TKZombie Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 My Scout Trooper is finally underway to become a Remnant Scout Trooper. Armour is RS Props. To begin I started weathering the armour. Forearm and Upper Arm Armout before and after: Forearm detail 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKZombie Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Updated all the elastic strapping to match the type used on the Mandalorian. Black Tie Pilot Flight suit With leg pocket with straight flaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Great weather job Christina and cool character trading card! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vmax1974 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 What method have you used on the weathering?Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKZombie Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 6 hours ago, Vmax1974 said: What method have you used on the weathering? Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk It’s oil paint weathering. It’s how I was taught how to weather by a friend who does costumes for feature film. I use Windsor & Newton oil paint, black, raw umber, burnt umber, burnt sienna, Indian red, and light red. Cover the entire piece with burnt sienna then wipe off leaving heavier spots in creases, then it’s applying layers of other colours, wiping, dry brushing and stippling to create the look. The great things is it takes days to dry (actually more like a couple weeks) so you can rework it. And if you don’t like it spray 99% isopropyl alcohol on it and it wipes clean. I’ll do some WIP on the next pieces. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Looks awesome so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 anyone know what kind of elastics those are called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vmax1974 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 anyone know what kind of elastics those are called? Its non roll elastic I got a couple of Rolls off the Bay of thieves Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 11 minutes ago, Vmax1974 said: Its non roll elastic I got a couple of Rolls off the Bay of thieves Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk awesome thanks. If i read correctly it's only 18mm and 25mm which was used in Mando correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vmax1974 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 9:05 PM, Zeronin said: awesome thanks. If i read correctly it's only 18mm and 25mm which was used in Mando correct? I have only seen 25mm but could be wrong. where is the 18mm for do you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 I have only seen 25mm but could be wrong. where is the 18mm for do you know? I saw it posted as a reply on redit. But you’re saying 25mm was used for all black strapping? Biceps forearms and knees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vmax1974 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Looking at the references that's all I can see although not sure about the shoulder connections from what I can tell it's not zip ties Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 It does even look like there is white strapping on top of where the front an back connect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKZombie Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 Finally have some time to get back to weathering. Tonight was the knees. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKZombie Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 I tried to make a time lapse video of the oil paint weathering process but it came out very fast. But this gives you and idea. Next piece I’ll do a regular speed video. If you go to settings you can slow the playback speed do 1/4 then you can actually see something... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Very helpful. Thanks for this. Is there a specific order you use for dry brushing the colors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Your stuff looks fantastic Christina. Great weathering. I’m looking forward to seeing your kit complete.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKZombie Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 Belt is weathering is next, I wrapped the back belt portion and drop box straps and will weather those when its all back together and on a mannequin so the weathering is int he correct sport. Here's an simple overview of the weathering process. I start with LIGHT RED which gives the base colour to work from. I'm matching the weathering colour to the screen shots, not to the actual costume that was displayed at DC23 as on screen they colour graded everything and gives a different colour that what the actual suit was weather to. I cover the entire piece with oil paint using a cheap chip brush. Then using paper towels I wipe most off it off, this gives an overall base colour to work from, I leave spots a little heavier where weathering will be more noticeable. Then I go in and stipple, and dry brush with BRUNT UMBER, RAW UMBER, IVORY BLACK, BURNT SIENNA and INDIAN RED. Then it's taking a clean chip brush and stippling in the colour smoothing it out and applying layers and layers of colour to get the depth of colour I desire. And the finished belt. The shoulders are next and these were tricky as they're a smooth surface so no creased or edges to work with. I'll do a more detailed overview of the 2nd shoulder as it was a learning experience to figure out that one. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandoScoutQC Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 this is incredible work Christina. Thanks so much for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Zeronin said: this is incredible work Christina. Thanks so much for sharing Hear hear! Excellent work Christina! That weathering is screen worthy! Looking forward to seeing you complete this armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Great work! Bits like shoulders can be tricky, for the reasons you mentioned. It really forces you to think about how that part would actually weather in real-world conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKZombie Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 Here is an overview for the shoulder weathering. I wanted this shoulder more weather than the other so went heavier weathering on this one. Once the base colour of Light red was applied and wiped down I stipple brush on Burnt Umber where I want to have a dirt layer applied. Then using a clean chip brush stipple and brush the colour in blending it down. There is usually 2-3 layers of this building heavier spots in some paces. I also add in some Raw Umber for darker areas. Then it's adding in Burnt Sienna to create more depth of colour. Then it's a process of smudge/dapping with a scrunched up paper towel to take some colour away and leave lighter spots and buffing areas to have cleaner sections as well. And here are the finished shoulders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKZombie Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 Weathering continues... Detonator Belt and Drop Boxes Upper Arm Armour and Forearm Armour Knee Armour Boots 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Really nice work Christina! This is really coming along and your talent with weathering is formidable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Phenomenal Christina. Again, can’t wait to see this finished and you suited up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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