Old sock and dabbed on silver, sponged on rust, drybrushed silver the edge The magazines were dry brushed with silver, misted with gold (for a brassyĪppearance.) Down the midsection I dry brushed silver, then dabbed on rustĪnd gray, let some drip off, and sponged the rest.
You'll find production photos that I took along the way as well.įor weathering the stock, I sponged on layers of color: cream, then rust, gray. Well, after exhaustive research and many thanks to Cliff, Chris Williams (TK-289), and the RPF for photo references, measurements and ideas, I finally completed my first MG-15 coming in exactly at my goal of $20. Here's my buddy, Glenn Berry's Sandtrooper Armor: I gotĪ dark green face shield at scrollĭown for"HF4118-DRK - Dark Green Faceshield - $3.65". You'll also need to replace your lenses with flat green ones. Wet, use crumpled paper to create "scratches" in the weathering. With a paintbrush, then wipe off the high spots. When applying paint to crevices, dab it on, force it into the cracks Then dabbed it some more with a slightly damp sponge. I mixed the colors and dabbed on the paint I used craft paint (also called tempera paint) which can be found at To look like the Sandtroopers in ANH, it looked like this: When I finally decided to make the leap and weather my Armor F/X kit I've drilled out the "frown" on my helmet for increased ventilation and Start by drilling a hole, then rivet through the hole. Get a common riveter (availableĪt the hardware store for about $10) and a box of aluminum rivets. The bottom slides onĪround my wrist and the top slides on around my palm. I glued two elastic straps under the hand armor.
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Zip ties also work great for holding the plunger on. Want the zip tie to show, use screws coming from inside the box, facing Holes and wrap the zip tie around the item. Two main boxes together as well as several of the parts. Finish it with a spray on clearcoat called "Super Shene" You can easily dye them using "Fiebing's USMC black" leather dye from Tandy Leather. This particular type ammo pouch was also seen in Kevin Rubio's film "Troops". Ammo pouches are used in "A New Hope" by Sandtroopers on Tatooine while on patrol in the Dune Sea and at Mos Eisley Space Port and I use one exactly like this to carry my own voice amp. It had been issued by the military so the weathering of the leather is realistic. It will fit any of the three most-used voice amps listed on my site. This French-issued black leather military ammo pouch is great for carrying your voice amp out of the way in a comfortable spot. Larger, heavy-duty weapons are necessary as well as leather pouches to carry their ammunition. Word will definitely go around within myįor patrol missions on Tatooine, Sandtroopers are issued several specific items for outpost survival. "I absolutely loved the Neckseal!! It will add even more realism to anyone's yours is the most comfortable and affordable! The stitching Great fit, great look, and EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thanks Chris.įANTASTIC!. Original neck seal Luke and Han used in Star Wars, I am simply amazed! Received your neckseal today! Freaking awesome man!! Can I Here's what other Troopers have said about them over the years: Rubber, nor vinyl, nor electrical cords, nor wire, nor any other ickyĮach rib was individually sewn and they really add to the realism of Made of a shiny quilt-like material that is soft and allows air to circulateĪround and through the Neckseal. They're made to look like real rubber even up close, but they're actually We add about 1.5" for comfort.ĭawn made my Neckseal based on the neck pieces worn by Luke SkywalkerĪnd Han Solo in "A New Hope" while wearing Stormtrooper disguises. Do-It-Yourself Star Wars Props - Stormtrooper Costume Armor TK-409