Will's Shoretrooper R1 Squad Leader Build - Imperial Surplus

[MediumWillPower]

Hello there, fellow pathfinders.

I'm Will from the Golden Gate Garrison, BH82886. I have a few approved costumes already but have always been tempted by the legendary shoretrooper. Honestly, I could do almost any costume from Rogue One and be excited about it. I've been lurking here for a while but have finally kicked off my Shoretrooper Squad Leader (R1), and have been having a blast on this build so far!

Helmet - Mr Paul 

Soft goods - Darkside Closet

Boots - Orca Bay

Gloves - Endor Finders 

Armor - Imperial Surplus 

[BikerScout007]

Hey Will!

Welcome to the Pathfinders forum.  We have a great ST Armor team of @KOtrooper, @Minimo and @MikeRadness that can help guide you through the process.  You're in good hands!

Any questions, just ask

[MikeRadness]

Hey @MediumWillPower,

Welcome! Always excited about another Shore! I look forward to watching you though your build and am here to answer any question you may have!

Mike

[MediumWillPower]

  On 4/1/2025 at 8:43 PM, BikerScout007 said:

Hey Will!

Welcome to the Pathfinders forum.  We have a great ST Armor team of @KOtrooper, @Minimo and @MikeRadness that can help guide you through the process.  You're in good hands!

Any questions, just ask

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Thanks! I've been in Joe's ear a bunch already about my build!

[MikeRadness]

  On 4/1/2025 at 9:16 PM, MediumWillPower said:

Thanks! I've been in Joe's ear a bunch already about my build!

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you're in good hands.

[Minimo]

  On 4/1/2025 at 9:16 PM, MediumWillPower said:

Thanks! I've been in Joe's ear a bunch already about my build!

Hey brother! Welcome! If you want, you can also start a build thread and all four of us can help too!!!


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[MediumWillPower]

Still trying to figure out how to best upload pics on these forums as all mine are too high resolution. 
 

but I’ve done a test run of paint / weathering on the hand plates to get a feel for things. I think I went a bit too heavy on the latex weathering so I’ll probably paint over it a bit more.

I’m still waiting for my aging spray to come in that’ll lessen the contrast between Sahara beige and the dark brown undercoat. 
 

overall I’m very happy with how the first paints have come out! I’m also waiting for the rain to stop so I can continue painting the shoulders  

https://imgur.com/a/HkJ098N

[MediumWillPower]

  On 4/1/2025 at 10:43 PM, Minimo said:

Hey brother! Welcome! If you want, you can also start a build thread and all four of us can help too!!!


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how do I make it a build thread?

[BikerScout007]

  On 4/2/2025 at 4:06 PM, MediumWillPower said:

how do I make it a build thread?

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Plenty of examples here:

https://forum.501stpathfinders.com/forum/129-shoretrooper-wip/

And you'll need this:

 

[MediumWillPower]

  On 4/2/2025 at 4:36 PM, BikerScout007 said:

Plenty of examples here:

https://forum.501stpathfinders.com/forum/129-shoretrooper-wip/

And you'll need this:

 

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Ok looks like it's easy to add pics then. I unfortunately don't see how my thread is different from a standard build thread. Maybe I'm just too dumb for it.

[BikerScout007]

  On 4/2/2025 at 4:39 PM, MediumWillPower said:

Ok looks like it's easy to add pics then. I unfortunately don't see how my thread is different from a standard build thread. Maybe I'm just too dumb for it.

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???

It's not.  It's fine.  He's just suggesting you post all your progress here so the team can help guide you along.  

[MediumWillPower]

Gotcha! Okay moving along then.

Sanded the shoulders and hand plates, then briefly debated making a chocolate trooper before moving on to Sahara Beige. I'm also using liquid latex for the weathering. I went a bit too heavy on the hand plate weathering so ill add some more Sahara beige to it.

[MediumWillPower]

Well, this turned out like bantha poodoo. Any tips on getting straight lines? Also noticed the bottom line is heckin crooked 🙃  

[MediumWillPower]

I had a total blast painting the other shoulder piece and I’m super happy with how it came out! I hit it with the gray aging spray, as well as a very light misting of black. 

 

[Rad]

Hello mate, yes I’m from the UK
Good to see another ST on the go.
FYI the dirty down grey aging spray is only used on the ford nordic blue parts after a light mist with Matt black over blue.
None on Sahara except the skirt on grunt.
There is no texture on armour except the helmet. It’s smooth with a lot of sanded edges .
The dirt weathering is done with 70/30 mix raw umber and black acrylic artist paints built up with washes and ragged off. Build the layers up along the corners and gather points and soften edges with a rag.
Screen used pics really help for reference when doing the weathering.
Hope this helps. GL.










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