Sithping Posted February 5, 2024 Posted February 5, 2024 So...here we go...i received my Imperial Surplus V2 Shoretrooper Kit back in November, and slowly getting ready to start assembling parts. I have sourced parts and materials from many different vendors to hopefully achieve an authentic build. Helmet - Anovos Shirt & Neckseal - Keep Trooping Breeches - Keep Trooping Boots - Orca Bay Gloves - Endor Finders Armour - Imperial Surplus Hip plates - Mr Paul 2
Sithping Posted February 5, 2024 Author Posted February 5, 2024 I've removed the anovos factory lens and replaced with new rounded accurate lens.
Sithping Posted February 5, 2024 Author Posted February 5, 2024 Mr Paul's hips, talon sling, surefire flashlight and accurate chin cup. 1
Sithping Posted February 5, 2024 Author Posted February 5, 2024 Trimmed back and chest pieces and acquired paints.
Sithping Posted February 5, 2024 Author Posted February 5, 2024 So...that's where I'm at the moment, hopefully continue with this at the weekend concentrating on the forearms. Most likely any painting will have to wait until next month as the weather is bantha poodoo here this time of year. 3
BikerScout007 Posted February 5, 2024 Posted February 5, 2024 3 hours ago, Sithping said: So...that's where I'm at the moment, hopefully continue with this at the weekend concentrating on the forearms. Most likely any painting will have to wait until next month as the weather is bantha poodoo here this time of year. Hey Paul! @KOtrooper and @Minimo are our resident Shoretrooper experts, so feel free to reach out with any questions. Also, your build is pretty similar to mine, so here are my threads to the extent they help: 1
Sithping Posted February 5, 2024 Author Posted February 5, 2024 2 minutes ago, BikerScout007 said: Hey Paul! @KOtrooper and @Minimo are our resident Shoretrooper experts, so feel free to reach out with any questions. Also, your build is pretty similar to mine, so here are my threads to the extent they help: This is awesome, Mickey! I've been using your Vanguard thread a lot for reference and the video you produced kitting up for the Legion YouTube has been most helpful.... Congratulations on your re election as DL💯 1
KOtrooper Posted February 5, 2024 Posted February 5, 2024 You're off to a great start. Smart decision to wait for better painting weather. Better to wait and get it done right than to rush and waste time sanding and repainting anyways. Looking at your group shot of paints and weathering cans, will you be adding a can of dark brown for the base layer?Sent from my Pixel 7a using Tapatalk 1
Sithping Posted February 5, 2024 Author Posted February 5, 2024 20 minutes ago, KOtrooper said: You're off to a great start. Smart decision to wait for better painting weather. Better to wait and get it done right than to rush and waste time sanding and repainting anyways. Looking at your group shot of paints and weathering cans, will you be adding a can of dark brown for the base layer? Sent from my Pixel 7a using Tapatalk Hi Melody, thanks for checking my wip. Yip I have a few paints still to arrive, grey primer, dark brown and shock yellow? Could I omit the grey primer and use the dark brown by itself as a key before the Sahara? I can see the build lasting until the weather is better, but I may be tempted to try paint some smaller parts like the hand guards and belt parts. This will give me an idea of how the paint works before tackling the bigger pieces. 1
Minimo Posted February 5, 2024 Posted February 5, 2024 Welcome to the beach Paul, some excellent parts you have there!! Looking fwd to seeing your progression!! 1
Sithping Posted February 5, 2024 Author Posted February 5, 2024 7 minutes ago, Minimo said: Welcome to the beach Paul, some excellent parts you have there!! Looking fwd to seeing your progression!! Cheers Joe! Like my home detachment FISD I can see my fellow Troopers here at Pathfinders are just as welcoming and their wealth of knowledge on these Imperial armour is incredible. 🙏
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 5, 2024 Posted February 5, 2024 Looks great so far. Maybe ya can help with my scout setup lol 1
KOtrooper Posted February 6, 2024 Posted February 6, 2024 Yeah, I don't think you need the primer. The dark brown I used was Rust-Oleum and was fine for plastics. Just ensure that there is plenty of cure time between the enamel and acrylic paint. I'd spray a scrap piece brown along side the rest of the kit. Then, spray the beige on the scrap piece first to check you won't get a bad reaction between the two types of paints. Sent from my Pixel 7a using Tapatalk 2
Sithping Posted March 5, 2024 Author Posted March 5, 2024 So just to update my WIP I made a start on the forearms few weeks ago adding the details and cover strips. Wondering, I don't see any mention in crl for basic or L2 regarding fully closed armour or fix one side and leave other for velcro closure? Which would be correct method for L2 on forearms? Velcro or fully fixed with adhesive?
BikerScout007 Posted March 5, 2024 Posted March 5, 2024 The method for closing isn't as important as whether it looks correct when viewed from the outside!
Sithping Posted March 5, 2024 Author Posted March 5, 2024 19 minutes ago, BikerScout007 said: The method for closing isn't as important as whether it looks correct when viewed from the outside! Noted thanks Sir! 1
Sithping Posted March 8, 2024 Author Posted March 8, 2024 Got myself a half bust mannequin to assist me with the build. 1
KOtrooper Posted March 11, 2024 Posted March 11, 2024 On 3/5/2024 at 10:14 AM, Sithping said: Wondering, I don't see any mention in crl for basic or L2 regarding fully closed armour or fix one side and leave other for velcro closure? Which would be correct method for L2 on forearms? Velcro or fully fixed with adhesive? Unless it is spelled out in the CRL, if we can't see it - we can't comment on it. 1
Sithping Posted May 21, 2024 Author Posted May 21, 2024 Had my first test shot with the Montana cans tonight and added the greeblies to the back panel detail. Also had some sanding on the collar to address, then tried it on the mannequin with the back and chest pieces to see how it looked. It's a slow burn for me finding the time to work on the Shoretrooper, but I'm enjoying the build so much when I do get the chance to work on it.
Sithping Posted May 28, 2024 Author Posted May 28, 2024 Progress made over the weekend... Hand guards prepped and painted with Montana dark brown. Hip plates prepped and painted with Sahara beige. Greeblies added to ab section. Detail cut out and reinforced at back plate shoulder tabs. Vent box recess at rear and lower half painted halfords matt black. 2
Sithping Posted May 30, 2024 Author Posted May 30, 2024 Well a little sunshine always helps with my motivation, so I continued some more with the shore...(hey that rhymes)😊 Shoulder slot details and straps test fitted and secured inside with velcro. Hand guards prepped and painted with Sahara beige. Shoulder buckles sanded, prepped and painted with Montana dark brown and Sahara beige. 1
TreeHuggerMatt Posted May 30, 2024 Posted May 30, 2024 Looking great fella , have a chat about when I see ya next. Where ya get the paints from ? think Hobbycraft sell montana gold but not sure
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