ROTJ Jet Pack step by step

WOW Bro....

I think I will be over later!! NICE.

working on the yellow and red

You don't waste anytime do ya DM! Keep going I want to see a finished JP by Monday!

Are these the colors that are posted on the sticky? Can you give the color assortment when you get the chance to. It gonna be a sweet jet pack when its all said and done.

Colors so far:

rock Island maroon
Copen Blue
Up Armor Yellow

I am not 100% satisified with the Blue so I will be adding some dark shades to it with my airbrush

Originally Posted by texasfett

Are these the colors that are posted on the sticky? Can you give the color assortment when you get the chance to. It gonna be a sweet jet pack when its all said and done.

OK..MS set the deadline for monday

more pics

Just waiting for my MLC v2 to come in so good timing DM

Looking good so far... I agree that the blue needs to be a bit darker... Planning on keeping an eye on this thread...

done for this weekend...got most of the base colors done.

Man, that's looking great!
The jet pack is the last 'large' component I still need to do, and I'm definitely going to keep this tutorial in mind.
Is the Copen (I'm assuming Copenhagen) Blue a Floquil/Polly S color?

WOW. That is looking great

Looks great so far. I plan to get BM´s JP in August so I will keep this thread in mind.

Looking sweet so far man!!!

DM - I think the blue is a great choice.

Keep in mind that your flash lightened it up a bit. The key as I'm sure you know, is weathering. Once you start applying your "dirt, grease and grime"
it will darken up nicely. When it's flashed, you will still see the lighter color underneath as you can see in the flash photos taken at MoM/AoSW. Based
on those pics, I think your choice is a good one.

FP

Lookin good so far.
When you list the colors used could you please also list the manufacturer as well.

AHEM! DM....It's now Monday! Are you finished yet!

Great work so far!

Flashes never do anything good for color when taking armor and prop pics.

But its looking sweet!

well done

thanks..FP

your 100% right on the FLASH...the blue is darker in person.

Originally Posted by fettpride

DM - I think the blue is a great choice.

Keep in mind that your flash lightened it up a bit. The key as I'm sure you know, is weathering. Once you start applying your "dirt, grease and grime"
it will darken up nicely. When it's flashed, you will still see the lighter color underneath as you can see in the flash photos taken at MoM/AoSW. Based
on those pics, I think your choice is a good one.

FP

DM,

Are your colors airbrushed, or rattle can? I found masking these suckers to be a very tedious job! Not trying to steal your hijack your thread, but here is mine before the heavy topical weathering. The flash did some funny things to my colors.

airbrush...and yes masking these in sections is taking forever!!


[QUOTE=Buckeye_01]DM,

Are your colors airbrushed, or rattle can? I found masking these suckers to be a very tedious job! Not trying to steal your hijack your thread, but here is mine before the heavy topical weathering. The flash did some funny things to my colors.

I ended up masking mine a total of 6 times. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy!

Are your colors acrylics or enamels? Which brand paint?

acrylics...polly scale

Originally Posted by Buckeye_01

I ended up masking mine a total of 6 times. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy!

Are your colors acrylics or enamels? Which brand paint?

Your work is coming out great,and thanks for the colors.Can you post the other colors when you go along.You mentioned that you are not satisfied with the blue.So what will you darking it with?Keep up the good work.

MORE PICS MORE PICS!!

Originally Posted by Spideyfett

MORE PICS MORE PICS!!

What he said!!

What's going on DM?! Its Thursday now.... Hello I gave you until Monday to get that baby completed! This better be good!

OK..this is all I have done....I have been busy this week. I am planning on getting the rest of the base colors done this weekend and then the FUN begins!!

Originally Posted by MARROW SUN

What's going on DM?! Its Thursday now.... Hello I gave you until Monday to get that baby completed! This better be good!

base paints are done excpet for the WHITE tips of the rockets!!

Mmmm. . . factory fresh jet pack.
Looking great!

Seriously can't wait to see how this one turns out Jason.

:thumbup

I must say the top of the rockets was a pain in my ***..I had to do it three times before I got it right....all I have left is the bottom of the rockets and then the base coats are done!!!

STRIPES!!!

Looking good...

more pics!! I hand painted the symbols.

Nice Dude!

Bro you make it sound easy....it looks good.

Hey, I know that symbol. . . It's Mandolorian for "I brake for nobody!"
Looks fantastic!

OK..

