth putting the time in to get it as good as you can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliaz Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 This is a very very nice build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr paul Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 This is a very very nice build! Cheers dude, really appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr paul Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Currently I am sculpting and casting a brand new set of belt boxes for my grunt kit. Here is one of the larger boxes straight from the mold. Medium and small boxes are in the pipeline. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mr paul Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Making casts of my new medium belt boxes today. Looking forward to getting my belt reassembled with these updated and more accurate boxes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8271 Rogue Trooper Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Excellent work Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr paul Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 I am very pleased with the casting of the medium belt boxes. They feature the curved backs and the roof on top. Will paint them up soon and add them to my upgraded belt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Amazing job on this kit and setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr paul Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Test paint on my first pair of medium boxes. Black primer then brown base coat. Using a masking fluid I masked off some small areas to remain brown. Sahara Beige has been sprayed over the top in an even coat. Using various implements such as wire wool, scourers, sandpaper etc I have rubbed and scuffed back the beige to try and replicate the weathering seen on the screen used suits. Black and brown washes have also been used to dirty up the boxes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8271 Rogue Trooper Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Excellent work Paul, loving the detail on these boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr paul Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Excellent work Paul, loving the detail on these boxes Thank you. I will hopefully be able to offer them for sale soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr paul Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Having had another look at the shoulder buckles I have decided to revise my original versions and make another set for my kit. These are a work in progress. Update: I am going to scrap this scratch build of the buckles. Scroll down for the latest progress regarding the shoulder buckles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr paul Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Closer look at my belt boxes. This time around they include features such as the curved back to each box, the correct roof shape on the medium box and a more slim profile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr paul Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 I have been lucky enough to have met the talented Germain Graziano and together with Stoo Collins and myself we have hopefully created a very nice looking shoulder buckle for the Shoretrooper. This has been a part of the kit that has bugged me since last year and I think I am finally getting closer to seeing an accurate set being produced. Here is a teaser of what we have been working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr paul Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 The problem with my current hip armour is that the bottom edge of it is parallel to the floor and it looks more like a mini skirt. I have changed the angle on the front bottom corner and gave it some more depth at the front. This has improved the overall shape and slant a great deal. As the materials are quite expensive I have made a dummy from cardboard to cut down the chance of error when I make the final pieces. It needs to look less like saddle bags and more like a fierce, Samurai armoured skirt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr paul Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 I am still breaking down the kit. Adding and removing grime from here and there. Hopefully it is looking more convincing as it progresses. Regarding the screen used suits it is interesting how the weathering pops in some lighting and looks more washed out in other shots. I am trying to find the right balance with the dirt and marks on the armour. It is a fine balance between heavy handed and not enough however these coastal defender stormtroopers are dirty buggers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr paul Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Making progress with the revised hip armour. This shape looks to be a lot better for what is needed on the grunt/captain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr paul Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Comparison shot of my weathering next to a screen used shin. It is a lot more tuned in and I am looking forward to it becoming increasingly damaged through actual usage as I troop in my armour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Tremendous attention to detail. Well done sir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr paul Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 Tremendous attention to detail. Well done sir. Thank you very much sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr paul Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Re-shaped the cut out on my BSP biceps. A lot happier with them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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