Options for Sandtrooper paint job?...

darthwhitey · Sep 13, 2012

Anybody have a good "go-to" guy to paint up Sandtrooper armor?

Looking for a nice, high-end paint job (air-brushed?) for the ultimate 1:1 Sandtrooper display. :cool

Is there a good site out there that details the differences between the "standard" Stormtrooper and the Sandtrooper?

thanks!

brad

lolow · Sep 13, 2012

the difference between a reg. stormtrooper and a sandtrooper is the helmet (small paint diff . on cheek and back of the head. they are all gray with out the lines in them like the reg stormtrooper )and the armor is dirty. and a sandtrooper as more on him (backpack etc etc)

Sandtrooper - Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki

Talisen · Sep 13, 2012

And if they recommend airbrushing the dirt, run.

darthwhitey · Sep 13, 2012

Talisen said:
And if they recommend airbrushing the dirt, run.

Oh, OK...I didn't know that

It seems like getting the Sandtrooper weathering just right is hard? I've seen several over the years and most look kinda "off" to me. :$

I'm just wondering what the experts here say is the best technique, and if there maybe is a couple go-to guys that can pull it off.

thanks for the advice

brad

Teese · Sep 13, 2012

I like this style a lot. With the grit and grime. So much so in fact, I got this about a month ago.

h3pilot · Sep 13, 2012

darthwhitey said:
Is there a good site out there that details the differences between the "standard" Stormtrooper and the Sandtrooper?

You can google "sandtrooper stormtrooper difference" and get a ton of sites with comparison photos showing the differences.

I don't know how to weather best, but there are amazingly talented people here that will chime in.

darthwhitey · Sep 13, 2012

Teese said:
I like this style a lot. With the grit and grime. So much so in fact, I got this about a month ago.

Wow, now that's a commitment!

I do like that look, I guess that's all achieved with a brush?

Amish Trooper · Sep 13, 2012

I did 8 different layers of paint on my Sandy. I always thought Rolf did an excellent job on his.

I used Apple Barrel Acrylic paints. I did the sponge on and wipe off technique. I would even used wadded up newspaper to give me a more unfinished look.

h3pilot · Sep 13, 2012

I always wanted to know were the troopers found the mud on Tatooine.
Sand and dirt don't really cake on in a dry environment, without some moisture (oil, sweat, fuel) to stick to. Fine particles can cling with static electricity and grit can accumulate along seems and corners very quickly, but not much can accumulate on a smooth vertical surface (trooper chest plate for instance) without moisture to stick to.

I think ILM went a little crazy with the mud smeared armor, especially the newer CG scenes. The original troopers weren't quit as overdone.

Not a criticism of the armor in the photos posted! The weathering looks well done in the typical sandtrooper style.

division 6 · Sep 13, 2012

darthwhitey said:
the differences between the "standard" Stormtrooper and the Sandtrooper?

Button plate missing in center of ab plate.
Different left knee.
Some had slotted hand backs.

I used instant coffee and dirt sponged on with an old terry cloth rag.

Amish Trooper · Sep 13, 2012

darthwhitey said:
Is there a good site out there that details the differences between the "standard" Stormtrooper and the Sandtrooper?

thanks!

brad

Here is the 501st detachment for Sandys
Mos Eisley Police Department

voice in the crowd · Sep 13, 2012

division 6 said:
Button plate missing in center of ab plate.
Different left knee.
Some had slotted hand backs.

I used instant coffee and dirt sponged on with an old terry cloth rag.

No shoulder straps and no belt drop down boxes. Button strip next to ab plate has three buttons instead of 4.

WKatzman · Sep 13, 2012

h3pilot said:
I always wanted to know were the troopers found the mud on Tatooine.
Sand and dirt don't really cake on in a dry environment, without some moisture (oil, sweat, fuel) to stick to. Fine particles can cling with static electricity and grit can accumulate along seems and corners very quickly, but not much can accumulate on a smooth vertical surface (trooper chest plate for instance) without moisture to stick to.

I think ILM went a little crazy with the mud smeared armor, especially the newer CG scenes. The original troopers weren't quit as overdone.

Not a criticism of the armor in the photos posted! The weathering looks well done in the typical sandtrooper style.

I agree, but if you think about it maybe if they were stuck on Tatooine for long enough and kept walking in and out of sweat and bo filled bars looking for droids and no good nicks, maybe the dust from outside would gain moisture then. Or if they were lets say strolling along and noticed a moisture farm that all of a sudden caught fire (no ones fault blame the sand people) maybe the humidity created there would make mud

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slave1pilot · Sep 13, 2012

I paint Sandy's on Commission

and here

slave1pilot · Sep 13, 2012

the second one was my own personal armor , but i sold it.
The top one was a commission and I think it looks pretty good.
I guess they do look very similar. That happens I guess.

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