FogOut Shoretrooper Squad Leader Niamos (Andor) Build Log

[KOtrooper]

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!

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[FogOut]

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!

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Copied will stop weathering. Trying to figure out the lens installation


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[FogOut]

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.


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[FogOut]

Final piece the lens..
then I realized, I can’t see anything thru the lens.

Will have to get replacement lens sheet.


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[FogOut]

Lens replaced. Helmet build complete




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[FogOut]

Holster

Still no news from imperial surplus. So I started working on my holster






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[MikeRadness]

Holster

Still no news from imperial surplus. So I started working on my holster






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Looking good! Making your own, I love it!


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[FogOut]

Completed



Holster done!

Imperial surplus finally took my armor kit order. Will work on the helmet foam and fan next.


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[FogOut]

Armor is here.

Finally find time to open up the parcel and unpack.




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[FogOut]

And the trimming starts







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And more trimming







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And more trimming







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Washing the resin parts and more trimming




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[FogOut]

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 beige


Airbrush work


Chipping. Will find a common contrast wash once the whole armor is done.


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[FogOut]

I think it’s looking ok.


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[LocoOttomobile]

53 minutes ago, FogOut said:

I think it’s looking ok.


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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.

[FogOut]

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.




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[FogOut]

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





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[FogOut]

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 indoor



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[welshchris77]

Great progress, well done 👍

[welshchris77]

Can I ask, what material is the helmet made from?

[FogOut]

Can I ask, what material is the helmet made from?

Should be resin


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[LocoOttomobile]

8 hours ago, FogOut said:

Should be resin


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You have the imperial surplus helmet right? That's molded abs plastic. Heavy, but very strong. 

[LocoOttomobile]

20 hours ago, FogOut said:

Ok took your advice. I did another run of chipping





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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! 

[FogOut]

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?


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