WIP SE suit (FettPride armor, MOW Gaunts).

That is the only change I want to make to the gauntlets from the original. I think hinges will increase the rigidity and overall strength. I was hoping I could do it and get away with it without too much flak :). Any way I can still do it and still be good in the eyes of the 501st?
 
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If you maybe hide the hinges on the outside of the gauntlets under the side attachment sections like the flamethrower, so it's hard to see. Honestly, I've used the movie style attachment of velcro on my gauntlets for about 14 years now, and that works just fine. I also keep the velcro closed all the time on the inside of the gauntlets and just slide the whole gauntlet on every time I troop. No need for side opening. Guess it depends on how large your forearms are, though.
 
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Another question... I am doing an SE suit. I am looking for more references/info on the switches, toggles, and LED's for the gauntlets. I am definitely ready to begin work on that before I paint them up..
 
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Search search search, all of this is covered somewhere here in one thread or another...As far as Spideys colors theyre ESB Sorry didnt think about it...US medium Green is about the Standard color most use...its a floquil color though and theyre getting rid of floquild from testors line up. I dont like US Med for ROTJ because the ROTJ is not the same color as ESB as we know ROTJ is ESB repainted...so we can visually see that its different in color.
 
Yeah, I have been looking, and searching.... That is the problem with this site. So many dang threads. As for the gauntlets, ROTJ and SE are pretty dang hard to find. As for the armor color, US medium green is not quite right for ROTJ unless I use my airbrush and either mix, or mist/blend. I cannot get the gauntlets on while they are closed, so I am going to attempt the hinge technique, and try to blend them in with a few paint techniques. I attempted to make my own light kit and burned up a few LED's. Looks like I forgot the resistors... lol.
 
Well, I got some work done on the gauntlets. Three layers of Fiberglass, hinges (ease of use), some filler.... Magnet idea got canned after I realized they were too bulky and I disliked their style.

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Well, the gauntlets are all really clean right now, and I am ready to paint. Anyone have a really good set of ROTJ reference pics? Oh! My GMH arrived today (thanks ASOK)! I hope my Airbrush skills pull through :)
 
And my first mistake is fixed. I put the hinge on the flamethrower side of the left gaunt. Epic fail, and the gaunt could barely open. Switched sides and filled/sanded the old holes... "Squadron Products" White Putty (for model building) is a lifesaver! Very durable, and only takes 30 minutes to dry! Time to wash and hopefully apply the first layer of paint!
 
Thanks man! That is really helpful!


All those pics can be clicked on and made super big, so you can really get nice close shots of the detail painting. It takes a long time to make a nice Boba paint job, but the end result is worth it if you don't rush it. :)
 
I have been checking them out. Awesome pics! I agree, the more methodical the paint, the better the end result! I am going to attempt the layered technique here. I have everything painted silver, and I am going to finish assembling them tomorrow (I hope, assuming my electrical work holds!), maskoling them, and painting the reddish color.
 
I used the M.O.M. pics on my own suit. They did the layered look on the green of the armor, but went straight from silver to green, and then brush painted the Catwhisker Yellow around the bigger dings. I know some Boba's choose to layer all 3, but in actuality, LFL only layered 2, and hand painted on the middle layer of the yellow.
 
Well, just thought I would update you guys on my MOW gaunts. All silver and assembled (minus the missile, darts, hose, and MQ1 keypad. I also will have to wire up my LEDs and put my switches in once I am all painted up.)

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Hmm, I can't explain the duplicates.... Weird.

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Looking forward to the LED portion of the gauntlets. Don't really know where they go/where to get them from, so I'll be paying close attention! :)
 
Well, the one red LED on the left gaunt has been really hard to find. I found a 120v one that has the right shape, and a flat 12v one. I will probably cut out the 120v lens and put it on top of the 12v one to get the proper shape. The momentary switches will turn on LED's in the flamethrowers (I know, not screen accurate). On the right gaunt I will have a micro switch control a flashlight above the darts (again, not screen accurate), but none of these will be obvious, so I can do what I want :) Most of my parts have been available at radio shack. You will also need resistors to protect your LEDs. Just do quick searches on the net and you will figure out what ones you need for each voltage...
 
I forgot to mention that I know squat about wiring things up. Haha :) if there are kits available somewhere i'd be interested. Otherwise I think I'd have to rig up my own idiot proof concoction.
 
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