WIP SE suit (FettPride armor, MOW Gaunts).

Hey all,

I am getting supplies for when my armor (FettPride V4), gauntlets (MOW), and lid (ASOK CC GMH) arrive. I am going to try my hand with airbrushing it myself, as well as doing layered weathering/ damage. I cannot for the life of me find a paint coloring list of any kind. I would appreciate any links you guys could throw up... ROTJ armor and ESB lid specifically. I also am not sure which stencils are for the bobamaker armor and MOW gauntlets....

Thanks again, and I will keep you updated with the progress!

 
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Boba Fett Paint Colors - MindMeister Mind Map

I found this a while ago. I'm not sure if it is totally accurate, so I would ask guys like Rafalfett, deadland, and jayvee if the colors are right. I am planning on converting the mind map to an excel file soon, probably when I'm laid up from the operation. When it's done I will post it in a new thread and let anyone who wants it have it.
 
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Jayvees/Terminal Fettlers color lists for the Lid are spot on check them out in the helmet thread....I like spideyfetts colors for the armor, http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f25/jb-project-fp-v3-armor-23569/index2.html#post312794 thats a starting point certain things will be different now as the colors are outdated and such and unavailable...Like UP Armor Yellow I found (I THINK) RLM 20? I think thats the color Id have to go look its super close in color. And theres alot of other paint companies out there.
 
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Well, doodoo. I will check them out, and PM them to see if the colors are still good. Also, what kind of airbrush do most people use? I don't want a pile of junk, but I am not buying it for a buisness either......
 
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I know that modeltrainstuff.com and internethobbies.com still have lots of stock on PollyScale's UP Armor Yellow (and most other Pollyscale/Floquil paints too). However, I used Humbrol's Insignia Yellow 154 enamel on my new ESB armour and it worked out really nicely. I also used Testor's MM Euro Dark Green enamel for my armour. It looks like a good color, but I would lighten it up with just a little white to give it more of a minty, pastelly sort of colour. It's the right tone, but just a touch too dark for ESB, IMHO. It might work out pretty good for an SE Fett though.

I sprayed all of my silver using Tremclad Silver out of a spraybomb. All the other paints were shot through a Paasche Talon airbrush set. You can pick one up from TCP Global for about $100. Look for airbrush and compressor combo sales from them too.
 
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Thanks guys! I know the questions I ask are already answered, sometimes I just cant find them through the huge wealth of knowledge on here!
 
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Fett 4 Real, do you have a link to spideyfetts ROTJ armor paint list, or is it essentially the same colors?

Also, I am checking into getting a set of either BM armor, or FP armor. So far only Bobamaker has responded, but that shipping cost is a swift kick to the nethers! I was hoping to get a quote from Fettpride before I commit to either one, but no joy. :(
 
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Try finding FPArmor on Facebook. It took a couple days for a response, but I did get one from Chris.
 
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I'm getting my armor, lid and jetpack all from FP. Great deal if you get it all from him plus the shipping is easier to stomach.
 
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I just PM'd him. I tried his email last week. I guess I will give his FB a shot if he doesn't respond. Thanks guys!
 
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Well, Bobamaker got back to me, and considering FP's new endeavor I decided to go with Bobamaker. Payment sent, and I hope I get to see these pieces relatively soon! Maybe ASOK will give me news on the GMH I am on the list for. :)
 
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Ouch. Bobamaker has a serious wait time.... FYI. I may need a backup plan to hold me over till then :|
 
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Ouch. Bobamaker has a serious wait time.... FYI. I may need a backup plan to hold me over till then :|

From what I understand I don't think FP's new helmet will be holding back production of his armor and such. Most hard part suppliers aren't super fast by any means, but I at least know he's not backed up for a a year like I've heard BM is...
 
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BM just told me it was a DEC time frame, but if it was a serious issue he could possibly move me up to OCT. I was hoping to have the armor early enough for Halloween. If I am able to get ahold of FP, and he has a far better wait time I may ask for a refund and attempt to go that route. Problem is (and I know he is busy) I have been unable to get ahold of him through any outlet (and that makes me think he must be swamped). I wish BM had mentioned the wait time before I paid him, haha, because now I am thinking I may be totally screwed and have everything but the armor come Halloween time. On the plus side, my GMH is done and should be shipped soon!
 
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BM just told me it was a DEC time frame, but if it was a serious issue he could possibly move me up to OCT. I was hoping to have the armor early enough for Halloween. If I am able to get ahold of FP, and he has a far better wait time I may ask for a refund and attempt to go that route. Problem is (and I know he is busy) I have been unable to get ahold of him through any outlet (and that makes me think he must be swamped). I wish BM had mentioned the wait time before I paid him, haha, because now I am thinking I may be totally screwed and have everything but the armor come Halloween time. On the plus side, my GMH is done and should be shipped soon!

Yeah, FP is around I just know this new release has gotten him a ton of emails. With that being said last I checked his 8-12 week order fulfillment was still in effect. Something to look into. Sounds like his armor molds will be a little more free than his helmet mold queue will be for a bit ;)
 
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Even 8-12 weeks could give me a little time to get it done. We will see, I hate to back out on BM, but that is a huge chunk of money to pay for a 5 month wait. Especially because he didn't even mention it. I should have asked as well, but I figured unpainted armor wouldn't be that long. I am just going to have to wait till I hear from FP and see how bad his que is.... :(
 
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I think patience is going to be a key factor in this project. I don't plan to have mine done until Halloween of next year. Just get little bits here and there to work on over time. Hopefully my EE3 gets here so I can start plugging away.
 
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Well, good news! FP got ahold of me and I should be getting my armor made in the not too distant future. As for now I have cleaned up my gauntlets and fiberglassed them. Now I need to clean them up again, and install the hinges. I also need to send payment to ASOK so he can ship my helmet.
 
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