Fett 4 Real does Mythos

As some may have seen here...http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f20/l...version-46585/ I am working on the Mythos Boba Fett.

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/attac...354d1357123562


I am going to use this thread to show my progress with it. I am kinda ditching my ESB in favor of this (which is ESB with modified colors ie, ROTJ colors on ESB jetpack and gaunts, PP1 ears helmet, ROTJ blaster, M60 machine gun modified star wars style, DC15L clonewars era rifle ESB sidearm, a boot knife, trophy lightsabers attached to the belt and a leather pouch on that same strap, a sort of cape cloak thing, a kama with pouches, ROTJ spats) Ive scoured over the pics side show has and some other non painted versions of the SS piece which help in the department of whats what on the rifles.


http://www.toyark.com/news/attach/1/...1338376456.jpg

Now, here is where I ask for ideas and such for making certain parts...the boot knife Im going to sculpt, any ideas for something to use that will work for this. Obviously I need it to be something that can stand up to trooping a con and such. I can reinforce it with a metal pole or something but I do need to sculpt this thing...I am going to custom make the lightsabers also with bits and bobs from other stuff like lightsabers from the toy like and other parts from hardware store and all that. I really want them to look like the ones on the statue. So Ill be working on that. The M60 Ive been in contact with woodchuck (from the FL garrison,RPF CTN etc...does EXCELLENT work as far as arming up the troopers...and BH's. Thats probably the route I'll go for the M60 over the shoulder, I do need some direction for the shoulder strap, havent looked much YET, but Ponte may be able to lend me some insight on the older looking padded strap for the machine gun they chose there. He also does the DC15L which I probably want to carry in place of the ROTJ blaster as I couldnt possibly carry the EE3 and DC15L at the same time. (ideas?) Maybe make the DC15 out of foam somehow? IDK...Id like a SR foam EE3 for this if possible...not sure the likelyhood of both though. Logistically wise itll be hard to carry both.

Armor will be FP, as well as JP. Plan to paint it all the same as the mythos, very heavy weathering. Its not looking like Im going to sell the Fang so unless I sell it I'll be repainting (adding to the existing PP1 eyes) PP1 ears. Nothing cosmic there. I have my batninja vest and neck seal, a ESB flightsuit thats going to be lightened up alot and dirtied up alot to get the weathered look of the suit. I have a set of BFUK shin tools with mojo ali, MOW boots with mojo ali, Darkside ali missile, mojo ali for the GMH if I decide to fill the GMH and use it for this...(not sure I want to do that...) May stay with the ROTJ paint up for that one. And of course my buddy Booboo Fetts ammo belt, and jetpack harness rig...along with custom leather straps for the sabers and knife....


So thats the epic start to this epic Fett Im working on, inbetween commission work, and something else for the wife which another thread may insue when that is farther along. And please any ideas for anything in here shoot away. Im trying to have this done for SDCC, make the trip down there and suit up for the event.

Epic is right. Let's get this thing started dude!

Freakin awesome!

I NEED one of your sing guns for this...just dont know if it fits in the budget. Still have any left?

Yeah this is going to look tight!!! Love the trophy sabers hanging near his back side

I love the Mythos Fett. If I were into trooping, I'd strongly consider going in this direction.

My thoughts regarding the statue parts breakdown (some parts were already posted by F4R in the first post):

1. The helmet looks painted in ROTJ style (or any Sandy helmet) with Pre-Pro #1 features.
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2. The gauntlets are indeed ESB painted in ROTJ colors.

3. The armor is a combination of the Pre-Pro and Hero styles, more exactly I see the Pre-Pro #1 shoulder bells and knee pads, the ESB (or Pre-Pro #1, or Pre-Pro #3) armor colors combined with ROTJ colors and some Pre-Pro #2 touch-ups.
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4. The jetpack is Pre-Pro or ROTJ style (chose whatever you want).
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5. The soft parts looks like ROTJ (but lacks the wookie braids), the ammo belt might be an ESB Promo or ROTJ SE (with 14 ammo pouches - this number resulted after a conversation between rubio95 and me), the cape and skirt color resembles the ESB cape's base colors, but has a lighter shade.
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6. The weapons consist in the ROTJ hero blaster, the ESB sidearm and the Pre-Pro #2/ESB Promo sling gun (the rest of the weapons are described by F4R in the first post).

I can't wait to see the progress thread advancing, but especially the finished suit! Keep up the great work!

Yeh was going straight PP1 with the lid as the helmet doesnt need to match it perfectly IMHO screen accurate is the way to go

Gonna be a great build! Good luck!

