MandoScoutQC Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Starting the weathering process. Hoping I can have this wrapped up in the next few days. Will just need to make sure it follows the CRL Any feedback you can provide on weathering would be greatly appreciated. I’ve been using Christina’s technique. I simply adjusted the color recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 MOAR WEATHERING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Reset my eyes and went darker when I came back to it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Really happy with where this is headed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Looking good Eric. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 The stress is starting to kick in when trying to remain consistent. Happy with the color mix when comparing to the screen caps. Keep asking myself “more? Less??” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 That's a real nice job on the weathering, dude. Great work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Man that looks good Eric! Especially the chest armor. Nice detailing. Don’t stress over it. It’s coming along great! When you’re ready to move onto the soft parts, be sure to take your time. Fabric isn’t as forgiving as shiny plastic. Go slow and layer your weathering. You can always add to go darker but it’s tough to get it lighter once it’s applied to fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 Man that looks good Eric! Especially the chest armor. Nice detailing. Don’t stress over it. It’s coming along great! When you’re ready to move onto the soft parts, be sure to take your time. Fabric isn’t as forgiving as shiny plastic. Go slow and layer your weathering. You can always add to go darker but it’s tough to get it lighter once it’s applied to fabric. Thanks. Gonna dry brush for sure to avoid paint absorption. Should be getting to that tomorrow or Wednesday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 Starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 Started off fun but felt like a loooong process. Helmet is done also. Now to let it all dry and re-assemble. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Excellent work, Eric. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 First test shot with completed armor. Lighting is horrific. Drowning out some of the weathering. I’ll take better shots tomorrow in the daylight. Thought I’d share anyway. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 Redid the test shot. Better lighting and color is much more accurate to real life. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Looks great. The only other suggestion I would make is to put a folded up sweatshirt or something not too bulky in the bag to slightly pad it out a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, Chopper said: Looks great. The only other suggestion I would make is to put a folded up sweatshirt or something not too bulky in the bag to slightly pad it out a bit. thanks bro. Totally right. I should've done that. I had my "Child" in there but took him out just for the pic. Didn't realize how the bag would've looked It was a last minute shot i did after taking my front and back. Ideally (when the time comes) I'll have him in there for the kids while trooping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 If you need something a little lighter you can use the air pack shipping cushions (plastic bags filled with air) that usually come in packing boxes. That will give you the “bulk” without the weight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 You’re killing it Eric. Nicely done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanzx10r Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Well done, looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 updated my recipe in the original post in case anyone was interested. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 So I bit they bullet (hard) and got me an EFX bucket for my Mando Scout. The only thing at this point which won’t be screen accurate is the brand of boot I used (boot kit is accurate). The weight is definitely much more than my current Kropserkel and I’m going to have to be more careful with it. But it’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make. Dude I bought it from thought I was crazy when I told him I was going to weather it lol. Nonetheless I will be weathering and posting updated pics with new bucket once I’m done. For anyone interested I can post comparison pics with the KS version. Just let me know. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 POST THE COMPARISON!! And yes, you're crazy. I also am going to expect a new photo for the CRL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 That's awesome, Eric. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Forgot to mention. Lens is dark but you can see my eyes. Driving me crazy. Any suggestions on fixing that? Someone was talking about a spray that could help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I don't know about a spray, but there's automotive window tint film that you can apply. Since it's already dark, you could prob add some minor tinting to further darken it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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