Star Wars Battlefront: Phase 0 Darktrooper

[oota goota[501st]]

hey guys I've made a bit more progress, pics on the rpf. School holidays now so I wont be updating till next week. But good news is I have most of the prototype suit pulled so I'll be able to do a quick tape together soon

[retrofire[501st]]

Crl draft moved to http://forum.specops501st.com/index.php?/topic/4155-star-wars-battlefront-phase-0-dark-trooper-crl-discussion/

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Awesome first draft. I am going to move the CRL discussion to it's own thread so this one can be used as a build thread. Ill post a link once it is up.

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Here we go: http://forum.specops501st.com/index.php?/topic/4155-star-wars-battlefront-phase-0-dark-trooper-crl-discussion/

[retrofire[501st]]

Here we go: http://forum.501stsp...crl-discussion/

 

Thanks Steve. Didn't know if this needed to be on its own or not. Appreciate the guidance!

[oota goota[501st]]

Nice one you fulla's that IS an awesome first draft! I had a quick read through I need to go back over and compare against my build. I really like the way it's shaping up though pretty much nailed it I reckon

 

What's the best way to make comments or suggestions to the draft?

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Just post replies in the crl thread and we'll discuss and I can edit the main crl body.

[oota goota[501st]]

hey all small update on the helmet. It's definitely getting closer to where I want it to be.

 

I should be able to get this prototype finished by the end of the week. ha ha who am I kidding!

 

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Looking good so far.

[retrofire[501st]]

Whoa! That's one grumpy looking stormtrooper. Great to see this moving along!

[oota goota[501st]]

thanks guys yeah it's like a 'bad tempered' stormtrooper or something! I'm pleased that the attitude is coming out of the sculpt. it'll be interesting to see how much translates through to the vac formed piece. It's definitely been a challenge working off low polygon count images with no curvature

[oota goota[501st]]

hey all been quiet on this for a few months but have finally got some more time to push it along. Here's a mock up of the jet pack I'm pretty happy with how this has turned out.

 

 

Got a few mods to do to the helmet form then I am going to vac another one. The armour is getting a test fit this weekend on my model so more updates soon

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

That looks really great. How are the side details on it?

[oota goota[501st]]

oops I thought I included a side pic

 

 

I nearly missed the detail around the top of the 'rocket' bit. The side vent things are a PITA to form but they definitely look the part I reckon. Ok more updates very very soon

[oota goota[501st]]

ok so here's a few fitting images, pics are a bit crap it was late at night but it gives you an idea of where it's going

 

 

 

 

 

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Hey Jon, wanted to check in on this. Any progress?

[oota goota[501st]]

hey all finally finally I've given the jetpack a basic paintjob. I'm trying to decide when it needs weathering or not. I'm tempted to leave it clean for now maybe add some life to it after a test run

 

anyway only got the helmet to finish now. I am going to revisit the bucket shape and some of the faceplate details and then I'll hopefully be able to build finish this beast.

 

I'm having trouble posting pics here now photobucket has gone to the darkside so for pics please look here:

 

https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=263170&page=5

 

 

[oota goota[501st]]

Hey all helmet is now complete you can view it on the thread link above. Last stage is to test the rigged armour at an upcoming convention stay tuned!

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Looking pretty awesome, Jon.

[oota goota[501st]]

Thanks Darth E nearly there! Should have more pics by the end of the week

[oota goota[501st]]

hey all well the prototype suit is done and has been worn. Overall I'm pretty happy with how it's turned out. There has been err rather more interest in the armour than I was expecting I am on the back foot a bit while I get organised and see if I can turn out some suits.

 

Pics on my facebook page cheers!

 

https://www.facebook.com/ootagoota/

[Mr.Nova]

Dude! I just realized you're the guy! Lol

I remember seeing your in-progress pics on the SWNZ message boards!

I had no idea you were here as well! That's so great!

You did an amazing job. Very well done, mate!