1st pic is of completed stripes

2nd begins the weathering- I used Brunswick green - its not green at all..in fact it looks 100% black to me

3rd pick includes weathering with MILW Road Orange highlights

All of this was done with airbrush

Lookin good bro, thats how I did mine also as far as the weathering, airbrushed an ash grey into the deeper crevaces, then a wider layer of brownish ontop of that, I then went back and touched up spots I thought needed more, then I black washed it to taste.

Superb job, comming along nicely

thanks...the weathering looks so much different in person. The flash really washes it out in these pics.

I am going to black wash it tomorrow!!

Originally Posted by LionsPride

Lookin good bro, thats how I did mine also as far as the weathering, airbrushed an ash grey into the deeper crevaces, then a wider layer of brownish ontop of that, I then went back and touched up spots I thought needed more, then I black washed it to taste.

Superb job, comming along nicely

Originally Posted by DarthMiller

thanks...the weathering looks so much different in person. The flash really washes it out in these pics.

I am going to black wash it tomorrow!!

I have to agree...saw this in person this evening....and WOW !!

Again great Job so far....

I am going on vacation with the family until June 10th. Look for more updates in about two weeks!!

OK...back from my vacation!!

the only thing I did this weekend was the black wash. these pics dont show the detail as good as in person but it will have to do. I will be starting on the silver battle damage this week!!

sorry it has taken so long for a update!!

Everything is topically done. I first traced the battle damaged on with pencil and then painted it with model master silver chrome.

Dang that is looking great. I am thinking about getting into airbrushing.

That looks fantastic, I cant wait to see this in person!!!

I think some folks try to shy away from topical, although I belive that was how the jet pack weathering was done. It looks authentic and real in my eyes. I hope you come to the SciFi expo in july bud! Keep up the great work!

Your JP is looking great. But I never expected anything less form the outstanding paint job on you helmet. Thanks for posting your progress.


Gator

Wow bro...nice Boots


Looks great so far J, MORE pics.

Originally Posted by evan4218

That looks fantastic, I cant wait to see this in person!!!

I think some folks try to shy away from topical, although I belive that was how the jet pack weathering was done. It looks authentic and real in my eyes. I hope you come to the SciFi expo in july bud! Keep up the great work!

The thing you need to remember about topical is that it doesn't look real close up. In pictures it looks great but up close it looks topical. The real one may have been done that but onscreen you can't tell. I've seen stuff painted topically in person and it made me realize how much better masking is. It's more work but definitely looks better.

I'm not knocking this paint job at all. It looks great. Nice job DM. Just voicing an opinion.

I agree with you 100%...however masking is a pain in the ***. I personally hate doing it. topical is easier in my opinion and if done right it can look very good to 99% of the people who will see it. Only 1% of the FETT nuts like myself can tell the difference

Originally Posted by TK3130

The thing you need to remember about topical is that it doesn't look real close up. In pictures it looks great but up close it looks topical. The real one may have been done that but onscreen you can't tell. I've seen stuff painted topically in person and it made me realize how much better masking is. It's more work but definitely looks better.

I'm not knocking this paint job at all. It looks great. Nice job DM. Just voicing an opinion.

Forgive my ignorance, but what is black washing?

lots of water very little paint mixed together and then you basically get a brush or rag and wash the entire jet pack. it gives it a very dirty beat up look.

Originally Posted by DonnieDarko688

Forgive my ignorance, but what is black washing?

more updates coming soon. I have been busy working on my FP armor!!

I have been working on the battle damage this week.

sweet!

here are some pics without the flash

That's Coming along great J...

Can you show some pics of the bottom??

Very, VERY nice DM...Looks great...Can't wait to see the rest of it...

here you go

Originally Posted by Spideyfett

That's Coming along great J...

Can you show some pics of the bottom??

Sweet stuff dude!

sorry for the lack of updates

I am in the middle of moving to a new house

I am hoping to get back at work on this project next week!!

Looks great DM!

Gotta question: How do you apply the brush strokes so evenly? As in (at least in the pics) I can't tell that the silver was applied with a brush. It's so even that it looks as if it was airbrushed or spray painted. That is what has kept me away from topical in the past: You can tell my brush strokes are brush strokes. Should I use thinner and thin the paint before applying it?

Don't load your brush up with paint. Use a smaller brush, 20/0 or 10/0. I usually clean my brush every 10-15 minutes, and shake the paint then.

Originally Posted by Buckeye_01

Don't load your brush up with paint. Use a smaller brush, 20/0 or 10/0. I usually clean my brush every 10-15 minutes, and shake the paint then.

