I started a tutorial thread on the one's I'm doing. Feel free to post any tips, question, comments, etc. http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=59783
Ah...! WAY better!
Much more natural looking, and just the right amount of scratches. Any more would have been a bit too much. Looks like you nailed it! Maybe add a thin sienna wash in the scratches, and perfecto (unless the flash is blowing out the whiteness)!
Well done, and inspiring!
Great shots!
But man, every damn screen used hockey mask I've seen has been very different.