New Member First Projects Update (3/23)

[Privateer]

I have been lurking here for a while, reading and learning all I can from everyone. Thanks to the Mods for opening the regestration for those of us who lurk to the point of stalking lol. I must say yall set a really high standard for detail and keeping to the true look of the equipment. That being said here is what Im working on so far, I have started is a low res set of which the helm is ready for detail and a visor, the boots are ready for bondo and paint and the rest of the set is ready for resin.

On to the pics!

The helm which is currently being evaluated on weather or not I should continue on it or set it aside and start a recon. I know its not spot on for detail but its the first pep based anything I've tried and at the time didnt have much in the way of phisical reference.

The boots which I,m excited to complete and see how they conform to my foot when moving over rough terrain or more importantly hard surfaces. Pep based around a swat style boot with 1/4" ridgid PVC sole and 1/4" industrial rubber treads I have also built in a 1" riser to get me in the 6'3" range. total cost so far $35 mind you I had a load of supplies on hand from other projects.

Reference pic from a mcfarlan 12" model.

Random pep parts wating for resin.

Cheers!

 

[RadioactiveMicrobe]

Well done! Keep it up!

 

[Privateer]

Well after checking more into the fit of my helm I decided it's just a tad small for my melon so I peped and resined a HD recon to see if I can get the size closer to what Im looking for. We all know what a peped and resined lid looks like so Ill spare yall the loadtime, as soon as the temp gets back above 50 or so Im going to trim it up and glass the inside then I'll post up some progress pics.

 

[Overlord Ian]

Nice work so far!

 

[HeavyGunner]

Man I sure am impressed with the huge influx of great new projects! This looks fantastic dude. That helmet weren't it so small would be better than many on the site as it is! I swear half of you new guys should be promoted right now. Keep up the good work man.

 

[Spartan 161]

Very nice work Keep it up!

 

[pooper]

Looking really good... keep us posted!

 

[Privateer]

Thanks for all the compliments guys and gals. I have decided to change direction with this project before I get to far along. The first helm as I said was a bit small for my melon so I started on this one now Im wating for the glass to cure fully before I start the filler.

But while Im wating for the resin and glass on the helm I did a test for a realistic paint process that will give me that fresh from the field recon look tell me what yall think.

Boot toecap.

It's hard to see in the pics but the boot and the entire set will have a shadowed fern pattern on it with flat black over OD green.

Cheers!

 

[tlither]

It's all looking really good! These are the new members we all like to see. It's hard to see in the pics but I like the toe cap. Well done.

 

[Privateer]

In between playin elf lastnight and this afternoon I have a little progress to post up.

Started blocking out the rear of the left boot.

Also started experimenting with under armour materials, this is headliner material backed with cotton broadcloth and will serve as a base to add the soft armour plates.

Hope yall had a safe christmas.

Cheers!

 

[Vlad]

Nice work on the boot, and nice under armor! Keep it up

 

[odst26]

nice under armor, keep up the good work

 

[Privateer]

By the way I found a really cheap boot seal (between the toe cap and the back of the boot) $6 at home depot I suggest buying a new one and not using what ya have around the house Biohazard risk there! LOL

 

[kfrankl3]

Man, your work is very nice. I love that foot seal, really adds to the look. You did a very nice job on the toe. That is one heck of a paint job.

 

[23Magnum]

Understand that these are not actual people that do this, but programs. Programs don't discriminate. That post and others that followed have been removed. End of discussion.

Concerning bots. Report and ignore. No need to post about what will soon be deleted.

Btw, nice work so far on you projects. Keep it up.

-Magnum

 

[Ithica]

Very impressive, I like the way you find things to work. Keep it up, I'm sure I will have questions for you..lol

 

[1ManBattalion]

New Blood with awesome skills, nice to see.

 

[LastSpartan]

Agreed, that's awesome to watch

 

[Privateer]

Again thanks for the compliments, little update I started slopping on the filler and getting the general shape started. This is where I had to leave off due to lack of light. Mind this is a spotter coat of primer and by no means is it close to finished still have a load of spot filler, shape sanding, and details to complete.

Cheers!

 

[Privateer]

I finished the shaping this morning and sprayed the sealer and a coat of texture now I have to make the visor and face insert and shape my visor.

Cheers!