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[MCarger81]

update, here are some of my armor pieces all cut out, sanded and now just to make sure they fit properly! *praying I still have my back plate to cut out, which will be interesting to mold 

[MCarger81]

Got my boot cuffs cut out and started to paint along with knee guards, still have to add blasters but that'll be near the end after all paint and weathering is complete

[Kris Jasra]

Is the paint just crazy reflecting of the boot plates or are they... crumpled? I can't tell if it's just the light doing strange things.

[MCarger81]

no that's a "dented" look which then I'll weather them to look like bent metal.

[Kris Jasra]

They do look a little crumpled rather than dented - the sort of effect you get after being in a high speed crash - at which point I have to ask if you plan on similar damage on the rest of the plates as it's highly unlikely that only the boots came off that badly.
Again, unsure if it's good paint on sintra or if they're real metal - if they are metal a small ball pien hammer works best for putting in blaster dents, and a dull chisel can put in nice sharp cuts without going through the metal.

[Mi'ix]

Kris is spot on with her post.

Consistency is key here and weathering is no exception. You don't want any one part of your kit to stick out from the others

[MCarger81]

well that's a bummer, 2 of the same opinions... well back to the drawing board for me on the boot covers 

[MCarger81]

decided to take a break on those boot covers and work on the cod piece...trying something a little creative

[Torolf Goran]

The skull looks great.

[MCarger81]

The skull looks great.

Thanks Torolf, wanted to try something different and had some extra sintra so put it to good use

[MCarger81]

here are some more pics of updated work... these knee plates are about 90% done as far as greeblies are concerned, gotta paint now

[MCarger81]

UPDATE:  sorry it's been a while due to the holidays and kid, but finally getting more armor painted here... should have most of it painted pretty shortly.

[Erio J'uni]

Keep going!!!

[MCarger81]

I've hit a roadblock and that is, I'm not 100% certain how I want to attach my armor. I'd like to use Chicago Screws, but am wondering, do these have to be covered? anyone here have that method for their armor and if so a pic?

[Mi'ix]

Any way of attaching your armor that has exposed heads of any sort you'll have to paint to match your plates.  You can use chicago screws, or another sort of rivet, but that attachment method can be rather...permanent.  That can hinder you, especially when it comes to plates spacing. 

I would suggest industrial strength velcro so if you need to adjust something it's as easy as pull off and replace.  I've got it on both of my plates and have no issues with it.   

[MCarger81]

Any way of attaching your armor that has exposed heads of any sort you'll have to paint to match your plates.  You can use chicago screws, or another sort of rivet, but that attachment method can be rather...permanent.  That can hinder you, especially when it comes to plates spacing. 

I would suggest industrial strength velcro so if you need to adjust something it's as easy as pull off and replace.  I've got it on both of my plates and have no issues with it.

Yes this is true about being permanent, is your velcro sewn on or adhered via sticky?

[Ruus bal'Neta]

Look for the sew in/sticky back velcro. It has the adhesive on one piece only so you can stick it to your armor, and the other piece is clean so you can sew it on. You don't want to run your sewing machine needle through the adhesive as friction heat will jam it up something fierce.

[Mi'ix]

Mine is both.

Adhesive backed, sewn in with fishing line (so it doesn't get caught on the adhesive). 

[MCarger81]

Mine is both.

Adhesive backed, sewn in with fishing line (so it doesn't get caught on the adhesive). 

nice! you must have used a very large needle 

[Mi'ix]

A very large needle and some sore fingers!

[MCarger81]

A very large needle and some sore fingers!

  cool i'll give this a try instead and see how it goes, thanks for the advice!

[MCarger81]

Can anyone tell me what other material is suitable besides leather for the Pouches? i want to use leather more than anything but it's pretty pricey... any suggestions?

[Havelock]

Check out this post for some alternate pouch ideas.  Also, you could visit these guys.  They frequently have World War 2 era pouches for amazing prices. 

[MCarger81]

Check out this post for some alternate pouch ideas.  Also, you could visit these guys.  They frequently have World War 2 era pouches for amazing prices.

That's definitely a huge help, although i don't have any canvas pouches either, i may be able to find some cheap ones and mod the heck out of them.

Thanks!

[Havelock]

Any time, vod!