Boba Fett Costume for 6 years old boy

Hi
I'm Peter from Poland.
On the occasion of an event StarForce 2009 in Torun (Poland) I prepared the Swamp Trooper costume for my 6 years old son (photo - my avatar).
About six months ago I decided to make a Boba Fett costume for him. Parts of this costume (Gauntlets, Amor, Helmet, Jetpack, Blaster) are built of polystyrene, PVC (2-5mm) and aluminum (Gauntlet's rocket, knee darts, jetpack beacon). Of course, aluminium parts have been made on a lathe. I prepared the technical drawings with dimensions matched to the child :). Work on this costume took me about 150 hours so far. I think I'm halfway through the project.
I would like to invite you to the forum of 501th Polish Garrison. There is a small "photostory" about my project. This is the page in Polish, but if you have questions I will try to answer.

http://epicrates.nazwa.pl/501/www/fo...e479256ea2db1e

That's looking great. Your son's going to have an awesome costume.

Looking good!!!

A few photos of the current state of BF blaster.
Inside the barrel is a very strong flashlight LED.
Elements for stock (lying before the gun) has been cut by a laser plotter.
The entire length of the gun (with the stock) will be about 60cm (kid-size)

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wow, you did an amazing job on that! I especially like your jetpack thruster details, really above and beyond..

Wow...that blew me away. You have some real talent. I wish I was your kid!:cheering

No problemo. I can adopt You :) :)
It will cost 3 barrels of beer (we'll drink together).

Amazing job Piotr! You should think about making molds of the parts like JP and EE-3 ... that pieces are rare and hard to find for children.

I would take a JP and a gun depending on the price. :)

Keep us informed bro!

Best wishes to poland,

Manuel

Hi Manuel !
I'm going to make silicone molds for the entire set (armour, jp, helmet, blaster, gauntlets, knees) and what won't be suitable for molding will be done with vaccu method.
I want to be in time with the complete costume for a convention in Legoland in Denmark 19 - 20 June 2010.
Perhaps we will meet there ? :cheers

Best wishes to Germany,
Piotr

Hi Piotr,

oh I didn´t know of the convention in Denmark ... :) I will see and have a look ... maybe I can arrange a visit! :) :)

We stay in touch bro!

Good luck with the costume, it´s coming along fantastic! Your son must be proud!

When you´re ready to make parts, let me know!

best,
Manuel

Thanks a lot!
Of course I will be continuing my "photostory" on this forum (at the same time on the Polish 501th forum).

My first costume I build it was this Kashyyyk Trooper:
A helmet made of cardboard (2mm) + resin + filler & paint.
Helmet templates I found in network.
Armor was made in this way - "the image/photo->measure->cut from cardboard (also 2mm) + resin + filler & paint.
For shoulders straps and backpack I used parts of 2l bottles of coca cola.
Pokets and shin protectors was the parts of my old camo jacket.
I made all armour with helmet about 40 hours.

My son Milosz with his friends from Torun and Bydgoszcz (Poland)
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Two of galleries of convention StarForce 2009 in Torun (Copernicus City)
http://picasaweb.google.com/rif1977/StarForce2009
http://picasaweb.google.com/stormtro...Force2009Torun

I did some work this time on the helmet. First fitting elements before more further processing. The arm to RF will be of aluminium, in a photo it is trial version.

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Wow that's amazing! I'm getting ready to work on my 8 year old sons Mandalorian armor. He will be very lucky if it looks half as good as this!

Hi
Yesterday I made the first cast. Here are photos of some cast pieces of armor.


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To complete the whole armor still have to do casting EE-3 blaster, backpack body with rocket, etc.

Working chest LED display (kid sized) made by my friend

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My god, piotr, your work is fantastic! Great progress bro! Will you make copies of that? My little son (3 years) has a boba fett costume and I need to update it in time ... pictures of your child armor and helmet in comparison with a normal sized armor would be great! Can you make some shots to compare it? or maybe give us some dimensions of the parts?

Thanks and very well done!!!

Best,
Manuel

Thanks Manuel
Of course I will make copies of all parts of costume and blaster :).
In october/november I'll start new project - Jango costume (including modifications of copies of my BF helmet and jetpack).
:))

Awesome! Can you give me some measurements of armor and helmet? Wanna see if my young one is able to wear it! I hope so! :)

OK, soon I'll give the dimensions of "hardware" and software ".
I have to finish the whole costume to Wednesday 25 August . We go to the Tricon to Cieszyn in Polish-Czech border. Maybe see you there?

http://tricon.info/?page_id=19

witaj bracie :-)

fajne wyroby masz

That looks great!

