FogOut Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted June 29 Author Share Posted June 29 Boots Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted June 29 Author Share Posted June 29 Started work on the helmet. Trimmed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted June 29 Author Share Posted June 29 Primed. Humidity was a bit high today. Had to re sand and primed twice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 No spraying today due to rain Clean up the leather pouches again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 Rigging set from Mr PaulWebbing for the holster and tools Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted July 1 Author Share Posted July 1 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. 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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRadness Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 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. 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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRadness Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 On 6/30/2024 at 1:24 AM, FogOut said: Rigging set from Mr Paul Webbing for the holster and tools Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I also have used Mr. Paul's rigging kit... it makes the strapping part of these builds a breeze. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted July 2 Author Share Posted July 2 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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 Slowly progressing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted July 4 Author Share Posted July 4 More sanding and respraying. Much more sunlight today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 The sun was out. So I have to continue painting Can’t wait to mask and paint the black parts. Will be taking out the airbrush. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRadness Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 The sun was out. So I have to continue painting Can’t wait to mask and paint the black parts. Will be taking out the airbrush. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLooking good!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 Sahara Beige all dry. Will start masking and prepare for black paint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted July 9 Author Share Posted July 9 More update on the helmet Weather haven’t been good pass few days.Daily thunderstorms. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted July 10 Author Share Posted July 10 Thanks to the armorer. Eyelids painted Epic masking Done Removing the latex masking to create chipping Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted July 12 Author Share Posted July 12 More brush work. Test fitting. I ll need to get someFoam for padding Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRadness Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 More brush work. Test fitting. I ll need to get someFoam for padding Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI went to my local military surplus store and picked up a set of helmet pads. They did the trick for me.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted July 14 Author Share Posted July 14 I went to my local military surplus store and picked up a set of helmet pads. They did the trick for me.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI 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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted July 19 Author Share Posted July 19 Weathering commenced Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted July 21 Author Share Posted July 21 I think I m done with weathering Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 Update Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOtrooper Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 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. Sent from my Pixel 7a using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogOut Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 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. Sent from my Pixel 7a using TapatalkAre you referring to this part? I hold back on the weathering due to someReference 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.I m still deciding on either wash or just brush pigment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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