Mrgr8ness costume so far

I put on the jumpsuit last night to fit the cod piece/kidney armor assembly and knees, to mark out where I need to sew some velcro in to help hold these armor components. Since I was already putting stuff on, I decided to go ahead and suit up with what I have so far. A lot of people are asking how I am doing. I think a lot of folks are wondering if I even have a costume Here it is so far-






Overall I am pretty happy with the first fit. It has taken me 2 years to get to this point. Mostly, because I have a lot of scratchbuilt stuff there, plus I have been very casual with my time spent on it. Also doesn't help that I have re-done a lot of the items at least once already. I am open to critism. Please remember that I threw it on quick without help, so the position of some components are a little off. Plus my camera flash at nighttime has twisted the colors a little. Really not too bad though, mostly in the bells and knees. They came out a little more orange that actual. Here is a better pic of one of the bells in more natural light-



So here is what is left-
1) jet pack(still is the base colors but no detail stage)
2) right gauntlet hose(have the hose, just need to weather it and attach to jumpsuit)
3) shin tools(going to scratchbuild, have the plans but haven't started)

Then it will be time to start upgrading. Already wanting new knees and armor. Starting a new pair of scratchbuilt gloves already. Want to put more detail in the ammo belt. Will be doing new ankle spats that will be more accurate. Will probably do a new helmet eventually. I have a mystery helmet I am working on, but it will likely not become my replacement bucket.

Can you list what is scratchbuilt and what was purchased? Can you also say where you purchased some pieces as well? I'm in the process of buying some parts and making others so I'm interested in that. Your whole setup so far looks great! Thanks.

I gotta say it's amazing.

Quick question though, is your costume based off of the Magic of Myth exhibit? Thats what I'm guessing, as the colors of the gauntlets and cape are obviously ROTJ but the bucket is painted ESB. Is that right?
And also, can you get 501st approved with that?

Thanks,
-Pete

Originally Posted by LostSonOfSparda

I gotta say it's amazing.

Quick question though, is your costume based off of the Magic of Myth exhibit? Thats what I'm guessing, as the colors of the gauntlets and cape are obviously ROTJ but the bucket is painted ESB. Is that right?
And also, can you get 501st approved with that?

Thanks,
-Pete

It is mostly based of the AOSW exhibit, but some pieces are painted toward the MoM exhibit. Knees, shoulder bells, gauntlets are painted more toward MoM, when I started it was going to be a ROTJ version. Most of the rest of the armor is geared toward AOSW. It is basically a SE edition Fett. Yes, it is 501st eligible.

Originally Posted by mrgr8ness

It is mostly based of the AOSW exhibit, but some pieces are painted toward the MoM exhibit. Knees, shoulder bells, gauntlets are painted more toward MoM. Most of the rest of the armor is geared toward AOSW. It is basically a SE edition Fett. Yes, it is 501st eligible.

Ah I see now. Thanks, you're the man!

Originally Posted by LostSonOfSparda

I gotta say it's amazing.

Quick question though, is your costume based off of the Magic of Myth exhibit? Thats what I'm guessing, as the colors of the gauntlets and cape are obviously ROTJ but the bucket is painted ESB. Is that right?
And also, can you get 501st approved with that?

Thanks,
-Pete

this costume is considered the "special edition" fett. esb helmet on rotj armor, et al. since this version has been seen in all three special edition versions of the films it is 501st acceptable, and is the most popular version of the costume. people really seem to love the esb helmet, and the rotj armor has by far the most reference material available out there. but i'm all about full on rotj, no mix'n'match fett, lol. don't believe what they say about rotj fetts kicking puppies, that's just an urban legend .

thanks saint_nasty for clearing up my question, I missed your post

Here is a parts list-

flightsuit- skygunbro
vest- skygunbro
helmet- MSH1 painted by me
gauntlets- Ruffkintoys painted by me
chest armor/ab plate- mrgr8ness painted by me
collar- mrgr8ness painted by me
shoulder bells- mrgr8ness painted by me
backplate- FP ver2 painted by me
codpiece and kidney- mrgr8ness painted by me
girthbelt- real mohair dyed by me
ammo belt- mrgr8ness
gloves- mrgr8ness
braids- mrgr8ness
knees- Ruffkintoys painted by me
spats- skygunbro
boots- CA boots weathered by Spideyfett
toe spikes- mrgr8ness
side pouches- mrgr8ness
cape- army half shelter
blaster- TD4242 painted by me
neckseal- TK409

Originally Posted by saint_nasty

this costume is considered the "special edition" fett. esb helmet on rotj armor, et al. since this version has been seen in all three special edition versions of the films it is 501st acceptable, and is the most popular version of the costume. people really seem to love the esb helmet, and the rotj armor has by far the most reference material available out there. but i'm all about full on rotj, no mix'n'match fett, lol. don't believe what they say about rotj fetts kicking puppies, that's just an urban legend .