I'm still digging around for the strap, and I believe I'm getting closer since I KNOW I've seen it in person from my militaria collecting:

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It's definitely a sling/shoulder pad from the post-Vietnam era, we just need to find it in the rounded shape (again, I have DEFINITELY seen it in person).

The search continues, and I'm still trying to figure out the web sling for the gigantic rifle he has...

Yay! I'm glad to see you're getting started!!!!! Are you gonna post one for Hillary's build too???

Im thinking I can get canvas strap and make the sling...i havent found a source yet for that yet but looking

What about the sling used on s sandtrooper Lewis gun? I've seen replicas on eBay or IMA.

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I'm still digging around for the strap, and I believe I'm getting closer since I KNOW I've seen it in person from my militaria collecting:

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It's definitely a sling/shoulder pad from the post-Vietnam era, we just need to find it in the rounded shape (again, I have DEFINITELY seen it in person).

The search continues, and I'm still trying to figure out the web sling for the gigantic rifle he has...

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What about the sling used on s sandtrooper Lewis gun? I've seen replicas on eBay or IMA.

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Its possibly an option for the DC15L, if I can get one(the DC that is...) gotta keep this thing in budget too....want the M60 more then the DC15L, feel like its a must.

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Originally Posted by Lady Fett

Yay! I'm glad to see you're getting started!!!!! Are you gonna post one for Hillary's build too???

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Oh itll be here sooner or later...all depends on logistics of stuff. Working on getting some details finished out...

Can't tell how it's attached but the M60 strap almost looks like an WW2-era Enfield web sling with a pad added to it.

More concerned about the pad then the sling at the moment, a canvas strap is easy the pad however is kickin my butt

This is a great idea!

I love it already and can't wait to follow this build! :cheers

A couple of quick observations:

The shoulder bells on the figure are sculpted differently from traditional bells with a distinct angle to them. It may be enough that you would have a difficult time working from FP's bells. Also, the stitching detail on the gloves appears to be angled in towards the back. This will need to be even more custom than our normal custom gloves!

I know you don't have unlimited funds, but consider doing some high quality work on the saber hilts. A lot of people will be checking out your backside! :rolleyes

So, as far as subtle differences that they have made by mistake, I will be following the screen used shapes of armor and belt and such...I dont know how how much high quality work there will be going into the sabers. I mean I plan to make them look good just not crazy cause theyre not off the shelf sabers

Update coming tonight....be working on the DC15L myself. Not gonna go with the wood...making it out of styrofoam so I can 1 hand it like Boba.

standing by for updates....

Still at work...made a blueprint last night and did a bit of carving today. Got the stock roughly shaped out as well as the reciever. Debating starting over to have a more one piece design or if I can use a wooden dowel through it to help with rigidity. Now if i use a dowel how do i get it through the foam? like the reciever is at least a foot long in itself....

Can't believe I missed this. To cool :)
Not sure how big the dowel is. 3/8" ?? Heat a piece of 3/8" steel / re-bar push it in ???? Might melt to much out . May be low heat doing a few inches at a time ??

Sounds like a good idea....I like it. First attempt at it, going to start over tomorrow.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8333/8...d7f5c739_b.jpg

Very nice start for the rifle.

I agree with dlzx9r about using the heated rebar that would probably work. I have used a similar technique building some things out of foam board for the wife.

Well I made a V2...most of the reciever is done roughly...needs a bit of finishing work...debating on how to coat the foam, Ive been reading all sorts of different peoples ideas, latex primer and plaster compound seemed like a decent idea? There are going to be seams to fill in so I want to figure that out. Also saw I can use gesso, so I could use the joint putty then gesso to prime it sand it smooth paint with acrylics...figure I could use a flat black with silver added to it, or just flat black it, add silver to the edges and then do the rusty brown dry brushed on....still a bit of sanding to do to the edges and such, more pics tonight after work.

Drew up and scaled the M60 plans not full size but have a good idea of what size the main portion will be.

Here is where Im at with it...
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8376/8...c336bb37_b.jpg

Wow this looks awesome! Can't wait to see more!

yep when I saw the mythos statue, I was inspired with the hard time look of weathering, but I am doing ROTJ but I will follow suit with 4fr and that will be next instead of ESB, keep going man!

