ESB upgrade 12 July: Mannequin rebuild complete and reassembled.

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kurtyboy

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• May 4, 2015

• #121

I'm definitely not the most skilled when it comes to fiberglassing!!!

RoboTarot said:

The pose is a good one and I'm sure it will look great once it's all suited up, but that mannequin is terrifying!

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kurtyboy

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• Jun 21, 2015

• #122

ESB Boba Fett costume upgrades. Latest upgrade 21 June - New mannequin

I had to ditch that mannequin as it was just too tall and way to broad/bulky. Looked like Boba Fett on steroids once assembled.

Luckily I had a spare mannequin that was a bit slimmer but the pose wasn't good so I've chopped it up and refixed it. Left leg has been straightened and both legs are now further apart. Arms were straight and now hold the blaster.

Before and after:

 

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kurtyboy

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• Jun 21, 2015

• #123

Also upgraded to a metal rocket and hope to tackle the Ever Ready light soon. I hope it fits!

The Clothears vest that I got a while back turned out to be too small for the old mannequin once the jetpack harness was on so they made me a new bigger one. Now that I've switched to a slimmer mannequin they let me swap them back again

 

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kurtyboy

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• Jul 5, 2015

• #124

ESB upgrade 6 Jul: Clothears vest with grommets/eylets and plastic screws/thumbscrews

Finally, I have the armor attached to the vest with grommets/eyelets and plastic screws/thumbscrews. I had a lot of help from Robotarot, so thank you Pete!

I decided not to use the large brass grommets seen in the various exhibitions but went with the silver smaller grommet size as seen in Brandon Alinger's Costumes book.

After gluing the plastic screws to the back of the armor I attached the plates to the vest using self adhesive velcro just to get them lined up. I then I covered them with masking tape so they form a single piece that retains it's shape. I then taped this piece to the vest just along the top edge so I could raise and lower it. I lifted it up and marked the ends of the screw with a black marker then pressed the armor to the vest so the ink leaves a mark where the holes are to be added.

I then used the punch tool that came with the grommets to make the holes (took a LOT of effort to cut through all the layers of the vest!) and set the grommets/eyelets in place.

 

RoboTarot

Hunter

• Jul 6, 2015

• #125

There you have it! Looks great, man!

 

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kurtyboy

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• Jul 11, 2015

• #126

Rebuild of Boba Fett mannequin complete. Some minor work to the right gauntlet and helmet interior, jetpack beacon installed... he's never looked so good!

Here's a shot under the hood.

 

intwenothor

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• Jul 11, 2015

• #127

It's such a good build, it really is. What helmet is he rocking?

 

Matty Matt

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• Jul 11, 2015

• #128

So awesome.

 

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kurtyboy

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• Jul 11, 2015

• #129

Thank you. It's an MR recast. Originally painted by BGHunter and accurized by me inside and out.

 

intwenothor

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• Jul 11, 2015

• #130

was the chincup back to front on the actual prop?

 

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kurtyboy

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• Jul 12, 2015

• #131

No!!!

intwenothor said:

was the chincup back to front on the actual prop?

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DanzoFett

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• Jul 12, 2015

• #132

Lol...Andy misses nothing

 

intwenothor

Well-Known Hunter

• Jul 12, 2015

• #133

It was a genuine question rather than me being a nob end but thanks for clearing it up. Did you need to alter the chin straps in any way (such as with the popper) or those unaltered?


Such a great build and just goes to show what a great helmet the MR and related actually are for shape and size. Love it.

 

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kurtyboy

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• Jul 12, 2015

• #134

I used most of the original riot police helmet parts but made modifications. Can't remember exactly but I did add the popper and double d-rings on the other side.
You can see more detail in an older post:
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f20/...lete-reassembled-39969/index2.html#post547891

 

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intwenothor

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• Mar 30, 2016

• #135

 

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kurtyboy

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• Mar 30, 2016

• #136

You tease!

 

intwenothor

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• Mar 30, 2016

• #137

It's done. It just needs posting. I'd forgotten what a pain in the backside it was. It took over an hour to unpick all f the old headband and another few to glue the new one. Never again.

 

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kurtyboy

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• Mar 30, 2016

• #138

You're the man (and your mum!)

 

Covafett

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• Mar 30, 2016

• #139

He looks awesome!! It's your attention to detail! Have you considered wiring the electronics into a system that could be plugged in to avoid use of batteries while on display? I was considering this but have no idea how to do it.....lol.

 

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kurtyboy

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• Mar 30, 2016

• #140

2 x Duracell AA in the back of the helmet.