Fett Test Fit.. Opinions? *Updated 10-2-11*

Looks fantastic bro, love the weathering on the jumpsuit. Once the weathering is completed on the Flak it will look even better.

You've already pointed out the main things to do above. What about your Toe-Spikes?

there seems like an awful lot of space between the neck plate and the chest pieces.

Originally Posted by saint_nasty

there seems like an awful lot of space between the neck plate and the chest pieces.

Lookin' good... the only thing I would suggest is the same thing and tighten up the armor a bit. Space it a bit more together. How have you fastened it on? Velcro? Bolts?

Toe spikes will be put on the MOW boots when they come in. I bought the vest from a member off here and everything is affixed with snaps. Not sure how much I can tighten the pieces up and make sure the holes are still covered. Maybe the vest needs to be shorter and the armor all moved up more?

Yeh the center of the boot should be almost black...and they do look clean because of that

Looks good bud!

These were boots I got that are too small so I didn't do anything to them. When I get the MOWs I will weather them up right. And yes the knee elastics need to be grimier, will do the same to the thong when that goes on. Thanks for the comments

Any ideas on the chest armor? I thought about moving the collar down, but then I don't want too much vest showing at the top under my neck..

sooo....what size are those boots, and do you have anything planned for them?


any critique that I have has already been said. Overall that is a good looking Fett.

I would just try to tighten up the chest and ab plate and not worry about the collar. The gap between chestplates and collar is a forgivable sin IMO because that's how it was worn in ESB Boba Fett Empire Strikes Back Costume - HD Screen Captures - The Dented Helmet Gallery (I realize this is ROTJ but the concept is still valid in my head )

IMO: The vest itself looks too long. By raising up all the armor closer to the collar and then having the vest taken in so that you have about an half inch at the bottom of the vest showing at the most.
I also would like to know why the choice in the knee armor color.....looks much, much darker (and orange) than the shoulder bells.
Other than that, I'd say you've got a great set up there.

Boba's vest is short... probably around the belly button on most people. Shorten up the vest and push the armor up and that should fix those issues.

It also seems like the armor is too shiny. You may want to hit it with some Testor's Dullcote to kill the shine.

Overall it's looking really good!

I'll see if I can shorten the vest and re-install the armor without the snap holes showing. Worst case I just have to order a new vest. I guess in the reference pictures/build threads I was using the knees looked more orange than the shoulders but I could mist some yellow and black on them to bring them up, no biggie. Is the dullcote a testor's only product? I have a satin clear that I used on some other pieces if that would work. Thanks for the feedback!

matte clear not satin clear for that

Hows this coming along bud? Thats a good looking helmet BTW

Haha, yeah it's a good bucket I ordered a new vest from LFSU so when that comes I'll weather it and mount the armor better. Haven't decided if I will stick with snaps or go with the grommet/bolt method.

Excellent weathering on the jumpsuit! It looks awfully loose on you, though. Maybe it's a little too big...?

You still need to add the tube going up the left arm, right? It may just be the photos, but your tubing looks gold.

Not sure which version has the gauntlet missile hose but the ROTJ caps I used didn't have it attached. Jumpsuit could be tailored and will be in the future, but for now it'll have to do Should have updated pics (knees, boots and chest armor) this weekend.

Only the SE ROTJ has the hoses connected to the rocket on the left.

Originally Posted by TxFett

Only the SE ROTJ has the hoses connected to the rocket on the left.

I think that is only the promotional shots where it is attached.
In the actual film, it doesn't have them attached (I could be wrong but I'll have to check).

You're right Bill, I meant to make that distinction. That was my bad.

Did anyone mention picking up a cape?

I have one, just hadn't installed the studs yet so I didn't put it on. I've replaced the chest armor and will be fixing all that this weekend. Good catch though

Originally Posted by TxFett

You're right Bill, I meant to make that distinction. That was my bad.

Glad that is the case. I don't like the idea of having to attach a hose to my gauntlet rocket. It would just seem ridiculous.

Very nice, get some gloves, finish the boots, looking great, keep it up!

Gloves came in since the pics were taken as did the MOW boots. Almost there..!

I will throw it out again just for the heck of it.........what size are your old boots.....and whatcha got planned for em.

Originally Posted by Mullreel

I will throw it out again just for the heck of it.........what size are your old boots.....and whatcha got planned for em.

Sorry for hijacking but I have a pair of size 11 caboots I don't need.

I think they're 11s but was holding them for a garrison mate. I'll see if he still needs them and get back to you.

Thats cool. The caboots run a little more expensive than the MOW's though.

This highjack has ended.........return to the test fitting fun.

Looks good, but vest is to long ,
What kind of helmet is that/

Ok the pics were back from July I have since ordered a new (shorter) vest. Helmet is a Marrow Sun from the F4R factory/collection.

Cool you want to be able to show a bit of belt off ,

Diver's belt? Should be better with the new vest.

Haha I love the statement regarding the F4R factory/collection.

Yeh that's a marrow sun v3 cold cast parts very sweet helmet
My second Rotj paint job

I wrapped up the suit tonight and took some pictures to submit for approval. Still some things to tweak but it will work well enough for the Halloween event I have coming up. I need to shim the flak vest, and I see it's sticking up out of the back plate so that's first on the list to correct.







Thanks to MoW, BBF, Mojo, F4R, LSFU, Wickedbeard, TripleD, and everyone else that gave feedback when I was putting this thing together

Looking really nice mate. It fits you well.

It fits you really well. Just a tip, for the side pouches (the big ones) you should weather them with brown and caboose brown tones.

I'll have to look up caboose brown. I did weather them but it seemed way too dark so I washed them to lighten them up. I'll go back with another color.

Here is a pic of my own where you can see the diference between original fabric and weathered fabric. It was taken with flash so it's already washed.

Boba Fett Costume - The Dented Helmet Gallery

Gotcha, thanks

Nice! It really came together!

Looking good man!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!

Leo