OK, so Ive been working HARD on the M60 put the DC15L on hold...pics coming soon I promise....I kinda wanted to post a finished pic not so much WIP on the gun...I shall post what I have so far later on its pretty decent but Ive run into a slight problem....I am having trouble making the ridges on the forward hand guard. Other then that Its nearly complete. Id say 80%. So standby for pics tonight of the basic layout of the gun. I have completed the barrels, main body, the heat shield, the stock, scope on top of the barrel, pistol grip need to make the trigger and trigger guard and few little odds and ends but really on the foward hand guard is kicking my butt...was thinking about scuplting it out of miliputty, which may end up being what I do, but not to sure yet on that part. Its not terribly light weight and this thing is getting heavier everyday....

So I guess you won't be trooping with it then? I am curious as to how you are going to do the lightsabers. The build looks great so far by the way.

This is for SDCC, mainly...I have a similar plan for the sabers using foam, PVC, metal, filler etc. Whatever i need to use....I was thinking about sculpting them in clay and casting them in plaster. Itll just depend on each one. Right now the DC is on hold Ive gotten better with the foam since starting this...the ridges may have to be left out.

No DC15L, the new plan will be a Seeker Sling Gun, should get it in a few weeks from Arturo. The M60 has been on the back burner for some commission work Ive been doing. Got the cape and skirt from Loanstar in thats ready to rock and roll.

Now to get up with Booboo fett for leather work. Lightsabers are on my mind now...not sure how I wanna go about them, want them to be legit but also not sure how much work i want to put into them. Any suggestions Im open to them. The zoom gallery on sideshow is great I have a great Idea of what I could do with some hasbro sabers just dont know that I want to use them to modify or go from scratch.

I have seen some decent resin cast lightsaber hilts on RPF. They are completely solid and you can't attach a blade, but that shouldn't matter for this project.

I picked one up one time for about 25 bucks. It isn't great but it looks decent for a trophy type add on.

yeh, that might be a good option, Ima research a little tonight. One is basically a quigon, the other is similar to obiwans the 3rd is something else entirely

Really want to find a cheap M60 solution that is full scale. And not a scam

This is such a cool idea, I can't wait to see how it comes out. I wish more people went this route. I'd love to see someone do a post-Sarlacc pit Fett, that would be pretty sweet to see.

Well, some progress was made on the boot knife, 1 lightsaber is 3/4 built...more to come as far as pics....I want to have something substantial to post really.

Debating if I should make it EXACTLY like the statue or go ahead and take artistic liberties...Such as the helmet is dented on the statue but we know very well the ears helmet didnt have a dent. So really thats my main issue. Do I go with a dented helmet, or make it accurate to what was preproduction? Im leaning towards using a dented lid, probably a FP/Asok budget. Thoughts?

I would go with a dented lid. I don't think it will make that much difference. Only hardcore fett nerds would know that the dented lid is wrong for that paint scheme, and I don't think anyone will care.

OK well not TOOO much to update here besides I got some weaponry in from a few places....

From A&K airsoft.....M60 Full Metal machine gun....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/8...2779efed_b.jpg


From none other the SEEKER!!!!! This thing is AWESOME Ive wanted one since he first posted his thread on em....AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!!! I cant say enough how awesome this thing is....I love it. Its built as well as anything you could expect from him but really its the dogs bollocks as some may say....Im more then happy with it....Attention to detail is an understatement. I have tried to go all out with this build and Im glad I went with the sling gun and glad that Arturo made it so well.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5465/8...da2062dd_b.jpg
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Got this new gadget too lol

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5448/8...1b3d81aa_b.jpg

OoOoooOOOoO i like that! That is a nice board..Fettronics does it again! :D

Nice.. look forward to the build of this! should be cool.
Dom, If you need any PDF or CAD files on the DC15 gimme a shout as I have loads of templates that may help?

Deabting the DC....its SOOO huge....and its kinda a cross with an MG34...was thinking of hitting up the woodchuck for a custom job on it.

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Deabting the DC....its SOOO huge....and its kinda a cross with an MG34...was thinking of hitting up the woodchuck for a custom job on it.

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Fair doo's.. you know where I am if ya need them.

Cool....I do now have a guy at my new work who is a wood worker maybe he can help me with it...With the Sling gun and all maybe get the DC15 done after dragoncon....really wanna do it cause its pretty click looking....if you wanna fwd it along hit my email up...also check ur PM box

NICE scores! That M60 is gnarly looking!

I have made barrel extensions for it...which reminds me need paint for them...

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Deabting the DC....its SOOO huge....and its kinda a cross with an MG34...was thinking of hitting up the woodchuck for a custom job on it.

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LOVE Woodchucks work! My office is full of stuff he's made. Great guy and talented.

Glad I found this build. I'll be following it for sure.

Yeh he is a great and talented man....