Kantis Nolef
Active Hunter
Seriously, I can't wait to see this in it's final stages. I might have to make a trip back to New England to get some pics with the Mando's out there.
The Asylum's Custom Armor Progress Thread
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The Asylum
Hunter
It's been a while since I've had time to play in the basement with my armor.
I've finally got everything shaped so I can put away the sandpaper. And I think I'm done with chrome spraypaint now. Next up will be the masking of what will STAY chrome.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/424491416_48061307a2.jpg
And my rifle.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/179/424491605_d7920e15c7.jpg
I've finally got everything shaped so I can put away the sandpaper. And I think I'm done with chrome spraypaint now. Next up will be the masking of what will STAY chrome.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/424491416_48061307a2.jpg
And my rifle.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/179/424491605_d7920e15c7.jpg
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Untried Hunter
Active Hunter
Looking really good.
I like the infusion of tk armor.
I like the infusion of tk armor.
The Asylum
Hunter
Thanks! I'm looking at using a 'cereal killer' helmet as the base for my Mando's bucket, too.
The Clayster
Well-Known Hunter
like it
The Asylum
Hunter
Oh! That TK thigh armor? I had to trim 4" off of the top because it's designed for STORMIE-sized human and I'm 5'6" on a good day. I think I'm going to bolt it together with 1" jacket spikes for a little flair.
The Asylum
Hunter
First image of actual color! I think I may have accidentally stumbled into the easiest weathering trick EVER!
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/177/427983530_4837311550.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/177/427983530_4837311550.jpg
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The Asylum
Hunter
Anyone? Opinions? I'm not sure I'm sold on how this looks right now and I'd like to hear some opinions before I change it or move forward with the same weathering style on the rest of the suit.
Darth Valcar
Active Hunter
Looks great, I like it a lot, I have found that if you do too much, it looks over done.......... thats looks great....
Jun Garros Fett
Active Hunter
I agree with Darth Valcar. Looks great so far. 
The Asylum
Hunter
Thanks guys. I was concerned that I might have crossed into 'overdone'. One more coat of color and this bell is DONE.
The Asylum
Hunter
Latest pics of my (Left) shoulder bell. The TK one. I really like how this looks right now and I don't plan to mess with it more except for a few coats of clearcote.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/429871164_4131b12ad9.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/429870680_3ada147744.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/171/429870774_fb00413a33.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/429870990_188910fbe2.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/429871164_4131b12ad9.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/429870680_3ada147744.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/171/429870774_fb00413a33.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/429870990_188910fbe2.jpg
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MandoMan
Active Hunter
Hey bro, that looks REALLY nice! Just the right amount of weathering, and it looks very realistic! I'm watching this buildup with great enthusiasm, as I really like the style you're going for. Can't find the words exactly, but the line patterns and color choices almost reminds me of a "retro sci-fi" look. Very nice. 8)
Any plans to share this accidental discovery of easy weathering technique?
I'm watching this buildup with great enthusiasm, as I really like the style you're going for. Can't find the words exactly, but the line patterns and color choices almost reminds me of a "retro sci-fi" look. Very nice. 8) Any plans to share this accidental discovery of easy weathering technique?
The Asylum
Hunter
Sure. I wasn't sure if anyone would ask.
Coat 1. Krylon Primer. The red-brown 'heavy rust' stuff.
Coat 2-4. Krylon Chrome
--Let dry 3 days then buff to a shine with a paper towel
Coat 5-6. Chosen top coat color
--Let dry 2 days
Here's the fun part.
Using cotton balls and Q-tips and a VERY small amount of lighter fluid rub where you want the chrome paint to show through. When you hit the rust-colored paint, you know it's time to stop. The COOL part of this trick is that where the rust color shows through, it actually looks like RUST.
I used this technique on the grey shoulder bell. I used a TOTALLY different weathering technique on the TK bell. On that one, I used a dark grey primer and instead of rubbing with lighter fluid I sanded it with 400, 800 and 1000 grit sandpaper.
Coat 1. Krylon Primer. The red-brown 'heavy rust' stuff.
Coat 2-4. Krylon Chrome
--Let dry 3 days then buff to a shine with a paper towel
Coat 5-6. Chosen top coat color
--Let dry 2 days
Here's the fun part.
Using cotton balls and Q-tips and a VERY small amount of lighter fluid rub where you want the chrome paint to show through. When you hit the rust-colored paint, you know it's time to stop. The COOL part of this trick is that where the rust color shows through, it actually looks like RUST.
I used this technique on the grey shoulder bell. I used a TOTALLY different weathering technique on the TK bell. On that one, I used a dark grey primer and instead of rubbing with lighter fluid I sanded it with 400, 800 and 1000 grit sandpaper.
Jun Garros Fett
Active Hunter
That TK shoulder turned out great!!
:cheers
:cheers
The Asylum
Hunter
Oh absolutely. I haven't even STARTED on the chest armor weathering. I wanted to try techniques out on the parts that aren't quite so noticeable.
My helmet? I just bought a 'cereal killer' clone helmet today and I'll be modding that into a Mando helmet.
My helmet? I just bought a 'cereal killer' clone helmet today and I'll be modding that into a Mando helmet.
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The Asylum
Hunter
My latest progress and proof that I've decided on what colors I'm going to use.
For the record, Testors Blue Angel Blue and Flat Gull Grey are what my main colors are.
Here's the main armor all together with fresh coats of paint.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/162/432715378_505ae61938_b.jpg
Here's just the codpiece with weathering on the blue. None on the grey yet.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/149/432719241_decd042adb.jpg
Here's my yet unseen back piece. It's only green for now. I'll weather it and then paint it the same blue as the rest of the uniform and weather it again to give it a 'second-hand' look.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/432715214_f6d8835dc9.jpg
And my TK thigh armor. This is going to get some red highlights, weathering, and then another color over top of it. I haven't decided if I want to match the rest of the armor or make it look like it truly doesn't belong.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/178/432715434_5c02648e91.jpg
For the record, Testors Blue Angel Blue and Flat Gull Grey are what my main colors are.
Here's the main armor all together with fresh coats of paint.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/162/432715378_505ae61938_b.jpg
Here's just the codpiece with weathering on the blue. None on the grey yet.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/149/432719241_decd042adb.jpg
Here's my yet unseen back piece. It's only green for now. I'll weather it and then paint it the same blue as the rest of the uniform and weather it again to give it a 'second-hand' look.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/432715214_f6d8835dc9.jpg
And my TK thigh armor. This is going to get some red highlights, weathering, and then another color over top of it. I haven't decided if I want to match the rest of the armor or make it look like it truly doesn't belong.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/178/432715434_5c02648e91.jpg
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The Asylum
Hunter
DOUBLE TROUBLE! My Cereal Killer helmet just arrived!