Great tips Buckeye! That's pretty much how I do my topical also (though with a slightly larger brush.)
I use more of a dabbing motion with the brush, not "strokes" per se.
Cleaning the brush and shaking the paint are musts!!

I am finally in my new house so I will get back to work on this project this weekend!!

Originally Posted by DarthMiller

I am finally in my new house so I will get back to work on this project this weekend!!

BOUT TIME!!!

I cant wait to see this pack done, its looking killer DM. Your display is going be the bomb... looking mighty fine next to your JB Vader!

wow ! how did I miss this thread ! so many threads to archive, so LITTLE time !

Originally Posted by ShireFolk

Looks great DM!

Gotta question: How do you apply the brush strokes so evenly? As in (at least in the pics) I can't tell that the silver was applied with a brush. It's so even that it looks as if it was airbrushed or spray painted. That is what has kept me away from topical in the past: You can tell my brush strokes are brush strokes. Should I use thinner and thin the paint before applying it?

here is what i do to get rid of brush strokes... (with acrylic paints)

let the first layer dry till its a bit tacky... then apply a second layer with a really watered down mixture of the same colour. something like 9:1 ratio. This seems to work on small details.

On larger areas you might want to try a second layer paint 90 degrees from the first layers brush strokes or wetsand the area and apply a layer again.

Beautiful work DarthMiller...

This place is just oozing with talent and wannabe Bounty Hunters

finally some updates for ya

base color white applied to rocket and thrusters
testors chrome applied to rocket tip
mist with reefer gray around base of rocket
mist with black to darken up a bit

more work on the rocket

mist with rock island maroon
taped off black stripe at base of rocket
painted bottom of rocket rock island maroon

one thing to note..this entire jet pack is topical.....however after misting the top of the rocket with rock island maroon I used painters tape and to remove some paint to create damage look. the paint just peels right off of the TESTORS chrome and it really came out nice.

Very Nice work !!!!

and the final bit of damage to the base of the rocket..

I am lovin' these updates dude! Your totaly rockin' that jet pack!!! Cant wait to see it in person next weekend.

thanks bro

I tryin to get my stuff done by next weekend!!..just need to finish my thrusters, my FP cod and backplate and then I will be about 95% done with my FETT!!!!

Originally Posted by evan4218

I am lovin' these updates dude! Your totaly rockin' that jet pack!!! Cant wait to see it in person next weekend.

more updates

thrusters taped off

rocket painted with wisconsin central maroon- I used tape to remove the red for damage look.

Can't wait to see this JP:jet pack this weekend!!

DM, can you show a pic (or at least tell me) what color you have done the back? From these pics (and most others) I only see the front (I can't see the AoSW or MOM pics as I am at work...) but not the back... How have you colored it? Yellow? Blue? or is it split somehow???

DM.....I love the way your Jet Pack came out....AWESOME!!! (GODFATHER voice here): We could probably talk about some.....business!

I am in the stage of upgrading what I currently have, and all I have to do is to find out ALL the things I need first (beacon, aluminum details, etc), just before I decide to order one of MLC's V.2 Jet Pack.

LooOOOOOoooonnng time I was waiting for this, and MLC's upgrade to the (still) awesome original version.

MLC....you'll hear from me really soon!

Robert

Top notch bro.

I painted theback the same color blue as the front

Originally Posted by Caomhanach

DM, can you show a pic (or at least tell me) what color you have done the back? From these pics (and most others) I only see the front (I can't see the AoSW or MOM pics as I am at work...) but not the back... How have you colored it? Yellow? Blue? or is it split somehow???

Thanks DM... I just ahve never seen pics of the back and just wondered...

Originally Posted by DarthMiller

I painted theback the same color blue as the front

How much does that MLC V2 weigh DM?

What are you using for a harness?

very light..maybe 3-4 lbs

I have not figured out the harness part yet

Originally Posted by Delta75

How much does that MLC V2 weigh DM?

What are you using for a harness?

Pretty Picture... :o ..

good pic man..I need to get you to photshop my final pics in the next week or so!!

Originally Posted by Spideyfett

Pretty Picture... :o ..

thought you might like to see the progress on my attachment system. special thanks goes out to Spideyfett and Batninja for giving me help on this project.

NEXT step..BATNINJA HARNESS system!!

Nice bro, cant wait to see that new pack on your fett man!!! Great job!

SWEET!!! Post pics with it on!! ...pleeeeease.