Thanks a ton for clearing that up for me as well. That last sentence made me hit the floor laughing, quotable material right there.
All you guys are awesome. Thanks to you all!

I think it's all coming together extremely well. I think it looks wonderful and you have to be pleased !! Well done !!

Great looking suit! It's coming along very nicely. I would suggest moving the knees down just a bit. Very good work.

Very impressive bro... that lid looks awesome!

Just noticed: The shoulder bells look a tad too low. Move them up a bit maybe? I'm no expert really, so I don't know for sure how they ought to be.

Perhaps it's just a result of putting everything on by yourself without any help.

Looking awesome!

Very nice...even though its not ESB

get that rockepack done!

Originally Posted by saint_nasty

don't believe what they say about rotj fetts kicking puppies, that's just an urban legend .

yeah. legend.

*walks slowly away from the puppy*

Originally Posted by tk7602

yeah. legend.

*walks slowly away from the puppy*

We prefer kittens


Nice suit MR!

Awesome!

Looking good nic..

Suit looks fantastic! I really like it considering you have some of the same parts I do.

I have to give you credit for you painting skills. VERY impressive! I love that close up of the shoulder bell and Sean's right, that first pic ROCKS!

Awesome looking Fett there mate!

Thanks for the nice comments guys. I love the first pic myself with no flash. I would try to photoshop it with a different background it I knew photoshop at all. The cool thing is now I can put by pic side by side with the AOSW ref pics and compare and contrast. So now, I can criticize myself Overall I like most of my colors. My armor is self built sintra, that overall looks decent, but the shapes are not perfect. I will be upgrading eventually. I did notice that my chest and ab plate seem to have too much curvature to them, when they should sit flater and not conform to the body quite as much. I will be fixing that this weekend.

On a side note, I have much more appreciation for you guys that troop a lot in these things. A 15 minute quick suit up and snap a few pictures, and I already put a ding in one of my gauntlets that I had to repair and touch up a little, and I ripped a stitch in my flightsuit. I can just imagine what you troopers go through. You must have to make small repairs after every outing.

Originally Posted by mrgr8ness

I did notice that my chest and ab plate seem to have too much curvature to them, when they should sit flater and not conform to the body quite as much. I will be fixing that this weekend.

you know you have the accuracy bug when you say things like "this fits too well, it should look more awkward"

I can just imagine what you troopers go through. You must have to make small repairs after every outing.

yup. after every event i run through and look for things that need fixing, and eventually you just end up repainting it all.

Wow what can i say? You have got a first class costume there bro. I know all the hard hard you have put into this, but it has really paid off

Your Fett is just awesome..! Wish I could look as good as you do

I have a question, perhaps it is stupid but.. the side pouches. How do you people attach them..? Do you loop them onto the ammo belt, girth belt, diver belt OR is there a fourth hidden belt?

My apologies for perhaps sounding ignorant, I am but a learner.

Originally Posted by mrgr8ness

I can just imagine what you troopers go through. You must have to make small repairs after every outing.

Yup. Pretty much... I can't tell you how many times I've had to re-paint or re-sew parts.

Originally Posted by Flettch

I have a question, perhaps it is stupid but.. the side pouches. How do you people attach them..? Do you loop them onto the ammo belt, girth belt, diver belt OR is there a fourth hidden belt?

it depends on which version of the fett suit you're doing.

the rotj suit has pouches that loop around the ammo belt. the esb version they attach... some other way. i don't know how, but they don't loop around.

My pouches have a strip of velcro sewn on, and velcro to the back of the ammo belt.

Originally Posted by saint_nasty

this costume is considered the "special edition" fett. esb helmet on rotj armor, et al. since this version has been seen in all three special edition versions of the films it is 501st acceptable, and is the most popular version of the costume. people really seem to love the esb helmet, and the rotj armor has by far the most reference material available out there. but i'm all about full on rotj, no mix'n'match fett, lol. don't believe what they say about rotj fetts kicking puppies, that's just an urban legend .

Thank you. I have been searching all day to see if I will be acceptable. I too (like the masses) love the ESB bucket with the ROTJ armor.