Sean

I started painting armor and helmet. These are the effect on the first day of painting.

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That Looks awsome, you have Skill Piotr. wish I could make something like that for my Son. that is so awsome
Scott

The time has come to show the world the result of my work.
At the 2010 convention StarForce my son Milosz won the costume contest:).
Functional "systems" :) in this costume:
- A working flamethrower (strong flashing LEDs)
- On the right sleeve two switches for a flashing beacon light on backpack, and chest display (LED)
- Flashing LEDs in the RF

In darkness Miłosz seems to be flashing Las Vegas :) :)

A little bit is still to be done. New ammo pouches, spats, , the ends of the axis of jp nozzles, attaching properly pieces of armor on the shoulders, complete painting backpack, broken jp stabilizerand right ear panel repair, set of shin tools, functionality of blaster and plates on blaster stock (ready for assembly).

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Really fantastic work there. Kind of puts all the other kids' costumes to shame. :P Is that last picture you and your boy? If so, adorable.

That is awesome!

zajebisze!!! :-)

Some photos of finished parts of costume.

Blaster
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Gauntlets
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Great work my friend! This must've made your kid very happy!

Some photos of helmet

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Sweet. You have set the bar pretty high my friend.

Insane, you have taken this to a whole new level mate, so much detail. Great work, would be interested if you did runs on this stuff

Adam.S

Milosz at Copernicon 2010 in Torun

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Wow! That mini Boba Fett suit is awesome! You've done an amazing job with every stage of the construction and it fit perfectly your son. I bet he is proud of you and vice versa.

Respect!

That's really great for the both of you guys. Awesome work and your son looks like he's having a blast in it. I can only hope my kids are as passionate with this as I am, when the time comes.

Amazing if i was about 4'5 feet smaller you could make me one :)

Amazing work!!!! totally motivated to do a Boba Fett for my kid.

BTW: I love this picture

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i bet he was excited! impressive scaling on that outfit as well....wow! i think i see jealous kids in the background of nearly every pic lol

This setup is phenominal buddy!

Makes me wish I was six years old again, great job man!

September 10-11 convention "StarForce" was held in Torun .
The special guest was Mr. Jeremy Bulloch. Milosz (now he is 8) was very pleased with the fact that he could meet his idol in real life, go with him in the parade through Old Town. Jeremy was surprised that Milosz has the same hair color how he had before. The greatest souvenir for Milosz (and for me of course) is Jeremy's autograph with a dedication to Milosz on his helmet. I am very glad that I met Jeremy. He is extremely nice and friendly man.

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PM sent bro! :-)

That is so very cool. Both of those pictures are just so fantastic. Your son is living the dream that I had when I was his age. Milosz looks excellent in his armor.

Great looking set of armor, and what a lucky son! Keep up the excellent work. :thumbsup

Some other photos:

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Great photos Piotr! Awesome!

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I really love this image: The master and his apprentice. Very, very Boba Fett-ish. You did a great suit for yourself and for your kid. Just awesome!

This adult Boba on the right side isn't me. This is my friend from Torun. I've made this photo.

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This adult Boba on the right side isn't me. This is my friend from Torun. I've made this photo.

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My mistake! But still, that suit is amazing too.

Excellent! Your boy must have been thrilled!

My son and I met Jeremy at CV last year. He commented on our costumes too. Very nice guy.

piotr:
My seven year-old daughter has just informed me that she'd like to be a female version of Boba Fett for Halloween (October 31st).
I have a 501st ROTJ Boba costume, which she watched me build last year. So, she has high expectations for hers.
Unfortunately, I don't know where to begin for a quality kid's costume. And, I cannot view your build thread on the Polish Garrison.
Any help (from you or anyone else) would be greatly appreciated. THANKS!

Nice work my Polish brethren. Jeremy Bulloch's smile says it all.

wow, well done sir!

aweasom worck :)

Peter is a perfectionist, and his works are masterpieces

Amazing great job! Your a SuperDad

Thanks my friends :)
It is great pleasure to read it :).
Now my son is 9. BF costume is now a little bit to small for him So it's time to make new costume for him.
Miłosz said that I have 2 options: republic commando or Starkiller (version with helmet). Nothing else :D ....
Of course I want to make it using Pepakura files, but not of paper. It will be sculpting, vacuforming and casting.