Backplate with production-made armor laid on top. Pretty close!
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| Author: | Leonidas280 [ Sun Apr 11, 2021 3:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | CHEF Armor Build and Paint Up |
Hey all! Long time lurker and big-time fan of the forum. I started this journey last fall with Rob over at Chefs Creations and since its arrival a few weeks ago, it's been a pleasure to build this kit with my son. Big thanks to BigbisonT for his youtube tutorials. My dad brought this movie home in the 80's on VHS, and like most of you, I still regard it as the best movie ever made. Building a set of armor has been a goal of mine, and so far a great experience! If anyone has any questions about the process, please let me know. Colors are the same as referenced in BigBisonT's videos. Used the liquid grate polish from Amazon for the first weathering layer. On top of one of the pics is a piece of production-made armor from Terry English for color reference. The colors are still spot on. Keep up the great work on this site. Love visiting! |
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| Author: | Leonidas280 [ Sun Apr 11, 2021 3:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CHEF Armor Build and Paint Up |
Need to figure out how to attach picures. Adding a file from the box below isn't working. |
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| Author: | seven [ Sun Apr 11, 2021 4:12 am ] |
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Whats the issue. Does it tel you that the file is too large? Have you selected "full editor"? |
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| Author: | Leonidas280 [ Tue Apr 13, 2021 1:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CHEF Armor Build and Paint Up |
Hey Seven, where do I find the "full editor"? |
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| Author: | retrogarde [ Tue Apr 13, 2021 1:30 am ] |
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Below the text box you will see two buttons, "submit" and "full editor". |
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| Author: | Harry Harris [ Tue Apr 13, 2021 1:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CHEF Armor Build and Paint Up |
Leonidas280 wrote: Need to figure out how to attach picures. Adding a file from the box below isn't working. Moosh has made this instruction post about how to post images on here. Harry |
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| Author: | Leonidas280 [ Wed Apr 14, 2021 1:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CHEF Armor Build and Paint Up |
Thank You Mr. Harris. Working it now. |
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| Author: | Leonidas280 [ Wed Apr 14, 2021 1:31 am ] | ||
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Backplate with production-made armor laid on top. Pretty close!
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| Author: | Leonidas280 [ Wed Apr 14, 2021 2:01 am ] | ||
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Basecoat, plus brackets on the back (PS. I didn't think this would post)
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| Author: | Leonidas280 [ Wed Apr 14, 2021 2:04 am ] | ||
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Side by side, cod plate and back plate with first round of weathering.
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| Author: | Leonidas280 [ Wed Apr 14, 2021 2:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CHEF Armor Build and Paint Up |
Hudson Front Plate with no weathering. What size of font is best suited for this based upon Mooshe's files???? Made a quick sketch/template that I transferred over to the armor based upon the proportions from the original armour I observed. The skull graffiti is much smaller in real life. |
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| Author: | ObiHahn [ Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:56 am ] |
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Looking great so far! |
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| Author: | Leonidas280 [ Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:08 pm ] | ||
| Post subject: | Re: CHEF Armor Build and Paint Up | ||
Quick Update: Did a quick mock-up after finishing up the strapping. Three layers of paint/weathering in this pic. Basecoat on shoulders, raw camo on shoulder bells, and the first pass of weathering with grate polish on the chest piece. Looking to wrap up the shoulders this week.
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| Author: | seven [ Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:52 pm ] |
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That looks awesome! I like the shoulder straps OD, that's a cool look. That's some minty fresh shef camo. |
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| Author: | Moosh89 [ Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CHEF Armor Build and Paint Up |
Leonidas280 wrote: What size of font is best suited for this based upon Mooshe's files???? If you're referring to Mike Rush's .ttf font "USCM Armour Stencil" - I believe Mike made it so the desired font size was 50 pts. Recently I had a special request for stretched stencils from Felix "Burner" Berner. He figured the stretched versions were more accurate. So for "HUDSON", he says it should be 10cm long by 1.8cm high |
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| Author: | Leonidas280 [ Mon Apr 26, 2021 10:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CHEF Armor Build and Paint Up |
Moosh89 wrote: Leonidas280 wrote: What size of font is best suited for this based upon Mooshe's files???? If you're referring to Mike Rush's .ttf font "USCM Armour Stencil" - I believe Mike made it so the desired font size was 50 pts. Recently I had a special request for stretched stencils from Felix "Burner" Berner. He figured the stretched versions were more accurate. So for "HUDSON", he says it should be 10cm long by 1.8cm high Thanks! I used a 45 font and it fit well for this set. Good enough! |
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