Hi everyone,
I always wanted to build a full suit from scratch, but seeing all the talented craftsmen here, it was an intimidating idea. I figured I'd start with a few test pieces and see how it goes. That's when I discovered how satisfying it can be when you see your work take shape. My 3 year old loves Star Wars, especially Boba Fett. I thought it would be best if I make my first-ever build for him. He always wants to help and loves every small progress I make, which in itself is rewarding. I thought smaller scale would be easier, but it turned out to be more pain in the butt than not. Screen accuracy is out of question, and some details are lost but I'm having fun building it, and it's good practice. It takes forever though, as I don't have as much time focused on it as I'd like but it's getting there.
Everything is made out of cardboard, bondo, fiberglass, etc. the usual works, other than the jetpack missile, which is turned from a broomstick. I'm using the WoF templates, as I thought that RafalFett's templates would be a bit more challenging on a smaller scale, although the accuracy was more tempting. Maybe the next one...
So here it is, so far, still a long way to go. Any and all criticism, as well as suggestions are welcomed and encouraged; after all it is the mistakes that we're learning from.
Thanks for looking.
I always wanted to build a full suit from scratch, but seeing all the talented craftsmen here, it was an intimidating idea. I figured I'd start with a few test pieces and see how it goes. That's when I discovered how satisfying it can be when you see your work take shape. My 3 year old loves Star Wars, especially Boba Fett. I thought it would be best if I make my first-ever build for him. He always wants to help and loves every small progress I make, which in itself is rewarding. I thought smaller scale would be easier, but it turned out to be more pain in the butt than not. Screen accuracy is out of question, and some details are lost but I'm having fun building it, and it's good practice. It takes forever though, as I don't have as much time focused on it as I'd like but it's getting there.
Everything is made out of cardboard, bondo, fiberglass, etc. the usual works, other than the jetpack missile, which is turned from a broomstick. I'm using the WoF templates, as I thought that RafalFett's templates would be a bit more challenging on a smaller scale, although the accuracy was more tempting. Maybe the next one...
So here it is, so far, still a long way to go. Any and all criticism, as well as suggestions are welcomed and encouraged; after all it is the mistakes that we're learning from.
Thanks for looking.