KOtrooper Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Yes, that's the area. It is wise to hold off and finish the weathering all of the armor at once for consistently. Nice work!Sent from my Pixel 7a using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 Yes, that's the area. It is wise to hold off and finish the weathering all of the armor at once for consistently. Nice work!Sent from my Pixel 7a using TapatalkCopied will stop weathering. Trying to figure out the lens installation Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted August 1 Author Share Posted August 1 Seems the resin parts react with Tamiya paint now. I ve washed and leave it dry for a whole day. On applying tamiya paint direct from a spray can, the paint reacted on the flat surface. Will wet sand and try again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted August 4 Author Share Posted August 4 Final piece the lens.. then I realized, I can’t see anything thru the lens. Will have to get replacement lens sheet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 Lens replaced. Helmet build completeSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 Holster Still no news from imperial surplus. So I started working on my holster Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRadness Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Holster Still no news from imperial surplus. So I started working on my holster Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLooking good! Making your own, I love it!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 Completed Holster done! Imperial surplus finally took my armor kit order. Will work on the helmet foam and fan next. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted October 31 Author Share Posted October 31 Armor is here. Finally find time to open up the parcel and unpack. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted November 1 Author Share Posted November 1 And the trimming starts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted November 3 Author Share Posted November 3 And more trimming Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted November 3 Author Share Posted November 3 And more trimming Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted November 8 Author Share Posted November 8 Washing the resin parts and more trimming Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted Monday at 01:42 AM Author Share Posted Monday at 01:42 AM First paint work and initial weathering. Finding the right shade and chip balance Testing out new primer. Don’t think it’s working First coat Sahara beigeAirbrush work Chipping. Will find a common contrast wash once the whole armor is done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted Monday at 01:54 AM Author Share Posted Monday at 01:54 AM I think it’s looking ok. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoOttomobile Posted Monday at 02:50 AM Share Posted Monday at 02:50 AM 53 minutes ago, FogOut said: I think it’s looking ok. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Its looking good! The ABS is black. Don't be afraid to use sand paper to bring out the base and primer layers. That helps with weathering too. The top coat will protect it. I also did two different wash coats on top of the top coat. They will wear off and smear over time but it will add to the aging effect without messing up the base coat. Love the work you've put in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted Tuesday at 02:19 AM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 02:19 AM Belt next. Due to daily thunderstorms lately I can’t paint. So I decided to sand the resin parts. Realized I don’t need every block in the kit set. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted Tuesday at 09:37 AM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 09:37 AM Its looking good! The ABS is black. Don't be afraid to use sand paper to bring out the base and primer layers. That helps with weathering too. The top coat will protect it. I also did two different wash coats on top of the top coat. They will wear off and smear over time but it will add to the aging effect without messing up the base coat. Love the work you've put in.Ok took your advice. I did another run of chipping Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted Tuesday at 09:38 AM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 09:38 AM Got a bid of a break between the storm. As there was sun for at least 5-6hrs. Didn’t spray primer from a can outside as I assume there’s still much moisture in the air. Prime from an airbrush indoorSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshchris77 Posted Tuesday at 08:15 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:15 PM Great progress, well done 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshchris77 Posted Tuesday at 08:15 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:15 PM Can I ask, what material is the helmet made from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted Tuesday at 09:43 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 09:43 PM Can I ask, what material is the helmet made from?Should be resin Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoOttomobile Posted Wednesday at 05:49 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:49 AM 8 hours ago, FogOut said: Should be resin Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You have the imperial surplus helmet right? That's molded abs plastic. Heavy, but very strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoOttomobile Posted Wednesday at 05:52 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:52 AM 20 hours ago, FogOut said: Ok took your advice. I did another run of chipping Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Looking really good! After my first round of weathering was advised by Mel, one of the vanguards, to really go after the weathering. Mine still isn't as dirty as some of the others. Nice job. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted Wednesday at 07:20 AM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 07:20 AM You have the imperial surplus helmet right? That's molded abs plastic. Heavy, but very strong. Yes it’s the IS helmet. It’s heavy and it was a chore to cut. I gave up on my mini hand saw, brought it to a friends workshop he got it done with dremel. But the dust was all over the place @locoOttomobile which type of ST are you? R1?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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