@brithebuilder, there is not a 'standard' way to use it. just use it the way you prefer.
I always try to include the '@name' so a mention is visible once that person has a look on the website.

I went ahead and primed the body and base. It's really the only way to know if anything still needs work. I did go in and add more sand/glue to the base and primed again. I feel like the sand distribution is spot on now.

The scales at the leg seams are a bit crisp compared to the rest of the body though. I really don't think it will be an issue after it's painted, so... I could use some feedback on that one... is it worth the time? I'd only smooth the outer parts of the legs...

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Thanks @gblair. I think the base turned out great... I'm still second guessing myself on the leg seams. The original has a bit softer/wider gaps between scales and mine feels a little too crisp and narrow... I'm probably the only one who's going to notice since I did it, but... argh. I may have to go in with a small file and soften them a little or it's going to draw my eye to it forever.

Yeah @johnb, I'm not an expert in anything myself. I do a lot of stuff pretty well, but expert always feels like a stretch. Regardless, opinions from other builders/modelers are always appreciated. I think you're right though, I actually attempted to get in there with a little file, it's not possible anymore anyway. They would have needed to be smoothed while the Apoxie Sculpt was still malleable.

Time to build the trooper!

Hi, Brian @brithebuilder, it’s difficult for me to comment, I’ve never watched Starwars, and have no idea what this creature is supposed to look like, but I do admire your techniques and attention to detail. Keep up the good work.

So, I did actually go in with a rotary tool and a really fine/pointy bit and adjust the scales a bit. I feel better now.

I've also built up the Sandtrooper to get him to sit nicely on the saddle. It's funny, the rubberized super glue makes it feel almost painted.

My next question to anyone with an opinion... Stirrups?... I really think he needs stirrups but almost no reference images show them. If a Sandtrooper were going to fire a weapon from a mounted position though, they'd definitely need them.

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Right @gblair, same for me. Something about Star Wars in general brings back the joy of being a kid.

I completely agree about the stirrups, the more I think about it, the more it just makes sense and looks odd without them. It really shouldn't be too difficult to create a set.