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After much deliberation, I have decided to start on a ST project. Chosen Squad Leader Niamos.
 
My Kit:
Helmet - Imperial Surplus
Glove - EndorFinders
Tunic & Pants - Jim Tripon
Belt & Rigging - Paul
Holster - will diy
Boots - Orca Bay
Magazine Pouch - eBay
 
Armor - imperial Surplus. Can’t order till they return from break.
 
 
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Did some more spraying today

Not sure if it’s the humidity or the paint. Same reaction to the primer. Will sand and prime again.

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Some progress on the boots. I didn’t want to dirty them cos it’s quite comfortable for everyday wear. Will have a go with brown polish when i get them

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15 hours ago, FogOut said:

Did some more spraying today

Not sure if it’s the humidity or the paint. Same reaction to the primer. Will sand and prime again.

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Some progress on the boots. I didn’t want to dirty them cos it’s quite comfortable for everyday wear. Will have a go with brown polish when i get them

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Hey there! Sometimes the primer's high acetone content can cause these kinds of reactions, even it's just from primer coat to primer coat (some brands more than others). If there's one thing I've learned over my builds is that patience is key. Especially when it comes to paint and adhesive cure times. I like to try and stagger parts so that I can still be "working" on something as parts in other phases can cure adequately. I like to have parts I'm sanding or trimming to work on while I allow primer and paint coats to cure... I TRY to let each coat sit for 24 hours (or longer). This is painful... as I crave instant gratification. lol

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On 6/30/2024 at 1:24 AM, FogOut said:

Rigging set from Mr Paul


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Webbing for the holster and tools
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I also have used Mr. Paul's rigging kit... it makes the strapping part of these builds a breeze. 

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I also have used Mr. Paul's rigging kit... it makes the strapping part of these builds a breeze. 

I ll need to find instructions on these when I get my armor started


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The sun was out. So I have to continue painting

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Can’t wait to mask and paint the black parts. Will be taking out the airbrush.


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The sun was out. So I have to continue painting

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Can’t wait to mask and paint the black parts. Will be taking out the airbrush.


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Looking good!


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More update on the helmet
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Weather haven’t been good pass few days.
Daily thunderstorms.


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Thanks to the armorer.

Eyelids painted

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Epic masking

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Done

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Removing the latex masking to create chipping
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More brush work.

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Test fitting. I ll need to get some
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I went to my local military surplus store and picked up a set of helmet pads. They did the trick for me.f10de8231a2e75a2f32afd0684d7ef1a.jpg


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I went to my local military surplus store and picked up a set of helmet pads. They did the trick for me.f10de8231a2e75a2f32afd0684d7ef1a.jpg


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I used those padding on my ICAT helmet. I think I need a little bit more foam. It didn’t work well on my ICAT helmet cos it was heavy


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Great progress!

It could be the lighting but the top groove of the tusks could use a little bit more grime in order to be more defined.

Glad the sun came out so you spray paint more. I've had so many frustrating chemical reactions spraying this kit. Even after weeks of cure time.

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Great progress!

It could be the lighting but the top groove of the tusks could use a little bit more grime in order to be more defined.

Glad the sun came out so you spray paint more. I've had so many frustrating chemical reactions spraying this kit. Even after weeks of cure time.

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I hold back on the weathering due to some
Reference Photos taken on set of that episode in Niamos. Some of the helmets appear to be coated with dust or it could be the photo source.
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I m still deciding on either wash or just brush pigment.


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